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The DAESSY Laptop Holder for attaching PC-Compatible laptops to the DAESSY Quick Release System uses a Polycarbonate (Lexan) plastic base plate attached to a Quick Release Plate with stainless steel clips holding the laptop onto the plastic base. The numbers and letters on the diagram show the measurements that are needed to build a custom fitted Laptop Holder.
BACK VIEW OF THE LAPTOP
1B is the overall width of the laptop case to the outside of any curvature. This measurement is needed for the width of the plastic base.
2Br and 2Bl are the distances from either side of the laptop case to any location where a stainless steel clip 1" wide could be placed without obstructing anything that must be accessible when the laptop is in the holder - for example USB ports or disk drives.
3B is the height from the surface the laptop is resting on up to the top of the laptop case; this IS NOT the height to the top of the screen.
4B is the distance that the stainless steel clip can overlap onto the top edge of the case.
5B is the gap between the case and screen. The stainless steel clip is about the thickness of a 5 pence piece and if the gap is too small it will not be possible to put clips on the back edge of the laptop.
Kensington Lock Option
Most laptops have sockets for Kensington Locks; many having two on the back edge. These are small slots with the picture of a padlock beside them and the laptop instructions manual will identify them. Clips can be made to secure the back edge of the laptop using these sockets. These clips can also be less than 1" wide so they are less likely to obstruct anything.
Kh is the distance from the surface the laptop is resting on up to the CENTER of the socket.
Kw is the distance between the two sockets. When the two sockets are not evenly spaced from either edge of the case or when there is only one socket then the distance from the edge of the case to the center of the socket must be given. This measurement is not shown with any arrow.
FRONT VIEW OF THE LAPTOP
1F is the overall width of the laptop case to the outside of any curvature. This measurement will most often be the same as the 1B measurement from the back of the laptop; if the sides of the laptop are curved it may be different.
2Fr and 2Fl are the distances from either side of the laptop case to any location where a stainless steel clip 1" wide could be placed without obstructing anything that must be accessible when the laptop is in the holder.
3F is the height from the surface the laptop is resting on up to the tope of the laptop case; this IS NOT the height to the top of the screen, which is shown in dotted lines.
4F is the distance that the stainless steel clip can overlap onto the top edge of the case.
5F is the gap between the case and screen. The stainless steel clips is about the thickness of a 5 pence piece and if the gap is too small it will not be possible to lock the screen closed when any clips are in place. A Velcro strap running through slots in the base and long enough to go over the screen can be supplied to hold the screen closed when the stainless steel clips prevent the screen from locking closed.
Where are the clips best located?
On the front edge the best place for the clips is near each corner so they are out of the way from accessing the keyboard.
If it is possible to place clips on both sides of the case within 1/3 of the distance from the front edge of the case to the back edge, then it may not be necessary to place clips on the front edge.
When there will be no overlapping front clips it is recommended that a non-overlapping clip be placed somewhere along the front edge to prevent the laptop sliding forward in the holder. This clip will only need to come about 1/3 of the way up the front of the case.
LEFT-SIDE VIEW OF LAPTOP
1L is the overall depth of the laptop case, front to back, to the outside of any curvature. This measurement is needed for the depth of the plastic base.
2Lf and 2Lb are the distances from the front and back edges of the laptop case to any location where a stainless steel clip 1" could be placed without obstructing anything that must be accessible when the laptop is in the holder.
3L is the height from the surface the laptop is resting on up to the top edge of the laptop case; this IS NOT the height to the top of the screen.
4L is the distance that the stainless steel clip can overlap onto the top edge of the case.
Where are the clips best located?
The laptop will be held most securely when there are four (4) clips widely spaced. This means there should be a clip near each corner of the case, or a clip in the middle of all four edges; front, back and the two sides.
When clips can be placed at the front but not at the back, the side clips should be placed close to the back.
The opposite applies when clips are at the back but not the front, the side clips should be close to the front.
Two clips close to the middle of the front and back or the two sides can give sufficient security when the holder will be attached to the Locking Swing Away Mount (DLSA7) or Rigid Mount (DRM1) with non-overlapping clips also used. When the laptop will be used with a Folding Mount (DFM2) or Rear Folding Mount (DRFM6) the Velcro Strap should also be used with the laptop closed and firmly strapped shut or the holder completely detached from the Quick Release Base (USB) before the mount is folded away.
RIGHT-SIDE VIEW OF LAPTOP
1R is the overall depth of the laptop case, front to back, to the outside edge of any curvature. This measurement is needed for the depth of the plastic base.
2Rf and 2Rb are the distances from the front and back edges of the laptop case to any location where a stainless steel clip 1 " wide could be placed without obstructing anything that must be accessible when the laptop is in the holder.
3R is the height from the surface the laptop is resting on up to the top of the laptop case; this IS NOT the height to the top of the screen.
4R is the distance that the stainless steel clip can overlap onto the top edge of the case.
Where are the clips best located?
The laptop will be held most securely when there are four clips widely spaced. This means there should be a clip near each corner of the case, or a clip in the middle of all four edges; front, back and the two sides.
When clips can be placed at the front but not at the back, the side clips should be placed close to the back.
The opposite applies when clips are at the back but not the front, the side clips should be close to the front.
Two clips close to the middle of the front and back or the two sides can give sufficient security when the holder will be attached to the Locking Swing Away Mount (DLSA7) or Rigid Mount (DRM1) with non-overlapping clips also used. When the laptop will be used with a Folding Mount (DFM2) or Rear Folding Mount (DRFM6) the Velcro Strap should also be used with the laptop closed and firmly strapped shut or the holder completely detached from the Quick Release Base (USB) before the mount is folded away.