Cable management device

Abstract

A cable management device for a computer dock, the cable management device including: a first cover; and a second cover configured to couple to the first cover and enclose the computer dock; wherein the first cover and the second cover, together, define a first opening therebetween that provides access to a front of the dock, and wherein the first cover and the second cover, together, define a second opening therebetween, the second opening configured to allow one or more cables connected to the dock to pass therethrough.

Description

CABLE MANAGEMENT DEVICECROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0001] The present application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 63 / 622,934, filed January 19, 2024, the entire contents of which are incorporated by reference herein.BACKGROUND

[0002] The present invention relates to a cable management device for securing computer docks and, more particularly, to cable management devices which prevent the removal of cables from computer docks.SUMMARY

[0003] In some aspects, the techniques described herein relate to a cable management device for a computer dock, the cable management device including: a first cover; and a second cover configured to couple to the first cover and enclose the computer dock; wherein the first cover and the second cover, together, define a first opening therebetween that provides access to a front of the dock, and wherein the first cover and the second cover, together, define a second opening therebetween, the second opening configured to allow one or more cables connected to the dock to pass therethrough.

[0004] In some aspects, the techniques described herein relate to a cable management device for a computer dock, the cable management device including: a first cover including an aperture; and a second cover configured to couple to the first cover and enclose the computer dock, the second cover including a slot; wherein the first cover and the second cover, together, define an opening therebetween, the opening configured to allow one or more cables connected to the dock to pass therethrough, wherein when the first cover and the second cover are coupled, the slot is configured to be accessible through the aperture, and wherein the slot is configured to receive a lock that inhibits removal of the first cover from the second cover.

[0005] In some aspects, the techniques described herein relate to a method of enclosing a computer dock within a cable management device including a first cover that is coupleable with a second cover, the computer dock having a front side and a rear side, the method including: positioning the computer dock on the second cover; passing one or more cables coupled to the rear side of the computer dock through an opening of the second cover; and coupling the first cover to the second cover such that the first cover and the second cover surround the computer dock and define a first opening through which the front side of the computer dock is accessible and such that an opening in the first cover overlaps the opening in the second cover to define a second opening that surrounds the one or more cables.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0006] FIG. 1A is a perspective view of a cable management device according to one embodiment including a first cover and a second cover that together enclose a computer dock.

[0007] FIG. IB is another perspective view of the cable management device of FIG. 1A.

[0008] FIG. 1C is another perspective view of the cable management device of FIG. 1 A.

[0009] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the dock and the second cover of the cable management device of FIG. 1 .

[0010] FIG. 3 A is a front perspective view of the cable management device of FIG. 1A with the computer dock removed.

[0011] FIG. 3B is a rear perspective view of the cable management device of FIG. 1 A with the computer dock removed.

[0012] FIG. 4A is a perspective view of the first cover of the cable management device of FIG. 1A.

[0013] FIG. 4B is another perspective view of the first cover of the cable management device of FIG. 1A.

[0014] FIG. 4C is another perspective view of the first cover of the cable management device of FIG. 1A.

[0015] FIG. 4D is another perspective view of the first cover the cable management device of FIG. 1A.

[0016] FIG. 5 is another perspective view of the first cover the cable management device of FIG. 1A.

[0017] FIG. 6A is the perspective view of the second cover of the cable management device of FIG. 1A.

[0018] FIG. 6B is another perspective view of the second cover the cable management device of FIG. 1A.

[0019] FIG. 7 is another perspective view of the second cover the cable management device of FIG. 1.

[0020] FIG. 8A is a perspective view of the cable management device of FIG. 1 A.

[0021] FIG. 8B is another perspective view of the cable management device of FIG. 1 A.

[0022] FIG. 9A is a perspective view of a cable management device according to another embodiment and including a first cover and a second cover.

[0023] FIG. 9B is another perspective view of the cable management device of FIG. 9A and further illustrating a fastener cover.

[0024] FIG. 9C is a cross-sectional view of the cable management device of FIG. 9A.

[0025] FIG. 10A is a perspective view of the first cover of the cable management device of FIG. 9A.

[0026] FIG. 10B is another perspective view of the first cover of the cable management device of FIG. 9 A.

[0027] FIG. 11 is another perspective view of the first cover of the cable management device of FIG. 9 A.

[0028] FIG. 12A is a perspective view of the second cover of the cable management device of FIG. 9 A.

[0029] FIG. 12B is another perspective view of the second cover of cable management device of FIG. 9 A.

[0030] FIG. 13A is an exploded view of second cover and a fastener cover of the cable management device of FIG. 9A relative to a computer dock.

[0031] FIG. 13B is a perspective view of the second cover and the fastener cover of the cable management device of FIG. 9A including the computer dock.

[0032] FIG. 13C is a perspective view of the fastener cover of the second cover of FIG. 9B.

[0033] FIG. 13D is a side view of the fastener cover of the second cover of FIG. 9B.DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0034] Before any embodiments of the invention are explained in detail, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited in its application to the details of construction and the arrangement of components set forth in the following description or illustrated in the following drawings. The invention is capable of other embodiments and of being practiced or of being carried out in various ways.

[0035] FIGS. 1A-2 illustrate a cable management device 100 embodying the invention. The cable management device 100 is configured to enclose a computer dock 104 to secure and prevent removal of cables 156 plugged into the computer dock 104. The device 100 also keeps the cables 156 organized.

[0036] FIGS. 1A-2 illustrate an exemplary dock 104 that is usable with the device 100. The illustrated computer dock 104 includes a first side 112 (e.g., front), a second side 116 (e.g., rear) opposite the first side 112, a third side 117, a fourth side 118 opposite the third side 117, a fifthside 119 (e.g., a top), and a sixth side 121 (e.g., bottom, FIG. 13A) opposite the fifth side 119. As shown, the dock 104 includes one or more ports 122 (FIG. 1 A) in the first side 112 and a plurality of ports 123 (FIG. 2) in the second side 116. The computer dock 104 is configured to connect an electronic device (e.g., a laptop, tablet, etc.) to external monitors and other docking station peripherals (e.g., mouse, keyboard, speaker, printer, Ethernet, etc.). For example, the electronic device (not shown) may be connected to the computer dock 104 by a cable 156 that is received in one of the ports 122, 123. Also, each of the external monitors (not shown) and the peripherals (not shown) may be connected to the computer dock 104 by a cable 156 received by one of the other ports 122, 123. An actuator (e.g., an on / off button, not shown) is positioned on either the third side 117 or the fourth side 118, while other actuators, ports, or lock slots may be positioned on either the third side 117 or the fourth side 118. With respect to FIG. 13A, the bottom 121 of the computer dock 104 includes one or more fastener holes 125 (e.g., VESA holes), which are configured to couple the computer dock 104 to another surface.

[0037] With respect to FIGS. 1 A-3, the cable management device 100 includes a first cover 128 and a second cover 132 that is removably coupled to the first cover 128. Together, the first cover 128 and the second cover 132 define a clamshell housing. Also, when coupled together, the first cover 128 and the second cover 132 define a first opening 133 (e.g., a front opening) and a second opening 144 (e.g., a rear opening) therebetween. The front opening 133 is configured to allow access to the ports 122 of the first side 112 of the dock 104, while the rear opening 144 is configured to route the cables 156 from the ports 123 of the second side 116 therethrough. Directing the cables 156 through the rear opening 144 reduces the possibility of the cables 156 becoming disorganized or tangled. The first cover 128 engages with the second cover 132 to house and enclose the computer dock 104 on five sides.

[0038] As shown in FIGS. 3 A and 3B, when assembled, the device 100 includes a first side 212 (e.g., front), a second side 216 (e.g., rear) opposite the first side 212, a third side 220, a fourth side 224 opposite the second side 216, a fifth side 228 (e.g., top) and a sixth side 232 (e.g., bottom) opposite the fifth side 228. The computer dock 104 has a length LI measured from the first side 212 to the second side 216, a height Hl measured from the fifth side 228 to the second side 216, and a width W1 measured from the third side 220 to the fourth side 224. The length LI, width Wl, and height Hl extend substantially perpendicular to one another. In the presentembodiment, the computer dock 104 may be sized and shaped for a single dock 104. In some embodiments, the length LI of the computer dock 104 may be between about 2.9 inches and about 4.35 inches. For example, the length LI may be about 3.35 inches. In some embodiments, the width W1 of the computer dock 104 may be between about 7.7 inches and about 8.3 inches. For example, the width W1 may be about 7.9 inches. In some embodiments, the height Hl of the computer dock 104 may be between about 1.2 inch and about 1.45 inches. For example, the height Hl may be about 1.2 inches.

[0039] With reference to FIGS. 4A-4D, the first cover 128 includes a first sidewall 160, a second sidewall 164 opposite the first side sidewall 160, a third sidewall 168 (e.g., rear wall), and a base wall 172 (e.g., a top wall). Each of the first sidewall 160, the second sidewall 164, and the rear wall 168 is coupled to and extends from the base wall 172. In the present embodiment, the first sidewall 160, the second sidewall 164, and the rear wall 168 are all integrally formed with and extend perpendicular to the base wall 172. The first cover 128 may, for example, be formed by bending a sheet of metal into the illustrated and above-described shape of the first cover 128. The first cover 128 may be constructed in other ways in other embodiments.

[0040] In the present embodiment, the first sidewall 160 and the rear wall 168 are not in contact with one another. Rather, the first sidewall 160 and the rear wall 168 are spaced apart by a first gap 200. Similarly, the second sidewall 164 and the rear wall 168 are not in contact with one another. Rather, the second sidewall 164 and the rear wall 168 are spaced apart by a second gap 204.

[0041] The first sidewall 160 includes an aperture 175 extending therethrough. Also, a pair of projections 287 (e.g., a rods) extends from an inner surface of the first sidewall 160. The projections 287 are configured to engage with the second cover 132 (See FIG. 8 A). Similarly, the second sidewall 164 includes an aperture 176. Also, the second sidewall 164 further includes a pair of projections (e.g., rods) 288. The projections 288 are configured to engage with the second cover 132 (See FIG. 8B). In the other embodiments, each of the first and second sidewalls 160, 164 may have one or more than two projections 287, 288.

[0042] The rear wall 168 includes an opening 316 that is configured to partially define the rear opening 144. The rear wall 168 further includes an aperture 148.

[0043] As illustrated in FIG. 5, the base wall 172 may include a plurality of slits 208 that are configured to vent air. Together, the slits 208 define a venting pattern. The slits 208 form a rectangle having a length L2 and a width W2. The slits 208 allow excess heat produced by the computer dock 104 to dissipate and prevent overheating of the computer dock 104.

[0044] With reference to FIGS. 6A and 6B, the second cover 132 includes a first sidewall 236, a second sidewall 240, a third sidewall 244 (e.g., a rear wall), and a base wall 248 (e.g., a bottom wall). Each of the first sidewall 236, the second sidewall 240, and the rear wall 244 is coupled to and extends from the base wall 248. In the present embodiment, a first flange 332 extends from the first sidewall 236. The first flange 332 is positioned opposite the rear wall 168 and extends inwardly (e.g., in a direction toward the second sidewall 240). In the present embodiment, a second flange 336 extends from the second sidewall 240. The second flange 336 is positioned opposite the rear wall 244 and extends inwardly (e.g., in a direction toward the first sidewall 236). In the present embodiment, the first sidewall 236, the second sidewall 240, and the rear wall 244 are integrally formed with and extend perpendicular to the base wall 248. Similarly, the first flange 332 is integrally formed with the first sidewall 236 and the second flange 336 is integrally formed with the second sidewall 216. The second cover 132 may, for example, be formed by bending a sheet of metal into the illustrated and above-described shape of the second cover 132. The second cover 132 may be constructed in other ways.

[0045] In the present embodiment, each of the first flange 332 and the second flange 336 extend about 0.5 inches from the respective first sidewall 236 and the second flange 336. In other or alternative embodiments, each of the first flange 332 and the second flange 336 may extend from the respective first sidewall 236 and the second sidewall 240 by one inch or less. Moreover, in the present embodiment, the first flange 332 and the second flange 336 each extend 6% of a distance between the first sidewall 236 and the second sidewall 240. In other or alternative embodiments, each of the first flange 332 and the second flange 336 may extend less than 12% of the distance between the first sidewall 236 and the second sidewall 240.

[0046] In the present embodiment, the first sidewall 236 and the rear wall 244 are not in contact with one another. Rather, the first sidewall 236 and the rear wall 244 are spaced apart by a first gap 264. Similarly, the second sidewall 240 and the rear wall 244 are not in contact withone another. Rather, the second sidewall 240 and the rear wall 244 are spaced apart by a second gap 268.

[0047] The first sidewall 236 includes an aperture 283. The first sidewall 236 further includes a pair of hook shaped openings 292, each configured to receive one of the projections 287 of the first cover 128 (FIG. 8A). Similarly, the second sidewall 240 includes an aperture 284. The second sidewall 240 further includes a pair of hook shaped openings 293, each configured to receive one of the projections 288 of the first cover 128 (FIG. 8B). In the other embodiments, each of the first sidewall 236 and the second sidewall 240 may include one or more than two hook shaped openings 292, 293. In alternative embodiments, the first cover 128 may instead include the hook shaped openings 293 and the second cover 132 may instead include the projections 287, 288.

[0048] The rear wall 168 includes an opening 320 partially defining the rear opening 144. The rear wall 168 further includes a first aperture 152 and a second aperture 153 adjacent the first aperture 152.

[0049] As illustrated in FIG. 7, the base wall 248 may include a first plurality of slits 296 and a second plurality of slits 300. Collectively, the first and second plurality of slits 296, 300 define a venting pattern. The first plurality of slits 296 forms a rectangle having a length L3 and a width W3 and the second plurality of slits 300 forms a rectangle having a length L4 and a width W4. The first and second plurality of slits 296, 300 allow excess heat produced by the computer dock 104 to dissipate and prevent overheating of the computer dock 104.

[0050] The base wall 248 further includes a plurality of fastener holes 304 extending therethrough. In the present embodiment, the fastener holes 304 are positioned between the first plurality of slits 296 and the second plurality of slits 300. In the present embodiment, the base wall 248 includes six fastener holes 304 that are configured to receive a plurality of fasteners 312 (FIG. 13A), which are received in the VESA holes 125 (FIG. 13A) in the computer dock 104, to attach the second cover 132 to the computer dock 104. In the present embodiment, the fasteners 312 are screws.

[0051] A plurality of feet may extend from an outer surface of the base wall 248. The feet may be configured to support the base wall 248 above a support surface (not shown) such that heat may dissipate through the first and second plurality of slits 296, 300.

[0052] In use, first, the computer dock 104 is assembled with the second cover 132. The computer dock 104 may be positioned within and coupled to the second cover 132. That is, the computer dock 104 may be secured to the second cover 132 by inserting the fasteners 312 through the fastener holes 304 into the corresponding VESA holes 125 in the computer dock 104. Also, the respective cables 156 are inserted into the respective ports 123 in the second side 116 of the computer dock 104. The cables 156 are then routed through the opening 320 in the rear wall 244 of the second cover 132. As shown in FIG. 1A, when coupled to the second cover 132, the first and second flange 332, 336 each overlap a portion of the first side 112 of the computer dock 104.

[0053] Once the computer dock 104 is coupled to the second cover 132, the first cover 128 is assembled to the second cover 132 to enclose the computer dock 104 and allow the cables 156 to be positioned within the rear opening 144. That is, each of the projections 287, 288 of the first cover 128 is inserted into the respective hook shaped openings 292, 293 of the second cover 132. After inserting the projections 287, 288 into the respective opening 292, 293, the first cover 128 and the second cover 132 align such that the first sidewall 160 of the first cover 128 overlaps with the first sidewall 236 of the second cover 132, the second sidewall 164 of the first cover 128 overlaps with the second sidewall 240 of the second cover 132, and the rear wall 168 of the first cover 128 overlaps with the rear wall 244 of the second cover 132. When the first cover 128 and the second cover 132 are coupled together, the opening 316 of the rear wall 172 of the first cover 128 aligns with the opening 320 of the rear wall 244 of the second cover 132 to define the rear opening 144. Accordingly, the opening 316 in the rear wall 172 of the first cover 128 is positioned around the cables 156 that are positioned within the opening 320 of the rear wall 244 of the second cover 132. Moreover, the aperture 148 of the rear wall 172 circumscribes the first and second apertures 152, 153 of the rear wall 244. Additionally, when the first cover 128 and the second cover 132 are coupled, the aperture 175 of the first sidewall 160 of first cover 128 aligns with the aperture 283 of the first sidewall 236 of the second cover 132, while the aperture 176 of the second sidewall 164 of the first cover 128 aligns with the aperture 284 of the secondsidewall 240 of the second cover 132. Accordingly, the various actuators, ports, and / or lock slots may be accessible through the apertures 175, 176.

[0054] A lock, such as a cable lock sold by Kensington®, may be used to prevent the separation of the first cover 128 from the second cover 132. The lock (not shown) may include a lock head and a cable that extends from the lock head. The lock head may be inserted into one of the first and second apertures 152, 153 of the second cover 132 to secure the first cover 128 relative to the second cover 132. The cable may be used to secure the entire device to a user’s desk, cabinet, etc. When the first cover 128 and the second cover 132 are secured together, the computer dock 104 cannot be removed because the first cover 128 and the second cover 132 are not separable and the first and second flanges 332, 336 prevent the dock from being removed through the front opening. Further, the cables 156 cannot be removed from the computer dock 104 because the ports 123 are enclosed between the secured first and second covers 128, 132.

[0055] FIGS. 9A-14B illustrate another embodiment of device 1100. The device 1100 of FIGS. 9A-14B is similar to the device 100 of FIGS. 3A-8B. As such, like structure will be identified with like reference numerals plus “1000” and only the differences will be discussed herein.

[0056] In the embodiment of FIGS. 9A-14B, the first and second flanges 332, 336 are omitted from the second cover 132. Instead, a fastener cover 1400 is used to prevent removal of the fasteners 1312. As shown in FIGS. 12A and 13A, the base wall 1248 includes the fastener holes 1304a as well as a security fastener hole 1304b. Like the embodiment of FIGS. 3A-8B, the base wall 1248 includes six fastener holes 1304a that are configured to receive the fasteners 1312, which are received in the VESA holes 125 (FIG. 13A) of the computer dock 104, for attaching the second cover 1132 to the computer dock 104. The fastener hole 1304b is configured to receive a security fastener 1404 (e.g., a security screw), as discussed below. The base wall 1248 further includes a first aperture 1410 and a second aperture 1414 that are configured to receive the fastener cover 1400. The first and second apertures 1410, 1414 are on opposite sides of the fastener holes 1304a, 1304b. There is also a recess 1418 (FIGS. 12A-12B) adjacent to the first aperture 1410.

[0057] The fastener cover 1400 is configured to couple to the base wall 1248 and extends over the fastener holes 1304a to prevent the fasteners 1312 from being removed from the fastener holes 1304a. As shown in FIGS. 13C and 13D, the fastener cover 1400 includes a base wall 1430, a first flange 1434 (e.g., arm) extending from the base wall 1430, and a second flange 1438 (e.g., arm) extending from the base wall 1430. The base wall 1430 is in a first plane Pl and the first flange 1434 and the second flange 1438 are in a second plane P2, which is parallel to the first plane Pl. The second flange 1438 includes a fastener hole 1442 extending therethrough. As shown in FIG. 9C, the first flange 1434 is configured to be received by the first aperture 1410 and is configured to be positioned within the recess 1418. The second flange 1438 is configured to be received by the second aperture 1414. The fastener hole 1442 in the second flange 1438 is configured to align with the fastener hole 1304b to receive the security fastener 1404 therethrough, which secures the fastener cover 1400 to the second cover 1132. The fastener cover 1400 is therefore configured such that, when coupled to the second cover 1132, the base wall 1430 of the fastener cover 1400 is adjacent to an outer surface of the base wall 1248 of the second cover 1132 and overlies the fastener holes 1304a. In particular, the security fastener 1404 is coupled to the aligned fastener holes 1304b, 1442 from within the second cover 1132, after the fasteners 1312 are coupled to the computer dock 104 from outside of the second cover 1132.

[0058] The feet 1450, noted above, are shown in this embodiment. The feet 1450 extend from an outer surface of the base wall 1248. The feet 1450 are configured to support the base wall 1248 above a support surface (not shown) such that heat may dissipate through the first and second plurality of slits 1286, 1300. Also, in the present embodiments, the first cover 1128 and the second cover 1132 may include a plurality of indents 1460, 1464. When present the indents 1460, 1464 may be used to strengthen the sidewalls of the first and second cover 1128, 1132.

[0059] In use, the housing 1108 may be assembled by first inserting the computer dock 104 into the second cover 1132. The computer dock 104 may thereafter be secured to the second cover 1132 by inserting the fasteners 1312 from the outside of the second cover 132 through the fastener holes 1304a into the corresponding VESA holes 125 in the computer dock 104. Next, the fastener cover 1400 is attached to the base wall 1248 to overlie the fasteners 1312. Specifically, the first flange 1434 is received by the first aperture 1410 and seated in the recess 1418 and the second flange 1438 is received by the second aperture 1414 such that the fastenerhole 1442 aligns with the fastener hole 1304b in the base wall 1248. The security fastener 1404 is then inserted from the inside of the second cover 1132 into the aligned fastener holes 1442, 1304b to couple the fastener cover 1400 to the second cover 1132. Also, the respective cables 156 are inserted into the respective ports 123 in the second side 116 of the computer dock 104. The cables 156 are then routed through the opening 1316 in the rear wall 1244 of the second cover 1132.

[0060] Once the computer dock 104 is coupled to the second cover 1132, the first cover 1128 is assembled to the second cover 1132 to enclose the computer dock 104 and allow the cables 156 to be positioned within the rear opening 1144. That is, each of the projections 1287, 1288 of the first cover 1128 is inserted into the respective hook shaped openings 1292, 1293 of the second cover 1132. After inserting the projections 1287, 1288 into the respective opening 1292, 1293, the first cover 1128 and the second cover 1132 align as discussed above with respect to FIGS. 1A-8B. Also, a lock, such as a cable lock sold by Kensington®, may be used to prevent the separation of the first cover 1132 from the second cover 1132, as discussed above with respect to the embodiment of FIGS. 1A-8B.

[0061] The cable management devices 100, 1100 may be constructed of any suitable material (e.g., plastic or metal, etc.). In the present embodiments, the cable management devices 100, 1100 is made of either steel or aluminum.

[0062] Although particular embodiments have been shown and described, other alternative embodiments will become apparent to those skilled in the art and are within the intended scope of the independent aspects of the disclosure. Various features of the disclosure are set forth in the claims.

Claims

CLAIMSWhat is claimed is:

1. A cable management device for a computer dock, the cable management device comprising: a first cover; and a second cover configured to couple to the first cover and enclose the computer dock; wherein the first cover and the second cover, together, define a first opening therebetween that provides access to a front of the dock, and wherein the first cover and the second cover, together, define a second opening therebetween, the second opening configured to allow one or more cables connected to the dock to pass therethrough.

2. The cable management device of claim 1, wherein the second cover includes a flange extending into the first opening, the flange configured to inhibit removal of the computer dock through the first opening.

3. The cable management device of claim 1, wherein the second cover includes a first flange extending into the first opening from a first side of the second cover and a second flange extending into the first opening from a second side of the second cover opposite the first side, the first flange and the second flange configured to inhibit removal of the computer dock through the first opening.

4. The cable management device of claim 1, wherein the first cover includes an aperture and the second cover includes a slot, and wherein when the first cover and the second cover are coupled, the slot is configured to be accessible through the aperture, and wherein the slot is configured to receive a lock that inhibits removal of the first cover from the second cover.

5. The cable management device of claim 1, wherein the first cover includes a plurality of projections and the second cover includes a plurality of hook shaped openings; andwherein each of the plurality of hooked shaped openings is configured to receive one of the plurality of projections to couple the first cover to the second cover.

6. The cable management device of claim 1, wherein the first cover and the second cover are made of steel or aluminum.

7. The cable management device of claim 1, wherein the first cover includes a first plurality of slits defining a first venting pattern, and wherein the second cover includes a second plurality of slits defining a second venting pattern.

8. The cable management device of claim 1, wherein the first cover defines a first aperture and the second cover defines a second aperture, the first aperture and the second aperture configured to align when the first cover and the second cover are engaged, the first aperture and the second aperture configured to allow access to an actuator of the computer dock.

9. The cable management device of claim 1, wherein the second cover includes a plurality of fastener holes, and wherein fasteners are configured to couple to fastener holes in the computer dock through the fastener holes in the second cover to couple the computer dock to the second cover.

10. The cable management device of claim 1 , wherein a plurality of feet extends from a base wall of the second cover, the plurality of feet configured to support the second cover above a support surface.

11. A cable management device for a computer dock, the cable management device comprising: a first cover including an aperture; and a second cover configured to couple to the first cover and enclose the computer dock, the second cover including a slot; wherein the first cover and the second cover, together, define an opening therebetween, the opening configured to allow one or more cables connected to the dock to pass therethrough, wherein when the first cover and the second cover are coupled, the slot is configured to be accessible through the aperture, and wherein the slot is configured to receive a lock that inhibits removal of the first cover from the second cover.

12. The cable management device of claim 11, wherein the second cover is configured to couple to the computer dock.

13. The cable management device of claim 12, wherein the second cover includes a first plurality of fastener holes and a first security fastener hole, and further comprising a fastener cover that is coupled to the second cover over the first plurality of fastener holes, the fastener cover including a second security fastener hole configured to align with the first security fastener hole.

14. The cable management device of claim 13, further comprising a plurality of fasteners configured to couple to a second plurality of fastener holes in the computer dock through the first plurality of fastener holes in the second cover to couple the computer dock to the second cover.

15. The cable management device of claim 14, wherein the first security fastener hole and the second security fastener hole are configured to receive a security fastener that is inaccessible from outside of the cable management device when the first cover and the second cover are coupled.

16. A method of enclosing a computer dock within a cable management device including a first cover that is coupleable with a second cover, the computer dock having a front side and a rear side, the method comprising: positioning the computer dock on the second cover; passing one or more cables coupled to the rear side of the computer dock through an opening of the second cover; and coupling the first cover to the second cover such that the first cover and the second cover surround the computer dock and define a first opening through which the front side of the computer dock is accessible and such that an opening in the first cover overlaps the opening in the second cover to define a second opening that surrounds the one or more cables.

17. The method of claim 16, further comprising coupling the computer dock to the second cover via fasteners.

18. The method of claim 17, further comprising covering the fasteners with a fastener cover to inhibit removal of the fasteners.

19. The method of claim 16, wherein positioning the computer dock on the second cover includes positioning the computer dock on the second cover such that a flange of the second cover overlaps a portion of the front side of the computer dock, the flange configured to inhibit removal of the computer dock through the first opening.

20. The method of claim 16, wherein positioning the computer dock on the second cover includes positioning the computer dock on the second cover such that a first flange on a first side of the second cover and a second flange on a second side of the second cover opposite the first side overlap a portion of the front side of the computer dock, the first flange and the second flange configured to inhibit removal of the computer dock through the first opening.

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