Portable computer with detachable solar cell module

Details Portable computer with detachable solar cell module Portable computer with detachable solar cell module

2007-10-25

2009-02-17

Duong, Hung V (Department: 2835)

Electricity: electrical systems and devices

Housing or mounting assemblies with diverse electrical...

For electronic systems and devices

C345S204000, C040S593000, C065S060530

Reexamination Certificate

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07492582

ABSTRACT:
A portable computer includes a base unit with a motherboard secured thereto, a display unit pivotably attached to the base unit and having a recessed portion formed in an outer surface thereof, a solar cell module accommodated in the recessed portion, and a latching device installed on the display unit. Positive and negative first contacts are set in the recessed portion and electrically connected with the motherboard. The solar cell module includes a solar panel for converting solar energy to electricity. Positive and negative second contacts are set on the solar cell module and electrically connected with the solar panel. The second contacts are electrically connected with the corresponding first contacts to transmit electricity to the motherboard. A notch is defined in the solar cell module. The latching device includes a latching portion engaging in the notch, thereby securing the solar cell module to the display unit.

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patent: 5936380 (1999-08-01), Parrish
patent: 2008/0092941 (2008-04-01), Kuo
patent: 2008/0143291 (2008-06-01), Lin et al.
patent: 2008/0171185 (2008-07-01), Komada

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