Portable computer display tilt/swivel mechanism

Details Portable computer display tilt/swivel mechanism Portable computer display tilt/swivel mechanism

1992-12-21

1994-08-02

Picard, Leo P.

Electricity: electrical systems and devices

Housing or mounting assemblies with diverse electrical...

For electronic systems and devices

248921, 248183, H05K 716, F16M 1112, G06F 116

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053351428

ABSTRACT:
A portable computer having a hinge assembly which allows the cover and display screen to be tilted from the base of the portable computer and then swiveled about a vertical axis. One hinge is provided at the rear edge of the base of the portable computer about which the cover both tilts and swivels. The hinge assembly includes stops which limit the amount of tilt and swivel. The cover of the personal computer may be tilted backwards from a closed position to 115.degree. and swiveled 30.degree. from a straight-forward position.

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