Device swapping apparatus for portable computer

Details Device swapping apparatus for portable computer Device swapping apparatus for portable computer

2006-09-05

2006-09-05

Feild, Lynn (Department: 2835)

Electricity: electrical systems and devices

Housing or mounting assemblies with diverse electrical...

For electronic systems and devices

C361S689000, C361S689000, C361S754000, C361S798000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07102882

ABSTRACT:
Embodiments of a device swapping apparatus and method for a portable computer have advantages in that the detachable device detachably mounted to the portable computer can be easily detached from the portable computer or that the installation space can be reduced. An embodiment of a device swapping apparatus can include a seating space at a side of a detachable device, a driving rod with a rod body where at least a part of which is always positioned within the seating space, and a front handle selectively protruding forwardly from the housing. A cam and cam follower can selectively operate so that the rod body can be either fastened in or protrudes from the seating space whenever the driving rod is pushed into the seating space. An elastic member can provide an elastic force against the driving rod.

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