Portable computer having a latch apparatus

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2005-08-30

2005-08-30

Feild, Lynn (Department: 2835)

Electricity: electrical systems and devices

Housing or mounting assemblies with diverse electrical...

For electronic systems and devices

C361S689000, C361S689000, C312S223200, C312S223300

Reexamination Certificate

active

06937465

ABSTRACT:
A portable computer having a latch apparatus and an opening unit which enable an operator to open the portable computer with one hand. A main body of the computer is rotatably combined with an LCD assembly. A latch apparatus locks the LCD assembly to and releases the LCD assembly from the main body. The latch apparatus includes a fixed hook part in the LCD assembly and a movable hook part in the main body. A knob part has a push button part exposed to the outside of the main body. A projection part of the knob extends from the push button part and moves the movable hook part to a releasing position by cooperating with a through hole of the movable hook part. The opening unit includes a torsion apparatus to assist in opening the portable computer.

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