Patent · US Expired

Swivel mechanism for a monitor of a laptop computer

US5016849A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 17, 1989
Grant dateMay 21, 1991
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Expiry dateNov 17, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S248/923
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

This invention relates a swivel mechanism for a monitor of a laptop computer and in particular to one utilizing four tightly fitted axles in the same direction to be its horizontal axis and a tightly fitted upright axle to be its vertical axis so as to enable the monitor to rotate with respect to the horizontal and the vertical axes when pushed by the user thereby widening the visible range and thus, increasing the working efficiency and the feasibility as well.

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