Integrated ergonomic palm rest for notebook computer
US5596481A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 7, 1995 |
| Grant date | Jan 21, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 7, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01H2217/034
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present invention provides a portable computer having a palm rest integrated therein that allows the user to maintain a wrist-neutral position when using the portable computer. The portable computer comprises a computer chassis having a side wall adjoining a bottom that forms a footprint of the chassis, a keyboard positioned toward a rear end of the chassis, and a cover member covering a portion of an interior of the chassis. The portable computer further includes a palm rest integrated into the structure of the portable computer's chassis. The palm rest is comprised of a palm support that has front and rear ends and that is pivotable with respect to the chassis between a covering position and an elevated first palm support position. The palm support is pivotable about a hinge, that couples the palm support to the chassis. The palm rest further includes an adjustable extension structure having a first end coupled to the palm support and a second end coupled to a wall of the chassis. The adjustable extension is pivotally coupled to the palm support adjacent a front end of the palm support.
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