Slidable cover mechanism for main unit
US6744622B2 · kind B2 · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 2, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jun 1, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 2, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F1/1656
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A slidable cover mechanism for a notebook computer's main unit is disclosed, wherein the cover can be separated from the main unit by the method of sliding. The cover mechanism comprises: a top housing, a cover metal plate and housing fixing elements, wherein there are a plurality of components installed between the top housing and the cover metal plate. The top housing has a plurality of fixing holes through which the cover can be combined with the bottom case portion of the main unit. The top housing comprises: sliding hooks and clipping hooks, used for engaging with hinge support elements; a plurality of inserting elements, used for insetting with a plurality of grooves located on the bottom case portion; and a plurality of protrusions, used for inserting into the bottom housing of the bottom case portion.
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