Electronic apparatus having display unit rotatably connected to main unit

An electronic apparatus comprising:

• a main unit;
• a display unit distinct from the main unit;
• a hinge mechanism having first and second shafts, the first shaft connecting the display unit to the main unit such that the display unit is rotatable between a closed position where the display unit overlies the main unit, and an open position where the display unit is raised up from the main unit, and the second shaft extending in a direction perpendicular to the first shaft and connecting the display unit to the main unit so as to be rotatable in a circumferential direction of the second shaft;
• a braking mechanism, which is mounted in the main unit and generates braking force that limits rotation of the display unit between the closed position and the open position;
• and
• an engagement member, which is mounted in the display unit and movable between an engagement position where it is engaged with the display unit and an engagement release position where it is removed from the display unit and which receives the braking force of the braking mechanism.

An electronic apparatus comprising:

• a main unit;
• a display unit distinct from the main unit;
• a hinge mechanism having first and second shafts, the first shaft connecting the display unit to the main unit such that the display unit is rotatable between a closed position where the display unit overlies the main unit, and an open position where the display unit is raised up from the main unit, and the second shaft being perpendicular to the first shaft and connecting the display unit to the main unit so as to be rotatable in a circumferential direction of the second shaft;
• a braking mechanism mounted in the main unit and having a rotary body, which receives braking force that limits rotation of the display unit between the closed position and the open position;
• and
• an engagement member, which is mounted in the display unit and movable between an engagement position where it is engaged with the rotary body and an engagement release position where it is removed from the rotary body.

An electronic apparatus comprising:

• a main unit;
• a display unit distinct from the main unit;
• a hinge mechanism having first and second shafts, the first shaft connecting the display unit to the main unit such that the display unit is rotatable between a closed position where the display unit overlies the main unit, and an open position where the display unit is raised up from the main unit, and the second shaft being perpendicular to the first shaft and connecting the display unit to the main unit so as to be rotatable in a circumferential direction of the second shaft;
• a braking mechanism mounted in the main unit and having a rotary body, which receives braking force that limits rotation of the display unit between the closed position and the open position;
• and
• an engagement member, which is supported by the rotary body and movable between an engagement position where it is engaged with the display unit and an engagement release position where it is removed from the display unit.