Multimedia device for portable computers
AssigneeInventec Corporation
InventorsYaz-Tzung Wu, Ming-Yuan Liu
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Abstract
A multimedia device adapted for use on portable computers is movably mounted on a portable computer which consists of a first member and a second member that are openable and foldable relative to each other. When the portable computer is opened, the multimedia device may be turned to a use position. The multimedia device has a latch member turnable to latch and couple the first and second members in a closed condition when they are moved too close to each other for folding.
Claims8
A multimedia device for portable computers which consists of a host body and a display panel that are openable and foldable relative to each other, the multimedia device comprising:
- a case having a housing compartment for housing a plurality of electronic elements needed for operations, and a pivotal member on one side thereof, the pivotal member having a distal end and a through aperture, the distal end forming a spherical section to allow the case to be pivotally mounted on the display panel and to be turned freely thereon, the through aperture allowing a connection line of the multimedia device to run through to electrically connect to the host body;
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- a latch member located in the housing compartment having a hook exposed outside the case and being connected to an elastic member to allow the latch member to be moved relative to the case;
- wherein the hook latches the host body when the display panel is folded over the host body to keep the display panel and the host body closed in normal conditions.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.