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US 7,922,222 B2Granted
Engaging apparatus and electronic equipment utilizing the same
AssigneeQuanta Computer Inc.
InventorLin Tsung-Te
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Abstract
The invention provides an engaging apparatus utilized in equipment which includes a cover and a base. The engaging apparatus includes a pivotal device and an engaging device. The pivotal device includes a retaining portion. The cover is pivotally connected to the base by the pivotal device. The engaging device is disposed on the cover, and includes an operating portion and an engaging portion. The engaging portion cooperates with the retaining portion. When the cover is positioned at a closed position with respect to the base, the engaging portion is capable of cooperating with the retaining portion to form a locked engagement.
Claims20
An engaging apparatus utilized in an electronic equipment having a cover and a base, the engaging apparatus comprising:
- a pivotal device connected to an end of the base, an end of the cover being pivotally connected to the pivotal device such that the cover is swiveled between a folded position, wherein the cover rests against a top surface of the base, and an upright position, wherein the cover is away from the top surface of the base, the pivotal device comprising a retaining portion;
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- an engaging device being disposed on the cover and movable between an engaging position and a release position, the engaging device comprising an operating portion at a first end and an engaging portion at a second opposite end, the engaging portion cooperating with the retaining portion;
- wherein, the sliding movement of the engaging device in a first direction allows the disengagement of the engaging portion from the retaining portion, allowing the cover to be moved to the upright position,
- wherein, when the cover is moved to the folded position, the engaging portion is received in the retaining portion, securing the cover to the base.
2 more elements
An engaging apparatus utilized in an electronic equipment having a cover and a base, the engaging apparatus comprising:
- a pivotal device connected to an end of the base, an end of the cover being pivotally connected to the pivotal device such that the cover is swiveled between a folded position, wherein the cover rests against a top surface of the base, and an upright position, wherein the cover is away from the top surface of the base, the pivotal device comprising an engaging portion;
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- a retaining device being disposed on the cover and movable between an engaging position and a release position, the retaining device comprising an operating portion at a first end and a retaining portion at a second opposite end, the retaining portion cooperating with the engaging portion;
- wherein, the sliding movement of the retaining device in a first direction allows the disengagement of the retaining portion from the engaging portion, allowing the cover to be moved to the upright position,
- wherein, when the cover is moved to the folded position, the retaining portion is received in the engaging portion, securing the cover to the base.
2 more elements
An electronic equipment, comprising:
- a base;
- a cover;
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- an engaging apparatus comprising:
- a pivotal device connected to an end of the base, an end of the cover being pivotally connected to the pivotal device such that the cover is swiveled between a folded position, wherein the cover rests against a top surface of the base, and an upright position, wherein the cover is away from the top surface of the base, the pivotal device comprising a retaining portion;
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- an engaging device being disposed on the cover and movable between an engaging position and a release position, the engaging device comprising an operating portion at a first end and an engaging portion at a second opposite end, the engaging portion cooperating with the retaining portion;
- wherein, the sliding movement of the engaging device in a first direction allows the disengagement of the engaging portion from the retaining portion, allowing the cover to be moved to the upright position,
- wherein, when the cover is moved to the folded position, the engaging portion is received in the retaining portion, securing the cover to the base.
6 more elements
An electronic equipment, comprising:
- a base;
- a cover;
- and
- an engaging apparatus comprising:
- a pivotal device connected to an end of the base, an end of the cover being pivotally connected to the pivotal device such that the cover is swiveled between a folded position, wherein the cover rests against a top surface of the base, and an upright position, wherein the cover is away from the top surface of the base, the pivotal device comprising an engaging portion;
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- a retaining device being disposed on the cover and movable between an engaging position and a release position, the retaining device comprising an operating portion at a first end and an retaining portion at a second opposite end, the retaining portion cooperating with the engaging portion;
- wherein, the sliding movement of the retaining device in a first direction allows the disengagement of the retaining portion from the engaging portion, allowing the cover to be moved to the upright position,
- wherein, when the cover is moved to the folded position, the retaining portion is received in the engaging portion, securing the cover to the base.
6 more elements
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.