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Hinge device for a portable computer

  • US 6,272,006 B1
  • Filed: 05/06/1998
  • Issued: 08/07/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/06/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A pivot device for a portable computer, comprising:

  • a pivot bearing for pivotally mounting a display unit to a main body of a portable computer; and

    a pivot member for rotatable mounting by a pivot shaft to said pivot bearing, said pivot member comprising;

    a lower support part that extends for a predetermined length in parallel relation to said pivot shaft, said lower support part for mounting to a lower portion of said display unit; and

    a side support part that extends a predetermined length from said lower support part in a direction from said pivot bearing so as to fastenably attach with a lateral side of said display unit at a location other than at said lower portion of said display unit, said lower support part and said side support part for being received in a corresponding groove in said display unit, said corresponding groove having a configuration corresponding to a configuration of said pivot member for receiving in said corresponding groove said pivot member.

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