Patent ID: 7540675
Filing Date: 2009-06-02
Classification: G06F,H01H

Abstract:
1. A foldable keyboard for inputting data into a portable electronic device, comprising: an upper cover for supporting said portable electronic device; a lower cover pivotally connected to said upper cover and comprising an inclined plane for facilitating in maintaining a predetermined angle between said upper cover and said lower cover as said upper cover is in touch with said inclined plane; a first keyboard portion slidably connected with said upper cover and said lower cover; and a second keyboard portion pivotally connected to said first keyboard portion, wherein, a space is formed, as said upper cover and said lower cover are in a closed relationship to each other, for accommodating said first and second keyboard portions, and as said upper and lower covers are opened from the closed relationship and said second keyboard portion, relative to said first keyboard portion, is rotated pivotally, said first and second keyboard portions are allowed to be substantially on a common plane.