Patent ID: 7002073
Filing Date: 2006-02-21
Classification: H04M

Abstract:
1. A portable electronic device, comprising: a removable panel defining a first latching hole therein; a knob comprising an operating portion and a shaft portion, a catch extending from the shaft portion, wherein the shaft portion is rotatably received in the first latching hole, with the operation portion above an upper surface of the removable panel, and the catch below a lower surface of the removable panel; and a base cover, the base cover defining a second latching hole through the base cover and a latching hatch corresponding to the catch, the latching hatch located beside the second latching hole and having inner space facing and communicating with the second latching hole; wherein the removable panel is releasably attached to the base cover by way of the shaft portion of the knob being inserted into the second latching hole with the catch of the knob being receivable in the inner space of the latching hatch and movable therealong, and the operating portion of the knob then being rotated so that the catch of the knob is engaged below the base cover.