Patent ID: 6707665
Filing Date: 2004-03-16
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
A latch unit for an electronic device including first and second housings pivoted to each other, the first housing being formed with opposite first and second slots, the second housing being formed with an upper slot, the first housing being rotatable relative to the second housing about a first axis to a closed position, in which, the first housing is stacked on the second housing, the first housing being rotatable relative to the second housing about a second axis between a first angular position, in which, the first slot confronts and is registered with the upper slot upon movement of the first housing to the closed position, and a second angular position, in which, the second slot confronts and is registered with the upper slot upon movement of the first housing to the closed position, said latch unit comprising:a hook member adapted to be mounted movably in the first housing and having opposite first and second engaging ends extending oppositely in a transverse direction relative to the first and second slots, said hook member being movable in said transverse direction between a first transverse position, in which, said first engaging end is adapted to extend through the first slot and into the upper slot when the first housing is simultaneously positioned at the first angular position and the closed position, and a second transverse position, in which, said second engaging end is adapted to extend through the second slot and into the upper slot when the first housing is simultaneously positioned at the second angular position and the closed position; and a hook-controlling member which is adapted to be mounted on the first housing and which is operable for moving said hook member between the first and second transverse positions.