Patent ID: 7107084
Filing Date: 2006-09-12
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
1. A sliding display apparatus comprising: a base having a keyboard; and a cover including a display; wherein the cover substantially covers the base in a closed position and uncovers the keyboard when moved from the closed position to an open position; wherein the cover in a closed position uncovers the keyboard upon a pressure being applied to an edge of the cover; wherein the cover and the base are substantially parallel in the closed position and the open position; wherein a first edge of the cover is slideably coupled to the base; wherein the cover is further coupled to the base by one or more links; wherein each one of the one or more links have a first pivot in a first axis and a second pivot in a second axis; wherein the first axis, the second axis and the first edge of the cover are substantially parallel; wherein the first axis is substantially located in the base; wherein the location of the first axis in the base is substantially fixed in the base; wherein the second axis is located in the cover; wherein the second axis is located at an approximate midpoint location of the cover; wherein the first pivot includes a tensioner; wherein the tensioner applies tension to the first pivot of each of the one or more links; wherein the tensioner holds the cover in the open position or the closed position; wherein the tensioner includes a damper; and wherein the display is visible in both the closed position and the open position.