Patent ID: 6430038
Filing Date: 2002-08-06
Classification: G06F,Y10S

Abstract:
A computer comprising:a computer base having a front edge and a rear edge with a keyboard disposed on the computer base in an orientation for usage from the front edge; a display having a viewing surface; an articulated mechanism that includes first and second arm members; a pop-up mechanism interconnected with the display and articulated mechanism, the pop-up mechanism having a latch that, when latched, holds the articulated mechanism in the folded position and that, when unlatched, causes the articulated mechanism to pop-up from the display and from the folded position; and means for pivotally interconnecting the articulated mechanism with the rear edge of the computer base by way of the first arm member, the second arm member having means for pivotally interconnecting with the first arm member and the display, wherein the articulated mechanism has a motion that moves the display toward and away from the front edge and in elevation relative to the computer base, and wherein the display is rotated in an arc with the viewing surface facing the front edge, wherein the motion is capable of moving the display and the articulated mechanism to a folded position in which the display overlies the computer base.