Patent ID: 6272006
Filing Date: 2001-08-07
Classification: G06F,Y10T

Abstract:
A pivot device for a portable computer, comprising:a pivot bearing for pivotally mounting a display unit to a main body of a portable computer; anda pivot member for rotatable mounting by a pivot shaft to said pivot bearing, said pivot member comprising:a lower support part that extends for a predetermined length in parallel relation to said pivot shaft, said lower support part for mounting to a lower portion of said display unit; anda side support part that extends a predetermined length from said lower support part in a direction from said pivot bearing so as to fastenably attach with a lateral side of said display unit at a location other than at said lower portion of said display unit, said lower support part and said side support part for being received in a corresponding groove in said display unit, said corresponding groove having a configuration corresponding to a configuration of said pivot member for receiving in said corresponding groove said pivot member.