Patent ID: 7453440
Filing Date: 2008-11-18
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
1. A portable electronic device comprising: a base unit comprising an extension portion extending from a rear end thereof; a display unit comprising two support portions extending from a lower portion thereof and defining a holding space between the two support portions configured for receiving the extension portion of the base unit; a hinge mechanism comprising two fixing members attached on the extension portion of the base unit, and two pivoting members respectively secured to the two support portions of the display unit and pivotably mounted to the two fixing members, thereby the display unit bein pivotable relative to the base unit; and a console assembly comprising a controller configured for controlling reproduction of audio or video signals, the controller rotatably mounted to the extension portion and receivable in the holding space of the display unit; wherein the controller is rotatable about an axis perpendicular to the axis about which the display unit is pivotable relative to the base unit.