Patent ID: 6510057
Filing Date: 2003-01-21
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
A computing device comprising:a casing having an orifice; a printed circuit board (PCB) supported by the casing; a card receptacle pivotably mounted to the casing for covering the orifice, the card receptacle being spaced apart from the PCB in a closed position of the card receptacle to define a cavity therebetween; a connector connected to an electronic circuitry on the PCB that is supported by the card receptacle; a latch mounted to the casing for releasably engaging the card receptacle to retain the card receptacle in the closed position; a biasing means mounted to the casing for urging the card receptacle to an unlatched position when the latch is released; and a detent mounted to the casing for bearing against the card receptacle to hold the card receptacle in place when tilted to a first and a second predetermined open position.