Patent ID: 7515404
Filing Date: 2009-04-07
Classification: G06F,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A latch mechanism for fixing a cover unit to a base unit of a foldable electronic device in a closed position, the base unit comprising a pair of recessed portions, the latch mechanism comprising: a locking member configured so as to be pivotably received in the cover unit of the foldable electronic device and pivotable around a longitudinal axis thereof, the locking member comprising a pair of locking portions configured for engaging with the corresponding recessed portions of the base unit of the foldable electronic device in the closed position; an operating member configured so as to be slidably mounted to the cover unit, the operating member comprising at least one latch slidable toward the locking member to drive the locking member to pivot for disengaging from the corresponding recessed portions of the base unit in the closed position; and at least one resilient member connectable with the operating member and adapted for engaging with the cover unit of the foldable electronic device, for urging the operating member away from the locking member.