Patent ID: 6256017
Filing Date: 2001-07-03
Classification: G06F,H01H

Abstract:
A collapsible keyboard and display mechanism for a computer system comprising:a) A collapsible keyboard housing having at least two keyboard sections, said housing having a first hinge for enabling two of said keyboard sections to fold together in a face to face relationship, each of said keyboard sections having a substantially planar top surface with keys projecting above said top surface, said keys movable in a direction perpendicular to said top surface; andb) a planar display section sandwiched between said two of said keyboard sections with said display in face to face relationships with said top surfaces of both said keyboard sections when said keyboard sections are in a collapsed condition such that:i) said planar display section is substantially parallel with said top surfaces and portions of said top surfaces are movable in a direction toward and substantially perpendicular with respect to said planar display section during bending of said keyboard sections; and,ii) said collapsible keyboard and display mechanism are oriented such that said planar display section remains substantially planar during said bending of said keyboard sections.