Patent ID: 6657856
Filing Date: 2003-12-02
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
A hinge for a notebook computer having a main body and a lid (50), said hinge comprising:a leaf (10) adapted to be fastened to said lid (50) of said notebook computer, said leaf (10) having a pair of tubular portions (11) formed at a bottom thereof, a wing (12) extending from a first side thereof and a tenon (110) projecting from a second side thereof opposite to said first side; a support piece (20) oriented perpendicularly to said leaf (10) for additionally abutting said lid (50) of said notebook computer, said support piece (20) having a first through-hole (21) in alignment with said tubular portions (11) of said leaf (10) and a mortise (210) for receiving said tenon (110) of said leaf (10); a base (13) adapted to be fastened to said main body of said notebook computer, said base (13) having an upright slab (14) defining a second through-hole (140) in alignment with said first through-hole (21) of said support piece (20); and a pintle ( 15) extending through said through-holes (140, 21) into said tubular portions (11) to pivotally connect said leaf (10) and said support piece (20) to said base (13); whereby said lid (50) of said notebook computer is hinged on said main body and can be securely held in any open position by the additional abutment of said support piece (20).