Patent ID: 7841632
Filing Date: 2010-11-30
Classification: F16F,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
1. An electronic device comprising: a base; a display pivotally connected to the base; a latch mechanism slidably moved between a locked and unlocked position, the latch mechanism comprising a latch body having latch engagement members configured to engage a portion of the display on the locked position and a slot; an actuator to move the body and a biasing member connected to one end of the latch body to bias the body toward the locked position; and a dampening system that reduces acoustical noise generated in response to actuation of the latch mechanism moving to the locked position, the dampening system comprising a latch stop positioned within the slot of the latch body that gradually decelerates movement of the latch mechanism as the latch mechanism moves to the locked position, and a dampener disposed at least partially around the biasing member to absorb vibrations generated by the biasing member.