Patent ID: 6430777
Filing Date: 2002-08-13
Classification: E05D,E05Y,G06F,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
A pivot device for a notebook computer comprising:a pivotal axle with a retaining shoulder; a retaining portion integrally formed at a first end of the retaining shoulder, wherein a plurality of positioning holes are defined in the retaining portion for receiving screws whereby the retaining portion is fastened with an LCD screen; a pivot portion having a first end integrally formed at a second end of the retaining shoulder; a threaded end integrally formed at a second end of the pivot portion; a seat with a flat portion, wherein a plurality of retaining holes are defined in the flat portion for receiving screws whereby the flat portion is able to be secured with a host of the notebook computer; a plate perpendicularly formed on the flat portion and defining therethrough a hole to correspond to the pivot portion and the threaded end; at least one pivotal ring formed on the flat portion and defining a cannular potion in alignment with the hole to correspond to the pivot portion and the threaded end; at least one of multiple first washers provided between the at least one pivotal ring and a first side of the plate to correspond to the pivot portion and the threaded end; at least one of multiple second washers provided between a nut and a second side of the plate to correspond to the pivot portion and the threaded end, wherein a free end of the threaded end is fastened by the nut.