Patent ID: 6108716
Filing Date: 2000-08-22
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
A data processing unit composed of a system unit containing a CPU which performs various types of data processing, a display unit having a flat display panel, and a keyboard capable of being attached to or detached from said system unit, said data processing unit comprising:link means for linking said display unit to said system unit in such a manner that the display unit is adjustable between a closed state in which said display unit is in a position face to face with said keyboard and in which a center of gravity of the display unit is in an upper area of said system unit and an open state in which said display unit stands on said keyboard and in which the center of gravity of the display unit is in the upper area of the system unit; andsaid display unit has a bottom portion and a top portion, said top portion being the end opposite to the bottom portion, wherein,said link means comprises:a guide which is provided on said system unit and on which a guide path is formed;a slider which has a display linking part to link said bottom portion of said display unit pivotally and an engaging part sliding on said guide path on said guide; anda swinging arm which has two end portions, one end portion being linked to said system unit pivotally, the other end portion being linked to a portion of said display unit between said bottom portion and said top portion, andwherein said display unit, said slider, and said swinging arm constitute a slider clamp mechanism.