Patent ID: 7123471
Filing Date: 2006-10-17
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
1. A swivel display inclining structure used in a dual-use portable computer, which comprises a base member and a swivel display, said base member having a top surface, said swivel display being pivoted to said top surface and rotatable on said top surface and turnable relative to said base member, said swivel display inclining structure comprising: a touch panel pivoted to said top surface of said base member, said touch panel having a locating groove in at least one lateral side thereof, and spring means adapted to impart a prestress to said touch panel to rotate relative to said base member to an inclined position; at least one latch slidably mounted in said base member, said at least one latch having a front engagement end and a rear connecting end; at least one spring member respectively connected between said at least one latch and said base member and adapted to force said front engagement end of said at least one latch engagement into said locating groove of said touch panel; and an operating bar comprising at least one connecting end portion respectively coupled to the rear connecting end of said at least one latch, and a springy convex portion; wherein when pressed said springy convex portion of said operating bar, said operating bar is forced to slide on said base member and to move said front engagement end of said at least one latch away from said locating groove of said touch panel and to unlock said touch panel, for enabling said touch panel to be upwardly rotated relative to said base member to said inclined position by the prestress of said spring means for supporting said swivel display.