Patent ID: 6081207
Filing Date: 2000-06-27
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
In a portable, notebook or portable computer having a main frame comprising an upper surface upon which is provided a keypad, the improvement comprising:display-screen means pivotally mounted to said main frame, said display-screen means comprising a pair of independently mounted screen-halves;mounting means for independently pivotally mounting said screen-halves to said main frame; said mounting means comprising a first portion for pivotally mounting a first said screen-half to a first section of said main frame in a first direction, and a second portion for pivotally mounting a second said screen-half to a second section of said main frame in said first direction, said mounting means allowing said screen-halves to pivot independently of each other in an upward direction for display, and in a downward direction for abutting contact against said upper surface of said main frame for storage and transport;said mounting means also comprising a at least one joint means for said first portion of said mounting means for allowing said first said screen-half rotation in a second direction perpendicular to said first direction when said first screen-half is pivoted in said upward direction.