Patent ID: 6659516
Filing Date: 2003-12-09
Classification: E05B,E05C,Y10T

Abstract:
A computer device, comprising:a first housing; a second housing movable relative to the first housing; and a locking system for mechanically securing the second housing relative to the first housing, the locking system including a retractable latch that is movable relative to the second housing and that is magnetically forced into clasping engagement with a portion or component of the first housing to mechanically secure the second housing relative to the first housing, the retractable latch moving between a first latch position, placing the latch in its entirety within the second housing, and a second latch position, placing a portion of the latch outside the second housing, wherein when the retractable latch is in the second latch position, the retractable latch is engaged with the portion or component of the first housing to mechanically secure the second housing relative to the first housing.