Patent ID: 7656652
Filing Date: 2010-02-02
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
1. A portable computer system comprising: a base unit; an engagement tab comprising electrical contacts, the engagement tab being supported by one or more frictional hinges that are attached to the base unit, the hinges aligned to permit rotation of the tab about a predetermined axis through the application of at least a threshold level of torque to the tab; a detachable display unit, the display unit comprising a display panel contained in a unitary display housing in a predetermined position with respect to said housing; a first receptacle proximate a first side of the display unit adapted to removably engage the engagement tab to mechanically secure the base unit to the display unit in a predetermined spatial relationship thereto, when the display unit is positioned in a first orientation with respect to the base unit; the first receptable comprising electrical contacts positioned for interconnection with the engagement tab electrical contacts when the engagement tab is engaged with the first receptacle; a second receptacle proximate a second side of the display unit adapted to removably engage the engagement tab to mechanically secure the base unit to the display unit in a predetermined spatial relationship thereto, when the display unit is positioned in a second orientation with respect to the base unit; and the second receptacle comprising electrical contacts positioned for interconnection with the engagement tab electrical contacts when the engagement tab is engaged with the second receptacle.