Patent ID: 7924553
Filing Date: 2011-04-12
Classification: G06F,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A locking system for a computer device, comprising: a display member coupled to a base using a single hinge member to enable positioning of the display member relative to the base in a open position, a closed position and a tablet position; a first locking mechanism that is located at a first location on both the base and the display member and that restricts rotational movement between the base and the display member in a direction about a first axis through the single hinge member; a second locking mechanism that is located at a second location on both the base and the display member and that restricts rotational movement between the base and the display member in a direction about a second axis through the single hinge member; and wherein the second locking mechanism is automatically engaged and disengage in response to movement of the display member, and the first and second locations are at different locations on the base and the display member, wherein the second locking mechanism comprises one end with flexible hooks that engage a recess in the base and another end with a rib that engages a recess in the display member.