Patent ID: 6762931
Filing Date: 2004-07-13
Classification: G06F,Y10T

Abstract:
A notebook computer with a keyboard of adjustable angles, comprising:a notebook computer main body having a housing chamber; and a keyboard module having a bottom end pivotally engaging with the housing chamber on a pivotal axis, a top end connecting an angle adjustment element and forming an electric connection with the notebook computer main body; wherein said angle adjustment element includes, an arch-shaped gear rack coupling with a gear located below the housing chamber for adjusting the keyboard module at a selected angle, a one-way tenon located behind said gear, wherein said one-way tenon anchors said gear at said selected angle, prevents said keyboard module from slipping downwards from said selected angle, and when said one-way tenon is released the selected angle may be decreased, and an elastic element behind said one-way tenon for restoring the tenon to the anchoring position; wherein the keyboard module is flatly laid in the housing chamber in normal conditions and when in use the top end of the keyboard module is adjustable to a desired elevation through the angle adjustment element by turning the keyboard module about the pivotal axis relative to the housing chamber to facilitate user operations.