Patent ID: 7385806

Claim:
A combination housing of a notebook computer comprising: a) a main frame housing adapted to accept a keyboard and other electronic devices, and b) a display housing pivotally coupled to a rear side of the main frame housing for holding a display panel in place, wherein the main frame housing including a top metal cover, a first middle plastic frame, and a bottom metal cover three of which are combined to form a sandwich structure; wherein the top metal cover is stamped in a form with both ends bent downward while the bottom side of the top metal cover defines a cavity portion, and the bending ends of the top metal cover each have an upper engaging portion at the inner side of the bending ends; wherein the bottom metal cover is stamped in a form with both ends bent upward while the top side of the bottom metal cover defines a cavity portion, and the bending ends of the bottom metal cover each have a lower engaging portion at the inner side of the bending ends; and wherein the first middle plastic frame includes a middle protrusion portion at the center thereof defining a top and a bottom frame portion of the main frame housing with a top and a bottom arched cavity, respectively, whereby the upper engaging portion of the top metal cover and the lower engaging portion of the bottom metal cover can fit snugly in the top and the bottom arched cavity of the second middle plastic frame to ensure a stable sandwich configuration created by attaching the top metal cover and the bottom metal cover to the first middle plastic frame.