Patent ID: 8248790

Claim:
An electronic device capable of sliding open and closed, comprising; a first cover forming at least one latch portion; a second cover coupled to the first cover, wherein the first cover is capable of sliding relative to the second cover; at least one control disposed on the second cover and rotatable relative to the second cover, wherein the at least one control is capable of blocking the at least one latch portion of the first cover; and at least one resilient member disposed between the first cover and the second cover to slide the first cover relative to the second cover wherein the second cover defines a receptacle in which the at least one latch portion of the first cover is received, and into which at least part of the at least one control extends to block the at least one latch portion; the at least one control comprises a contact surface and a blocking surface connecting therewith, wherein the contact surface faces the receptacle of the second cover and angles relative to a sidewall of the second cover, such that the contact surface and the blocking surface are partially received in the receptacle of the second cover.