portable electronic devices

Abstract

Abstract PURPOSE:To improve the performance and the operability by opening sequentially a cover and a keyboard section from a box-form main body in which the major device of an electronic device is incorporated. CONSTITUTION:A recessed part 2 is formed in the inside of the box-form main body 1 in which the major device section of the electronic device is incorporated and the recessed part 2 is opened toward the front face 3 side. Furthermore, the cover 4 is connected in a way possible for opening and closing at the back side by means of a hinge 5 and kept open at an angle of 90-140 deg. by stays 6, 7. Moreover, a keyboard section 9 is connected to the said recessed part 2 freely turnably so that the section is expanded by 180 deg. by means of a hinge 10, and a switch group 11 is contained turnably in the recessed part 2 so as to be positioned inside. Furthermore, a display device 13 is provided to the inner face of the cover 4 and connected to the major electronic device of the box-form main body 1 with a flexible cable 14 and the said keyboard 9 is connected by a flexible cable 12. The keyboard 9 or the like is contained in a box-form as shown in the figure at transportation and the entire device is carried to an optional location by a grip 17.

Inventors

• 👤 Akira Nishikiori
• 👤 錦織　晟

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