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Locking system for a portable computer
Shyue-Yang Wang,John C. DiFonzo,Daniele De Iuliis,Andrew Lewis Johnston +3 more
- 05 Jan 2001
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TL;DR: In this article, an improved locking system for securing the base relative to the lid was proposed, where a magnetic actuator may be used to automatically extract the latch when the lid is closed.
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Abstract: The invention generally pertains to a portable computer having a base and a lid. More particularly, the invention pertains to an improved locking system for securing the base relative to the lid. One aspect of the invention relates to a latch that is placed in a recess when the lid is opened so as to eliminate unsightly and harmful protrusions. Another aspect of the invention relates to a latch that is automatically extracted from the recess when the lid is closed so as to secure the lid to the base. For example, a magnetic actuator may be used to automatically extract the latch when the lid is closed. Yet another aspect of the invention relates to a button for releasing the secured latch so as to allow the lid to be opened.
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