The present invention relates to a portable computer, and more particularly to a portable computer which includes a cover and a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) panel replaced expediently.
Portable computers, such as laptop computers and notebook computers, have become increasingly popular for general use. Some users assemble portable computers by themselves, thus the components and modules of portable computers need to be replaced easily.
Generally, the enclosure of a portable computer is made of plastics, in order to protect the LCD panel and strengthen the cover unit of the portable computer, the LCD panel is attached to a frame, and then the frame engages to the enclosure of the portable computer. As shown in
What is desired, therefore, is a portable computer which includes a cover and an LCD panel replaced expediently.
In one preferred embodiment, a portable computer includes a base unit and a cover unit. The cover unit includes a framework, a pair of positioning members, an LCD panel and a cover. The positioning members are attached to the framework. The LCD panel is received in the space made of the framework and the positioning members. The cover detachably engages to the framework.
The positioning members and the LCD panel engage to the framework, thus the cover is taken out to be replaced directly. To replace the LCD panel, the cover is taken out, and then the LCD panel is separated from the framework of the cover unit freely.
Other advantages and novel features will become more apparent from the following detailed description of preferred embodiments when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:
FIGS. 3 to 5 are isometric views showing the assembly process of the cover unit;
Referring to
The framework 30 is a rectangular frame with four sides. The four sides include a first long side 31, a second long side 33, and a pair of short sides 35. A plurality of protruding posts 311 is formed from the first long side 31 of the framework 30. Each protruding post 311 forms a first threaded hole 313. Each end of the second long side 33 of the framework 30 forms a locking bridge 333.
The positioning members 50 are assembled on the short sides 35 of the framework 30 respectively. Each positioning member 50 includes a positioning tab 51 and a main body 53. A plurality of first through holes 511 is defined in the positioning tab 51 corresponding to the protruding posts 311 of the framework 30. A plurality of second through holes 531 is defined in the main body 53 of the positioning member 50. A positioning pin 533 protrudes from an end of the main body 53 of the positioning member 50 corresponding to the locking bridge 333.
The LCD panel 70 includes two sides 71. A plurality of second threaded holes 711 is defined in the sides 71 of the LCD panel 70 corresponding to the second through holes 531.
As shown in FIGS. 3 to 5, in assembly, the positioning pins 533 of the positioning members 50 are inserted in the locking bridges 333 of the framework 30 respectively. A plurality of screws 40 extends through the first through holes 511 of the positioning members 50 and then engages in the first threaded holes 313 of the framework 30 respectively, thus the positioning members 50 are attached to the framework 30. The LCD panel 70 is received in the space made of the framework 30 and the positioning members 50. A plurality of screws 60 extends through the second through holes 531 of the positioning members 50 and then engages in the second threaded holes 711 of the LCD panel 70 respectively, thus the LCD panel 70 is attached to the positioning members 50. The cover 90 covers the framework 30, the positioning members 50 and the LCD panel 70 are received between the framework 30 and the cover 90, thus the cover unit 2 is assembled. The cover unit 2 is pivotally connected to the rear portion of the base unit 1.
The positioning members 50 and the LCD panel 70 engage to the framework 30, thus the cover 90 is taken out to be replaced directly. To replace the LCD panel 70, the cover 90 is taken out, and then the screws 60 are unscrewed, thus the LCD panel 70 is removed from the cover unit 2 freely.
The structures engaging the cover 90 to the framework 30 and the structures connecting the cover unit 2 to the base unit 1 are similar to the existing technology, and the present embodiment do not to describe them in details.
It is believed that the present embodiment and its advantages will be understood from the foregoing description, and it will be apparent that various changes may be made thereto without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention or sacrificing all of its material advantages, the example hereinbefore described merely being a preferred or exemplary embodiment.
Number | Date | Country | Kind |
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200520059313.0 | May 2005 | CN | national |