| 摘要 |
<p>A latch device (40) for a portable computer secures a main body (20) to a foldable display (30). The main body may be folded onto or unfolded with respect to the display (30) about a hinge (26). The latch device (40) may include a latch installation portion (42) that is formed on a rear case (31) of the display (30); a latch (60) that is seated in the latch installation portion (42) and may include a hook (69) which passes through a front case (32) of the display (30) and protrudes forward from a front end of the display to be selectively hooked into a catching groove (26) on the main body (20); and an elastic member (70) that provides an elastic force in a direction in which the hook (69) of the latch (60) is hooked into the catching groove (26) of the main body (20). A release mechanism (67) that is exposed to the exterior of an end of the display (30) to receive a driving force inputted for moving the latch (60). Accordingly, the locking engagement between the display (30) and the main body (20) of the portable computer is more secure, and the latch (60) is easily assembled and disassembled.</p> |
