Portable computer having a latch apparatus

摘要

A portable computer having a latch apparatus and an opening unit which enable an operator to open the portable computer with one hand. A main body of the computer is rotatably combined with an LCD assembly. A latch apparatus locks the LCD assembly to and releases the LCD assembly from the main body. The latch apparatus includes a fixed hook part in the LCD assembly and a movable hook part in the main body. A knob part has a push button part exposed to the outside of the main body. A projection part of the knob extends from the push button part and moves the movable hook part to a releasing position by cooperating with a through hole of the movable hook part. The opening unit includes a torsion apparatus to assist in opening the portable computer.