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Abstract

A pivot device for portable computers is provided that may be constructed using a pivot bearing, located at the rear edge of a main body of the portable computer and a pivot member that is fastenably attached to a display housing. Thus, the display housing is rotatably connected to the main body. The pivot member may be constructed using both a lower support part, that is mounted to the lower portion of the display housing, and a side support part that extends radially away from the hinge axis to fastenably attach to the side portion of the display body. In the second embodiment of this invention, the side support part of the pivot member has a hook that engages the inner surface of the side wall in the display housing. The pivot device uses a pivot member that effectively distributes the weight of the display body, that effectively prevents the pivot shaft of the pivot member from being overloaded by the weight of the display body even when the display body is equipped with a large-sized LCD panel, and that prevents the display housing from being unexpectedly distorted or deformed during an opening or closing action of the display body.

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First Claim