Notebook computer assembly having an attachable compact extension module for connecting peripheral equipment to a notebook computer

U.S. Patent Number: 5847924

Abstract: A portable notebook computer assembly having a notebook computer which attaches to an extension module. Both the notebook computer and the extension module are compact, lightweight, and portable. The extension module contains peripheral features that enable the notebook computer to gain access to the peripheral features. A more secure mechanical juncture is formed between the notebook computer and the extension module to allow for a better electrical connection. Three, instead of four contact points are formed between the notebook computer and the extension module. Two of the three junctures are the two buckles while the third is a guide holder, consisting of a continuum of points along one edge of the device opposite from the buckles. With this improved design, the notebook computer can attach better mechanically and electrically to the extension module.

Inventors: Youn; Jae-Sam (Suwon, KR)

Assignee: SamSung Electronics Co., Ltd. (Suwon, KR)

Application Number: 08/764,071

Issued: 1998-12-08

Expired: 2006-12-08

Classes: 361/686 ; 439/366

Field of search: 364/708.1 361/686 439/366,372,357,330,374,376,929

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