Abstract: An illuminated key structure and electronic device with the key structure includes a substrate, a light guiding element, a key body, a first reflection film, and a second reflection film. The substrate has a light emitting element disposed on a substrate surface thereof. The light guiding element includes a main body and a light guiding portion. The main body has a first and second surfaces. The light guiding portion is on the first surface and forms, together with the first surface cooperatively, a receiving space for receiving the key body. The first reflective film is disposed on the second surface, and the second reflective film is disposed on the substrate surface. Light from the light emitting element is repeatedly reflected between the first reflection film and the second reflection film before being transmitted out of the key structure through the light guiding portion.

Abstract: An illuminated key structure and electronic device with the key structure includes a substrate, a light guiding element, a key body, a first reflection film, and a second reflection film. The substrate has a light emitting element disposed on a substrate surface thereof. The light guiding element includes a main body and a light guiding portion. The main body has a first and second surfaces. The light guiding portion is on the first surface and forms, together with the first surface cooperatively, a receiving space for receiving the key body. The first reflective film is disposed on the second surface, and the second reflective film is disposed on the substrate surface. Light from the light emitting element is repeatedly reflected between the first reflection film and the second reflection film before being transmitted out of the key structure through the light guiding portion.

Abstract: A protective case is used for protecting an electronic device. The protective case includes a housing, a first sealing member, a second sealing member and two slidable covers. The housing includes a main plate and a peripheral wall, the main plate and the peripheral cooperatively define a receptacle. The first sealing member is received in the receptacle and is secured on the main plate. The second sealing member includes a sealing ring for abutting against the peripheral wall. The two slidable covers slidably engage with the peripheral wall of the housing and latched to the housing.

Abstract: A latching structure is configured for a portable electronic device including a first housing and a second housing. The latching structure includes a latching groove and a hook. The latching groove is defined the first housing, and a removable portion is formed in the latching groove. The hook is formed on a second housing. The hook latches in the latching groove. The removable portion is separated from the first housing to expose the latching groove for pushing the hook out of the latching groove.

Abstract: A surface contact card holder includes a main body defining an entrance and a recess communicating with the entrance, a tray for receiving a surface contact card, and a door attached to an end of the tray and releasably received in the entrance. The tray is slidably received in the main body through the entrance. The door includes an operation board comprising elastic material and a fastening board attached to the operation board. The fastening board is movably connected to the tray. The operation board is positioned adjacent to the recess.

Abstract: A support mechanism includes a housing, a securing portion and a stylus. The housing defines a groove. The securing portion includes a plurality of arcuate portions and a slot defined among the plurality of arcuate portions, the slot communicating with the groove. The stylus includes a stylus tip, a stylus body and a spherical portion, the stylus tip positioned at a first end of the stylus body, and the spherical portion positioned at a second end of the stylus body, the stylus tip and the stylus body received in the groove, and the spherical portion received in the slot. When the spherical portion is rotated in the slot to a support position, the stylus is able to support the housing.

Abstract: A holder for a surface contact card includes a receiving frame, a magnetic member, and a tray. The receiving member defines a first receiving space and a latching space. The magnetic member is latched in the latching space. The tray is slidably received in the first receiving space of the receiving frame and is magnetically attracted by the magnetic member. The tray defines a second receiving space configured for receiving the surface contact card.

Abstract: A latching assembly is used in an electronic device. The electronic device includes a first housing and a second housing. The latching assembly includes at least a pair of latching elements and at least a pair of locking elements corresponding to the latching elements. Each latching element includes a hook located in the first housing, and a clasp defined in the second housing. Each locking element includes a catch member and a movable member. The catch member locates in the first housing and facing a corresponding hook. The movable member is received between the catch member and the hook. When each hook clasps a corresponding clasp to engage the first housing and the second housing, the movable member moves to the second housing to be caught by the catch member and the hook, allowing the movable member to limit the movement of the hook relative to the clasp.

Abstract: A latching assembly is used in an electronic device. The electronic device includes a first housing and a second housing. The latching assembly includes at least a pair of latching elements and at least a pair of locking elements corresponding to the latching elements. Each latching element includes a hook located in the first housing, and a catch member defined in the second housing. Each locking element includes a movable member received in the first housing. Each hook clasps one of catch members to engage the first housing and the second housing. Then the movable member moves to the second housing to resist against the hook, thereby limiting the movement of the hook relative to the catch member. An electronic device using the latching assembly is also described.

Abstract: A surface contact card holder includes a main body defining an entrance, a tray for receiving a surface contact card, and a cover attached to an end of the tray and releasably received in the entrance. The tray is slidably received in the main body through the entrance. The cover includes an operation board comprising elastic material. The tray has a supporting portion protruding from the end with the cover attached. When the operation board is pressed towards the tray, a portion of the operation board deforms to elastically resist the supporting portion, thus a free end of the operation board is raised up around the supporting portion to pivot away from the entrance.

Abstract: Interface protector for an electronic device includes a housing defining an opening exposing the interface; a retaining element defining a first stopping slot and a second stopping slot, the retaining element mounted to the housing by a retaining member; a cover having a protrusion protruding therefrom, the cover rotatably mounted to the retaining element by a rotation member. When the protrusion is received in the first stopping slot, the cover shields the interface; when the protrusion slides out of the first stopping slot, until latching in the second stopping slot, the cover is rotated to expose the interface.

Abstract: Interface protector for an electronic device includes a housing defining an opening exposing the interface; a retaining element defining a first stopping slot and a second stopping slot, the retaining element mounted to the housing by a retaining member; a cover having a protrusion protruding therefrom, the cover rotatably mounted to the retaining element by a rotation member. When the protrusion is received in the first stopping slot, the cover shields the interface; when the protrusion slides out of the first stopping slot, until latching in the second stopping slot, the cover is rotated to expose the interface.

Abstract: A sliding mechanism (100) for use in a portable electronic device (500) is provided. The sliding mechanism includes a first plate (10), a second plate (20), a plurality of limiting structures (17), and a linkage module (30). The second plate is longitudinally slidably connected with the first plate. The limiting structures are secured on/to the first plate for limiting a position of the second plate with respect to the first plate. The linkage module is positioned between the first plate and the second plate and connects the first plate and the second plate. The linkage module particularly includes an elastic unit (34). The elastic unit is able to store spring energy that can be used to drive the linkage module. Specifically, such spring energy enables the second plate to automatically slide along the first plate after the second plate is manually moved an initial amount.

Abstract: An electronic device is provided including a housing and a cover mechanism . The housing defines a hole, and the cover mechanism covers the hole. The cover mechanism includes a cover member, a latching portion, and a locking member. The cover member includes a locking portion. The latching portion latches the cover member to the housing. The locking member includes elastic arms. The locking member is locked to the locking portion and configured to prevent the cover member from being separated from the housing by a resisting of the housing against the elastic arms.

Abstract: A sliding mechanism (100) for use in a portable electronic device (500) is provided. The sliding mechanism includes a first plate (10), a second plate (20), a plurality of limiting structure (17), and a linkage module (30). The second plate is longitudinally slidably connected with the first plate. The plurality of limiting structures is secured on the first plate for delimiting a position of the second plate with respect to the first plate. The linkage module is configured to approximate a collapsible hexagon and is disposed between and connects the first plate and the second plate. The linkage module further includes an elastic unit (34) that is able to semi-automatically drive the linkage module and enable the second plate to slide along the first plate, after the second plate is manually moved a predetermined length with respect to the first plate.

Abstract: A sliding mechanism (100) for use in a portable electronic device (500) is provided. The sliding mechanism includes a first plate (10), a second plate (20), a plurality of limiting structure (17), and a linkage module (30). The second plate is longitudinally slidably connected with the first plate. The plurality of limiting structures is secured on the first plate for delimiting a position of the second plate with respect to the first plate. The linkage module is configured to approximate a collapsible hexagon and is disposed between and connects the first plate and the second plate. The linkage module further includes an elastic unit (34) that is able to semi-automatically drive the linkage module and enable the second plate to slide along the first plate, after the second plate is manually moved a predetermined length with respect to the first plate.

Abstract: A sliding mechanism (100) for use in a portable electronic device (500) is provided. The sliding mechanism includes a first plate (10), a second plate (20), a plurality of limiting structures (17), and a linkage module (30). The second plate is longitudinally slidably connected with the first plate. The limiting structures are secured on/to the first plate for limiting a position of the second plate with respect to the first plate. The linkage module is positioned between the first plate and the second plate and connects the first plate and the second plate. The linkage module particularly includes an elastic unit (34). The elastic unit is able to store spring energy that can be used to drive the linkage module. Specifically, such spring energy enables the second plate to automatically slide along the first plate after the second plate is manually moved an initial amount.