Abstract: A sliding module includes a main housing; a sliding housing on the main housing, a push rod interposed between the main housing and the sliding housing to provide an elastic force to slide the sliding housing, a support member mounted on the main housing and rotatably or slidably coupled with the push rod, and a locking member disposed on the push rod and the support member. The locking member blocks the push rod to limit the sliding of the push rod on the support member and allows the push rod to slide when the push rod rotates on the support member according to the sliding of the sliding housing.

Abstract: An antenna assembly for a portable terminal. The antenna assembly includes an antenna housing releasably received in the portable terminal; a cam member having at least one stopping groove formed on a surface of the cam member, and connected to the antenna housing to move linearly and reciprocally in the portable terminal; a stopper coupled to the cam member in the portable terminal to interlock with the cam member; and an elastic member providing elastic force in a direction where the antenna housing is withdrawn from the portable terminal, wherein the stopper is engaged with the stopping groove to restrain the antenna housing in an interior of the portable terminal when the antenna housing is received and locked in the portable terminal. Since the antenna assembly can be carried while being received and locked in the portable terminal, it is possible to improve design and portability of the portable terminal, and to ensure better communication quality.

Abstract: Provided is a multi-charging device and method by which a plurality of portable-device batteries can be charged simultaneously. The multi-charging device includes charging terminal connector including a socket to receive power from an external source and a plurality of charging terminals. Each charging terminal is connected with the charging terminal connector, and the charging terminals deliver the power from the socket of the charging terminal connector to a portable device connected therewith.

Abstract: A sliding module includes a main housing; a sliding housing on the main housing, a push rod interposed between the main housing and the sliding housing to provide an elastic force to slide the sliding housing, a support member mounted on the main housing and rotatably or slidably coupled with the push rod, and a locking member disposed on the push rod and the support member. The locking member blocks the push rod to limit the sliding of the push rod on the support member and allows the push rod to slide when the push rod rotates on the support member according to the sliding of the sliding housing.

Abstract: An antenna assembly for a portable terminal. The antenna assembly includes an antenna housing releasably received in the portable terminal; a cam member having at least one stopping groove formed on a surface of the cam member, and connected to the antenna housing to move linearly and reciprocally in the portable terminal; a stopper coupled to the cam member in the portable terminal to interlock with the cam member; and an elastic member providing elastic force in a direction where the antenna housing is withdrawn from the portable terminal, wherein the stopper is engaged with the stopping groove to restrain the antenna housing in an interior of the portable terminal when the antenna housing is received and locked in the portable terminal. Since the antenna assembly can be carried while being received and locked in the portable terminal, it is possible to improve design and portability of the portable terminal, and to ensure better communication quality.

Abstract: A cradle device of a portable terminal such as a PDA (personal digital assistance). The cradle device of the portable terminal has a cradle body on which the portable terminal is placed; and a holder to embrace the portable terminal settled on the cradle body. The holder is rotatable with respect to the cradle body within a predetermined angular range. A bracket hinge is settled at the cradle body, and a bracket shaft is settled at the holder. A friction member is disposed between the bracket hinge and the bracket shaft with a predetermined friction force. Accordingly, an angle of the holder can be freely adjusted when the portable terminal is embraced by the holder.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a compact audio speaker assembly for a portable computer. The portable computer has a lower housing having a first opening on a side surface, a upper housing having a second opening corresponding to the first opening and coupled to the lower housing to form an internal space, and a speaker assembly installed in the internal space and held by the lower housing and the upper housing. An end surface of the speaker assembly is exposed outwardly through the first opening and the second opening.

Abstract: A cradle device of a portable terminal such as a PDA (personal digital assistance). The cradle device of the portable terminal has a cradle body on which the portable terminal is placed; and a holder to embrace the portable terminal settled on the cradle body. The holder is rotatable with respect to the cradle body within a predetermined angular range. A bracket hinge is settled at the cradle body, and a bracket shaft is settled at the holder. A friction member is disposed between the bracket hinge and the bracket shaft with a predetermined friction force. Accordingly, an angle of the holder can be freely adjusted when the portable terminal is embraced by the holder.

Abstract: A device is provided that is substantially enclosed inside the chassis of a docking station to connect a portable computer to a docking station. A beam is rotatably mounted at one end on a boss located on the inner surface of the top side of the chassis. A second end of the beam projects through a groove in the side of the chassis to allow a user to easily manipulate the beam. A spring biases the second end of the beam towards the rear of the chassis. A shaft is attached to the beam and extends downward from the beam to engage a plate. The plate has at least two slots that are substantially perpendicular to the front of the chassis. Fasteners are inserted through the slots and secured to bosses to allow the plate to slide forward and backward. Two prongs extend from the plate to eccentrically engage two latching members that are pivotally mounted on the inside of the chassis of the docking station.

Abstract: A lever plate pivotally mounted on a bottom case of a main body of a computer including an extension, rotatable against a pack assembly to discharge same from a computer housing, and a deflectable detent lug selectively engageable with the pack assembly.

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for mounting a keyboard to a portable computer, made up of an elastic member for lifting upwardly the keyboard from the bottom of the base; an indented part formed on at least one of the sides of the base plate; a setting member forming symmetrically on the opposite surface to the indented part, which will engage a locking hole formed on the side of the pocket; and a locking member, which is mounted inside the base, for coming out of the base to the pocket to engage the indented part through elasticity or release out of it to remove the keyboard from the base. Therefore, the keyboard mounting apparatus permits a user to easily attach a keyboard to and detach it from a pocket using a simple tool, such as a pen and resulting in preventing damage to a keyboard or base due to use of any metal tools.

Abstract: A notebook personal computer having a speaker cover structure, in a notebook personal computer having a liquid crystal display, a main body and hinges, is made up of a speaker cover formed radially and having a plurality of fixing hooks in upper and lower parts thereof to be mounted in predetermined grooves; and a top-housing having speaker holes formed at both portions of fixing portions of hinges to direct the sound from a speaker, mounted inside a main body, to the outside, and speaker cover fixing grooves for mounting the speaker cover and formed at both portions of the speaker holes. A user can listen to the sound of the speaker clearly since the shapes of both portions of the fixing portions of the hinges are formed at a slanted angle in designing the top-housing and the speaker cover formed radially is mounted on the fixing hooks, to direct the sound from the built-in speaker toward the user.

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.

Abstract: A hinge securement device for hingably securing the LCD support member and the main body of a portable computer. The hinge securement device includes a pair of hinges provided adjacent to opposite sides of a lower, front portion of an LCD support member, a pair of flat bars provided on respective ones of the hinges and extending outwardly therefrom, a pair of rails provided adjacent to opposite corners of the main body, each of the rails being provided with a slot or notch formed therein. The flat bars are preferably snap-fit into respective ones of the notches, to thereby couple the hinges to the main body. A pair of cap members are slidably secured to respective ones of the rails in at least partially covering relationship to the respective flat bars, to thereby secure the hinges to the main body of the portable computer.