Abstract: An electronic device includes a shell defining a space and an opening therein. A fixing pole extends into the space from an inner surface of the shell adjacent to the opening. A circuit board is received in the space, and defines a through hole corresponding to the fixing pole. A push button is arranged in the shell, and includes a button body extending into the opening of the shell and being exposed to the outside, a fixing member, and a connecting member interconnecting the fixing member and the button body. The fixing member defines a fixing hole receiving the fixing pole therein. Two opposite sides of the fixing member abut against an inner surface of the shell and the circuit board, respectively. A locking member extends through the through hole and the fixing hole into the fixing pole to assemble the circuit board, the push button to the shell.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a main body and a lid body. The main body includes a fixing portion and a rotating component received in the fixing portion. The lid body has a guide arm accommodating the fixing portion and engaging with the fixing portion via the rotating component.

Abstract: A portable apparatus includes an electronic device defining a locking slot and a positioning device for detachably attached to the electronic device. The positioning device includes a cover defining an opening and a through hole; a supporting member comprising a hook protruding from the through hole to insert in the locking slot to lock in the electronic device and a supporting portion protruding from the opening of the cover to support the electronic device; and a dampening member fixed to the supporting member in the cover.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a housing defining a through hole, a circuit board fixed in the housing, including a switch and a grounding portion connecting with the ground, a fastening member received in the through hole fixed on the housing and contacting the grounding portion, passing static electricity therethrough and defining a mounting hole, and an actuating member received in the mounting hole and contacting the fastening member, and pressing the switch when actuated; wherein the fastening member and the actuating member are conductive.

Abstract: An exemplary electronic apparatus (100) includes a main body (10), a lid (20) connecting with and rotating with respect to the main body between an opened position and a closed position, and a sliding bar (35) located in the main body. The main body defines a fastening hole (137), and includes a block portion (132) extending upwardly from an outer edge of the fastening hole. The block portion includes a side block portion (131) and a top block portion (134) connecting with the side block portion. The lid includes a hook (31) aligning with the fastening hole. The sliding bar includes a main bar (351) movably fastened onto the main body, a limiting portion (353) extending from the main bar, and a hook portion (357) extending from the limiting portion for fastening onto the hook. The limiting portion is blocked between the side block portion and the top block portion.

Abstract: A hinge assembly and a portable electronic device are provided. The portable electronic device includes a lid, a main body, and a hinge assembly. The hinge assembly pivotly connects the lid to the main body. The hinge assembly includes a pivot element, a torsion spring, and a hinge brace. The pivot element is formed on the lid and partially and rotatably received in the main body. The torsion spring is assembled between the lid and the main body. When the lid is in a closed position with respect to the main body, the torsion spring becomes constricted and accumulates potential energy. When the lid is opened from the main body, the potential energy of the torsion spring is released to drive the lid to rotate to an open position with respect to the main body. The hinge brace is attached to the main body for blocking an excessive rotation of the lid with respect to the main body.

Abstract: An electronic apparatus (10) includes an enclosure (30), an antenna (20) and a locking mechanism (40). The antenna has a mount end (24) and an opposite free end (22). The mount end is pivotably mounted to the enclosure. The free end defines an engaging groove (220) therein. The locking mechanism includes a hook (50) for being engaged in the engaging groove of the antenna, a resilient mount (60) connected with the hook and capable of rotating with the hook, a supporting unit (80) for mounting the resilient mount to the enclosure, and a elastic member (70) for providing a resilient force when the hook and the resilient mount rotates.

Abstract: A torsion spring includes a spring body wound by a helical wire, a first arm extending tangently from an end of the spring body, and a second arm extending from the other end of the spring body. The first arm includes sequentially a first portion extending from the spring body, a curved second portion bent toward a first direction from the first portion, and a curved third portion bent toward a different second direction from the second portion. A torsion spring assembly and a releasable casing using the torsion spring are also disclosed.

Abstract: A housing assembly includes a base body. The base body includes a plate having a mounting side, and a cover member. An opening is defined in the plate, the opening has a first end portion adjacent to the mounting side and an opposite second end portion communicating with the first end portion. The cover member is inserted into and partially shields the opening, the first end portion and a side of the cover member at the first end portion cooperatively define a fixing hole for allowing a hinge module to extend therethrough.

Abstract: A portable apparatus includes an electronic device defining a locking slot and a positioning device for detachably attached to the electronic device. The positioning device includes a cover defining an opening and a through hole; a supporting member comprising a hook protruding from the through hole to insert in the locking slot to lock in the electronic device and a supporting portion protruding from the opening of the cover to support the electronic device; and a dampening member fixed to the supporting member in the cover.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a main body and a lid body. The main body includes a fixing portion and a rotating component received in the fixing portion. The lid body has a guide arm accommodating the fixing portion and engaging with the fixing portion via the rotating component.

Abstract: An electronic device (100) includes an enclosure (10), a receptacle (20) and a receptacle protector (30). The enclosure defines an opening (45) therein. The receptacle is disposed in the enclosure and faces the opening of the enclosure. The receptacle protector is used for protecting the receptacle. The receptacle protector includes a cap portion (32) covering the receptacle and a tongue (34) slidably connected with the enclosure.

Abstract: A hinge assembly and a portable electronic device are provided. The portable electronic device includes a lid, a main body, and a hinge assembly. The hinge assembly pivotly connects the lid to the main body. The hinge assembly includes a pivot element, a torsion spring, and a hinge brace. The pivot element is formed on the lid and partially and rotatably received in the main body. The torsion spring is assembled between the lid and the main body. When the lid is in a closed position with respect to the main body, the torsion spring becomes constricted and accumulates potential energy. When the lid is opened from the main body, the potential energy of the torsion spring is released to drive the lid to rotate to an open position with respect to the main body. The hinge brace is attached to the main body for blocking an excessive rotation of the lid with respect to the main body.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a housing defining a through hole, a circuit board fixed in the housing, including a switch and a grounding portion connecting with the ground, a fastening member received in the through hole fixed on the housing and contacting the grounding portion, passing static electricity therethrough and defining a mounting hole, and an actuating member received in the mounting hole and contacting the fastening member, and pressing the switch when actuated; wherein the fastening member and the actuating member are conductive.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a shell defining a space and an opening therein. A fixing pole extends into the space from an inner surface of the shell adjacent to the opening. A circuit board is received in the space, and defines a through hole corresponding to the fixing pole. A push button is arranged in the shell, and includes a button body extending into the opening of the shell and being exposed to the outside, a fixing member, and a connecting member interconnecting the fixing member and the button body. The fixing member defines a fixing hole receiving the fixing pole therein. Two opposite sides of the fixing member abut against an inner surface of the shell and the circuit board, respectively. A locking member extends through the through hole and the fixing hole into the fixing pole to assemble the circuit board, the push button to the shell.

Abstract: A flat panel display includes a screen, a printed circuit board, a signal cable, and a frame. The frame includes a lower case, an upper case, and two fastening arms. The upper case cooperatively joins with the lower case to receive the screen, the printed circuit board, and the signal cable. The two fastening arms fix two adjacent corners of the screen onto the upper case. The printed circuit board controls display of the screen via the signal cable.

Abstract: A flip-type electronic apparatus includes a base panel, a cover, and a latch mechanism pivotably fastening the cover to the base panel. At least one post extends from the cover into the base panel. The latch mechanism includes a button mounted on the base panel, and a sliding bar received in the base panel. At least one limiting portion is formed on one lateral side of the sliding bar receiving the post of the cover. The sliding bar forms a pair of inclined operating surfaces, and the button forms at least one inclined actuating surface abutting at least one of the pair of inclined operating surface. When the button is pressed, the actuating surfaces pushes the operating surfaces to cause the sliding bar to move away from the button, and thus the post is released from the limiting portion for opening the cover of the electronic apparatus.

Abstract: A portable disc player includes a main body and a lid pivotally connected to the main body. The main body includes a cover, a base, and a traverse module. The traverse module is configured for reading information from or writing information to a disc. The cover and the base cooperatively fix the traverse module therebetween. The cover defines an opening for exposing the disc rotator. The traverse module includes a disc rotator for supporting and rotating the disc. A protrusion forms on a lower side of the lid corresponding to the disc rotator.

Abstract: An exemplary electronic apparatus (100) includes a main body (10), a lid (20) connecting with and rotating with respect to the main body between an opened position and a closed position, and a sliding bar (35) located in the main body. The main body defines a fastening hole (137), and includes a block portion (132) extending upwardly from an outer edge of the fastening hole. The block portion includes a side block portion (131) and a top block portion (134) connecting with the side block portion. The lid includes a hook (31) aligning with the fastening hole. The sliding bar includes a main bar (351) movably fastened onto the main body, a limiting portion (353) extending from the main bar, and a hook portion (357) extending from the limiting portion for fastening onto the hook. The limiting portion is blocked between the side block portion and the top block portion.

Abstract: A fastener (10) for connecting two structural members includes a base (100) and a hollow protrusion (102) extending from the base. At least one supporting holder (160) extends from the base arranged around the protrusion. The supporting holder has a height above a top surface of the base equal to or greater than that of the protrusion.