Abstract: A electronic device includes a housing, a PCB, and a fixing mechanism. The PCB defines a mounting hole. The fixing mechanism includes a connecting member, a latch piece, and a screw. The connecting member is fixed to the housing, and it includes a contact portion contact the PCB and defines a cavity adjacent to the contact portion. The contact portion defines a positioning hole communicating with the cavity. The latch piece is slidably received in the cavity and defines a threaded hole. The screw has a diameter smaller than a width of the positioning hole and extends through the mounting hole and the positioning hole and engages in the threaded hole to fix the PCB to the housing.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a first body, a magnetic switch disposed in the first body, and a second body connected pivotally to and covering openably the first body. The second body includes a housing, and an electronic component module disposed in the housing and coupled electrically to the magnetic switch. A fixing structure is disposed in the housing and includes a casing and a blocker. The casing defines a receiving space and an opening that communicates with the receiving space. A magnetic element is disposed in the receiving space through the opening. The blocker is rotatable to block the opening and prevent the magnetic element from moving out of the receiving space through the opening.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a housing, a support board rotatably retained in the housing to support the electronic device after the support board rotates relative to the housing, a rotation module. The support board includes a main body and a sleeve formed at an end of the main body, the sleeve includes a first end and a second end opposite to the first end. The rotation module includes a hinge and a shaft, the shaft rotatably retains the first end to the housing, the hinge rotatably hinges the second end to the housing.

Abstract: Stacked panel housings are stretched to join displays to each other to form a single screen, the stacked panel housings are stretched and two displays are jointed to each other to form a single screen. Horizontal sliding means and vertical moving means can be provided so as to displace the stacked displays to be flush with each other. A portable display device is provided which has at least two panel housings vertically stacked and displays mounted on the panel housings, respectively, in which the displays horizontally slide and then vertically move so as for the displays of the panel housings to be contiguous to each other. When the displays are contiguous to each other, the distance between the displays is in the range of 0.1 mm to 5 mm and a joint between the displays is provided with a lid.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus includes a mounting member and a bracket. The mounting member includes a base piece and a latch piece located on the base piece. The latch piece is configured for securing a riser card. The bracket is configured for securing a PCI card, which is electronically coupled to the riser card. The bracket is secured to the base piece and the latch piece.

Abstract: A board connection bracket and an electronic instrument having the same are provided. The electronic instrument includes an electronic instrument body which includes a plurality of board fixing parts on a surface; a printed circuit board which is mounted on the surface of the electronic instrument body; and a board connection bracket which connects the printed circuit board to one of the board fixing parts to fix the printed circuit board to the electronic instrument body.

Abstract: An electronic apparatus includes an outer cover member, an internal structure member, first and second external connection connectors, and first and second printed circuit boards. The first printed circuit board has a first surface on which the first external connector is mounted thereon, a signal pattern of the first external connector is formed on the first surface, and a second surface. The second printed circuit board has a first surface on which the second external connector is mounted thereon, a signal pattern of the second external connector is formed on the first surface, and a second surface. Ground patterns are formed on the second surfaces of the printed circuit boards. The first and second external connectors overlap and are arranged in a space surrounded by the outer cover member and the internal structure member so that the second surfaces of the first and second printed circuit boards face each other.

Abstract: An ATX compatible power supply unit having a main printed circuit board and at least one connector printed circuit board that includes at least one outlet connector for use with a DC modular cable, the at least one connector printed circuit board is connected to the main printed circuit board with connectors other than bare or insulated wires to allow high currents to be transferred between the at least one connector printed circuit board and the main printed circuit board at low voltage drops is disclosed.

Abstract: A mobile terminal including an input device using a piezoelectric sensor and a method of operating the mobile terminal are provided. The mobile terminal includes: a body; and a piezoelectric sensor unit including a first piezoelectric sensor positioned at a first side surface of the body and to which at least one function key for performing a first specific function corresponding to a user function of the mobile terminal is set and a second piezoelectric sensor positioned at a second side surface of the body and to which at least one function key for performing a second specific function different to the first specific function is set.

Abstract: A key button mechanism and a portable electronic device using same are provided. The key button mechanism includes a key button and an elastic element integrally formed with the key button. The elastic element includes a main body and two elastic arms extending out, backward from the main body and located at two opposite ends of the main body respectively. The main body includes two resisting blocks protruding from one surface thereof away from the key button side and are located adjacent to the two opposite ends of the main body.

Abstract: An apparatus including: a first interconnector portion configured to fasten to a side part of a first housing portion of a portable apparatus, and a second interconnector portion rigidly connected to the first interconnector portion and configured to fasten to a second housing portion of the portable apparatus.

Abstract: A plurality of AC_LED units are coupled and disposed on a single chip to form an AC_LED system in single chip. Alternatively, an AC LED system in single chip with four metal contacts is also disclosed.

Abstract: A mechanism for locking boards with various components mounted on them onto the chassis of an electronic device is composed of brackets, which are attached to these boards and which are to be mounted onto the chassis at a series of fixation points provided at certain intervals on it, and a locking element having a number of tongue-shaped pieces. Locking is accomplished by inserting each of these tongue-shaped pieces between a pair of adjacent brackets so that it engages with them. This mechanism requires fewer components than conventional mechanisms and is also easier to operate.

Abstract: A method of fabricating a multi-piece board includes: adhering a first frame element connected to multiple piece portions to a second frame element, the first frame element forming a board main portion of a multi-piece board, the first frame element and the second frame element forming a frame portion of the multi-piece portion, thereby yielding the multi-piece board; mounting multiple electronic components on the piece portions, respectively; separating the piece portions from the frame portion; separating, from the first frame element, the second frame element adhered thereto; and adhering the second frame element to a first frame element of another board main portion.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, an electronic device includes a first housing, a connection portion, a second housing, and an engagement mechanism. The first housing includes a first edge and a first display screen. The connection portion is connected to the first edge to be rotatable about a first rotation axis. The second housing includes a second edge connected to the connection portion to be rotatable about a second rotation axis parallel to the first rotation axis and extending along the first edge and a second display screen capable of facing the first display screen. The engagement mechanism prevents the first housing and the second housing from being displaced in a direction crossing the first rotation axis and the second rotation axis in the state where the first display screen and the second display screen face each other.

Abstract: An electronic device having a concealed keyboard includes a first housing, a second housing rotatably coupled to the first housing, and a concealment cover coupled to a rear of the first housing. The first housing has a coupling edge and two sides that are substantially perpendicular to the coupling edge of the first housing. The second housing has a coupling edge and two sides that are substantially perpendicular to the coupling edge of the second housing. A receiving portion is formed on a rear surface of the first housing and is configured to receive the second housing. When the second housing is in the receiving portion, each respective side of the first housing and the second housing are co-terminal with one another. The concealment cover is exteriorly positioned with respect to the second housing when the second housing is in the receiving portion.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a chassis having a bottom wall, a rear wall, and a sidewall perpendicular to each other. A motherboard is secured on the chassis bottom wall. A first socket is disposed on the motherboard. A mounting bracket is secured in the chassis above the motherboard. The mounting bracket includes a first mounting wall and a second mounting wall. The first mounting wall is parallel to and spaced from the sidewall of the chassis, and the second mounting wall is parallel to and spaced from the rear wall. A first riser card is coupled to the first socket on the motherboard, and is secured to the first mounting wall of the mounting bracket. An expansion card module is accommodated in the mounting bracket and parallel to the bottom wall of the chassis.

Abstract: An electronic component mounting structure includes: a casing provided with an accommodating portion, an insertion opening formed at outside of the accommodating portion, and a threaded hole to which a screw is fastened; an electronic component including a contact terminal having elasticity; a printed circuit board having a conductor layer electrically connectable to the contact terminal; and a fixing plate provided with a fitting portion configured to fit into the insertion opening, and a screw insertion hole through which the screw is inserted, and configured to fix the printed circuit board. In the accommodating portion, the fixing plate is disposed on the printed circuit board, and the printed circuit board is disposed on the electronic component. The fixing plate is fixed to the casing by the screw inserted through the screw insertion hole in a state where the fitting portion is fitted into the insertion opening.

Abstract: A display device includes a display screen, a securing frame, and two foldable plates. The securing frame is mounted around the display screen. The two foldable plates are hinged to the securing frame, and arranged at opposite sides of the display screen, respectively. The two foldable plates are made of opaque material, and are respectively rotatable about two parallel rotating axes which are at the opposite sides of the display screen.

Abstract: In at least some embodiments, an expansion card guide for a computer system includes a frame having lanes for receiving expansion cards and a plurality of chassis attachment features provided on at least one side of said frame for tool-less attachment of the expansion card guide to a chassis of the computer system. The expansion card guide also includes a set of cable management features provided on at least one side of said frame for tool-less management of auxiliary expansion card cables.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a USB port for connecting a note PC to an external device includes a rib structure that faces an opening formed in a side wall of the housing of the note PC and receives a gasket. The rib structure includes a frame member surrounding the gasket, and a plurality of ribs. The frame member has a cutout formed in a portion thereof remote from the side wall. When the gasket is pressed and elastically deformed by the receptacle of a connector, the deformed portion of the gasket escapes through the cutout.

Abstract: A substrate for high frequency includes: a dielectric substrate; a transmission line which is formed on a front surface of the dielectric substrate and includes land portions opposite to each other with a gap therebetween; a grounded conductor which is formed on a rear surface of the dielectric substrate and includes an opening portion in a region corresponding to the land portions; and a metal substrate on which the dielectric substrate is disposed in a state where the grounded conductor is in contact with the metal substrate, and also, a through hole is formed at a portion corresponding to the opening portion.

Abstract: An electronic device includes an electronic component, a bracket, a driving member, and a securing member. The bracket encloses the electronic component. The driving member and the securing member are mounted on the bracket. The driving member is operated along a first direction to force the securing member move along a second direction and engage with the bracket and the electronic component to assemble the bracket and the electronic component together.

Abstract: A support arm configured to support an image display unit on a device main body of an image display device is provided. The support arm includes a first arm portion including a first end portion coupled to the device main body, a second arm portion including a first end portion coupled to a second end portion of the first arm portion, and vertically rotatable with respect to the first arm portion, and a third arm portion including a first end portion coupled to a second end portion of the second arm portion, and including a second end portion coupled to the image display unit, wherein the first arm portion includes a rod-like engagement member including a hooked portion in a tip portion thereof, and the first end portion of the third arm portion includes an engagement hole configured to engage the hooked portion.

Abstract: A holder for holding a flexible printed circuit board includes a main body and at least one securing member. The main body includes a hook portion and a holding member, wherein one of the securing member and the holding member comprises at least one magnet, and the other comprises at least one magnetic portion, at least one magnet or combination thereof such that the securing member capable of being magnetically attached to the holding member.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an electrical module for a system processing motor vehicle aerial signals, comprising a housing in which an electrical circuit is arranged and plug-in connectors that are provided on the housing and are connected to the circuit, wherein the module comprises on an end a spring strap for engaging in an opening of a carrier part of a vehicle and on an opposite end a fastening device with spreading elements.

Abstract: A plasma display apparatus includes a plasma display panel (PDP), a chassis base secured on a first side to the PDP and having a driving circuit board mounted on a second side, a tower-shaped fixing unit that protrudes above the second side of the chassis base, and a back cover secured to a tower unit of the tower-shaped fixing unit to cover the driving circuit board.

Abstract: An electronic mobile device includes a base supporting an input panel. A cover pivotally connects to the base and is pivotable from a closed position to an open position and vice versa relative to the base. In the closed position the cover covers the input panel, and in the open position the cover is disposed away from the base. A base magnet is supported within the base and has a first magnetic axis. A cover magnet is supported within the cover so as to move with the cover relative to the base. The cover magnet has a second magnetic axis that tends to align with the first magnetic axis to thereby bias the cover towards at least one of the closed position and the open position.

Abstract: A retaining assembly for retaining a first member with a second member is provided. The retaining assembly is capable of retaining the first member. The retaining assembly includes a body and at least one retaining device retained to the body. Each retaining device includes a supporting member and a latching member corresponding to the supporting member. The supporting member and the latching member cooperatively define a space for receiving the second member, and further cooperatively secure the member after the member is retained in space. An apparatus using the retaining assembly are also provided.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, an electronic apparatus includes a first housing, a battery including a projection and configured to be attached to the first housing, a second housing including a display device and an end portion including a recess configured to correspond to the projection, a hinge configured to attach the second housing to the first housing rotatably between a first position in which a display screen of the display device is covered with the first housing and a second position in which the display screen is exposed, and a plurality of cables in the end portion of the second housing, the plurality of cables being arranged in a direction crossing a thickness direction of the second housing.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a housing and a mounting apparatus. The mounting apparatus is received in the housing. The mounting apparatus includes a casing and an operating assembly. The casing includes a front wall defining a slot. The operating assembly is received in the casing, and includes a handle, an elastic member, and an operating plate. The handle is pivotably connected to the casing. A portion of the handle can extend out of the casing through the slot by rotating the handle. The elastic member provides an elastic force to rotate the handle to make the portion of the handle extend out of the casing. The operating plate is slidably connected to the front wall, and can cover the slot to limit the portion of the handle from extending out of the casing and uncover the slot to allow the portion of the handle from extending out of the casing.

Abstract: A display device of the invention is provided with: a display panel; a lower frame that covers the lower side of the display panel, and includes a front wall and a bottom wall; a drain hole formed to the bottom wall; and a water-absorbing porous member provided to the inner surface of the bottom wall in such a manner as to cover the drain hole. With such a configuration, the resulting display device can swiftly drain any liquid entering inside thereof.

Abstract: An electronic device includes: a metal housing with an opening; a metal lid that is attached to the housing so as to cover the opening; a first substrate fixed in the housing and spread facing and parallel to the opening; two connectors that are fixed in the housing at a position facing and closer to the opening than the first substrate and are spread facing and parallel to the opening, the two connectors extending parallel to each other such that there is a predetermined space between the two connectors, the two connectors each being capable of receiving a second substrate that is inserted therein toward the space; and a metal plate member disposed in the space so that the metal plate member is fastened to the housing and resiliently contacts a surface of the first substrate, thereby electrically connecting a ground of the first substrate to the housing.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the present disclosure refers to an apparatus comprising a bracket having a base configured to receive and hold a first electronic element. The bracket comprises at least one flange extending from the base and at least one guide acting to align the bracket and first electronic element with a second electronic element. The bracket also comprises at least one fastener aligned with the at least one guide and acting to engage and hold the second electronic element.

Abstract: In an assembly of an electronic device having one side provided with at least one securing hole, and a securing device including a body, an abutting and retaining member, and a guiding unit, the body includes a base for placement of the electronic device thereon, and a lateral plate extending upwardly from one side of the base and having an inner side formed with at least one protrusion for engaging the securing hole. The abutting and retaining member is movably and slidably disposed on the base opposite to the lateral plate. The guiding unit is connected to the abutting and retaining member and the base for guiding displacement of the abutting and retaining member so that the latter is rotatable relative to the base to abut against the other side of the electronic device when being displaced from a release position to a securing position.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a case including a surface, a bottom face and a first hole arranged on the bottom face; a first connector on the bottom face of the case; and a guide pin arranged in the first hole and being capable of moving in the first hole.

Abstract: A folding type display device (100A) according to the present invention includes first and second display units (100a, 100a?) and a biaxial hinge device (30) for coupling the first and second display units such that the first and second display units are rotatable around first and second rotation axes (L1, L2). The first and second display units include first and second display panels (10, 10?) and first and second light-transmissive covers (20, 20?). The first and second light-transmissive covers include first and second flat portions (24, 24?) having flat viewer-side surfaces (24a, 24a?) and first and second curved portions (22, 22?) having viewer-side surfaces (22a, 22a?) which are parts of cylindrical curved surfaces centered around first and second central axes (C1, C2). The first and second rotation axes of the biaxial hinge device match the first and second central axes.

Abstract: A fiber panel system includes a chassis and at least a first blade configured to moveably mount to the chassis. Each blade includes a base, a frame, and front couplers. The base of each blade defines at least one opening at a location spaced rearwardly from the front couplers. The front couplers may be smart or passive.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, an electronic device includes a casing including a cover, an input portion provided on the cover and configured to receive an external input, a circuit board contained in the casing and including a switch configured to be operated by the input portion, a support member configured to permit the circuit board to be supported by the cover, and an engagement portion integral with the support member and configured to hold the circuit board in cooperation with the support member.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, an electronic device includes a housing, a wiring, a wiring holder, and a wall portion. The housing houses a plurality of components including a first component and a second component located near the first component The wiring is installed around the second component in the housing and connected to at least one of the components. The wiring holder is located around the second component in the housing to hold the wiring. The wall portion includes a cover that covers the second component and an opening. The opening includes a first area where the first component is exposed and a second area where a periphery of the wiring holder is exposed. The second area is formed around the cover continuously from the first area.

Abstract: An electronic mobile device comprises a base forming an inner surface and having a base hinge end. A cover having a cover hinge end is engaged with the base hinge end, and the cover is pivotable about a hinge axis that is substantially parallel to the inner surface of the base. The cover is movable from a closed position to an open position and vice versa relative to the base. In the closed position the cover is disposed proximate the base, and in the open position the cover is disposed away from the base. A base magnet having a first magnetic axis is supported at the base hinge end, and a cover magnet is supported at the cover hinge end so as to move with the cover relative to the base. The cover magnet has a second magnetic axis and interacts with the base magnet. Interaction of the base magnet and the cover magnet tends to align the first magnetic axis and the second magnetic axis and thereby bias the cover towards at least one of the closed position and the open position.

Abstract: A motherboard includes a printed circuit board, a first chip and a second chip arranged on the printed circuit board in parallel. A plurality of securing holes are defined in the printed circuit board around the first chip. At least one isolating hole is defined in the printed circuit board between the second chip and a first line determined by two of the securing holes close to the second chip. Should the printed circuit board suffer an impact, damage to the chips may be effectively minimized or prevented.

Abstract: A dual function air-gap switch actuator (26) is incorporated into the generally planar face of a wall box dimmer. The switch actuator is finger operated and provides both a main power disconnect via air-gap contacts (211) and the means (212) to activate a secondary function. The dual function air-gap switch actuator is optionally fitted with an indicator lamp (265).

Abstract: A circuit board device includes: plurality of wiring boards (101 and 102) in which terminals are provided on the front and back surfaces and vias are provided for connecting the terminals together, an anisotropic conductive member (103) arranged between wiring boards (101 and 102) for connecting the electrodes of one wiring board to the electrodes of another wiring board, a functional block (104) composed of a metal material and arranged between the wiring boards (101 and 102) to enclose anisotropic conductive member (103), and a pair of holding blocks (105 and 106) composed of a metal material arranged to clamp the plurality of wiring boards (101 and 102), wherein the plurality of wiring boards (101 and 102), while in a state of being clamped between the pair of holding blocks (105 and 106), is connected together by the anisotropic conductive member (103) and the terminals provided on each of the wiring boards (101 and 102), the functional block (104), and the holding blocks (105 and 106) are electrically co

Abstract: An electro-optical apparatus comprising an electro-optical panel including a display section, a flexible printed circuit board, and a rigid circuit board. The flexible printed circuit board includes a first terminal connected to the electro-optical panel and a second terminal connected to an external circuit. The rigid circuit board includes a first surface on which electronic components are mounted and a second surface mounted to the flexible printed circuit board. The second surface of the rigid circuit board is opposite to the first surface. An entirety of the rigid circuit board is stacked on the flexible printed circuit board within the flexible printed circuit board. The rigid circuit board is electrically connected to the flexible printed circuit board. The flexible printed circuit board is bent toward the external circuit.

Abstract: An electronic device includes: a key input module including a plurality of keys and configured to receive a key input; a functional component including a user interface; a first unit including a first opening and a second opening, the first opening on which the key input module is placed, and the second opening being provided near the first opening and including a bottom wall portion on which the functional component is placed; a first bracket being accommodated in the first unit and including a facing surface facing the bottom wall portion; a second unit including a display device having a display screen; and a hinge including a second bracket accommodated in the second unit and connected to the facing surface with the bottom wall portion interposed therebetween.

Abstract: A terminal box for a solar cell module is composed of, a box body, an inner cover and an outer cover, wherein the box body includes a bottom plate, an outer plate arranged in an upright manner around the bottom plate, and an inner plate arranged also in an upright manner inside the outer plate to enclose a circuit housing area; the inner cover includes a top plate and a side plate extended downward from an outer circumference of the top plate, and is formed into a lid shape and fitted around an outer surface of the inner plate to cover the circuit housing area; and the outer cover is fitted around the outer plate of the box body to thereby cover the inner cover and the box body, wherein the terminal box further includes a fitting member that causes the inner cover to be fitted to the box body to thereby prevent the inner cover from being removed from the circuit housing area.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, an electronic apparatus includes a housing, a printed wiring board accommodated in the housing, and a circuit component electrically connected to the printed wiring board, the circuit component including an outer peripheral surface. The printed wiring board includes an outer peripheral edge, at least a pair of edge portions extending in mutually crossing directions, the pair of edge portions being opposed to the outer peripheral surface of the circuit component and being located inside the outer peripheral edge, and a projection portion located between the pair of edge portions and projecting toward the circuit component.

Abstract: Electronic devices and other apparatuses that include plastic parts ultrasonically bonded to metal parts are disclosed. A first component or part includes a metallic surface region having a surface roughness with one or more surface irregularities. A second component or part formed from a plastic material that can include an energy director is attached to the metallic surface region via an ultrasonic bond, such that a portion of the plastic material is melted or otherwise formed into the surface irregularities to attach the two components or parts together. The parts can be housings, internal components or other items. The surface irregularities can be formed as a result of a chemical etching process, a machining process, or a combination thereof, and can result in the creation of undercuts or cavities in the metallic surface region.

Abstract: A modular patch panel module is mountable on an electronics enclosure and includes an angled patch face and mounting structure that enables stacking of modular patch panels without interference of patch panel cords with the top of the enclosure or another patch panel stacked thereon. The patch panel modules may each contain a plurality of RJ-45 ports and punchdown blocks. A cover plate may snap fit to the module to retain the patch panel electrical components therebetween.