International Business Machines Corporation

Walter Melnychenko

Roger James Stockholm

Robert D Loy

Oswaldo A Mantilla

John J English

An electronic apparatus (for example, a portable computer) which includes two portions (for example a display and a keyboard) which are connected, electrically, by a flexible cable. The apparatus provides a unique coupling scheme wherein a movable member is used which moves (for example, rotationally) on at least a part of each of the two portions in a manner substantially independent of the motion of such parts. The flexible cable passes through this member (through opposite openings in the sides thereof) and, significantly, engages the member during movement (pivotal) of one/both of the two portions to assist in effecting the member's rotation. Such movement is attained without harm to the cable, while assuring a compact design for the final product incorporating the coupling structure.

Electronic apparatus with flexible cable interconnect having

A strain relief device is provided for use with a printed circuit card which has a plurality of circuit elements thereon which are soldered to the ends of wire conductors carried in a cable. The device comprises a pair of identical elongated clamp members each having locking elements which enable the members to be aligned on opposite sides of the card and snapped into locking engagement with the conductors clamped therebetween.

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Johnson City, NY, United States of America

Walter Melnychenko