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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 03, 1997
Filed:
Dec. 08, 1995
Takeyuki Takagi, Nagoya, JP;
Hiroaki Okada, Kasugai, JP;
Yoshijiro Yamamoto, Toyokawa, JP;
Yukio Suzuki, Kani, JP;
Brother Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha, Nagoya, JP;
Abstract
A data processing device including a keyboard with a key; a lid provided to an edge of the keyboard so as to be pivotable from a closed position, to a predetermined angle, and further to an open position; a key support mechanism movable between a first position for supporting the key in an operation condition and a second position wherein the key is not supported; a follower in connection with the key support mechanism so that the follower and the key support move in association; and a driver connected with the lid so as to operate in association with pivotal movement of the lid, the driver driving the follower only when the lid is pivoted between the closed position and the predetermined angle so that the key support mechanism moves from the first position into the second position when the lid is pivoted open between the closed position to the predetermined angle and the key support mechanism remains in the second position when the lid is pivoted open to the predetermined angle or greater.