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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 17, 2001
Filed:
Mar. 12, 1998
International Business Machines Corp., Armonk, NY (US);
Abstract
A battery attaching mechanism for a portable computer by which an accommodated battery can be safely stored and secured, yet easily removed. The battery attaching mechanism comprises a recessed battery compartment provided on the body of the portable electronic apparatus, a latching member for latching the battery pack, said latching member being provided on a side wall of said battery compartment and having an outer latching member surface, a locking member for inhibiting said latching member from being released by contact with said outer latching member surface of said latching member, a connector for receiving a connector of said battery pack, and a removal assisting section for, in the vicinity of said connector, pushing said accommodated battery pack away from said connector.