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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 16, 2008
Filed:
Nov. 30, 2006
Masato Nakatani, Kawaguchi, JP;
Yasuyuki Suzuki, Tachikawa, JP;
Yosuke Miura, Chiba, JP;
Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
According to one embodiment, an electronic apparatus includes a main body, a display panel, and a hinge. The main body includes a housing having a main wall and a first engaging portion placed inside the housing. A space portion is created between the first engaging portion and a plane defined by an inner surface of the main wall. The hinge includes a first fixing member fixed to the housing, a second fixing member fixed to the display panel, and a connection member which rotatably connects the second fixing member to the first fixing member. The first fixing member has a base located opposite the main wall with respect to the first engaging portion and a second engaging portion which is to be inserted into the space portion to engage with the first engaging portion.