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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 14, 2009
Filed:
May. 31, 2007
Hirokazu Todoroki, Kunitachi, JP;
Yuuhei Kurono, Hachioji, JP;
Hirokazu Seraku, Hachioji, JP;
Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
According to one embodiment, an electronic apparatus comprising: a first casing including a retaining hook; a second casing including a stopper edge; and a sliding unit including a base frame and a slider, the base frame coupled to the second casing, the slider separably coupled to the first casing; wherein the slider is slidable on the base frame so that the second casing is movable between an open position and a close position, the close position for covering the first casing with the second casing, the open position for exposing the first casing; wherein the retaining hook engages with the stopper edge if the second casing is at the close position; and wherein the slider has an engaging part that is engageable with the retaining hook if the first casing is separated from the second casing.