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A hinge device for connecting a main body and a display unit of a portable computer includes a projection, a hinge member, and attachment units. The projection extends from a lower edge of the display unit, and the hinge member extends outwardly from both sides of the projection and connects to resp

A hinge device for connecting a main body and a display unit of a portable computer includes a projection, a hinge member, and attachment units. The projection extends from a lower edge of the display unit, and the hinge member extends outwardly from both sides of the projection and connects to respective attachment units. A groove for receiving an end portion of hinge member is formed in each attachment unit. Each groove has a shape that is complementary to the shape of the end portion of the hinge member, so that the end portion of the hinge member easily inserts into the groove. In a preferred embodiment, one attachment unit is fixedly installed on the main body of the computer, and the other attachment unit is detachably connected to the main body. The attachment units and projection define a pivot axis about which the display unit rotates relative to the main body.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A hinge device, comprising:a projection having first and second sides and extending from a lower edge of a first element;a hinge member having first and second ends extending outwardly from said first and second sides of said projection, respectively;a first attachment un

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A hinge device, comprising:a projection having first and second sides and extending from a lower edge of a first element;a hinge member having first and second ends extending outwardly from said first and second sides of said projection, respectively;a first attachment unit positioned on a second element and connecting to said first end of said hinge member; anda second attachment unit detachably mounted on said second element and having a first groove for receiving said second end of said hinge member, said projection and said first and second attachment units defining an axis about which said first element rotates relative to said second element, said second attachment unit comprising;a bracket, comprising:a vertical plate having said first groove formed therein for receiving said second end of said hinge member;a horizontal plate extending perpendicularly from said vertical plate; anda supporting rod formed along an extended border line between said vertical plate and said horizontal plate;an injection molding connected to said bracket, said injection molding having a second groove corresponding to said first groove formed in said vertical plate and a fastener extending outwardly in a direction away from said vertical plate; anda cover connected to said fastener of said injection molding, said cover having a flange for accommodating insertion of said cover into a channel formed in said second element.