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A keyboard to which the portable type information apparatus, such as an electronic notebook, a pen computer or a portable digital assistants/terminal equipment, can be directly and detachably connected and by which a large quantity of information can be quickly inputted. The keyboard is provided wit

A keyboard to which the portable type information apparatus, such as an electronic notebook, a pen computer or a portable digital assistants/terminal equipment, can be directly and detachably connected and by which a large quantity of information can be quickly inputted. The keyboard is provided with a connector, to which a portable type information apparatus is directly and detachably connected, and a plurality of keys through which the apparatus can be operated. The keys are arranged in the keyboard main body, and the connector is arranged in the keyboard movable section. The keyboard movable section is connected to the keyboard main body while an angle formed between the keyboard movable section and the keyboard main body can be arbitrarily changed and the angular position can be held by itself. The keyboard is provided with an engaging section by which the keyboard is mechanically engaged and fixed to the information apparatus. The engaging section is provided with a member for generating a click when connection is conducted by the connector. The keyboard main body is provided with an additional base capable of being housed.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A keyboard unit for a portable type information apparatus, comprising:a main body;a movable section pivotally connected with said main body to permit an angle between said movable section and said main body to be changed, said movable section being provided for detachably

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A keyboard unit for a portable type information apparatus, comprising:a main body;a movable section pivotally connected with said main body to permit an angle between said movable section and said main body to be changed, said movable section being provided for detachably engaging and supporting the portable type information apparatus;a electrical connector arranged in said movable section for detachably electrically connecting to the portable type information apparatus, said movable section mechanically supporting the electrical connection; anda plurality of key switches arranged in said main body for an operation of the portable type information apparatus through said electrical connector.