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A computer includes a lid defining a lower edge. A hinge is connected to the lid along the lower edge. The computer further includes a base having an upper surface and a keyboard disposed on the upper surface and defining a back edge. A mounting assembly is connected with the base between the back e

A computer includes a lid defining a lower edge. A hinge is connected to the lid along the lower edge. The computer further includes a base having an upper surface and a keyboard disposed on the upper surface and defining a back edge. A mounting assembly is connected with the base between the back edge and the keyboard. The mounting assembly has an attachment feature that moves along a translational path in a direction between the back edge and the keyboard in a manner that is constrained to rotation thereof. The hinge is rotatably connected to the lid to be rotatable with respect to the base. The hinge is rotatably affixed with the attachment feature such that rotation of the lid drives rotation of the attachment feature, which drives the movement of the attachment feature along the translational path, moving the lower edge of the therewith.

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1. A coupling mechanism of a portable computer having a base and a lid, the coupling mechanism comprising: a first projection operatively connected with the base of the portable computer, the first projection defining a first passage at least partially through the first projection;a second projectio

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A coupling mechanism of a portable computer having a base and a lid, the coupling mechanism comprising: a first projection operatively connected with the base of the portable computer, the first projection defining a first passage at least partially through the first projection;a second projection operatively connected with the lid of the portable computer, the second projection extending substantially perpendicular to the first projection, the second projection defining a second passage at least partially through the second projection, the second passage being substantially perpendicular to the first passage and being communicatively coupled to the first passage;a body positioned between the first projection and the second projection such that the first projection and second projection respectively extend therefrom, the body defining a first recess that extends at least partially around a portion of the first projection and a second recess that extends at least partially around a portion of the second projection;a wire having a first end and a second end, the wire extending through the first passage and the second passage, the wire providing an electrical connection between the base and the lid of the portable computer;an attachment feature engaged within the first recess and surrounding a portion of the first projection;wherein the attachment feature is configured for rotational movement and translational movement, the translational movement being along a first path in a direction between a back edge of the base and a keyboard located within the base in a manner that is constrained relative to the rotational movement of the lid; andwherein the attachment feature includes a mounting gear rotatably affixed thereto and in a mesh arrangement with a support gear coupled to the lid such that rotation of the lid about the second projection drives rotation of the attachment feature of the base, which further drives the translational movement of the attachment feature such that a lower edge of the lid is translated therewith upon rotation of the lid. 2. The coupling mechanism of claim 1, further including a first support element having a first end connected with the lid and a second end rotatably attached with the second projection and positioned within the second recess. 3. The coupling mechanism of claim 2, further including: a third projection extending from the body opposite the second projection and extending generally parallel thereto; anda second support element engaged with and surrounding the third projection. 4. The coupling mechanism of claim 3, wherein the first end of the first support element and the first end of the second support element are configured to overlap each other and are connected with the lid by a fixation element engaged with both the first and second support elements. 5. The coupling mechanism of claim 2, wherein: the support gear is included within the first support element defining a portion of the first support element that is engaged with the second recess;the mounting gear is included within the attachment feature defining a portion of the attachment feature that is engaged with the first recess. 6. The coupling mechanism of claim 2, wherein the attachment feature defines an opening therein through which the first projection extends. 7. The coupling mechanism of claim 6, further including a washer assembly attached with the first projection on a side of the attachment feature opposite the body. 8. The coupling mechanism of claim 7, wherein the washer assembly includes a spring washer and a snap washer, the snap washer being engaged with a groove formed around a periphery of the first projection, and the spring washer being compressed between the snap washer and a face of the attachment feature. 9. The coupling mechanism of claim 6, wherein: the attachment feature is rotatable with respect to the first projection; andthe washer assembly is configured to provide a friction force between the first projection and the attachment feature to partially resist rotation therebetween. 10. The coupling mechanism of claim 1, further including a shoulder surface extending radially from and at least partially surrounding the first projection and operatively engaging with a peripheral area of the first passage to support the body in a position adjacent the base. 11. A portable computer, comprising: a base defining a first surface and including a keyboard, a back edge, and an attachment feature;a lid defining a lower edge and including a display and a second surface; anda coupling mechanism, comprising: a first projection operatively connected with the base and defining a first passage at least partially through the first projection;a second projection extending substantially perpendicular to the first projection and operatively connected with the lid, the second projection defining a second passage at least partially through the second projection, the second passage being substantially perpendicular to the first passage and being communicatively coupled to the first passage; anda body positioned between the first projection and the second projection such that the first projection and second projection respectively extend therefrom, the body defining a first recess that extends at least partially around a portion of the first projection and a second recess that extends at least partially around a portion of the second projection; anda wire having a first end and a second end, the wire extending through the first passage and the second passage;a support gear rotatably coupled to the lid and received within the second recess;wherein the first projection of the coupling mechanism is rotatably received within the attachment feature of the base;wherein the lid is affixed to the coupling mechanism along the lower edge thereof so as to be rotatable about the second projection in a direction such that the second surface is openable and closeable against the first surface;wherein the coupling mechanism is configured to support the lid in a selected position relative to the base;wherein the attachment feature of the base is configured for rotational movement and translational movement, the translational movement being along a first path in a direction between the back edge and the keyboard in a manner that is constrained relative to the rotational movement of the lid; andwherein the attachment feature includes a mounting gear rotatably affixed thereto and in a mesh arrangement with the support gear such that rotation of the lid about the second projection drives rotation of the attachment feature of the base, which further drives the translational movement of the attachment feature such that the lower edge of the lid is translated therewith upon rotation of the lid. 12. An electronic device, comprising: a first device body including a keyboard;a second device body including a display; anda coupling mechanism coupling the first device body with the second device body, including: a first projection operatively connected with the first device body and defining a first passage at least partially through the first projection;a second projection extending substantially perpendicular to the first projection and operatively connected with the second device body, the second projection defining a second passage at least partially through the second projection, the second passage being substantially perpendicular to the first passage and being communicatively coupled to the first passage; anda body positioned between the first projection and the second projection such that the first projection and second projection respectively extend therefrom, the body defining a first recess that extends at least partially around a portion of the first projection and a second recess that extends at least partially around a portion of the second projection;wherein the first device body includes a mounting assembly with an attachment feature, the first projection of the coupling mechanism being rotatably received within the attachment feature;wherein the coupling mechanism is rotatably connected to a lid assembly at a location intersecting a lower edge thereof and further rotatably attached with the attachment feature of the mounting assembly, wherein the lid assembly is rotatable about the coupling mechanism with respect to a base assembly in a plane perpendicular to an upper surface of the base assembly such that the display is moveable toward and away from the keyboard; andwherein the attachment of the coupling mechanism with the attachment feature is further such that rotation of the lid assembly drives rotation of the attachment feature, which further drives the translational movement of the attachment feature such that the lower edge of the lid assembly is translated therewith upon rotation of the lid assembly relative to the base assembly. 13. The electronic device of claim 12, the coupling mechanism further comprising: a first support element engaged with and surrounding the second projection;a second support element engaged with and surrounding a third projection, wherein the first support element and second support element are configured to overlap each other and are connected with the second device body by a fixation element engaged with both the first and second support elements. 14. The electronic device of claim 12, further including a washer assembly attached with the first projection on a side of the attachment feature opposite the body. 15. The electronic device of claim 14, wherein the washer assembly includes a spring washer and a snap washer, the snap washer being engaged with a groove formed around a periphery of the first projection, and the spring washer being compressed between the snap washer and a face of the attachment feature. 16. The electronic device of claim 12, wherein the attachment feature defines an opening therein through which the first projection extends. 17. A portable computer, comprising: a first electronic component disposed in a first housing of the portable computer;a second electronic component disposed in a second housing of the portable computer, the second electronic component being electrically connected to the first component by a wire and mechanically coupled to the first electronic component by a coupling mechanism, the coupling mechanism comprising: a first projection operatively connected with the first electronic component and defining a first passage at least partially through the first projection;a second projection extending substantially perpendicular to the first projection and operatively connected with the second electronic component, the second projection defining a second passage at least partially through the second projection, the second passage being substantially perpendicular to the first passage and being communicatively coupled to the first passage; anda body coupling the first projection and the second projection such that the first projection and second projection respectively extend therefrom, the body defining a first recess that extends at least partially around a portion of the first projection and a second recess that extends at least partially around a portion of the second projection;an attachment feature engaged within the first recess and surrounding a portion of the first projection;wherein the wire extends through the first passage and the second passage;wherein the attachment feature is configured for rotational movement and translational movement, the translational movement being along a first path in a direction between a back edge of the base and a keyboard located within the base in a manner that is constrained relative to the rotational movement of the lid; andwherein the attachment feature includes a mounting gear rotatably affixed thereto and in a mesh arrangement with a support gear coupled to the lid such that rotation of the lid about the second projection drives rotation of the attachment feature of the base, which further drives the translational movement of the attachment feature such that a lower edge of the lid is translated therewith upon rotation of the lid.