Casing for notebook computer
A device and method is provided for providing a notebook computer casing whose contour and outward features can be change by the user. The device includes a main body, at least one decorative piece that can be fixed on and detached from the main body at random. The main body includes a slot, set on its rims, and a first locking part, set inside the slot, at least one decorative piece that includes a first interlocking part can be locked into position with the first locking part. The decorative pieces are to be fixed on the main body to change the contour and outward features of the computer and, meanwhile, serve as buffers protecting the computer against impact damage.
1. A notebook computer casing, comprising:
a main body having a certain predetermined shape, thickness, and a sliding lock, wherein said sliding lock can move to and from between a left first position and a right second position, said sliding lock comprising a ring-shaped main body locking part; and
at least one decorative piece, set on rims of said main body, said decorative pieces having a decorative piece locking part, said decorative piece locking part being a protruding column with a hook shaped end that can be locked into position with said sliding lock.
2. The notebook computer casing as in claim 1 , wherein said notebook computer casing further comprises a spring, positioned between said sliding lock and said main body.
3. The notebook computer casing as in claim 1 , wherein said decorative pieces further comprise a first decorative piece and a second decorative piece connected to said first decorative piece.
4. The notebook computer casing as in claim 3 , wherein said first decorative piece further comprises a first interlocking part and said decorative piece locking part is set on one end of said second decorative piece; said second decorative piece further comprising a second interlocking part, said second interlocking part connected with said first interlocking part.
5. The notebook computer casing as in claim 4 , wherein said first interlocking part is set on one end of said first decorative piece and is ring-shaped; and said second interlocking part is set on another end of said second decorative piece and said second interlocking part is a protruding column that locks into said first interlocking part.
6. The notebook computer casing as in claim 1 , wherein said main body comprises a first slot inside which is to be set said decorative piece.
7. The notebook computer casing as in claim 6 , wherein said main body comprises a first slot inside which is to be set said first decorative piece.
8. The notebook computer casing as in claim 1 , wherein said main body comprises a second slot inside which is to be set said sliding lock.