A portable terminal having a first body, a second body moveable with respect to the first body, and a swivel assembly that connects the second body to the first body is provided. The swivel assembly is configured to allow the second body to rotate in a substantially planar motion with respect to the first body between a closed configuration and an open configuration. The swivel assembly includes a spacing unit displacing the second body from the first body while the second body is rotated with respect to the first body.