Flexible information handling system display external hinge structure
US10082838B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 21, 2017 |
| Grant date | Sep 25, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 21, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE05Y2999/00
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An information handling system having rotationally coupled housing portions supports a flexible display disposed across the housing portions with a hinge structure that manages flexible display curve radius in a folded configuration. The hinge includes plural hinge elements having an arc face, arc cavity interior and mounts that couple with hinge coupling elements. The mounts align the hinge coupling element rotational axis out of the cavity to aid in maintaining the hinge elements having no gaps during rotation of the information handling system housing portions. The hinge coupling element integrates friction plates disposed normal the rotation axis to generate torque for managing housing rotational movement.
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