Retractable keyboard hinge structure for magnetic keyboard
US10254802B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 23, 2018 |
| Grant date | Apr 9, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 23, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH03K17/972
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods are disclosed for transitioning a magnetic keyboard between retracted and extended states using a retractable keyboard hinge structure. An information handling system may include a housing having a first housing portion and a second housing portion rotatably coupled by the retractable keyboard hinge structure. The first housing portion may include a magnetic keyboard, and a sliding plate including a plurality of magnets that may be disposed underneath the magnetic keyboard. The retractable keyboard hinge structure may include a first hinge and a first cam. The first hinge and the first cam, when the first housing portion is rotated in relation to the second housing portion, may cause the sliding plate to move in a first linear direction. In response to the sliding plate moving, the plurality of magnets may cause the magnetic keyboard to move in a second linear direction perpendicular to the first linear direction.
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