Hinge module for a foldable type device
US10520992B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 14, 2019 |
| Grant date | Dec 31, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 14, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG09F9/301
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A hinge module for a foldable type device has one end-surface connected to a flexible display and has another end-surface respectively connected to a first housing and a second housing. The hinge module comprises a base and a first sliding mechanism. The first sliding mechanism comprises a first supporting plate, a first sliding cover, a first linkage rod, a linkage plate and at least one first restoring member. The first supporting plate and the linkage plate are respectively pivotally connected to the first-lateral-pivoting-portion and the first-central-pivoting-portion. A second limiting portion of a first sliding cover is used to limit the first limiting portion of the first supporting plate in a way of relatively sliding. Thus, when the first limiting portion slides relative to the second limiting portion, the first supporting plate is moved to accommodate the curved-central-part of the flexible display.
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