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Hinge mechanism and flexible electronic device having the same

US10564682B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJun 14, 2019
Grant dateFeb 18, 2020
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Expiry dateJun 14, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F1/1626
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A flexible electronic device includes a flexible display, a support structure, and two hinge mechanisms. With the pivoting of first and second arm units of each hinge mechanism toward each other, a first inner arm is rotated with and moved relative to a first outer arm to bring a first support plate from a horizontal state to an upright state, and a second inner arm is rotated with and moved relative to a second outer arm to bring a second support plate from a horizontal state to an upright state so as to provide a leeway distance between the first and second inner arms and provide a leeway between the first and second support plate for the flexible display to be bendably received therein.

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