Antenna integration in hinge shroud
US10573954B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 9, 2019 |
| Grant date | Feb 25, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 9, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01Q3/04
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods are disclosed for positioning an antenna in a portable information handling system. A portable information handling system includes a housing having a first housing portion and a second housing portion. The portable information handling system also includes a hinge assembly coupling the first and second housing portions, the hinge assembly comprising at least one gear to rotate the first and second housing portions relative to each other. In addition, the system includes an antenna frame coupled to the gear. The portable information handling system also includes an antenna coupled to the antenna frame, the antenna operable to communicate wirelessly with a wireless-enabled device.
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