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Hinge assemblies

US10585459B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 3, 2017
Grant dateMar 10, 2020
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Expiry dateFeb 3, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04M1/0268
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Examples of hinge assemblies for a chassis of electronic devices and foldable devices are described. In one example, a hinge assembly comprises a set of rolling members aligned along a folding axis of a device implementing the hinge assembly. The set of rolling members is movable along a curvature of the device when the device is folded and retracted. The hinge assembly further comprises a resilient member to couple the set of rolling members to a sliding member provided within the chassis of the device. The sliding member is movable along a surface of the chassis, and the resilient member is to pull and retract the sliding member towards the folding axis based on the movement of the set of rolling members.

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