Powered hinge mechanisms
US10798836B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 9, 2017 |
| Grant date | Oct 6, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 19, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M1/022
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A device can include a hinge mechanism rotatably coupling a first portion of the device to a second portion of the device. The hinge mechanism is configured to automatically open the device. The device can also include a damper configured to control a rate at which the hinge mechanism automatically opens the device. The hinge mechanism can include a spine hinge, a rolling contact hinge, a film hinge, or a geared link hinge.
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