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Hinge structure and electronic device including the same

US10845850B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateApr 30, 2020
Grant dateNov 24, 2020
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Expiry dateApr 30, 2040

Classification

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

Abstract

A hinge structure includes a first rotary bracket that rotates about a first virtual axis and a second rotary bracket that rotates about a second virtual axis The hinge structure also includes a fixed bracket that includes the first rotary bracket and the second rotary bracket fixed thereto. The hinge further structure includes a first rotary member, a second rotary member, a first arm and a second arm. Additionally, the hinge structure includes a cam part that includes bumpy structures. A first elastic body is mounted on the first rotary member and supports at least one side of the cam part and second elastic body is mounted on the second rotary member and supports at least an opposite side of the cam part. The hinge structure also includes a support bracket that supports the first elastic body and the second elastic body.

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