Electronic device with hinge defining an asymmetrical service loop for a flexible display and corresponding systems and methods
US11076495B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 27, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jul 27, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 27, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH10K2102/311
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An electronic device includes a hinge coupling at least a first device housing to a second device housing. A flexible display is coupled to the first device housing and the second device housing and spans the hinge. The first device housing defines a curvilinear recess forming at least some of the flexible display into an asymmetrical service loop when the first device housing and the second device housing pivot about the hinge from an axially displaced open position to a closed position. Additional hinges and device housings can be added to accommodate flexible displays of varying lengths.
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