Infinite holding pivot mechanisms for dual screen systems
US11573611B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 1, 2021 |
| Grant date | Feb 7, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 1, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE05Y2999/00
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
There is disclosed in one example, an encasement for a mobile computer, including: an external casing in a clamshell form factor, the external casing including a base, a secondary display chassis hingedly connected to the base at a secondary hinge, and a primary display chassis hingedly connected to the secondary display chassis at a primary hinge disposed at a removed edge of the secondary display chassis from the secondary hinge, the primary display chassis to substantially overlay the secondary display chassis and the base when the primary hinge is in a closed position; and pivot means disposed to substantially bias the secondary hinge against movement from a selected position in at least one direction in the absence of an electrical input.
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