Hinge for a flexible electronic device
US11681335B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 24, 2022 |
| Grant date | Jun 20, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 24, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F1/1652
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A hinge is connectable with two housing parts to allow opening and closing of the housing parts. The hinge includes a mounting seat and two rotary units. The mounting seat has a central recessed portion. The rotary units are connected with the mounting seat and shiftable between an unfolded state and a folded state. Each rotary units includes a linking member, a rail sliding block, a rotating bracket and a cover plate. During the shifting from the unfolded state to the folded state, the rail sliding block is slid relative to both the linking member and the rotating bracket and is turned relative to the mounting seat. In the folded state, the cover plates are inclined to each other in a direction away from the mounting seat to cooperate with the central recessed portion to form a space for receiving a bending portion of a flexible display.
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