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Hinge mechanism and foldable electronic device

US11703916B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 29, 2021
Grant dateJul 18, 2023
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Expiry dateOct 29, 2041

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG09F9/301
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A hinge mechanism includes a first lap joint structure disposed on one end of each linkage component rotatably connected to a base, and extends in a direction from one end of the base to a mounting bracket located on a same side as the first lap joint structure, and a second lap joint structure disposed on one side of each support plate and that faces the base and extends in a direction from the side of the support plate to the base, wherein a second surface of the second lap joint structure slides along a surface of the first lap joint structure when two mounting brackets are relatively folded or unfolded.

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