Hinge mechanism and foldable electronic device
US11703916B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 29, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jul 18, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 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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