Hinge structure and foldale electronic device including the same
US11886254B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 3, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jan 30, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 20, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M1/0268
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Disclosed is a foldable electronic device including a flexible display, a first housing and a second housing, a hinge housing, and a hinge structure. The hinge structure includes a first rotary member coupled to the first housing, a second rotary member coupled to the second housing, a first arm part coupled to the first rotary member and including a first rotary cam, a second arm part coupled to the second rotary member and including a second rotary cam, a fixed cam part including a first fixed cam engaged with the first rotary cam, a second fixed cam engaged with the second rotary cam, and a cam body connecting the first fixed cam and the second fixed cam, a stopper that restricts rotational angles of the arm parts, and an additional structure disposed between the stopper and the fixed cam part.
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