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Cover assembly with damping hinge

US11917779B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 8, 2021
Grant dateFeb 27, 2024
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Expiry dateMar 12, 2041

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE05Y2999/00
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A modular information handling system may include one or more information handling resources and an enclosure configured to house the one or more information handling resources, the enclosure comprising a topside cover comprising: a fixed portion mechanically fixed to a remaining portion of the enclosure, a movable portion, and a damping hinge configured to rotatably couple the movable portion to the fixed portion about an axis of rotation defined by the damping hinge, wherein the damping hinge is configured to dampen mechanical rotation of the movable portion relative to the fixed portion when the movable portion mechanically moves towards a closed position relative to the fixed portion.

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