Support apparatus and foldable electronic device
US12282357B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 27, 2022 |
| Grant date | Apr 22, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 27, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M1/0268
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A support apparatus and a foldable electronic device are provided. The support apparatus includes a hinge assembly, a first housing, a second housing, and a first flexible sealing member. The hinge assembly includes a rotating shaft mechanism and a shaft cover, where the rotating shaft mechanism is fastened to the shaft cover. The first housing and the second housing are respectively located on two opposite sides of the hinge assembly, the first housing and the second housing are configured to rotate relative to the shaft cover through the rotating shaft mechanism, the first housing, the second housing, and the rotating shaft mechanism each have a support surface for supporting a foldable screen, and a first movement gap is present between the first housing and an outer surface of the shaft cover. The first flexible sealing member fits into and seals the first movement gap.
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