Patent · US Expired

Electronic apparatus case with wiring member embedded in a molded plastic hinge

US5432676A · kind A · utility

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6Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMar 9, 1993
Grant dateJul 11, 1995
Priority date
Expiry dateMar 9, 2013

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04M1/0274
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A case for housing an electronic apparatus has two main portions and a hinge portion which connects the main portions so as to be opened and closed. The case is formed of plastic molding. The hinge portion is formed of a soft resin having a resiliency, and the main portion is formed of a hard resin and integral with the hinge portion. A wiring member for provide an electric connection between the main portions extend through the hinge portion. The wiring member passes at a center of rotation on which the hinge portion is turned.

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