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Hinge cover mechanism for folding casings with lift function

US6831229B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateSep 11, 2003
Grant dateDec 14, 2004
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Expiry dateSep 11, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S248/923
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A hinge cover mechanism for an electric device with a folding casing with at least a first casing part and a second casing part adjoined by a hinge mechanism includes a hinge cover component having at least first pivot means which cooperate with the second casing part to allow movement of the hinge cover component about a first cover pivot axis and second pivot means which cooperate with the first casing part to allow both linear movement of the hinge cover component and movement of the hinge cover component about a second cover pivot axis.

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