Direct hinge for optimizing conversion
US7239505B2 · kind B2 · utility
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16Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 8, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jul 3, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 23, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F1/1681
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An electronic device that has a body portion having an internal track, a display portion having a follower member that runs along the internal track and a support arm pivotally coupled to the body portion and to the display portion and enabling the display portion to move between multiple distinct positions relative to the body portion is described. A tablet personal computer can be converted from the tablet mode to the laptop mode in a direct and efficient manner.
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