Cover restricting mechanism
US7380312B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 16, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jun 3, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 26, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE05Y2999/00
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A cover restricting mechanism is adapted for use in a foldable electronic device. The cover (10) has a first barrel portion (13) at one end thereof. The cover restricting mechanism includes a blocking element and a cushion device (20). The blocking element is secured to and protrudes out of the first barrel portion of the cover. The cushion device includes a sleeve (21) and an elastic element (22). The sleeve includes an extending portion (216) extending axially thereof. One end of the elastic element is secured on the sleeve. The other end of the elastic element protrudes out of the extending portion of the sleeve and abuts the blocking element.
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