Mobile communications device with synchronising hinge
US7414834B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 14, 2006 |
| Grant date | Aug 19, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 28, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE05Y2999/00
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The invention relates to a mobile communications device comprising a housing, a transceiver in the housing, a keypad connected to the housing, and a display connected to the housing, wherein the housing comprises a first section movably connected to a second section of the housing by a multi-axis hinge, wherein a first axis of rotation of the hinge is provided at the first section of the housing and a second offset axis of rotation of the hinge is provided at the second section of the housing, and wherein the hinge comprises means for synchronizing rotation of the first and second sections relative to the hinge through a path of about 360 degrees. The invention further relates to a hinge for use therein.
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