Hinge mechanism having multiple axes of rotation for positioning of a mobile communication device
US7505582B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 11, 2004 |
| Grant date | Mar 17, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 7, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M2250/52
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A mobile communication device having a first section, a second section, and a hinge mechanism. Functional devices are positioned within the sections and provide for a multitude of uses. The sections are movable about a first axis of rotation and a second axis of rotation. The movement allows for positioning the sections in various orientations to use the functional devices. A method of using the device is also disclosed for moving the sections in a combination of flip motion, jack-knife motion, and twist motion about the first and second axis of rotation.
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