Hinge unit and mobile terminal having the same
US7640044B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 8, 2005 |
| Grant date | Dec 29, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 27, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M1/022
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A mobile terminal comprising: a first body; a second body mounted in the first body to be folded and unfolded; and hinge units for rotatably hinge-connecting the first and second bodies, wherein the hinge units comprise: a first hinge unit mounted in the first body; a second hinge unit mounted in the second body, and rotatably engaged with the first hinge unit to have the same rotation angle as that of the first hinge unit; and a connection unit for rotatably connecting the first hinge unit to the second hinge unit, whereby the first body can be rotated up to 360° with respect to the second body so that videos and satellite broadcasting can be viewed more conveniently.
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