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Hinge with anti-skew features

US7665186B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 30, 2006
Grant dateFeb 23, 2010
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Expiry dateJun 26, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F1/1681
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A hinge for a clamshell-type phone includes first and second hinge sections with cooperative anti-skewing features to prevent skewing of the hinge in the open and/or closed positions. The first hinge section includes at least one anti-skew tab extending normal to the pivot axis of the hinge and a second hinge section includes at least one U-shaped anti-skew member to engage the anti-skew tab on the first hinge section in an open or closed position.

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