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Hinge assembly for electronic device

US7823255B2 · kind B2 · utility

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14Claims
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Filing dateDec 3, 2008
Grant dateNov 2, 2010
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Expiry dateDec 3, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F1/162
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An exemplary hinge assembly includes a frame, a first rotating module, and a second rotating module. The first rotating module includes a first pivotal shaft non-rotatably connected to the frame. The second rotating module includes a second pivotal shaft substantially perpendicular to the first pivotal shaft, a plurality of resilient washers, a supporting member, a rotating member engaging with the supporting member, and a limiting member. A first end of the second pivotal shaft is fixed on the frame. The resilient washers, the rotating member, the supporting member, and the limiting member are orderly sleeved on a second end, opposite to that of the first end, of the second pivotal shaft. A position of the limiting member relative to the second pivotal shaft is adjustable. The second pivotal shaft is capable of driving the rotating member to rotate.

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