Foldable electronic apparatus with an enhanced pivotal mechanism
US8014147B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 3, 2008 |
| Grant date | Sep 6, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 23, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F1/1684
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A portable electronic apparatus includes a first casing, a second casing, and an enhanced pivotal mechanism for folding/unfolding the second casing with respect to the first casing. The pivotal mechanism further includes a main pivot to pivot the first casing and the second casing; a combination constructed on the first casing and further including a first driving element driven by the main pivot, a first cam driven by the first driving element, and a first cover pivotally rotated by the first cam; and, another combination constructed on the second casing and further including a second driving element driven by the main pivot, a second cam driven by the second driving element, and a second cover pivotally rotated by the second cam.
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