Self-contained floating shaft hinge mechanism
US8186015B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 29, 2005 |
| Grant date | May 29, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 8, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M1/0254
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A hinge mechanism pivotally connects first and second housings of an electronics device. The hinge includes a bracket, a floating shaft, a cam member, and a biasing system. The cam member is mounted on the floating shaft. The biasing system is disposed within the first housing, and includes one or more biasing members that allow the cam member and the floating shaft to move axially in a first direction. The one or more biasing members also bias the cam member and the floating shaft in a second, opposing direction. Biasing the floating shaft and the cam member in the second direction maintains the pivotable connection between the first and second housings, and generates the force necessary to yieldingly resist a user pivoting at least one of the first and second housings.
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