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Foldable handheld device

US8190218B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 3, 2009
Grant dateMay 29, 2012
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Expiry dateSep 30, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F1/1616
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A foldable handheld device is disclosed, which includes a first casing, a second casing, a connecting mechanism for connecting the first casing to the second casing, and an elastic piece disposed on the first casing. The second casing has a support surface and a curved surface connecting to the support surface, wherein the curved surface has a concave portion. An end of the elastic piece has a protrusion disposed thereon, wherein the protrusion is kept touching the second casing when the second casing is rotated related to the first casing along a rotating axle.

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