Sliding and rotating hinge module
US8234752B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 21, 2008 |
| Grant date | Aug 7, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 7, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE05Y2201/266
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A sliding and rotating hinge module for supporting a display screen or the like, includes a bracket, a slider and a support member. The slider is capable of sliding movement relative to the bracket and the support member is capable of pivotal movement relative to the slider. A drum is rotationally supported by the bracket. A constant force spring is attached to the drum at one end and to the slider at the other end. The constant force spring is biased to wrap around the drum, the constant force spring unwrapping from the drum as the slider moves toward the retracted position. The constant force spring biases the slider toward the extended position. A damping mechanism damps the rotational motion of the drum relative to the bracket for smooth, non-abrupt movement of the slider.
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