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Hinge unit and portable computer having the same

US8254103B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 18, 2010
Grant dateAug 28, 2012
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Expiry dateFeb 25, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F1/1681
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Disclosed are a hinge unit which couples a first member and a second member, the hinge unit including: a conic shaft which is coupled to the first member, and comprises a hinge pivot, a conic unit of a truncated cone shape, the radius of which is extended in an end area of the hinge pivot, and a first rocking unit formed to an outer surface of the conic unit; and a conic sleeve which is coupled to the second member, and comprises a sleeve main body formed with a conic accommodating unit having a shape corresponding to the conic unit in an inner part of the conic accommodating unit, and a second rocking unit formed to an inner surface of the conic accommodating unit to be coupled with the first rocking unit.

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