Low profile rotary damper
US8540062B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 20, 2011 |
| Grant date | Sep 24, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 5, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M1/0237
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A dampening assembly for a portable electronic device includes a housing. The housing includes a top portion and a bottom portion. A pivot arm is pivotably coupled to the bottom portion of the housing. A reservoir is defined between the top portion and the bottom portion. The reservoir includes at least one of a fluid and a viscous material. A first portion of the pivot arm is disposed within the reservoir. A second portion of the pivot arm extends through and above the top portion of the housing.
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