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Multi-panel device with configurable interface

US8860632B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 3, 2009
Grant dateOct 14, 2014
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Expiry dateJun 1, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04M2250/16
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A multi-panel device with a configurable interface is disclosed. In a particular embodiment, the device includes a hinge rotatably coupled to a first panel of the device via a first pin and rotatably coupled to a second panel of the device via a second pin. The first pin is engaged within a slot of the first panel to enable a lateral movement of the first panel relative to the second panel such that the first panel has a first range of motion relative to the second panel when the hinge is in an extended configuration and a second range of motion when the hinge is in a retracted configuration. The first range of motion is larger than the second range of motion.

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