Hinge structure
US9404298B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 18, 2015 |
| Grant date | Aug 2, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 18, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F1/1681
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A hinge structure includes a housing comprising two half-housings disposed opposite, an opening formed on a top thereof, an inner space formed by the half-housings, a cover plate configured to cover a portion of the top and a lifting member disposed in an electronic device to cover the other portion of the top, wherein a gap is formed between the cover plate and the lifting member, each of the half housing comprises a depression and a guiding groove formed in front of the depression, and the two depressions form the inner space; two half-driving members opposite disposed, mounted in the inner space and connected to the lifting member so that the half-driving members are assembled to each other and actuate in the inner space; and a sandwiched torque member disposed between the half-driving members and comprising a guiding rod having two ends movably inserted into the half-driving members and an axial torque tube having a preset notch, wherein the axial torque tube is tightly fitted to a shaft connected to the half-driving members.
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