Hinge for a device
US9557778B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 27, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jan 31, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 24, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE05Y2999/00
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Particular embodiments described herein provide for device that includes a first housing, a cradle, and a hinge that rotatable couples the first housing to the cradle. The hinge includes a switch bolt configured to selectively provide friction torque to the hinge, a torsion spring configured to provide spring torque to the hinge, and a switch mechanism to activate and deactivate the switch bolt, wherein the friction torque provided by the switch bolt is greater than the spring torque provided by the torsion spring.
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