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Dual-part hinge assembly

US9696764B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 18, 2013
Grant dateJul 4, 2017
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Expiry dateApr 18, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE05D2007/1094
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

Embodiments of the present invention disclose a dual-part hinge assembly for a portable electronic device. According to one embodiment, the portable computing device includes a display and a base housing connected via the dual-part hinge assembly. Furthermore, the dual-part hinge assembly comprises a first portion and a second portion that extends behind the first portion when the display transitions to an open position so as to provide stability for the computing device.

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