Control mechanism and method for a hybrid hinge for electronic devices
US9857848B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 27, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jan 2, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 27, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE05Y2999/00
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A control mechanism and method for a hybrid hinge for electronic devices are disclosed. A particular embodiment includes: a hybrid hinge for an electronic device, the hybrid hinge comprising: a pivot; and an auxiliary component including one or more electro-magnetic or electro-mechanical devices and a variable electrical power source, the one or more electro-magnetic or electro-mechanical devices being configured to apply a variable degree of torque force to the pivot based on a degree of electrical power supplied by the electrical power source.
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