公开(公告)号：US09483084B2

公开(公告)日：2016-11-01

申请号：US14038913

申请日：2013-09-27

Applicant: Intel Corporation

Inventor： Patrick S. Johnson ,  Russell S. Aoki

IPC: E05D11/08 ,  G06F1/16

CPC classification number: G06F1/1681 ,  E05D11/084 ,  E05Y2201/484 ,  E05Y2900/606 ,  Y10T16/5403

Abstract: A frictional hinge assembly for use with electronics devices such as computer notebooks having base and lid portions may present a higher level of frictional resistance to rotation in one direction than in the other. The hinge may comprise a base-mounted helical sleeve having loops that embrace a rotational shaft that is connected to a lid. As the lid is opened, the rotation of the shaft may cause the loops of the helical sleeve to tighten and thereby generate frictional forces, which requires a greater opening force to overcome than when the lid is being closed, in which case the loops loosen. The helical hinge may have applicability for notebook computers, electronic devices having clamshell form factors, all-in-one designs and tablets using kickstands and the like.

Abstract translation: 与诸如具有底座和盖部分的计算机笔记本电子设备一起使用的摩擦铰链组件可以在一个方向上比在另一个方向上具有更高水平的摩擦阻力。 铰链可以包括基座安装的螺旋套筒，其具有包围连接到盖子的旋转轴的环。 当盖打开时，轴的旋转可能导致螺旋套筒的环被紧固并因此产生摩擦力，这需要与当盖关闭时相比需要更大的打开力来克服，在这种情况下，环松开。 螺旋铰链可能适用于笔记本电脑，具有蛤壳形状因子的电子设备，一体式设计和使用踢脚台的平板电脑等。

公开(公告)号：US20150227174A1

公开(公告)日：2015-08-13

申请号：US14126285

申请日：2013-07-30

Applicant: INTEL CORPORATION

Inventor： Tod A. Byquist ,  Peter Bristol ,  Michael S. Brazel ,  Kristin L. Weihl ,  Stella Latscha ,  Alexander D. Williams ,  Nicolas Kurczewski ,  Barry T. Dale ,  Robert R. Atkinson, JR. ,  Stephen J. Allen ,  Patrick S. Johnson

IPC: G06F1/16 ,  E05D11/08

CPC classification number: G06F1/1681 ,  E05D11/08 ,  G06F1/1618 ,  G06F1/162 ,  G06F1/1679 ,  Y10T16/5403

Abstract: In one embodiment chassis for an electronic device comprises a first section and a second section and an assembly to connect the first section of the chassis to the second section of the chassis for an electronic device, comprising a first hinge assembly to be coupled to the first section of the chassis for the electronic device, a second hinge assembly to be coupled to the second section of the chassis for the electronic device, a first rigid connecting member to be coupled to the first hinge assembly and the second hinge assembly, a first resistance element to provide a first rotational resistance between the first hinge assembly and a first end of the first rigid connecting member and a first resistance element to provide a second rotational resistance between the second hinge assembly and a second end of the first rigid connecting member. Other embodiments may be described.

Abstract translation: 在一个实施例中，用于电子设备的底架包括第一部分和第二部分以及将底盘的第一部分连接到用于电子设备的底盘的第二部分的组件，包括第一铰链组件，其被联接到第一部分 用于电子设备的底架的一部分，第二铰链组件，用于联接到用于电子设备的底盘的第二部分;第一刚性连接构件，其联接到第一铰链组件和第二铰链组件;第一电阻 以在所述第一铰链组件和所述第一刚性连接构件的第一端之间提供第一旋转阻力，以及在所述第二铰链组件和所述第一刚性连接构件的第二端之间提供第二旋转阻力的第一阻力元件。 可以描述其他实施例。

公开(公告)号：US09086852B2

公开(公告)日：2015-07-21

申请号：US13725705

申请日：2012-12-21

Applicant: Intel Corporation

Inventor： Patrick S. Johnson ,  Robert R. Atkinson, Jr. ,  Tod A. Byquist ,  Ben M. Broili

IPC: G06F1/16

CPC classification number: G06F1/1662 ,  Y10T29/49002 ,  Y10T29/49948

Abstract: A computing device including fastening features. The computing device may include an upper shell comprising an upper boss protruding from the upper shell, the upper boss defining a cavity. The computing device may include a lower shell comprising a lower boss protruding from the lower shell. The computing device may include a threaded insert including an insert portion received at the cavity of the upper boss. The threaded insert may include a flange portion wider than the insert portion, and a lateral movement reduction feature. The computing device may include a fastener received through the lower boss and through the threaded insert to fasten the upper shell and lower shell to each other.

Abstract translation: 包括紧固特征的计算设备。 计算设备可以包括上壳体，其包括从上壳体突出的上凸台，上凸台限定空腔。 计算设备可以包括下壳体，其包括从下壳体突出的下凸台。 计算设备可以包括螺纹插入件，其包括容纳在上凸台的空腔处的插入部分。 螺纹插入件可以包括比插入部分更宽的凸缘部分和横向移动减少特征。 计算设备可以包括通过下凸台接收并通过螺纹插入件的紧固件，以将上壳体和下壳体彼此紧固。