公开(公告)号：US09785198B2

公开(公告)日：2017-10-10

申请号：US14316737

申请日：2014-06-26

Applicant: Intel Corporation

Inventor： Marshall Grinstead ,  Stephen D. Berry ,  Gabriel G. Khouri ,  Tommy S. Montoya ,  Russell S. Aoki

IPC: G06F1/16

CPC classification number: G06F1/1681 ,  G06F1/1632 ,  G06F1/1679 ,  G06F1/1683

Abstract: Particular embodiments described herein provide for an electronic device, such as a notebook computer or laptop, that includes a circuit board coupled to a plurality of electronic components (which includes any type of components, elements, circuitry, etc.). The electronic device may also include a hinge assembly to secure a first housing of the electronic device to a second housing. The hinge assembly is to allow for electrical signals to pass between the first housing and the second housing and for a rotation of the first housing in relation to the second housing. The hinge assembly may include a plurality of discs to receive a plurality of segments of the accessory as the hinge assembly engages to secure the first housing to the second housing.