Abstract:
A hinge mechanism for rotatable component attachment is described. In at least some implementations, the hinge mechanism enables a support component to be adjustably attached to an apparatus, such as a computing device. For example, the hinge mechanism (1900) can be employed to rotatably attach a kickstand (402) to a mobile computing device (102). The kickstand can be rotated via the hinge mechanism to various positions to provide support for different orientations of the computing device. For example, the kickstand can be positioned to support the computing device in a typing orientation such that input can be provided via an associated input device. As another example, the kickstand can be positioned to enable viewing and/or interaction with the computing device, such as in a portrait viewing orientation.
Abstract:
A display unit comprising a cabinet (51), a linking unit (58) provided to be freely rotatable around a first rotation shaft (62) with respect to the cabinet (50), and a cover (52) provided to be freely rotatable around a second rotation shaft (63) with respect to the linking unit (58). The display unit can hold the cover (52) at a specified angle with respect to the cabinet (50), thereby enabling the cover (52) to protect the liquid crystal display (51), to be used as a wall for protecting against inquisitive eyes, and to be used as a stand.
Abstract:
A damping mechanism (11) for use with a housing having a body (12) and a cover (16) pivotably attached to the body, the cover being movable between an open position and a closed position. The damping mechanism includes a body engagement surface (76) located on the body and a cover engagement surface (70) located on the cover. One of the body engagement surface or the cover engagement surface includes a generally planar damping pad (78) and the other of the body engagement surface or the cover engagement surface includes a cam (72) having a generally curved cam surface (74). The cam surface is shaped and positioned to engage the damping pad such that the damping pad and the cam cooperate to dampen the movement of the cover when the cover pivots between the open and closed positions.
Abstract:
Articulated joint, in particular door hinge, having a device for fixing a first movement element which is coupled movably to a second movement element. For this purpose, the device has a fastening unit, which has at least one first and one second braking element, the first braking element being connected to the first movement element and the second braking element being connected to the second movement element, and has a mechanical switching unit which can take up a coupling state and at least one separating state, in the coupling state the switching unit releasing the action of a force on the braking elements, so that said braking elements enter into engagement with one another, and in the separating state the switching unit blocking the action of the force on the braking elements, so that said braking elements become detached from one another.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a swing hinge module. The swing hinge module is configured by comprising: a first member in which through-holes are respectively formed at a space unit and a place distanced from the space unit; a fixing ring which is coupled to the space unit; a second member that is placed at the space unit of the first member and is coupled to the first member in order to rotate with respect to the first member; an elastic member of which one end and the other end are respectively connected to the first and second members and elastically supported by each other; and a cam which is prepared between the first and second members to support one end of the elastic member and forces the elastic member to have an eccentric motion.
Abstract:
A hinge assembly is provided that includes a follower and a cam disposed adjacent to the follower. The cam is capable of translating relative to the follower along a vertical direction and rotating relative to the follower about a rotational axis. The hinge assembly also includes an axle disposed through the cam to facilitate rotation of the cam about the rotational axis. The axle is configured to bias the cam toward the follower along the vertical direction.
Abstract:
The present invention concerns a portable electronic apparatus, such as a mobile phone, having an upper part being moveable in relation to a lower part of the apparatus. The movement of the upper part may both be a sliding and a tilting movement. The sliding movement is controlled by means of a sleeve and a guide placed in the upper part of the apparatus. The sleeve is connected to the lower part by means of pair of links at opposite sides of the apparatus. The links are received at opposite ends of each sleeve at fulcrums at the sleeve and lower part, respectively. The links are designed and positioned to give self-locking in at least two of three distinct positions of the upper part of the portable electronic apparatus in relation to the lower part of the apparatus.
Abstract:
A simple and compact hinge structure pivotally and detachably fixes a lid (110) to a housing (101). The hinge structure has a shaft (111) provided for the housing and a bearing unit (107) provided for the lid. The bearing unit has a shaft-attaching/detaching opening (175) for attaching or detaching the shaft in the axial direction. The bearing unit further includes a first bearing (171) for receiving one portion of the peripheral surface of the shaft and a second bearing (173) for receiving another portion of the peripheral surface of the shaft. The space between the first bearing and the second bearing becomes narrower as it is closer to the shaft-attaching/detaching opening. The second bearing is formed of a leaf spring (174). With this arrangement, even if an excessive force is applied to the lid or the housing, it is possible to prevent both the elements from being destroyed.
Abstract:
A simple and compact hinge structure pivotally and detachably fixes a lid (110) to a housing (101). The hinge structure has a shaft (111) provided for the housing and a bearing unit (107) provided for the lid. The bearing unit has a shaft-attaching/detaching opening (175) for attaching or detaching the shaft in the axial direction. The bearing unit further includes a first bearing (171) for receiving one portion of the peripheral surface of the shaft and a second bearing (173) for receiving another portion of the peripheral surface of the shaft. The space between the first bearing and the second bearing becomes narrower as it is closer to the shaft-attaching/detaching opening. The second bearing is formed of a leaf spring (174). With this arrangement, even if an excessive force is applied to the lid or the housing, it is possible to prevent both the elements from being destroyed.
Abstract:
Disclosed herein are hinge devices having reduced or minimized free play. Specifically, disclosed herein are hinge devices having surface elements positioned on a surface of a hinge component to reduce or eliminate any free play present between interacting hinge components. In one or more embodiments, the hinge includes a first hinge component having a first guide and a second hinge component having a second guide, wherein the second hinge component is rotatably mounted on at least one surface of the first hinge component such that the first guide is positioned within the second guide or the second guide is positioned within the first guide. At least one surface element is disposed on a surface of the first guide or the second guide to provide a reduction in free play at a location of the at least one surface element.