GB2432190B - Hinge assembly - Google Patents

Hinge assembly

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Publication number
GB2432190B
GB2432190B GB0703255A GB0703255A GB2432190B GB 2432190 B GB2432190 B GB 2432190B GB 0703255 A GB0703255 A GB 0703255A GB 0703255 A GB0703255 A GB 0703255A GB 2432190 B GB2432190 B GB 2432190B
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Prior art keywords
hinge assembly
hinge
assembly
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GB0703255A
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Inventor
Manabu Hasegawa
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Sugatsune Kogyo Co Ltd
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Sugatsune Kogyo Co Ltd
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    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16CSHAFTS; FLEXIBLE SHAFTS; ELEMENTS OR CRANKSHAFT MECHANISMS; ROTARY BODIES OTHER THAN GEARING ELEMENTS; BEARINGS
    • F16C11/00Pivots; Pivotal connections
    • F16C11/04Pivotal connections
    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16CSHAFTS; FLEXIBLE SHAFTS; ELEMENTS OR CRANKSHAFT MECHANISMS; ROTARY BODIES OTHER THAN GEARING ELEMENTS; BEARINGS
    • F16C11/00Pivots; Pivotal connections
    • F16C11/04Pivotal connections
    • F16C11/10Arrangements for locking
    • GPHYSICS
    • G06COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
    • G06FELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
    • G06F1/00Details not covered by groups G06F3/00 - G06F13/00 and G06F21/00
    • G06F1/16Constructional details or arrangements
    • G06F1/1613Constructional details or arrangements for portable computers
    • G06F1/1615Constructional details or arrangements for portable computers with several enclosures having relative motions, each enclosure supporting at least one I/O or computing function
    • G06F1/1616Constructional details or arrangements for portable computers with several enclosures having relative motions, each enclosure supporting at least one I/O or computing function with folding flat displays, e.g. laptop computers or notebooks having a clamshell configuration, with body parts pivoting to an open position around an axis parallel to the plane they define in closed position
    • GPHYSICS
    • G06COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
    • G06FELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
    • G06F1/00Details not covered by groups G06F3/00 - G06F13/00 and G06F21/00
    • G06F1/16Constructional details or arrangements
    • G06F1/1613Constructional details or arrangements for portable computers
    • G06F1/1633Constructional details or arrangements of portable computers not specific to the type of enclosures covered by groups G06F1/1615 - G06F1/1626
    • G06F1/1675Miscellaneous details related to the relative movement between the different enclosures or enclosure parts
    • G06F1/1679Miscellaneous details related to the relative movement between the different enclosures or enclosure parts for locking or maintaining the movable parts of the enclosure in a fixed position, e.g. latching mechanism at the edge of the display in a laptop or for the screen protective cover of a PDA
    • GPHYSICS
    • G06COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
    • G06FELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
    • G06F1/00Details not covered by groups G06F3/00 - G06F13/00 and G06F21/00
    • G06F1/16Constructional details or arrangements
    • G06F1/1613Constructional details or arrangements for portable computers
    • G06F1/1633Constructional details or arrangements of portable computers not specific to the type of enclosures covered by groups G06F1/1615 - G06F1/1626
    • G06F1/1675Miscellaneous details related to the relative movement between the different enclosures or enclosure parts
    • G06F1/1681Details related solely to hinges
    • HELECTRICITY
    • H04ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04MTELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION
    • H04M1/00Substation equipment, e.g. for use by subscribers
    • H04M1/02Constructional features of telephone sets
    • HELECTRICITY
    • H04ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04MTELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION
    • H04M1/00Substation equipment, e.g. for use by subscribers
    • H04M1/02Constructional features of telephone sets
    • H04M1/0202Portable telephone sets, e.g. cordless phones, mobile phones or bar type handsets
    • H04M1/0206Portable telephones comprising a plurality of mechanically joined movable body parts, e.g. hinged housings
    • H04M1/0208Portable telephones comprising a plurality of mechanically joined movable body parts, e.g. hinged housings characterized by the relative motions of the body parts
    • H04M1/0214Foldable telephones, i.e. with body parts pivoting to an open position around an axis parallel to the plane they define in closed position
    • H04M1/0216Foldable in one direction, i.e. using a one degree of freedom hinge
    • HELECTRICITY
    • H04ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04MTELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION
    • H04M1/00Substation equipment, e.g. for use by subscribers
    • H04M1/02Constructional features of telephone sets
    • H04M1/0202Portable telephone sets, e.g. cordless phones, mobile phones or bar type handsets
    • H04M1/0206Portable telephones comprising a plurality of mechanically joined movable body parts, e.g. hinged housings
    • H04M1/0208Portable telephones comprising a plurality of mechanically joined movable body parts, e.g. hinged housings characterized by the relative motions of the body parts
    • H04M1/0214Foldable telephones, i.e. with body parts pivoting to an open position around an axis parallel to the plane they define in closed position
    • H04M1/0216Foldable in one direction, i.e. using a one degree of freedom hinge
    • H04M1/022The hinge comprising two parallel pivoting axes
    • EFIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05DHINGES OR SUSPENSION DEVICES FOR DOORS, WINDOWS OR WINGS
    • E05D11/00Additional features or accessories of hinges
    • E05D11/10Devices for preventing movement between relatively-movable hinge parts
    • E05D11/1028Devices for preventing movement between relatively-movable hinge parts for maintaining the hinge in two or more positions, e.g. intermediate or fully open
    • E05D11/1078Devices for preventing movement between relatively-movable hinge parts for maintaining the hinge in two or more positions, e.g. intermediate or fully open the maintaining means acting parallel to the pivot
    • EFIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05DHINGES OR SUSPENSION DEVICES FOR DOORS, WINDOWS OR WINGS
    • E05D3/00Hinges with pins
    • E05D3/06Hinges with pins with two or more pins
    • E05D3/12Hinges with pins with two or more pins with two parallel pins and one arm
    • E05D3/122Gear hinges
    • EFIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05YINDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASSES E05D AND E05F, RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION ELEMENTS, ELECTRIC CONTROL, POWER SUPPLY, POWER SIGNAL OR TRANSMISSION, USER INTERFACES, MOUNTING OR COUPLING, DETAILS, ACCESSORIES, AUXILIARY OPERATIONS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, APPLICATION THEREOF
    • E05Y2201/00Constructional elements; Accessories therefor
    • E05Y2201/20Brakes; Disengaging means; Holders; Stops; Valves; Accessories therefor
    • E05Y2201/21Brakes
    • EFIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05YINDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASSES E05D AND E05F, RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION ELEMENTS, ELECTRIC CONTROL, POWER SUPPLY, POWER SIGNAL OR TRANSMISSION, USER INTERFACES, MOUNTING OR COUPLING, DETAILS, ACCESSORIES, AUXILIARY OPERATIONS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, APPLICATION THEREOF
    • E05Y2999/00Subject-matter not otherwise provided for in this subclass

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • General Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Computer Hardware Design (AREA)
  • Theoretical Computer Science (AREA)
  • Signal Processing (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Human Computer Interaction (AREA)
  • General Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Mathematical Physics (AREA)
  • Pivots And Pivotal Connections (AREA)
  • Telephone Set Structure (AREA)
GB0703255A 2004-07-30 2005-07-19 Hinge assembly Expired - Fee Related GB2432190B (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
JP2004224672A JP2006046382A (en) 2004-07-30 2004-07-30 Hinge device
PCT/JP2005/013237 WO2006011390A1 (en) 2004-07-30 2005-07-19 Hinge device

Publications (5)

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GB0703255D0 GB0703255D0 (en) 2007-03-28
GB2432190A8 GB2432190A8 (en) 2007-05-16
GB2432190A GB2432190A (en) 2007-05-16
GB2432190B8 GB2432190B8 (en) 2009-04-08
GB2432190B true GB2432190B (en) 2009-04-08

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JP (1) JP2006046382A (en)
KR (1) KR20070042189A (en)
CN (1) CN1993559A (en)
GB (1) GB2432190B (en)
WO (1) WO2006011390A1 (en)

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JP2006064000A (en) * 2004-08-24 2006-03-09 Strawberry Corporation Hinge device, and electronic device using hinge device
JP5093887B2 (en) * 2007-11-01 2012-12-12 スガツネ工業株式会社 Hinge device
JP4954027B2 (en) * 2007-11-13 2012-06-13 株式会社ストロベリーコーポレーション HINGE DEVICE AND DEVICE USING HINGE DEVICE
JP5205212B2 (en) * 2008-10-22 2013-06-05 オリジン電気株式会社 Hinge mechanism
CN102022421B (en) * 2009-09-11 2013-01-02 宏碁股份有限公司 Rotary axle angle locating device and cover type electronic device having same
US9733668B2 (en) * 2015-02-16 2017-08-15 Lg Electronics Inc. Wearable smart device
KR20160100774A (en) * 2015-02-16 2016-08-24 엘지전자 주식회사 Wearable smart device

Citations (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
JP2003269439A (en) * 2002-03-18 2003-09-25 Sugatsune Ind Co Ltd Hinge, electric hinge, and portable apparatus
JP2004060697A (en) * 2002-07-25 2004-02-26 Ykm:Kk Multistage development hinge device
JP2004108453A (en) * 2002-09-17 2004-04-08 Sugatsune Ind Co Ltd Hinge device

Patent Citations (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
JP2003269439A (en) * 2002-03-18 2003-09-25 Sugatsune Ind Co Ltd Hinge, electric hinge, and portable apparatus
JP2004060697A (en) * 2002-07-25 2004-02-26 Ykm:Kk Multistage development hinge device
JP2004108453A (en) * 2002-09-17 2004-04-08 Sugatsune Ind Co Ltd Hinge device

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WO2006011390A1 (en) 2006-02-02
GB2432190B8 (en) 2009-04-08
GB0703255D0 (en) 2007-03-28
CN1993559A (en) 2007-07-04
JP2006046382A (en) 2006-02-16
GB2432190A8 (en) 2007-05-16
KR20070042189A (en) 2007-04-20
GB2432190A (en) 2007-05-16

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