Rotary-type hinge device for a portable terminal

Details Rotary-type hinge device for a portable terminal Rotary-type hinge device for a portable terminal

2007-11-27

2007-11-27

Mah, Chuck Y. (Department: 3677)

Miscellaneous hardware (e.g., bushing, carpet fastener, caster,

Hinge

Having plural hinge axes

Reexamination Certificate

active

10967236

ABSTRACT:
A rotary-type hinge device for a portable terminal for rotating the folder of the terminal from the body thereof about a first hinge axis and about a second hinge axis, which is perpendicular to the first hinge axis is provided. The rotary-type hinge device comprises a first hinge module coupled to the body and adapted to rotate the folder about the first hinge axis; a second hinge module coupled to the folder and adapted to rotate the folder about the second hinge axis, when the folder is rotated a predetermined angle or more about the first hinge axis; a guide provided on the first hinge module and positioned adjacently to the second hinge module; and a stopper provided on the second hinge module and adapted to limit the rotation of the folder about the second hinge axis, when the folder is rotated within a predetermined angle about the first hinge axis.

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