Hinge for a portable computer

Details Hinge for a portable computer Hinge for a portable computer

1994-02-04

1995-11-21

Larson, Lowell A.

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

Hinge

Including means to hold or retard hinged members against...

403 84, 403146, E05D 1108

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054675049

ABSTRACT:
A hinge includes a first hinge leaf unit which has a positioning plate secured to the upper housing of a portable computer, two pivot plates secured to two ends of the positioning plate, and two pivot holes formed through the pivot plates. A second hinge leaf unit is secured to the lower housing of the portable computer and has a pivot pin which extends through the pivot holes. A sleeve is sleeved tightly on the pivot pin and provide friction between the sleeve and the pivot pin to locate the upper housing at a selected position relative to the lower housing. A resisting unit includes first and second torsion springs which are sleeved tightly on the sleeve and which are connected respectively to the pivot plates. When the upper housing is turned downward, the first torsion spring provides a returning force to arrest downward movement of the upper housing and is tightened on the sleeve to allow the sleeve to rotate synchronously with the upper housing. When the upper housing is turned upward, the second torsion spring provides a returning force to arrest upward movement of the upper housing and is tightened on the sleeve to allow the sleeve to rotate synchronously with the upper housing. Synchronous rotation of the sleeve and the upper housing loosens the torsion springs.

REFERENCES:
patent: 5010983 (1991-04-01), Kitamura
patent: 5018244 (1991-05-01), Hino
patent: 5037231 (1991-08-01), Kitamura
patent: 5197704 (1993-03-01), Kitamura
patent: 5219240 (1993-06-01), Kitamura

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