Method and apparatus for routing conductors through a hinge

Details Method and apparatus for routing conductors through a hinge Method and apparatus for routing conductors through a hinge

1997-01-07

1998-11-03

Chiang, Jack

Telephonic communications

Terminal

Housing or housing component

379434, 16342, H04M 100, E05C 1764

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058320806

ABSTRACT:
A unique method and apparatus effectively routes conductors such as conductors on a flex strip (402) through a hinge of a foldable electronic device (100) such portable cellular radiotelephone or some other wireless communication device. In particular, a cylinder (118) is rotatably mounted within the hinge portion of a housing (104). The cylinder preferably includes a slot for receiving a distal end portion (414) of the flex strip which is also inserted into a slot (310) in the other housing (102) of the foldable electronic device. The method and apparatus of the present invention enables the flex strip to be routed between the two moveable housings and the housing elements to move with respect to one another without being damaged.

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