Hinge with optical signal conduit and electrical connection

Details Hinge with optical signal conduit and electrical connection Hinge with optical signal conduit and electrical connection

2008-05-20

2008-05-20

Abrams, Neil (Department: 2839)

Electrical connectors

Interrelated connectors relatively movable during use

Movement about axis

C439S577000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07374424

ABSTRACT:
A hinge has two hinge parts for connecting two device parts of a portable device. The hinge parts can be moved relative to each other so as to allow the portable device to operate in a number of positions. For example, in a mobile phone with a sliding cover to expose the phone keyboard when the mobile phone is operated in an open position, the hinge parts are also configured to allow the sliding motion of the sliding cover. Furthermore, electrically conductive segments are provided on the hinge parts so that electrical contacts between the device parts can be achieved when the portable device is operated in different positions. Additionally, an optical conduit is provided through the hinge so that optical signals can be conveyed between the device parts when the portable device is operated in different positions.

REFERENCES:
patent: 5917968 (1999-06-01), Wood
patent: 5949565 (1999-09-01), Ishida
patent: 6470132 (2002-10-01), Nousiainen et al.
patent: 2007/0032275 (2007-02-01), Suzuki et al.

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