18076617. HINGE ASSEMBLY AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING THE SAME simplified abstract (SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.)

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HINGE ASSEMBLY AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING THE SAME

Organization Name

SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

Inventor(s)

Chongkun Cho of Suwon-si (KR)

Donghyun Byun of Suwon-si (KR)

Chungkeun Yoo of Suwon-si (KR)

Sukjin Yun of Suwon-si (KR)

HINGE ASSEMBLY AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING THE SAME - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18076617 titled 'HINGE ASSEMBLY AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING THE SAME

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes an electronic device with a display and a hinge assembly that allows the device to be folded and unfolded. The hinge assembly includes a hinge bracket, a slider with reference cams and rotation rails, rotators with rotation cams, and an elastic member.

  • The electronic device has a display and a hinge assembly.
  • The hinge assembly connects two housings and allows the device to be folded and unfolded.
  • The hinge assembly includes a hinge bracket, a slider, and a pair of rotators.
  • The slider is connected to the hinge bracket and has reference cams and rotation rails.
  • The rotation rails define hinge axes for the device.
  • The rotators are connected to the slider and have rotation cams.
  • The rotation cams interact with the reference cams.
  • An elastic member provides an elastic force between the reference cam and the rotation cam.

Potential applications of this technology:

  • Foldable smartphones or tablets
  • Convertible laptops or 2-in-1 devices
  • Foldable e-readers or digital notepads

Problems solved by this technology:

  • Enables devices to be folded and unfolded without damaging the display or other components
  • Provides a sturdy and reliable hinge mechanism for repeated folding and unfolding

Benefits of this technology:

  • Allows for compact and portable devices that can be easily carried or stored
  • Provides flexibility in device usage, allowing for different form factors and modes of operation
  • Enhances durability and longevity of devices with a robust hinge assembly.


Original Abstract Submitted

An electronic device may include a display, a first housing, a second housing, and a hinge assembly configured to connect the first housing to the second housing and operate between a folded state and an unfolded state, wherein the hinge assembly may include a hinge bracket, a slider slidably connected to the hinge bracket and including a pair of reference cams and a pair of rotation rails configured to define a pair of hinge axes, a pair of rotators rotatably connected to the slider with the pair of hinge axes as centers, respectively, and both including a rotation cam configured to interoperate with the reference cams, and an elastic member configured to provide an elastic force in a direction in which the reference cam and the rotation cam press each other.

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