18078415. 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)

Chungkeun Yoo 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 18078415 titled 'HINGE ASSEMBLY AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING THE SAME

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes an electronic device with two display areas connected by a hinge assembly. The hinge assembly includes a hinge bracket, rotators, arms, and elastic members to provide flexibility and stability to the device.

  • The electronic device has two display areas supported by separate housings.
  • The housings are connected by a hinge assembly.
  • The hinge assembly includes a hinge bracket with a fixed cam that defines hinge axes.
  • Rotators are connected to the hinge bracket and can rotate on the hinge axes.
  • Arms are pivotably connected to the rotators based on pivot axes.
  • Each arm has a main body with a rotation cam that interacts with the fixed cam.
  • The main body also has a bent body that extends from it.
  • Elastic members are included to provide an elastic force to the bent body, pressing the rotation cam against the fixed cam.

Potential applications of this technology:

  • Foldable smartphones or tablets with multiple display areas.
  • Laptops or notebooks with a flexible hinge design.
  • Portable gaming devices with a dual-screen setup.

Problems solved by this technology:

  • Provides a flexible and stable connection between two display areas.
  • Allows for easy folding and unfolding of the device without damaging the hinge.
  • Ensures that the display areas stay aligned and secure during use.

Benefits of this technology:

  • Enhanced user experience with a larger display area when unfolded.
  • Improved portability and compactness when the device is folded.
  • Increased durability and longevity of the hinge assembly.


Original Abstract Submitted

An electronic device including a first housing supporting a first display area, a second housing supporting a second display area, and a hinge assembly connecting the first housing to the second housing. The hinge assembly including a hinge bracket having a fixed cam that defines a pair of hinge axes, a pair of rotators connected to the hinge bracket and respectively rotatable on the pair of hinge axes, a pair of arms pivotably connected to the pair of rotators based on pivot axes, respectively, and each including a main body including a rotation cam interoperating with the fixed cam on an end of the main body and a bent body bent and extending from the main body, and at least a pair of elastic members configured to provide an elastic force to the bent body to press the rotation cam with respect to the fixed cam.

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