18486387. FOLDABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE simplified abstract (SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.)
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FOLDABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Sinyoung Park of Suwon-si (KR)
FOLDABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18486387 titled 'FOLDABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE
Simplified Explanation
- An electronic device with a hinge structure and a rotatable housing connected to the hinge structure. - The hinge structure includes a shaft member and an arm structure connected to the housing. - A guide hole is formed in the housing, perpendicular to the rotation axis, with a protruding portion in the arm structure that moves inside the guide hole. - The protruding portion slides inside the guide hole as the housing rotates.
Potential Applications
- Foldable smartphones or tablets - Laptops with adjustable screen angles
Problems Solved
- Provides a mechanism for devices to fold or adjust screen angles smoothly - Ensures durability and stability of the hinge structure
Benefits
- Allows for compact and versatile electronic devices - Enhances user experience with adjustable form factors
Original Abstract Submitted
An electronic device may include a hinge structure and a housing connected to the hinge structure. The hinge structure may include a shaft member and an arm structure connected to the shaft member and the housing such that the housing is rotatable. A guide hole, which extends in a direction substantially perpendicular to the rotation axis of the housing, may be formed in the housing. The arm structure may include a protruding portion accommodated in the guide hole. The protruding portion may slidably move inside the guide hole in accordance with the rotation of the housing. Another embodiment identified through the specification is possible.
