NZ725806A - Friction hinge for tablet computers - Google Patents

Friction hinge for tablet computers

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Publication number
NZ725806A
NZ725806A NZ725806A NZ72580615A NZ725806A NZ 725806 A NZ725806 A NZ 725806A NZ 725806 A NZ725806 A NZ 725806A NZ 72580615 A NZ72580615 A NZ 72580615A NZ 725806 A NZ725806 A NZ 725806A
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New Zealand
Prior art keywords
friction
kickstand
shaft
hinge
band
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NZ725806A
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English (en)
Inventor
Joe Gault
Scott Bowers
Brian Bitz
Aseem Singla
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Microsoft Technology Licensing Llc
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING OR CALCULATING; COUNTING
    • G06F—ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
    • G06F1/00—Details not covered by groups G06F3/00 - G06F13/00 and G06F21/00
    • G06F1/16—Constructional details or arrangements
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING OR CALCULATING; COUNTING
    • G06F—ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
    • G06F1/00—Details not covered by groups G06F3/00 - G06F13/00 and G06F21/00
    • G06F1/16—Constructional details or arrangements
    • G06F1/1613—Constructional details or arrangements for portable computers
    • G06F1/1633—Constructional details or arrangements of portable computers not specific to the type of enclosures covered by groups G06F1/1615 - G06F1/1626
    • G06F1/1675—Miscellaneous details related to the relative movement between the different enclosures or enclosure parts
    • G06F1/1681—Details related solely to hinges
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H05—ELECTRIC TECHNIQUES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • H05K—PRINTED CIRCUITS; CASINGS OR CONSTRUCTIONAL DETAILS OF ELECTRIC APPARATUS; MANUFACTURE OF ASSEMBLAGES OF ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
    • H05K5/00—Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus
    • H05K5/0086—Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus portable, e.g. battery operated apparatus
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H05—ELECTRIC TECHNIQUES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • H05K—PRINTED CIRCUITS; CASINGS OR CONSTRUCTIONAL DETAILS OF ELECTRIC APPARATUS; MANUFACTURE OF ASSEMBLAGES OF ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
    • H05K5/00—Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus
    • H05K5/02—Details
    • H05K5/0217—Mechanical details of casings
    • H05K5/0226—Hinges
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H05—ELECTRIC TECHNIQUES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • H05K—PRINTED CIRCUITS; CASINGS OR CONSTRUCTIONAL DETAILS OF ELECTRIC APPARATUS; MANUFACTURE OF ASSEMBLAGES OF ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
    • H05K5/00—Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus
    • H05K5/02—Details
    • H05K5/0217—Mechanical details of casings
    • H05K5/0234—Feet; Stands; Pedestals, e.g. wheels for moving casing on floor
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H05—ELECTRIC TECHNIQUES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • H05K—PRINTED CIRCUITS; CASINGS OR CONSTRUCTIONAL DETAILS OF ELECTRIC APPARATUS; MANUFACTURE OF ASSEMBLAGES OF ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
    • H05K7/00—Constructional details common to different types of electric apparatus

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Theoretical Computer Science (AREA)
  • Microelectronics & Electronic Packaging (AREA)
  • Computer Hardware Design (AREA)
  • Human Computer Interaction (AREA)
  • Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • General Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • General Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Pivots And Pivotal Connections (AREA)
  • Casings For Electric Apparatus (AREA)
  • Holders For Sensitive Materials And Originals (AREA)
  • Hinge Accessories (AREA)
  • Telephone Set Structure (AREA)
  • Hinges (AREA)
  • Closing And Opening Devices For Wings, And Checks For Wings (AREA)
  • Detergent Compositions (AREA)
  • Agricultural Chemicals And Associated Chemicals (AREA)
  • Pharmaceuticals Containing Other Organic And Inorganic Compounds (AREA)
NZ725806A 2014-05-20 2015-05-16 Friction hinge for tablet computers NZ725806A (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

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US14/281,905 US9549479B2 (en) 2014-05-20 2014-05-20 Friction hinge for tablet computers
PCT/US2015/031271 WO2015179257A1 (en) 2014-05-20 2015-05-16 Friction hinge for tablet computers

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NZ725806A true NZ725806A (en) 2022-08-26

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IL (1) IL248813B (enExample)
MX (1) MX2016014984A (enExample)
MY (1) MY183254A (enExample)
NZ (1) NZ725806A (enExample)
PH (1) PH12016502030B1 (enExample)
RU (1) RU2685987C2 (enExample)
SG (1) SG11201609533SA (enExample)
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