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A multi-stage hinge assembly connected between first and second shell portions includes a first component, a second component and a connecting portion. At least one part of the first component is fixed to the first shell portion. A pivot extends from one side of the first component along a rotating

A multi-stage hinge assembly connected between first and second shell portions includes a first component, a second component and a connecting portion. At least one part of the first component is fixed to the first shell portion. A pivot extends from one side of the first component along a rotating axis. A protrusion is disposed on the pivot. At least one part of the second component is fixed to the second shell portion. The connecting portion is disposed beside the second component and pivots on the pivot. When the first component rotates relative to the second component, the pivot or connecting portion rotates about the rotating axis. First and second trenches are disposed in the connecting portion and separate it into first and second connecting portions. The first and second trenches are connected together and have different widths. The protrusion slides in the first or second trench.

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What is claimed is: 1. A multi-stage hinge assembly for connecting a first shell portion and a second shell portion, the hinge assembly comprising: a first component fixed to the first shell portion, the first component having a pivot extending from one side of the first component along a rotating

What is claimed is: 1. A multi-stage hinge assembly for connecting a first shell portion and a second shell portion, the hinge assembly comprising: a first component fixed to the first shell portion, the first component having a pivot extending from one side of the first component along a rotating axis, and a protrusion disposed on the pivot; a second component fixed to the second shell portion, the first component rotating relative to the second component; and a connecting portion disposed beside the second component and pivoted on the pivot, the first component rotating relative to the second component by rotating the connecting portion around the rotating axis, the connecting portion having a first trench and a second trench that separate the connecting portion into a first connecting portion and a second connecting portion, the first trench and the second trench connecting each other and respectively having different widths, and the protrusion sliding in the first trench or the second trench, each of the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion being a ring sleeve surrounding the pivot, wherein the width of the first trench is smaller than a diameter or the protrusion, and the width of the second trench is greater than the diameter of the protrusion such that when the protrusion is located within the first trench, frictional forces exist between the first trench and the protrusion so as to maintain the first shell portion and the second shell portion in an opened state. 2. The multi-stage hinge assembly according to claim 1, wherein the first trench is narrower than the second trench. 3. The multi-stage hinge assembly according to claim 1, wherein the first connecting portion or the second connecting portion further comprises at least one first bevel such that a distance between the second component and the first component gradually decreases and a frictional force between the second component and the first component gradually increases, and the second shell portion and the first shell portion are closed slowly. 4. The multi-stage hinge assembly according to claim 1, wherein the first connecting portion or the second connecting portion further comprises at least one second bevel such that a distance between the second component and the first component gradually increases and a frictional force between the second component and the first component gradually decreases, and the second shell portion and the first shell portion are closed rapidly. 5. The multi-stage hinge assembly according to claim 1, wherein the protrusion extends in a direction perpendicular to the rotating axis. 6. The multi-stage hinge assembly according to claim 1, wherein when the protrusion is in the first trench, frictional forces exist between the protrusion and the second component and the first component so as to maintain the first shell portion and the second shell portion in an opened state. 7. The multi-stage hinge assembly according to claim 1, wherein the protrusion is a pin fixed to the pivot. 8. The multi-stage hinge assembly according to claim 1, wherein the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion are made of spring steel. 9. The multi-stage hinge assembly according to claim 1, wherein the second component further comprises a third connecting portion connected to the pivot to provide a constant frictional force between the first component and the second component, and the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion provide a fluctuating frictional force. 10. An electronic apparatus, comprising: a first shell portion; a second shell portion pivoted to the first shell portion; a first component fixed to the first shell portion, the first component having a pivot extending from one side of the first component along a rotating axis, and a protrusion disposed on the pivot; a second component fixed to the second shell portion; and a connecting portion disposed beside the second component and pivoted on the pivot, the first component rotating relative to the second component by rotating the connecting portion around the rotating axis, the connecting portion having a first trench and a second trench that separate the connecting portion into a first connecting portion and a second connecting portion, the first trench and the second trench connecting each other and respectively having different widths, and the protrusion sliding in the first trench or the second trench, each of the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion being a ring sleeve surrounding the pivot, wherein the width of the first trench is smaller than a diameter of the protrusion, and the width of the second trench is greater than the diameter of the protrusion such that when the protrusion is located within the first trench, frictional forces exist between the first trench and the protrusion so as to maintain the first shell portion and the second shell portion in an opened state. 11. The electronic apparatus according to claim 10, wherein the first trench is narrower than the second trench. 12. The electronic apparatus according to claim 10, wherein the first connecting portion or the second connecting portion further comprises at least one first bevel such that a distance between the second component and the first component gradually decreases and a frictional force between the second component and the first component gradually increases, and the second shell portion and the first shell portion are closed slowly. 13. The electronic apparatus according to claim 10, wherein the first connecting portion or the second connecting portion further comprises at least one second bevel such that a distance between the second component and the first component gradually increases and a frictional force between the second component and the first component gradually decreases, and the second shell portion and the first shell portion are closed rapidly. 14. The electronic apparatus according to claim 10, wherein the protrusion extends in a direction perpendicular to the rotating axis. 15. The electronic apparatus according to claim 10, wherein when the protrusion is in the first trench, frictional forces exist between the protrusion and the second component and the first component so as to maintain the first shell portion and the second shell portion in an opened state. 16. The electronic apparatus according to claim 10, wherein the protrusion is a pin fixed to the pivot. 17. The electronic apparatus according to claim 10, wherein the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion are made of spring steel. 18. The electronic apparatus according to claim 10, wherein the second component further comprises a third connecting portion connected to the pivot to provide a constant frictional force between the first component and the second component, and the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion provide a fluctuating frictional force.