Hinge mechanism with multiple preset positions
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IPC분류정보
국가/구분
United States(US) Patent
등록
국제특허분류(IPC7판)
E05D-001/04
E05D-011/10
G06F-001/16
H04M-001/04
출원번호
US-0502867
(2014-09-30)
등록번호
US-9447620
(2016-09-20)
발명자
/ 주소
Park, Daniel C.
Huang, Yi-Min
출원인 / 주소
Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
대리인 / 주소
Olaniran, Qudus
인용정보
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204
초록▼
A hinge mechanism with multiple preset positions is described. According to various embodiments, the hinge mechanism enables a support component to be adjustably attached to an apparatus, such as a computing device. In at least some embodiments, the hinge mechanism utilizes preset hinge positions th
A hinge mechanism with multiple preset positions is described. According to various embodiments, the hinge mechanism enables a support component to be adjustably attached to an apparatus, such as a computing device. In at least some embodiments, the hinge mechanism utilizes preset hinge positions that enable the support component to be placed at different preset positions. For instance, the hinge mechanism is configured such that an attached support component tends to “snap” into various preset positions. In at least some embodiments, the hinge mechanism includes an emergency escape position that enables the support component to be rotated beyond normal operating positions without damaging the support component.
대표청구항▼
1. A hinge mechanism comprising: a hinge frame with at least one support plate slidably mounted on an arcuate plate guide on an interior surface of the hinge frame;a cam slidably mounted on an arcuate cam guide on an interior surface of the at least one support plate, the cam including an inner cam
1. A hinge mechanism comprising: a hinge frame with at least one support plate slidably mounted on an arcuate plate guide on an interior surface of the hinge frame;a cam slidably mounted on an arcuate cam guide on an interior surface of the at least one support plate, the cam including an inner cam surface, at least one outer cam surface, and a mounting portion for mounting a moveable component to the cam, the inner cam surface and the at least one outer cam surface having different surface profiles;a cam follower pivotably mounted within the hinge frame and including an inner follower surface positioned to be engageable with the inner cam surface, and at least one outer follower surface positioned to be engageable with the at least one outer cam surface, the inner follower surface and the at least one outer follower surface having different surface profiles; anda hinge spring mounted within the hinge frame and that applies force to the cam follower such that the cam follower is held in contact with the cam in at least some positions of the hinge mechanism,the hinge mechanism being configured such that during movement of the cam, contact between the cam and the cam follower transitions between contact between the inner cam surface and the inner follower surface, to contact between the at least one outer cam surface and the at least one outer follower surface, thus enabling the hinge mechanism to snap into different preset open positions. 2. A hinge mechanism as recited in claim 1, wherein the moveable component comprises a support component for an apparatus, and wherein the hinge mechanism enables the support component to be positioned at multiple positions relative to the apparatus. 3. A hinge mechanism as recited in claim 1, wherein the at least one support plate includes a plate channel that is slidably engaged with the plate guide on the interior surface of the hinge frame. 4. A hinge mechanism as recited in claim 1, wherein the hinge mechanism is configured with an emergency escape position that occurs in response to movement of the hinge mechanism beyond the different preset open positions. 5. A hinge mechanism as recited in claim 4, wherein a torque applied to the cam to cause the hinge mechanism to transition to the emergency escape position is greater than a torque applied to the cam to transition the hinge mechanism between the different preset open positions. 6. An apparatus comprising: a chassis; anda hinge mechanism that attaches a support component to the chassis and that is positionable in multiple preset open positions, the hinge mechanism including: a hinge frame with at least one support plate slidably mounted on an arcuate plate guide on an interior surface of the hinge frame;a cam slidably mounted on an arcuate cam guide on an interior surface of the at least one support plate, the cam including an inner cam surface, at least one outer cam surface, and a mounting portion for mounting a moveable component to the cam, the inner cam surface and the at least one outer cam surface having different surface profiles;a cam follower pivotably mounted within the hinge frame and including an inner follower surface positioned to be engageable with the inner cam surface, and at least one outer follower surface positioned to be engageable with the at least one outer cam surface, the inner follower surface and the at least one outer follower surface having different surface profiles; anda hinge spring mounted within the hinge frame and that applies force to the cam follower such that the cam follower is held in contact with the cam in at least some positions of the hinge mechanism,the hinge mechanism being configured such that during movement of the cam, contact between the cam and the cam follower transitions between contact between the inner cam surface and the inner follower surface, to contact between the at least one outer cam surface and the at least one outer follower surface, thus enabling the hinge mechanism to snap into different preset open positions. 7. An apparatus as recited in claim 6, wherein the hinge mechanism enables the support component to be positioned at multiple positions relative to the apparatus. 8. An apparatus as recited in claim 6, wherein the at least one support plate includes a plate channel that is slidably engaged with the plate guide on the interior surface of the hinge frame. 9. An apparatus as recited in claim 6, wherein the hinge mechanism is configured with an emergency escape position that occurs in response to movement of the hinge mechanism beyond the different preset open positions. 10. An apparatus as recited in claim 9, wherein a torque applied to the cam to cause the hinge mechanism to transition to the emergency escape position is greater than a torque applied to the cam to transition the hinge mechanism between the different preset open positions. 11. A mobile device comprising: a support component movably attached to a rear portion of the mobile device; anda hinge mechanism that attaches a portion of the support component to the mobile device, the hinge mechanism including: a hinge frame with at least one support plate slidably mounted on an arcuate plate guide on an interior surface of the hinge frame;a cam slidably mounted on an arcuate cam guide on an interior surface of the at least one support plate, the cam including an inner cam surface, at least one outer cam surface, and a mounting portion for mounting a moveable component to the cam, the inner cam surface and the at least one outer cam surface having different surface profiles;a cam follower pivotably mounted within the hinge frame and including an inner follower surface positioned to be engageable with the inner cam surface, and at least one outer follower surface positioned to be engageable with the at least one outer cam surface, the inner follower surface and the at least one outer follower surface having different surface profiles; anda hinge spring mounted within the hinge frame and that applies force to the cam follower such that the cam follower is held in contact with the cam in at least some positions of the hinge mechanism,the hinge mechanism being configured such that during movement of the cam, contact between the cam and the cam follower transitions between contact between the inner cam surface and the inner follower surface, to contact between the at least one outer cam surface and the at least one outer follower surface, thus enabling the hinge mechanism to snap into different preset open positions. 12. A mobile device as recited in claim 11, wherein the hinge mechanism enables the support component to be positioned at multiple positions relative to the mobile device. 13. A mobile device as recited in claim 11, wherein the at least one support plate includes a plate channel that is slidably engaged with the plate guide on the interior surface of the hinge frame. 14. A mobile device as recited in claim 11, wherein the hinge mechanism is configured with an emergency escape position that occurs in response to movement of the hinge mechanism beyond the different preset open positions. 15. A mobile device as recited in claim 14, wherein a torque applied to the cam to cause the hinge mechanism to transition to the emergency escape position is greater than a torque applied to the cam to transition the hinge mechanism between the different preset open positions.
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