Abstract: A supporting frame for a flexible display panel includes a bending member and a plurality of supporting members. The bending member supports a bendable area of the flexible display panel and is configured to be bent. The plurality of supporting members support non-bendable display areas of the flexible display panel, and each connect to a plurality of connecting surfaces of the bending member.
Abstract: A case or cover for an electronic device comprising a protective input covering portion adapted to protect an input component for the electronic device, wherein the protective input covering portion comprises a capacitive material operably positioned to operate the input component.
Abstract: The description relates to devices, such as computing devices having displays that can be rotated through a range of travel. In some cases, a display can be readily adjusted to a desired physical location. The device can counter-balance the display to create a near weightless feel for the user when repositioning the display.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 14, 2016
Date of Patent:
July 9, 2019
Assignee:
Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
Inventors:
Daniel C. Park, Jim Wahl, Robyn Rebecca Reed McLaughlin, Joseph Gault, Steve Klein, Anthony J. Hewett, Brian T. Whitman, Marlo E. Castillo, Mike F Deily, Nishant Srinivasan, Scott J. Korn, Brian Bitz, Matt Fiedler
Abstract: An electronic device includes a foldable display device, a supporting member, and a housing. The foldable display device includes at least one folding area and a plurality of non-folding areas. The supporting member is disposed in the non-folding areas to support the foldable display device. The housing includes a body part that contains the foldable display device and the supporting member, and a hinge member that folds or unfolds sections of the body part, the body part supporting the supporting member for movement relative to the housing. A folding axis defined in the folding area by the location of the hinge member is changeable in response to movement of the supporting member in the housing.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 20, 2017
Date of Patent:
June 25, 2019
Assignee:
Samsung Display Co., Ltd.
Inventors:
Sang-Hoon Kim, Bo-A Kim, Sang-Il Park, Heon-Jung Shin, Hyun-Joon Oh, Hye-Jin Oh, Jeoung-Sub Lee, Min-Hoon Choi
Abstract: An electronic device may be provided that includes a body having one or more electronic components. The body may have a first portion and a second portion. The second portion may include a first layer of material comprising a first metal and a second layer of material comprising a second metal. At least one electronic component may be between the first portion and the second portion.
Abstract: A pivot assembly adapted to an electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a first device body including a first pivot side edge and a second device body including a second pivot side edge. The pivot assembly comprises a first pivot pivotally disposed inside the first device body, a second pivot pivotally disposed at the second device body, a first connecting member pivotally connected to the first pivot and the second pivot, a third pivot pivotally disposed at the second device body, a fourth pivot pivotally disposed inside the first device body, and a second connecting member pivotally connected to the third pivot and the fourth pivot. The third pivot is closer to the second pivot side edge relative to the second pivot. The fourth pivot is closer to the first pivot side edge relative to the first pivot.
Abstract: An apparatus can include a processor; memory accessible by the processor; a first housing that includes a first link end; a second housing that includes a second link end; and a hinge assembly that includes a first link coupled to the first link end via a first axle, a second link coupled to the second link end via a second axle and an intermediate axle that operatively couples the first link and the second link where stop surfaces of the first and second links define a minimum radius of curvature of the hinge assembly.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 9, 2016
Date of Patent:
May 21, 2019
Assignee:
Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
Inventors:
Joseph Anthony Holung, Tin-Lup Wong, Bouziane Yebka, Joseph David Plunkett, Philip John Jakes
Abstract: An electronic device is provided, including a display module, an input module, a hinge module, and an antenna. The hinge module connects the display module and the input module and has a first side and an opposite second side. The antenna is disposed in the hinge module and is situated on the first side. When the display module is rotated with respect to the input module, the hinge module forces the antenna to move from the first side to the second side.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 29, 2017
Date of Patent:
May 14, 2019
Assignee:
WISTRON CORP.
Inventors:
Yu Chen Hsu, Ching Pin Hsu, Chien An Chou
Abstract: An electronic device includes a first unit and a second unit including a display and a central processing unit. The first unit and the second unit are detachably coupled. The first unit and the second unit are configured that, when coupled to each other, a housing of the second unit and a predetermined portion of the first unit adjoin. At the adjoining portion, locking-target holes that can be locked together by a single locking projection of a mounting apparatus are provided.