Abstract: A holder (100) for holding a surface contact card (40) includes a main body (10) and an elastic element (20). The main body forms a receiving portion (14). The receiving portion is configured for receiving the surface contact card therein. A latching portion (16) is adjacent to the receiving portion on the main body. The elastic element (20) is positioned in the latching portion and configured for selectably resisting the surface contact card.

Abstract: A method for mounting a protective film (11) on a screen (13) comprises these steps: providing a protective film and a screen having shape and area approximately equal to that of the protective film; holding the screen; aligning the protective film with the screen; and mounting the protective film on the screen.

Abstract: A mold (20) for making a housing includes a female mold (22) and a rotatable male mold (24). The female mold has a first recessed mold portion (221) and a second recessed mold portion (222) defined therein. The male mold includes a first mold core (242), a second mold core (244), and a movable compression assembly (246). The first mold core has a first stepped portion (2422) and a second stepped portion (2424) protruding from the first stepped portion. The second mold core has a projection wall (2441) protruding from the male mold and a molding groove (2442) defined by the projection wall. The projection wall is matingly engageable into any one of the first recessed mold portion and the second recessed mold portion. The movable compression assembly is received in the molding groove and capable of moving towards to the female mold.

Abstract: An aluminum alloy shell (10) and a manufacturing method for making the present aluminum alloy shell are provided. The aluminum alloy shell includes a base shell (11) and a microarc oxidation coating (12). The microarc oxidation coating is formed on a surface of the base shell by micro arc oxidation processing. The manufacturing method includes steps as follows. The base shell is pretreated. The pretreated base shell is microarc oxidized to form the microarc oxidation coating thereon. The aluminum alloy shell is post treated by washing and drying.

Abstract: A piece of laminated glass is provided. The laminated glass includes a first glass layer (12), a second glass layer (16), and an interlayer (14). The interlayer is located between the first glass layer and the second glass layer. The interlayer is integrally formed with the first glass layer and the second glass layer as a whole. The interlayer is made of Acrylate material.

Abstract: A foldable mobile telephone includes a first housing (10), a second housing (20), and a connecting unit (30). The connecting unit includes a first connecting block (304), a second connecting block (306), and a hinge (302). The first connecting block and the second connecting block are coupled together via the hinge. A flexible cable to establish electrical connection between the first and second housings is incorporated in the hinge. Two electrical connectors are associated with the first and second connecting blocks respectively. The electrical connectors are electrically connected with each other via the flexible cable. The connecting unit is movably connected with the first and second housings. The first housing is connected with the first connecting block. The second housing is connected with the second connecting block. The first housing is pivotable about the second housing via the hinge at either of two sides of the foldable mobile telephone.

Abstract: A foldable mobile telephone includes a first housing (10), a second housing (20), a connecting unit (30) and two turning shafts (40). The connecting unit includes a first connecting block (304), a second connecting block (306) and a hinge (302). The first connecting block and the second connecting block are coupled together via the hinge. The connecting unit is connected with the first and second housings and through the turning shafts. The first housing is connected with the first connecting block. The second housing is connected with the second connecting block. The first housing is pivotable about the second housing via the hinge at either of two sides of the foldable mobile telephone. The connecting unit can turn relative to the first and second housings through the turning shafts. Therefore, the foldable mobile telephone can be opened breadthwise or lengthwise as desired for improved operability and convenience.

Abstract: A vacuum type positioning apparatus (10), used in insert-molding machine for positioning an inserted workpiece (181), is provided. The vacuum type positioning apparatus includes a vacsorb unit (11) and a positioning unit (15). The positioning unit connects with the vacsorb unit. The positioning unit has an attaching wall (1912). The vacsorb unit provides a suction pressure for the positioning unit to attach the inserted workpiece with the attaching wall.

Abstract: A housing (100) includes a decorative film (10) and a supporting frame (20). The decorative film has a surface being comprised of a decorative section (11) and a display section (12) capable of transmitting light. The decorative section has a decorative coating (110) coated thereon. The decorative coating defines the display section. The supporting frame is made of a transparent material and integrally molded onto the decorative film. An electronic device and method of making the housing are also provided.

Abstract: A housing (100) includes a decorative film (10), a supporting sheet (20), and a substrate (30). The decorative film is made of a clear plastic. The supporting sheet is made of a hard material and attached to the decorative film. The substrate is made of a clear material and integrally molded onto the supporting sheet. An electronic device (200) and method of making the housing are also provided.

Abstract: A hinge assembly (200) includes a housing (12), a shaft (11), a fixing pin (14), a transposition mechanism (13) and a first spring (16). The housing has a circumferential wall defining a manual slot (121) and an automatic slot (123). Each of the manual slot and the automatic slot runs through a circumferential wall thereof. The shaft defines a pin hole (1141), and the shaft is engaged in the housing. The fixing pin passes through the pin hole of the shaft. One end of the fixing pin is alternatively received in the manual slot or the automatic slot. The transposition mechanism is configured for switching the pin from the manual slot to the automatic slot. The first spring provides an elastic force causing the housing to move relative to the shaft when the pin breaks away from the manual slot.

Abstract: A hinge assembly (100) for a foldable electronic device (200) includes a shaft (40), a first follower (33) attached on one end of the shaft, a first cam (34) rotatably attached on the shaft, a resilient member (50) having one end abutting the first cam, a second cam (63) rotatably attached on the shaft and abutting the other end of the resilient member, a second follower (62) attached on the shaft, and a button (70) attached on the other end of the shaft and abutting the second follower. The first follower is rotating with the shaft and has a first follower surface (332). The first cam has a first cam surface (342) engaging with the first follower surface. The second cam has a second cam surface (632). The second follower has a second follower surface (624) engaging with the second cam surface.

Abstract: A hinge assembly (100) includes a main shaft (50), a fixing seat (80), a follower (44), a cam (42) and a first elastic element (30). The fixing seat is fixed with the main shaft. The follower is placed around the shaft, and the fixing seat selectively locks with the follower. The cam is placed around the shaft, and engages with the follower. The first elastic element provides an elastic force to make the cam and the follower resist each other and provides a torsional force to make the cam and the follower rotate together.

Abstract: The housing (100) for an electronic device includes a transparent substrate (10) and a decorative part (20). The transparent substrate is made of a transparent moldable material. The transparent substrate includes an out portion (11) and an inner portion (12). The decorative part is received in the inner portion of the transparent substrate. The substrate is injection molded to enclose the decorative part.

Abstract: A hinge assembly (10) includes a shaft (12) and a follower (16), wherein one of the shaft and the follower define a thread (122), the other of the shaft and the follower disposes at least one resisting portion (166), and the shaft and the follower slide and rotate relative to each other. The hinge assembly is that it has only three main components, and occupies a relatively small volume.