Abstract: The invention relates to a flexible structure, a hinge and a shutter comprising such flexible structure. The invention further relates to a mobile communications apparatus and a mobile telephone comprising such hinge or shutter. The flexible structure comprises a plurality of elongated bars having a length axis and being connected to each other, wherein: the bars are arranged mainly parallel to each other, each bar has a first end part, a second end part and a middle part between the end parts, at least two neighboring parallel bars are connected to each other by a connector at their point of connection. At least some of the parallel bars are elastic in such a way that the first end part and the second end part of one bar are arranged rotatable in relation to each other around the length axis of the bar.

Abstract: A multi-function electronic device is designed to provide a wide variety of functions. The device consists of two panels attached for relative movement by a hinge. The hinge provides a range of movement of a full 360°. The various functions are accessed by moving the relative position of the panels from 0°, to 165°, to 180°, to 300°, to 360°. Particular functions are correlated to panel orientations which ergonomically suit the selected functions.

Abstract: A stylus is presented, for physically contacting a touch-sensitive screen. The stylus includes a plurality of elements connected together by hinges or joints to form part of an accordion-style extendable instrument. The stylus also includes an additional element, connected to the rest of the accordion-style extendable instrument by at least one additional hinge or joint. The additional element has, or supports, a stylus tip for contacting the touch-sensitive screen.

Abstract: An electronic device including a first section having a keypad; a second section having a display; and a connection movably connecting the second section with the first section. The connection includes a first axis of rotation with the first section, an offset second axis of rotation with the second section, and synchronizing members which rotate the first section relative to the connection in unison with rotation of the second section relative to the connection.

Abstract: The invention relates to a flexible structure, a hinge and a shutter comprising such flexible structure. The invention further relates to a mobile communications apparatus and a mobile telephone comprising such hinge or shutter.

Abstract: An electronic device including a first section having a keypad; a second section having a display; and a connection movably connecting the second section with the first section. The connection includes a first axis of rotation with the first section, an offset second axis of rotation with the second section, and synchronizing members which rotate the first section relative to the connection in unison with rotation of the second section relative to the connection.

Abstract: A communication unit has a housing part provided with a component for entering information and a slide assembly. The housing part is provided with a set of tracks along which the slide assembly is moveable relative to the housing part. The slide assembly or the housing part includes a component for moving the slide assembly along the tracks on the housing part. This component could be a wire spring, a motor or a gear-provided spring box that moves the slide assembly. The communication unit also has a component for decreasing the friction on the sliding surfaces in a communication unit having a slide. This component could be linear bearings positioned between the moving parts or internally lubricated materials used on the sliding surfaces.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electromechanical structure of an extendable electrical device comprising a body part (300) and a sleeve-like grip part (301). The smooth longitudinal movement between a retracted and extended position is effected by a clockspring in a spring barrel (302). A belt is wrapped around the barrel, and a slide part (306) is attached to the free end of the belt. When the device is retracted, the slide part with the belt slides along a longitudinal groove (304) made on at least one side of the body part until the slide part is interlocked. In response to pushing a releasing element, the interlocking is released, whereupon the belt is wrapped around the barrel and the body part slides smoothly to extended position.

Abstract: A support for an optical system of a digital camera is constructed which provides adjustable positioning of the lens elements in response to signals from the camera control processor. The support comprises multiple tubes, mounted for relative coaxial movement, which support a lens element. At least one of the tubes is adjustable in position relative to a main support tube. The adjustable tube is engageable by piezoelectric elements. Each piezoelectrical element is mounted to a flexible printed circuit board which contains the camera operating system and is mounted on the support tube.

Abstract: The invention concerns a spring barrel module having two chambers. A spring is located in the first chamber and a damper in the second chamber. The unidirectional damper is implemented by a clutch means that connects the damper plate to the spring shaft when the tightened spring is released, whereby the rotation of the damper slows down. Correspondingly, the clutch loosens the connection between the damper plate and the spring shaft when the spring is tightened. In low temperatures (e.g. below 0° C. degrees) the damper fails to dampen the rotation. The unidirectional feature of the damper improves both usability and durability. Breakage of the mechanical components of the spring barrel is prevented by an overload clutch, which means that the spring barrel module will tolerate even relatively rough handling of the equipment.

Abstract: A support for an optical system of a digital camera is constructed which provides adjustable positioning of the lens elements in response to signals from the camera control processor. The support comprises multiple tubes, mounted for relative coaxial movement, which support a lens element. At least one of the tubes is adjustable in position relative to a main support tube. The adjustable tube is engageable by piezoelectric elements. Each piezoelectrical element is mounted to a flexible printed circuit board which contains the camera operating system and is mounted on the support tube.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electromechanical structure of an extendable electrical device comprising a body part (300) and a sleeve-like grip part (301). The smooth longitudinal movement between a retracted and extended position is effected by a clockspring in a spring barrel (302). A belt is wrapped around the barrel, and a slide part (306) is attached to the free end of the belt. When the device is retracted, the slide part with the belt slides along a longitudinal groove (304) made on at least one side of the body part until the slide part is interlocked. In response to pushing a releasing element, the interlocking is released, whereupon the belt is wrapped around the barrel and the body part slides smoothly to extended position.

Abstract: The invention concerns a spring barrel module having two chambers. A spring is located in the first chamber and a damper in the second chamber. The unidirectional damper is implemented by a clutch means that connects the damper plate to the spring shaft when the tightened spring is released, whereby the rotation of the damper slows down. Correspondingly, the clutch loosens the connection between the damper plate and the spring shaft when the spring is tightened. In low temperatures (e.g. below 0° C. degrees) the damper fails to dampen the rotation. The unidirectional feature of the damper improves both usability and durability. Breakage of the mechanical components of the spring barrel is prevented by an overload clutch, which means that the spring barrel module will tolerate even relatively rough handling of the equipment.

Abstract: A hinge is constructed for automatically opening the cover panel of an electronic device. The hinge assembly includes a torsion bar on which is concentrically mounted a series of cylindrical barrels. The torsion bar is fixed to the base of the device at one end and to the cover at its other end in such a manner that the torsion acts as spring which is loaded by the closing rotation of the cover. The cover is opened by releasing the loaded torsion bar and allowing the cover to rotate to its open position. Viscous damping is provided to control the rotation of the cover support barrel.

Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus (5) for handling measurement strips (1) needed for taking liquid samples, such as blood samples, the measurement strips having porous material for absorbing and analyzing a liquid sample. The apparatus (5), according to the invention, is formed of a store (6) of measurement strips that receive samples, the store having a compound construction, a store (7) of used measurement strips and a measurement strip feeding mechanism (8,9). The apparatus has preferably been integrated into a casing, which can be connected as part of a mobile phone or a corresponding device.

Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for taking and analysing liquid samples, such as blood samples, wherein a liquid, absorbed by a porous material, is analysed optically. The apparatus, according to the invention, comprises a store (2) for measurement strips that receive samples and have been interconnected so that they can be disconnected, the store having a compound construction, a measurement strip feeding mechanism (3) and a blood analyzer (4). The apparatus has preferably been integrated into a casing (1), which can be connected as part of a mobile telephone or a corresponding device.