About Perpendicular Axes Patents (Class 361/679.07)
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Patent number: 8537529Abstract: An optical disk player includes a main body, a hinge, and a display. The main body includes a cover and an opposite base. The hinge includes a fixing portion coupled with the cover of the main body. The display is pivotably connecting to the main body by the hinge. The fixing portion defines a locating hole thereon. The cover defines a holding portion and a first locking portion. The first locking portion comprises a pole and a hook at an end of the pole. The holding portion of the cover is engaged in the corresponding locating hole of the fixing portion. The hook and the pole of the first locking portion clasp different sides of the fixing portion.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2011Date of Patent: September 17, 2013Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Ji-Feng Qiu, Xue-Dong Tang, Xiao-Hui Zhou, Ping Li
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Patent number: 8526172Abstract: A hinge device and a keyboard dock and a portable electronic device having the same are provided. The hinge device includes a body, a torsion generating part, a rotating part and a second wedging unit. The torsion generating part is pivotally connected to the body and has a first wedging unit. The rotating part is pivotally connected to the body. The second wedging unit is assembled to the rotating part and moved along with the rotating part. The first wedging unit and the second wedging unit are wedged together or separated from each other while the rotating part rotates relative to the body along a first axis. The body can rotate along a second axis relative to the torsion generating part while the first wedging unit and the second wedging unit are separated from each other. The first axis is vertical to the second axis.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2011Date of Patent: September 3, 2013Assignees: Wistron Corporation, Shin Zu Shing Co., Ltd.Inventors: Hish-Bin Dai, Yi-Ling Kuo, Ming-Hua Hung, Wen-Chin Wu, Chih-Kuang Chuang
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Patent number: 8520371Abstract: A digital photo frame includes a body, a back shell defining a hole and a rotary support. The rotary support is rotatably connected to the back shell, includes a rotary base rotatably received in the hole, a connection member pivotedly connected to the rotary base, and an elongated support body slidably coupled to the connection member. The connection member includes a spring tab, a support body defining a plurality of channels. The channels are arranged along a lengthwise direction of the connection portion. the spring tab is selectively snappingly engaged in one of the channels. One of the rotary base and the back shell includes a plurality of protrusions, and the other one of the rotary base and the back shell defines a plurality of notches corresponding to the protrusions, the protrusions are snappingly engaging in the respective notches.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2011Date of Patent: August 27, 2013Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Jiu-Cheng Peng, Ping-Chou Chen, Chi Tang, Jian Liu
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Patent number: 8508933Abstract: A docking station which is electrically connected to a computer main body unit of a portable computer, the docking station includes a docking main body which supports a rear area of the computer main body unit against an installation surface and is electrically connected with the computer main body unit, and an angle adjusting unit which is rotatably coupled to the docking main body to adjust an installation angle of the docking main body with respect to the installation surface.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2009Date of Patent: August 13, 2013Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., LtdInventor: Seung-won Lee
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Patent number: 8502928Abstract: In one embodiment, a television receiver includes a housing, and a supporting member accommodated in the housing, including a first supporting surface, a second supporting surface located on an opposite side of the first supporting surface, a first end portion, a second end portion located on an opposite side of the first end portion, a third end portion connecting the first and second end portions, and a fourth end portion located on an opposite side of the third end portion, and including a plurality of openings penetrating from the first supporting surface to the second supporting surface. In addition, the supporting member includes a beam provided between the openings, and the beam includes a first beam portion which is parallel to the first or third end portion, and a second beam portion which is not parallel to the first and third end portions.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2012Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha ToshibaInventors: Yuichi Hirai, Takayuki Arisaka
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Patent number: 8490248Abstract: A hinge is mounted between a cover and a body of an electronic device and has an eccentric sleeve and a resisting assembly abutting against each other. When the cover is pivoted, the eccentric sleeve is rotated as well. Because the eccentric sleeve has sectors with varied radiuses, the resisting assembly is compressed to conduct various resisting forces when the eccentric sleeve is rotated. When the cover is opened to a normal visual angle, the hinge provides a constant largest torque. Therefore, the cover is held at the normal visual angle even though the user hits the touch panel on the cover.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2010Date of Patent: July 23, 2013Assignee: Shin Zu Shing Co., Ltd.Inventors: Kuan-Chih Chen, Chaio-Liang Tseng, Tzung-Yang Tsai
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Patent number: 8488306Abstract: A secondary computing device display system includes a removable attachment mechanism operable to removably attach a secondary computing device display to a primary computing device display. The removable attachment mechanism comprises a first attachment member, operable to slideably attach to the secondary computing device display, and a second attachment member, comprising a clamping trench and a clamp locking lever. The second attachment member is operable to removably clamp the primary computing device display by inserting a clamping ridge of the primary computing device display in the clamping trench and engaging a notched surface of the clamping ridge with the clamp locking lever. The first and second attachment member are frictionally rotatable with respect to each other along a first axis and a second axis.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2010Date of Patent: July 16, 2013Assignee: Sideline, Inc.Inventors: Benjamin L. Mickey, David C. Ramsperger, Brad Fulghum, Miguel Chapa
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Patent number: 8469323Abstract: A monitor support assembly having an internal cable raceway. The support assembly includes a pole mount that can be secured to a desk or table top or to a vertical wall or furniture panel, a rotatable knuckle joint at the upper end of the pole mount, and a quick-release mount for a monitor or other peripheral device. The assembly may also include nonarticulatable and vertical members, connected to each other and to the pole mount with knuckle joints that include internal sleeves. One or more cables, with plugs attached, can be inserted into the cable raceway and joints without disassembling the monitor support. The assembly may have interchangeable parts to provide different lengths for the nonarticulatable and vertical members.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2008Date of Patent: June 25, 2013Inventors: Yani Deros, Matthew Ibarra, Jeff Mowry
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Patent number: 8456813Abstract: An optical disc reproduction apparatus includes a main body, a display unit, a two-axis hinge, and a battery pack. The two-axis hinge has a joint member to connect the two-axis hinge to the main body. The main body has not only a hinge mounting-housing portion to attach and house the joint member of the two-axis hinge but also a housing recess to house a battery housing of the battery pack on right and left sides of the hinge mounting-housing portion on a back end. The battery pack has a U-shaped recess in a center. The recess is located in a position corresponding to the hinge mounting-housing portion in the main body and has a width larger than that of the hinge mounting-housing portion in a rightward-leftward direction.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2010Date of Patent: June 4, 2013Assignee: Funai Electric Co., Ltd.Inventors: Junji Miyagi, Hideki Kume, Mari Muroi, Takayuki Yamamoto
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Patent number: 8446714Abstract: An electronic device includes a front cover, a rear cover engaging with the front cover, and a connecting mechanism fixed to the front cover. The front cover is secured to the rear cover to cooperatively define a receiving space for receiving a part of the connecting mechanism. The front cover includes a first panel defining two limiting members and a first sidewall extending from a rim of the first panel and defining two latching members. The rear cover includes a second panel defining two protrusions and a second sidewall extending from a rim of the second panel and defining two hook members. The protrusions correspond to the limiting members and are fixed thereto, and the hook members correspond to the latching members and engage therewith.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2011Date of Patent: May 21, 2013Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Ke-Hui Peng, Na Wang, Min-Li Li
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Patent number: 8437123Abstract: A server cabinet includes a cabinet, a first slide rail, and a second slide rail. The cabinet includes a top surface, a bottom surface, a rear wall, two sidewalls, and two doors. The first slide rail is mounted on an inner surface of one of the sidewalls. The first slide rail has a first end and an opposite second end. The first slide rail defines a first slide groove. The first end is adjacent to the doors, and the second end is close to the rear wall. The second slide rail has a first and a second connection ends. The second slide rail defines a second slide groove. The first connection end is rotatably coupled to the first end so that the second slide rail is capable of rotating relative to the first slide rail to a position where the second slide rail aligns with the first slide rail.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2010Date of Patent: May 7, 2013Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventor: Zheng-Heng Sun
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Patent number: 8434198Abstract: First and second FPC fixing members 12, 13 are fixed within a boss 6 on a second axis Y, and one end of the second member 13 projects to the back of a hinge base 8. An FPC wiring fixing section 26 is fixed on the back of the base 8 on a first axis X. The fixing members pass an FPC 25 from the base 8 side to the side of a monitor 3 to hold the FPC linearly on the axis Y, and are turned integrally with a monitor mounting base 14. The fixing members curve outside the axis Y the FPC 25 that is led out in the direction orthogonal to the axis Y from the one end on the base 8 side of the second member 13 to have a deflection allowance, and fix the FPC to the base 8.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2009Date of Patent: May 7, 2013Assignee: Mitsubishi Electric CorporationInventors: Tetsuro Nagami, Manami Hamada, Tadashi Kamimura
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Patent number: 8391740Abstract: A display device and an image forming apparatus capable of reducing discomfort of a worker during maintenance work and improving the work efficiency, are provided. In a copier, an orientation of a display screen of a display device is detected and when the display screen changes its orientation, an image appearing on the display screen changes accordingly. It is determined how the copier is viewed from a worker, and then screen display is performed so that an image appearing on the display device looks the same as the copier which the worker directly sees.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2009Date of Patent: March 5, 2013Assignee: Sharp Kabushiki KaishaInventor: Kenji Ogasawara
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Patent number: 8385056Abstract: A two-axis hinge unit is provided with a first rotating shaft that rotates so as to open in the vertical direction from a folded state with a first casing and a second casing overlapping and a second rotating shaft that rotates so as to open in the horizontal direction from a folded state with the first casing and the second casing overlapping, and is provided with a restriction member positioned between the first rotating shaft and the second rotating shaft that, when one of the rotating shafts is in a predetermined rotational position, is pressed by this one rotating shaft and engages with the other rotating shaft, thereby restricting rotation of that other rotating shaft.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2010Date of Patent: February 26, 2013Assignee: Casio Hitachi Mobile Communications Co., Ltd.Inventors: Wakato Hayashi, Yuuichi Oota, Satoshi Tanaka, Hirokazu Nagae, Yusuke Yamamoto, Nobuyoshi Ooba, Tetsuo Ito, Noriyuki Iwama
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Publication number: 20130003278Abstract: A two-axis hinge unit is provided with a first rotating shaft that rotates so as to open in the vertical direction from a folded state with a first casing and a second casing overlapping and a second rotating shaft that rotates so as to open in the horizontal direction from a folded state with the first casing and the second casing overlapping, and is provided with a restriction member positioned between the first rotating shaft and the second rotating shaft that, when one of the rotating shafts is in a predetermined rotational position, is pressed by this one rotating shaft and engages with the other rotating shaft, thereby restricting rotation of that other rotating shaft.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2012Publication date: January 3, 2013Applicant: Casio Hitachi Mobile Communications Co., Ltd.Inventors: Wakato Hayashi, Yuuichi Oota, Satoshi Tanaka, Hirokazu Nagae, Yusuke Yamamoto, Nobuyoshi Ooba, Tetsuo Ito, Noriyuki Iwama
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Publication number: 20120293938Abstract: A hinge device and a keyboard dock and a portable electronic device having the same are provided. The hinge device includes a body, a torsion generating part, a rotating part and a second wedging unit. The torsion generating part is pivotally connected to the body and has a first wedging unit. The rotating part is pivotally connected to the body. The second wedging unit is assembled to the rotating part and moved along with the rotating part. The first wedging unit and the second wedging unit are wedged together or separated from each other while the rotating part rotates relative to the body along a first axis. The body can rotate along a second axis relative to the torsion generating part while the first wedging unit and the second wedging unit are separated from each other. The first axis is vertical to the second axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2011Publication date: November 22, 2012Applicants: SHIN ZU SHING CO., LTD., WISTRON CORPORATIONInventors: Hish-Bin Dai, Yi-Ling Kuo, Ming-Hua Hung, Wen-Chin Wu, Chih-Kuang Chuang
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Patent number: 8300391Abstract: A rotation angle limitation device used for a portable electronic device includes a base including a placed portion and at least one positioning portion. A driven element connected to the placed portion is capable of being rotated relative to the base. The driven element has a first position and a second position and is secured by the positioning portion when the driven element is in the second position. An elastic element is disposed between the placed portion and the driven element. A first rotation shaft is pivotally connected to the placed portion and is capable of rotating along a first direction. The first rotation shaft and the driven element move simultaneously. A second rotation shaft is pivotally connected to the first rotation shaft and is capable of rotating along a second direction. At least one cam is connected to the second rotation shaft, and the at least one cam and the second rotation shaft move simultaneously.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2010Date of Patent: October 30, 2012Assignee: Acer Inc.Inventor: Li-Hau Hu
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Patent number: 8264828Abstract: An electronic device comprises a base, a system module, and at least one axle pivot structure. The axle pivot structure connects the base and the system module, and the axle pivot structure comprises an axle shaft, a first pivotal connection portion, and a second pivotal connection portion. The axle shaft comprises a first end portion and a second end portion. The first pivotal connection portion is pivotally disposed to the first end portion of the axle shaft and the center of the lateral side of the base. The second pivotal connection portion is pivotally disposed on the second end portion of the axle shaft and one lateral side of the system module. Besides, the axle shaft is rotated with respect to the base, and the system module is rotated with respect to the axle shaft, so the different disposed location and disposed angle of the system module can be formed.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2010Date of Patent: September 11, 2012Assignee: Elitegroup Computer Systems Co., Ltd.Inventors: Ching-Tsai Chang, Kuang-Liang Chen
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Patent number: 8259437Abstract: Technologies are generally described for an adjustable display screen such as for a notebook computer or other portable device. In some examples, at least one display screen rail may be rotatably coupled to a back edge of a notebook computer base unit at a hinge rod. The display screen of the notebook computer may slide along and/or pivot on the at least one display screen rail in a direction to bring the display screen toward a user of the notebook computer while leaving room for the user to access a keyboard located on a top surface of the base unit. Mechanisms may be coupled to the notebook computer to transmit motion of the display screen along a first display screen rail to motion of the display screen along a second display screen rail, thereby mitigating binding of the display screen as it slides along the display screen rails.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2010Date of Patent: September 4, 2012Assignee: Empire Technology Development LLCInventor: Ivan Vesely
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Patent number: 8243436Abstract: A connecting module includes: a main section in which an electronic circuit is housed; a plate section that is rotatably supported by the main section, and that is adapted to lie in front of the main section, and that is rotatable between a flat position in which an electronic device is laid on a first face representing a top face and a standing position in which the electronic device is leaned against a second face representing a back face opposite to the first face; and a first connector that couples with the electronic device laid on the plate section when the plate section is in the flat position so as to connect the electronic device to the electronic circuit in the main section.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2011Date of Patent: August 14, 2012Assignee: Fujitsu LimitedInventors: Hisao Morooka, Masahiko Kyouzuka
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Patent number: 8243427Abstract: A display assembly includes a flat panel display and a stand. The flat panel display includes a display screen and an angular adjusting mechanism. The angular adjusting mechanism includes a rotation motor and a transmission unit coupled to the rotation motor. The stand is pivotably attached to the flat panel display. The stand includes a gear rim. The gear rim is configured to mesh with the transmission unit. The rotation motor is capable of being controlled to actuate the transmission unit and the gear rim of the stand, thereby driving the stand to rotate relative to the flat panel display.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2009Date of Patent: August 14, 2012Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventor: Chien-Chun Fu
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Patent number: 8243213Abstract: A monitor apparatus includes a monitor main body and a monitor stand pivotably connected with the monitor main body. A pair of rolling members is attached to a base of the monitor main body. The monitor stand and the rolling members are seated on a same plane for supporting the monitor main body. The monitor main body is capable of rotating about an axis parallel or vertical to the plane.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2009Date of Patent: August 14, 2012Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yun-Lung Chen, Zhong-Hai Zhang
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Patent number: 8238092Abstract: A connecting module includes: a main section in which an electronic circuit is housed; a plate section that is rotatably supported by the main section, and that is adapted to lie in front of the main section, and that is rotatable between a flat position in which an electronic device is laid on a first face representing a top face and a standing position in which the electronic device is leaned against a second face representing a back face opposite to the first face; and a first connector that couples with the electronic device laid on the plate section when the plate section is in the flat position so as to connect the electronic device to the electronic circuit in the main section.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2011Date of Patent: August 7, 2012Assignee: Fujitsu LimitedInventors: Hisao Morooka, Masahiko Kyouzuka
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Patent number: 8231081Abstract: The invention is a mount for an electronic display device. The mount comprises a mount member that has a top face and a bottom face. Portions of the mount member are configured to engage portions of a mounting surface within the cockpit of an airplane. The mount also comprises a containment member spaced therefrom the mount member. A joint member is disposed in frictional contact with portions of the respective mount member and containment member. A base member, which can be configured for engagement with a portion of the electronic display device, can be connected to the joint member.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2010Date of Patent: July 31, 2012Assignee: Avionics Support Group, Inc.Inventors: Hugo L. Fortes, Armand Wong, Robert Alfonso, Alex Rodrigo, Raul Segredo, Stylian Cocalides
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Patent number: 8203832Abstract: A dual-screen portable computer may include a housing, a central processing unit coupled to the housing, a first video monitor electrically connected to the central processing unit and configured to display a computerized image from a first direction, and a panel. The panel may include a second video monitor electrically connected to the central processing unit and configured to display an identical computerized image from a second direction substantially opposite to the first direction, and an electronic signature capture pad electrically connected to the central processing unit.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2008Date of Patent: June 19, 2012Inventor: Les Szabolcsi
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Publication number: 20120113578Abstract: A group of assemblies—two housings and a hinge assembly—which particularly enhances the flexibility in use of electronic devices such as computer systems and cell phones. The enhancement derives from the capability of separating the three elements by pairs or one from another for use either individually or as a conjoined entity.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2010Publication date: May 10, 2012Inventors: Joseph A. Holung, Tin-Lup Wong
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Patent number: 8141207Abstract: A two-axis hinge device includes a first-rotation-axis defining unit which defines a first rotation axis; a rotating arm fixed to a first housing, the rotating arm being provided on the first-rotation-axis defining unit such that the rotating arm is rotatable around the first rotation axis; a second-rotation-axis defining unit fixed to a second housing, the second-rotation-axis defining unit having a substantially cylindrical shape and defining a second rotation axis which is substantially perpendicular to the first rotation axis, the first-rotation-axis defining unit being fixed to and supported by the second-rotation-axis defining unit; and a hole-communicating connector fixed to the second-rotation-axis defining unit, the hole-communicating connector having a substantially cylindrical shape and being provided with a hole which communicates with a hole in the second-rotation-axis defining unit.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2009Date of Patent: March 27, 2012Assignee: Sony Ericsson Mobile Communicatoins Japan, Inc.Inventors: Isao Endo, Tsutomu Takahashi
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Patent number: 8108016Abstract: A portable communication device includes a base assembly, a flip assembly and an intermediate assembly operatively coupled to the base assembly and the flip assembly by a dual sliding flip hinge assembly. The dual sliding flip hinge assembly is configured to facilitate sliding motion of the intermediate assembly along a first direction and along a second direction that is perpendicular to the first direction. The dual sliding flip hinge assembly further facilitates rotation of the intermediate assembly upon sliding along the second direction. The base assembly, flip assembly and intermediate assembly may be configured to include respective displays and/or touch-input devices to provide a portable communication device with increased display area and/or control area with a smaller footprint often associated with conventional clamshell or slider portable communication devices.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2008Date of Patent: January 31, 2012Assignee: Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications ABInventor: David W. Gaddy
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Patent number: 8091842Abstract: An equipment support (10) for supporting a piece of equipment (20). The equipment support (10) being operable to support the piece of equipment (20) and including a drive arrangement (13a, 13b) to provide drive so that the position of the piece of equipment (20) relative to a user of the equipment is automatically and continuous varied over time.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2005Date of Patent: January 10, 2012Assignees: Nigel Geoffrey Thomas, James Brett HutchinsonInventors: Nigel Geoffrey Thomas, James Brett Hutchinson
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Patent number: 8081431Abstract: A height-adjustable stand includes a base defining a receiving space and a sidewall. A height extender is slidably received in the receiving space and includes a front wall and an upper connecting end. The front wall defines a number of slots arranged along a sliding direction of the height extender. The upper connecting end is configured for connecting with a flat panel display device. A positioning member includes a threaded rod and a flange extending outward from the threaded rod. The threaded rod slidably extends through the sidewall of the base and includes a distal end. The distal end is able to be received in one of the slots to set the height extender in a desired position. The flange is external to the receiving space of the base. A locking member includes a nut and two guide rods protruding from the nut.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2010Date of Patent: December 20, 2011Assignees: Fu Tai Hua Industry (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventor: Gang-Tao Fan
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Patent number: 8072739Abstract: A mounting system for an electronic display device includes a display interface having an interface member presenting a display mounting surface and a tilt head assembly defining a substantially horizontal tilt axis oriented generally parallel with, and spaced apart from, the display mounting surface. The tilt head assembly includes a control mechanism for selectively shifting the tilt axis between a first location spaced apart a first distance from the display mounting surface and a second location spaced apart a second distance from the display mounting surface, wherein the second distance is greater than the first distance.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2008Date of Patent: December 6, 2011Assignee: Milestone AV Technologies LLCInventor: Jay Dittmer
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Patent number: 8052101Abstract: The invention provides a rotating table for a display device which can rotate around the horizontal shaft by a manual operation in addition to a small motor drive. A rotating table for a display device includes a rotating member arranged so as to be rotatable around a horizontal shaft, and in which the display device is arranged, a balancing device balancing with a gravity moment around the horizontal shaft in the display device, and a first motor-driven rotating mechanism rotating the rotating member around the horizontal shaft, and the first motor-driven rotating mechanism includes gear trains converting a rotation of an electric motor into a rotation of the rotating member, and a rotation allowing device allowing a rotation of the gear trains only in a case of a rotation having a torque not less than a predetermined torque with respect to the rotation from the rotating member side.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2009Date of Patent: November 8, 2011Assignee: Mitsubishi Electric CorporationInventors: Naoki Asakura, Katsutoshi Okada, Yoshiki Nagaoka, Norio Yamashita
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Patent number: 8054615Abstract: A pivot apparatus adapted to connect a host and a display includes a rotary base having a first part and a second part, a connecting plate, a pivot component, a first connecting rod and a hook. The first part is embedded at the host. The second part has a rotary shaft embedded at a first edge of the connecting plate. The pivot component is pivotally connected between a rear surface of the display and a second edge of the connecting plate. The first connecting rod is slidably disposed at the connecting plate and has at least a locking hole. The hook is disposed at the rear surface and passes through the connecting plate to be slidably disposed in the locking hole. The hook is used to interfere with the first connecting rod to restrict the rotation of the display by the pivot component relative to the connecting plate.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2009Date of Patent: November 8, 2011Assignee: ASUSTeK Computer Inc.Inventors: San-Feng Lin, Yuan-An Hsu
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Patent number: 8050018Abstract: A center section of the upper edge of the rotation member which is rotatable with friction with respect to a first housing in an arrow direction A-A by using, as a rotation shaft, a first shaft which forms a rotation shaft in parallel with a rear edge of the first housing, and a center section of a lower edge of a second housing which is openable and closable with respect to the first housing in the arrow direction A-A and which is rotatable in an arrow direction B-B in an opened state, are connected to each other rotatably in the arrow direction B-B a the second shaft which is perpendicular to the first shaft, and which, when the second housing is in a vertically opened state, is inclined at 45° in a direction in which the second shaft is tilted forward.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2009Date of Patent: November 1, 2011Assignee: Fujitsu LimitedInventor: Tomohiro Takizawa
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Patent number: 8042231Abstract: A portable terminal having a hinge apparatus is provided. The portable terminal includes a first housing, a second housing pivotally coupled to the first housing so that the second housing can be unfolded from and folded onto the first housing, and a hinge apparatus coupling the first housing and the second housing together. The hinge apparatus provides a first hinge axis and a second hinge axis perpendicular to each other, in which, from the folded state in which the second housing is folded on the first housing, the second housing is operable to rotate about the first hinge axis to be located in an upper side of the first housing and to rotate about the second hinge axis to be located in a first side of the first housing.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2007Date of Patent: October 25, 2011Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., LtdInventors: Dong-Won Bae, Do-Hun Kim, Hyon-Myong Song, Eon-Seog Cheon
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Patent number: 8035957Abstract: A monitor apparatus includes a monitor main body displayed with an image, a base to support the monitor main body, a lower link having an end coupled to a base hinge to tilt with respect to the base, an upper link having an end coupled to a monitor hinge to tilt with respect to the monitor main body, and a middle link having a first side tiltably coupled to a first middle hinge with respect to the lower link and a second side tiltably coupled to a second middle hinge with respect to the upper link to control the upper link and the lower link to be folded in parallel. The monitor apparatus provides a various angle change of the monitor main body, and a packing volume of the monitor apparatus is reduced.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2006Date of Patent: October 11, 2011Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventor: Jun-su Jung
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Patent number: 8031461Abstract: A device (100) having a first housing (101) and a second housing (102) may be selectively opened with a multi-axis coupling mechanism (500). The multi-axis coupling mechanism (500) works as an opening mechanism that is configured to cause the first housing (101) and the second housing (102) to rotate angularly about an opening axis (105) due to a preloaded tensioning device (401). The first housing (101) and second housing (102) are held in a closed position by retaining devices. The multi-axis coupling mechanism (500) is actuated when the first housing (101) is rotated about an actuation axis (106) that, in one embodiment, is substantially perpendicular to the opening axis (105). Opposing members may be employed to assist the multi-axis opening mechanism (500) during initial actuation.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2007Date of Patent: October 4, 2011Assignee: Motorola Mobility, Inc.Inventors: Kevin J. Schechtel, Roger W. Harmon, Nicholas Woodley
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Patent number: 8024843Abstract: A biaxial hinge device includes an approximately rod-shaped first shaft member; an approximately rod-shaped second shaft member; a shaft connecting member for connecting the first shaft member and the second shaft member such that the direction in which the first shaft member extends and the direction in which the second shaft member extends are approximately orthogonal; an arm portion provided to the first shaft member so as to be turnable along the outer circumference of the first shaft member, a hinge fixing portion provided to the second shaft member so as to be turnable along the outer circumference of the second shaft member, and a thrust cam member provided to the first shaft member such that movement in the direction in which the first shaft member extends is enabled.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2009Date of Patent: September 27, 2011Assignee: Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications Japan, Inc.Inventors: Isao Endo, Tsutomu Takahashi
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Patent number: 8018716Abstract: A modular system comprises an appliance conducting a useful cycle of operation, a consumer electronic device removably mounted to the appliance and having a user interface for controlling a primary function of the consumer electronic device, and an adapter mounting the consumer electronic device to the appliance for movement between a first orientation, where the user interface is accessible to a user, and a second orientation, where the user interface is inaccessible to the user.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2007Date of Patent: September 13, 2011Assignee: Whirlpool CorporationInventor: Richard A. McCoy
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Patent number: 7997555Abstract: A planar rotation mechanism of supporting device including a base seat; a supporting rack; a retaining member having a first, a second and a third guiding slots with different curvatures and lengths; and a rotating member respectively provided with a column hole with respect to initial positions of the first, the second and the third guiding slots for allowing a first, a second and a third guiding columns respectively pass through corresponding column holes and corresponding guiding slots. The guiding columns can respectively slide within the corresponding guiding slots. When the rotating member is operated with a planar rotation with an object to be supported provided in front of the rotating member, the plural guiding columns slide within the corresponding guiding slots. The object to be supported is selectively switchable between a horizontal status and a vertical status.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2008Date of Patent: August 16, 2011Assignee: Jarllytec Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yung-Ta Lee, Yu-Tsun Hsu
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Patent number: 7995331Abstract: A console for a machine tool comprising a housing mounted on a pivotable supporting arm, a keypad arranged in the housing, and an upper display unit including a screen. The housing is formed with a lower housing shell including the keypad, and a separate upper housing part including the upper display unit. The lower housing shell and the upper housing part are formed so as to be separately pivotable and lockable in preferred operating positions.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2008Date of Patent: August 9, 2011Assignee: Deckel Maho Pfronten GmbHInventors: Reinhold Seitz, Karl Lechleiter, Dominic Schindler
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Publication number: 20110176266Abstract: A connecting module includes: a main section in which an electronic circuit is housed; a plate section that is rotatably supported by the main section, and that is adapted to lie in front of the main section, and that is rotatable between a flat position in which an electronic device is laid on a first face representing a top face and a standing position in which the electronic device is leaned against a second face representing a back face opposite to the first face; and a first connector that couples with the electronic device laid on the plate section when the plate section is in the flat position so as to connect the electronic device to the electronic circuit in the main section.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2011Publication date: July 21, 2011Applicant: Fujitsu LimitedInventors: Hisao MOROOKA, Masahiko Kyouzuka
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Patent number: 7971840Abstract: An adjustable arm supports a device housing with respect to a base and allows the position of the device housing to be adjusted as desired. The adjustable arm has segments joined by pivot joints, with passages therethrough to allow wires to be strung through the arm segments and joints so as to be shielded by the arm. The joints can be either dual-pivot joints or single pivot joints, and for both types of joints, the frictional resistance of the joints can be adjusted. In some embodiments, the elements of the arm can be strung onto the wiring prior to assembly.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2008Date of Patent: July 5, 2011Inventor: Bruce D. Hirschhorn
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Patent number: 7969714Abstract: An apparatus and method for controlling a monitor are disclosed to easily retract or protract a monitor. The method for controlling a monitor includes drawing out a monitor in a horizontal direction of the monitor from a monitor reception space; rotating the monitor by a first pre-set angle in the horizontal direction; and rotating the rotated monitor by a second pre-set angle in a left or right direction of the monitor.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2005Date of Patent: June 28, 2011Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.Inventor: Hee-Il Wang
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Patent number: 7957125Abstract: An assembly includes a first housing, a second housing that houses a plate member, and a connecting section that connects the first housing to the second housing in such a way that the first housing is openable and closable with respect to the second housing on one side of the second housing. The connecting section includes a first fastening section fastened to the plate member.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2009Date of Patent: June 7, 2011Assignee: Fujitsu LimitedInventor: Masaki Iwata
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Publication number: 20110110027Abstract: A rotation angle limitation device is used for a portable electronic device.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2010Publication date: May 12, 2011Inventor: Li-Hau Hu
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Patent number: 7940523Abstract: A connecting module includes: a main section in which an electronic circuit is housed; a plate section that is rotatably supported by the main section, and that is adapted to lie in front of the main section, and that is rotatable between a flat position in which an electronic device is laid on a first face representing a top face and a standing position in which the electronic device is leaned against a second face representing a back face opposite to the first face; and a first connector that couples with the electronic device laid on the plate section when the plate section is in the flat position so as to connect the electronic device to the electronic circuit in the main section.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2009Date of Patent: May 10, 2011Assignee: Fujitsu LimitedInventors: Hisao Morooka, Masahiko Kyouzuka
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Patent number: 7889482Abstract: A display assembly for a refrigerator includes: a display; a frame having a mounting part for mounting the display and provided on an outer wall surface of a refrigerator; and a tilting unit fixed to the display and the mounting part and allowing the display to be tilted. A direction of a screen of a display unit can be controlled, and thus, restrictions of a viewing angle of the display can be overcome.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2007Date of Patent: February 15, 2011Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.Inventor: Sung-Ae Lee
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Patent number: 7876552Abstract: A support structure for supporting a display panel includes a rotatable base, a first supporting assembly, a second supporting assembly, and a connecting portion. The first supporting assembly includes a first sleeve and a first connector moveably coupled to the first sleeve along a first direction. The first sleeve is fixed to the rotatable base. The second supporting assembly includes a second sleeve and a second connector moveably coupled to the second sleeve along a second direction. The second direction is perpendicular to the first direction. The second connector is slidably coupled to the display panel along a third direction. The third direction is perpendicular to a plane cooperatively defined by the first direction and the second direction. The connecting portion fixedly connects the first connector to the second sleeve. A display panel using the support structure is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2009Date of Patent: January 25, 2011Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventor: Xin Guo
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Patent number: 7869201Abstract: A modular system comprises an appliance conducting a useful cycle of operation, a consumer electronic device removably mounted to the appliance and having a display, and an adapter mounting the consumer electronic device to the appliance for movement between a first orientation, where the display is visible to a user, and a second orientation, where the display is concealed from the user.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2007Date of Patent: January 11, 2011Assignee: Whirlpool CorporationInventors: Richard A. McCoy, Ameresh Viswanathan, Christopher S. Moes