Abstract: A support assembly which supports a computer device body having a display unit. The support assembly includes a base member which is supported on an installation plane, a shaft which extends in parallel to a plane of the base member, a first support member having one end portion joined to the base member and the other end portion which supports the shaft, at least one pinion gear which is concentrically joined to the shaft, a second support member including a first support part which supports the computer device body having the display unit, a second support part which extends from the first support part to have a predetermined curvature, and a rack gear which is formed on a plane of the second support part facing the shaft along the extension direction of the second support part and moves according to rotation of the computer device body supported by the first support part.

Abstract: An information handling system display having a first part that includes a display screen and rendering electronics fastened onto a second part to seal the rendering electronics within the display. The first part is bonded onto the second part via an adhesive that forms a bond between the two parts. A shearing mechanism is also disposed within the display with at least one externally exposed end. A pulling force is applied to the at least one externally exposed end in order to cut through the bond when there is a need to separate the two parts from each other.

Abstract: In a method for automatically opening a cover of a notebook computer, the cover includes a display screen and a gravity sensor. The notebook computer further includes a base member, a signal receiver, and a driver device. The signal receiver receives a power-on signal from a remote controller, and the driver device rotates a rotating element of the notebook computer to open the cover upon receiving the power-on signal. The gravity sensor detects an angle of the display screen. The method determines whether the angle of the display screen is equal to a preset operation angle between the cover and the base member, and controls the driver device to fix the display screen at the operation angle.

Abstract: A combination support base and printer apparatus for use with laptop and other portable computers is easy to carry and particularly configured for letter or larger sized paper. The invention comprises a base having a bottom wall and a plurality of peripherally disposed upstanding walls that define paper storage and printer compartments, a lid to enclose one or both compartments, an upwardly disposed support surface on the lid for placement of the laptop thereon and a printer module disposed inside the printer compartment to print on paper pulled from the paper storage compartment. The support surface can be configured with various non-slip materials to reduce the laptop slipping relative to the lid. An attachment mechanism can be utilized to clamp the laptop to the lid. Side wings can be used to effectively expand the width of the support surface. A paper sizing mechanism can adjust for different paper sizes.

Abstract: A heat-dissipation structure for a portable folding electronic apparatus includes a hinge support and a heat-conducting device. The portable folding electronic apparatus includes a first casing, a second casing, a hinge, a panel module, and the heat-dissipation structure. The first casing and the second casing are pivotally connected by the hinge. The panel module includes a frame and a light source disposed at a corner of the frame. The hinge support is connected to the hinge and the frame. The heat-conducting device is fixed on the hinge support near the light source. Therefore, heat produced by the light source can be dissipated through the heat-conducting device for improving the optical effect of the panel module; deformation of the heat-conducting device can be reduced by use of the stiffness of the hinge support.

Abstract: A rotary mechanism includes a base, a supporting component, a bridging component, a guiding component and a shaft. The base includes a guiding structure. The guiding structure includes a first area, a curvature of the first area is increased from a front end to a rear end of the first area. The bridging component includes a pivot hole and a guiding slot. The guiding component passes through the base and is movably disposed inside the guiding structure. Two ends of the guiding component are respectively disposed on the supporting component and the pivot hole, and the supporting component can rotate relative to the bridging component via the guiding component. The shaft passes through the base and is movably disposed inside the guiding slot. The guiding component moves along the guiding structure, and the supporting component can rotate relative to the base via the bridging component and the shaft.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pivotal shaft device comprising: a pivot unit, a base and two connection units. The base and the pivot unit are located in parallel, two distal ends of the base are respectively formed with at least a groove, a magnetic unit is installed at an inner side of each of the grooves, an attachment area is formed on a surface of the base defined between the grooves; the two connection units are respectively connected with two distal ends of the pivot unit, each of the connection units is respectively formed with a protrusion, the protrusion is slidingly disposed in the groove of the base and magnetically attracted and positioned by the magnetic unit.

Abstract: Example embodiments disclosed herein relate to a case having a base unit and a display unit. The base unit includes an emitting surface. The display unit includes a dissipating member. A hinge connects the base unit and the display unit, the hinge connected below at least part of the heat emitting surface or first vent and the heat dissipating member or second vent. The emitting surface and the dissipating member are to overlap or align when the display unit is in a closed position.

Abstract: In one general aspect, a computing device can include a base portion including an input region, and a display portion having a hinge portion. The computing device can include an extension member coupled to the base portion and configured to move the hinge portion of the display portion in a direction away from the input region in response to the display portion being rotated about an axis of the hinge portion from a closed position with respect to the base portion to a flat position with respect to the base portion.

Abstract: A housing for a slate tablet computer is composed of a frame component and an input component. The frame component is removably attached to the input component. A support mechanism attached to the input component, wherein the support mechanism extends from the input component to oppose inadvertent rotating of the slate tablet computer housing around a hinge connecting the frame component and the input component. In an alternate implementation, a support mechanism attached to the frame component is used to prevent the inadvertent rotating of the slate tablet computer housing around a hinge connecting the frame component and the input component.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention disclose a protective hinge cover for a mobile computing device. According to one embodiment, the protective hinge cover includes an inner cavity area for receiving the mobile device along with a rotatable attachment member formed therein. In addition, a plurality of coupling features are utilized to facilitate attachment of the hinge cover with the mobile computing device. Moreover, the rotatable attachment member and housing frame are configured to provide a movable and stable structure for the mobile computing and also allow for adjustment by an operating user so as to provide multiple viewing angles via a hinge mechanism associated with the rotatable attachment member.

Abstract: An electronic device housing includes a bottom housing, a support frame, and a plastic side frame. The support frame is fixed on the bottom housing to form a receiving groove between the bottom housing and the plastic side frame. The plastic side frame is integrally formed by injecting a plastic material in the receiving groove. A manufacturing method for an electronic device housing is also provided.

Abstract: A moving module and an electronic device are provided. The electronic device includes a first body, a second body, and the moving module disposed between the first and second bodies. The moving module includes a rail, a moving element, and an elastic element. The moving element is in contact with the rail. The elastic element is connected between the moving element and the first body. When the moving element moves from a first end of the rail to a curved portion of the rail, a force exerted on the elastic element by the moving element is gradually increased. When the moving element passes the curved portion, an elastic restoration force of the elastic element drives the moving element to move toward a second end of the rail. When the moving element reaches the first end or the second end, the first body and the second body interfere with each other.

Abstract: A display includes a flexible display panel having a back face, two backlight modules disposed on the back face of the display panel and each including a contact end, and an outer casing having two casing panels respectively connected to and supporting the backlight modules oppositely of the display panel. The casing panels are pivotal to move the backlight modules and the display panel between collapsed and non-collapsed positions. In the collapsed position, the display panel is folded, and the backlight modules are parallelly spaced apart. In the non-collapsed position, the display panel is laid flat, the backlight modules coplanarly cover the back face of the display panel, and the contact ends of the backlight modules abut against each other.

Abstract: An approach is provided that uses a foldable transformable display case that includes two panels. The two panels are attached using a hinge. Two components are attachable to at least one of the panels. One of the two components is an integrated display screen. Another component is a keyboard unit. At least one of the components can be removed from the panels.

Abstract: Flexible hinge and removable attachment techniques are described. In one or more implementations, a flexible hinge is configured to communicatively and physically couple an input device to a computing device and may implement functionality such as a support layer and minimum bend radius. The input device may also include functionality to promote a secure physical connection between the input device and the computing device. One example of this includes use of one or more protrusions that are configured to be removed from respective cavities of the computing device along a particular axis but mechanically bind along other axes. Other techniques include use of a laminate structure to form a connection portion of the input device.

Abstract: Example embodiments disclosed herein relate to a hinge assembly. An example of the hinge assembly includes a pair of active hinges and a pair of passive hinges. The hinge assembly may be utilized in portable computing devices such as notebook computers and personal digital assistants (PDAs).

Abstract: A handheld electronic device includes a first body, a pivot member, a second body and a third body. The pivot member is pivoted to the first body. The second body is slidably disposed on the pivot member. The third body is pivoted to the first body and stacked between the first body and the second body, such that the handheld electronic device is in a stacked state. When the second body slides along the pivot member to expose the third body, the pivot member is pivotally rotated relative to the first body automatically to drive the second body to tilt, the third body is pivotally rotated relative to the first body automatically to tilt, and a top surface of the second body and a top surface of the third body together form a continuous surface, such that the handheld electronic device is in an expanded state.

Abstract: A multi display device includes panel housings having displays. The panel housings are foldable on each other and the displays are disposed adjacent to each other when the panel housings are unfolded. A key input part is further provided to be foldable on the panel housings. Accordingly, the multi display device is easy to grasp for the user while providing the folding/folding convenience.

Abstract: portable electronic device includes a host module, a display module and a hinge structure. The hinge structure is pivotally connected to the host module and the display module. The hinge structure includes a support frame, a rotating component and two pivotal components. An end of the rotating component is installed inside the support frame and another end of the rotating component is installed inside the display module, so that the display module is capable of rotating in a first rotating direction relative to the support frame. The two pivotal components are disposed at opposite sides of the support frame and separated from the rotating component. An end of each pivotal component is installed inside the support frame and another end of each pivotal component is installed inside the host module, so that the display module is capable of rotating in a second rotating direction relative to the host module.

Abstract: A device includes: a housing having a first component and a second component coupled to one another by a pivot member and movable relative to one another between an open position in which the first component and the second component are in the same plane and a folded position; a first slider slidably received in the first component and a second slider slidably received in the second component, the first slider and the second slider being movable toward the pivot member when the first component and the second component move from the open position to the folded position; and a flexible membrane coupled to the first slider, the second slider and the pivot member; wherein, in the folded position, the flexible membrane is located between the first component and the second component.

Abstract: An electronic device that includes a hinge apparatus and the hinge apparatus are described. The hinge apparatus includes n shafts, arranged side by side, wherein n is an integer equal to or greater than 3; and multiple connecting elements for rotatably connecting each two adjacent shafts so as to form a shaft chain. The hinge apparatus can achieve a flexible shaft effect and can place the two portions connected by it in the same plane.

Abstract: An electronic device having a stowable display unit includes a housing, a slide element, a display unit, and a control module. The housing has a receiving space, and an opening at a front side of the housing. The slide element is disposed in the receiving space, and is connected slidably to the housing. The display unit is disposed in the receiving space, and is connected pivotally to a front end of the slide element. The control module includes an actuating mechanism connected to a rear end of the slide element, and a control unit provided on the housing and controlling operation of the actuating mechanism. The actuating mechanism is controllable by the control unit to activate movement of the slide element to move the display unit to a used position externally of the opening.

Abstract: An opening/closing device includes a fixed plate, a moving plate movable relative to the fixed plate, a slide plate formed having a groove, a hinge including a first shaft connected to the fixed plate, a third shaft connected to the moving plate, and a second shaft between the first and third shafts, and moves the moving plate between closed and open positions relative to the fixed plate, a slide arm including a fourth shaft connected to the moving plate and a fifth shaft connected slidably along the groove, and moves the moving plate between the closed and open positions, a link arm having one end connected to the second shaft and the other to the fifth shaft. The fifth shaft slides inside the groove as the link arm moves along with the moving of the hinge when the moving plate is moved between the closed and open positions.

Abstract: The present invention provides a connecting device and electronic equipment with the connecting device. The connecting device includes a first fixed component; a mobile component mounted on the first fixed component; a rotational component connected to the first fixed component by the mobile component, wherein the rotational component could move horizontally with respect to the first fixed component by the mobile component; and a second fixed component connected to the rotational component, wherein the second fixed component could rotate with respect to the first fixed component by the rotational component. The connecting device could achieve the two operations of moving horizontally and rotating synchronously.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a first body, a second body and a pivotal connecting element. An input module is disposed on the first body. A display monitor is disposed on the second body. The pivotal connecting element includes a first connecting element, a second connecting element and a pivot. The pivot is connected to the first connecting element and the second connecting element. The first connecting element is detachably coupled to the first body. The second connecting element is detachably coupled to the second body, and thereby causes the second body to turn pivotally relative to the first body through the pivotal connecting element.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a computer device comprises a back cover in the shape of a plate and a basic module where the back cover is removably attachable to and detachable from a basic module of the computing device by the user by an attachment portion. In this manner designs of and on the back cover may be easily customized to the individual tastes of consumers. Another embodiment of the invention is directed to the back cover and the attachment portion of the type described above. An optional front cover may be added and connected to the back cover about a hinge. The front cover can serve as a stand for the computer display when rotated about the hinge away from the display screen. The optional front cover may also be connected to the back cover by a side cover to form a device resembling a hard bound book.

Abstract: A portable electronic device includes a hinge assembly comprising an axle, the hinge assembly coupling a first mating end of a first housing to a second mating end of a second housing, the second housing being movable relative to the first housing from an open position in which the axle is in a first position near to the first mating end and the second mating end and a folded position in which the axle is in a second position spaced from the first mating end and the second mating end such that the first mating end and the second mating end are movable toward one another to move the portable electronic device to a partially open position for clipping to an object; and a processor in electrical communication with electrical components in one of the first housing and the second housing.

Abstract: An electronic hand-held device, for example a mobile phone (10), includes a first unit (cover 12) and a second unit (keypad unit 14). The device (10) has a first configuration in which the first unit (12) is in a contracted position, and the second unit (14) is in a depressed position and positioned beneath the first unit (12); and a second configuration in which the first unit (12) is in a fully extended position, the second unit (14) is in a fully raised position, and the upper surfaces (12u, 14u) of the first and second units are adjacent to each other. The movement of the second unit (14) depends on the movement of the first unit (12) by moveable guide members (40) mounted along the lateral edges of the device (10). The guide member (40) may include a guide surface (140) shaped to hold the second unit (14) firmly in position in fully raised position.

Abstract: The present application describes various embodiments regarding systems and methods for providing a lightweight and durable portable computing device having a thin profile. The portable computing device can take the form of a laptop computer. The portable computing device can include a case snap system configured to movably attach two portions of a base of the computing device together. The portable computing device can include a lid portion with a support structure having a shaped profile configured to support a display. The portable computing device can include locating features disposed within the base portion configured to locate internal components.

Abstract: A portable computing device can include one or more clutch assemblies that can include a conductive elastomer configured to contact at least a portion of the clutch assembly of the portable computing device. The conductive elastomer can be configured to also contact at least one region of the base portion of the portable computing device and can include highly conductive regions. A USB grounding plate can be attached to a portion of a case for the portable computing device and can be configured to provide a ground pathway between the case and a ground sheath of a USB connector inserted into an opening in a side wall of the case.

Abstract: A deployment system for user interface devices with enhanced interface capabilities and methods for manufacturing and using same. The deployment system includes a main rotating joint system and a device mounting assembly that are coupled via an extension support system. The main rotating joint system enables the deployment system to be installed at any suitable installation location, such as an armrest; whereas, the device mounting assembly is configured to receive a selected user interface device. Advantageously, the deployment system provides an enlarged internal channel for accommodating larger communication cables and a progressive clutch system for supporting the increased weight of the user interface devices. The deployment system thereby can maintain near-constant tension during deployment of the user interface devices, inhibiting drop injuries to users and damage to the user interface devices.

Abstract: Foldable electronic devices including a first and a second magnet. An example foldable electronic device includes a base, a cover, a hinge pivotally connecting the base and the cover to fold the device into a closed position, a first magnet in the base, and a second magnet in the cover to repel the first magnet to separate the base and the cover when the device is resting in the closed position.

Abstract: A notebook computer comprises a base and a screen pivotally attached to the base. A groove is defined in the base for mounting an audio module. The audio module is pivotally mounted in the groove by a resilient member and configured to receive or send audio signals for users. The screen is rotatable between a closed position, where the screen covers the base module; and an open position, where the screen departs from the base module. When the screen is in the closed position, the audio module is in a first position, where the audio module is fully received in the groove, and the resilient member is compressed by the screen. When the screen is in the open position, the audio module is rotated to a second position, where the audio module protrudes out from the groove and the resilient member is released.

Abstract: An electronic device with supporting stands includes an input/output module, two stands and a limiter. The two stands are obliquely disposed on the back side of the input/output module. The stands are limited by the limiter to move synchronously. At the same time, the limiter has two slots penetrated by the stands to limit moving range for the stands. Then the stands are controlled to swing with an angle and finally the visual angle of the input/output module is varied in suitable range.

Abstract: Flexible hinge spine techniques are described. In one or more implementations, a flexible hinge is configured to communicatively and physically couple an input device to a computing device and may implement functionality such as a support layer and minimum bend radius. The input device may also include functionality to promote a secure physical connection between the input device and the computing device. One example of this includes use of one or more protrusions that are configured to be removed from respective cavities of the computing device along a particular axis but mechanically bind along other axes. Other techniques include use of a laminate structure to form a connection portion of the input device.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a first body, a second body and a battery base. The second body is pivoted to the first body and has a first block. The battery base is pivoted to the first body and has a second block. When the second body rotates relative to the first body, the first block is driven to contact the second block and push the second block for driving the battery base to pivot relative to the first body.

Abstract: A cover lifting structure is suitable for a body of an electronic device. The body has a recess. The cover lifting structure includes a first rotating member, a second rotating member, an elastic member and a pushing member. The first rotating member pivoted to the body with a first axis. The second rotating member pivoted to the first rotating member with a second axis. The elastic member is propped against the first and the second rotating members. The first rotating member closes the recess, and the second rotating member contacts against the pushing member in a first state. The first rotating member opens the recess, and the second rotating member moves away from the pushing member in a second state. In a third state, the first rotating member closes the recess, and the second rotating member falls behind a stroke to the first rotating member.

Abstract: Electronic equipment is obtained, which is capable of regulating the arrangement position of a connection cable connected to an antenna module and preventing antenna properties from being degraded by a positional shift of the connection cable. The electronic equipment includes a housing, an antenna module placed in an end portion of the housing, and a connection cable connecting the antenna module to another electric circuit, wherein a guide groove accommodating the connection cable and regulating an arrangement position of the connection cable is formed on the housing.

Abstract: A hinge is provided that permits a user to use a computer system either as a laptop computer or a tablet computer. The hinge may comprise a hinge block and an inhibitor stopper. The hinge block may have a first hinge member and a second hinge member. The inhibitor stopper may be disposed between the first hinge member and the second hinge member. The inhibitor stopper may have a first wing and a second wing. The inhibitor stopper may be attached to the hinge block. The first and second wings may be rotatable around an axis.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a slide and rotation module for an executable multiple operation mode electronic device, providing a structure with inclination-adjustable, movable, rotational and bidirectional folding functions. The slide and rotation module includes a steering arm and a slide seat disposed between the first machine body and the second machine body. The steering arm includes a first end pivoted to a first machine body and a second end pivoted to a second machine body, in which the second end of the steering arm is rotated and translated within a limiting part in response to a motion of the first machine body.

Abstract: An assembly can include a first component; a second component; and an interconnection mechanism for pivotable interconnection of the first component and the second component about a pivot axis where the interconnection mechanism includes a latch mechanism to latch the second component to the interconnection mechanism, an actuator to unlatch the latch mechanism, an obstruction to obstruct actuation of the actuator, and a sliding bar slidable in a first direction to move the obstruction to an obstructing position that obstructs actuation of the actuator and slidable in a second direction to move the obstruction to an unobstructing position that permits actuation of the actuator. Various other apparatuses, systems, methods, etc., are also disclosed.

Abstract: An assembly can include a first component; a second component that includes a socket; a processor and a memory accessible by the processor, the processor and memory being included in one or more of the first component and the second component; and an interconnection mechanism for pivotable interconnection of the first component and the second component about a pivot axis where the interconnection mechanism includes a hinge that defines the pivot axis, a prong pivotable about the pivot axis, a latch mechanism to latch the second component to the interconnection mechanism with the prong received by the socket of the second component, an actuator to unlatch the latch mechanism, and a lever to adjust the hinge to a high stiffness state to adjust the hinge to a low stiffness state. Various other apparatuses, systems, methods, etc., are also disclosed.

Abstract: A device enclosure includes a clad metal shell having a plurality of mounting structures attached thereto. Methods for manufacturing the device enclosure are also disclosed. In a particular method, the mounting structures are formed on a surface of the clad metal shell by nano molding technology. Alternatively, the mounting structures are formed by molding before being attached to the clad metal shell by an adhesive.

Abstract: A fixing device and an electronic device using the same are disclosed, wherein the fixing device is mounted in the electronic device's case for fixing the electronic device on a plane. The fixing device includes a suction cap, a cap cover, an elastic element, and a pressing element. The suction cap includes a suction section and a suction cap main body. The suction section has a suction surface and the body contains an accommodating area for accommodating the elastic element. The cover portion has a bottom part which is connected to a cover portion main body of the cap cover. The pressing element includes a pressing part and of which the shape matches the accommodating area. When the pressing element is pressed, the air flow within the accommodating area is blocked by the pressing part substantially.

Abstract: In one implementation, an electronic device includes a first body portion, a second body portion movably coupled to the first body portion, a heat source, and a thermal conductor in thermal communication with the heat source. The heat source is disposed within one of the first body portion or the second body portion. The thermal conductor has a first end portion, a second end portion, and a flexible portion between the first end portion and the second end portion. The first end portion of the thermal conductor is disposed within the first body portion. The second end portion of the thermal conductor is disposed within the second body portion.

Abstract: A portable electrical device includes a tablet computer, a base panel, two supporting arms and two connecting members. Two ends of each supporting arm are pivotally disposed at one lateral side of the tablet computer and one lateral side of the base panel. The base panel has two guiding grooves oppositely arranged on one surface thereof. One end of the connecting member is pivoted with the lateral side of the tablet computer, and the other end of the connecting member is limited and slidably disposed in one of the guiding grooves. When the other ends of both the connecting members are at one distal end of the guiding groove, the tablet computer is stacked on the base panel, and a touch-controlled display of the tablet computer can alternatively face towards or opposite to the base panel.

Abstract: A portable computer apparatus includes a display module, a host module, at least one shaft mechanism, and an antenna. The display module has a first pivot side and includes first and second upper-cover members and a display device contained in the first and second upper-cover members. The host module has a second pivot side and includes first and second lower-cover members and a host device contained in the first and second lower-cover members. The host device is electrically connected to the display device and the antenna. The shaft mechanism is pivotally connected to at least one of the first and second upper-cover members corresponding to the first pivot side and at least one of the first and second lower-cover members corresponding to the second pivot side. The antenna is integrally formed with the shaft mechanism or on one of the first and second pivot sides.

Abstract: This document describes techniques using, and apparatuses including, switchable magnetic locks. These techniques and apparatuses can enable low or no power consumption and a seamless design for locking and unlocking of devices one to the other, such as computing devices and peripherals.

Abstract: A supporting apparatus is used in an electronic apparatus that has a display device, a support base, and a transmission component. The display device is supported by the supporting apparatus and an angle is formed between the display device and the support base. The supporting apparatus includes a first support element, a second support element, a plurality of second axial levers, a first connecting element, and a second connecting element. The first support element is pivotally connected to the display device. The second support element is pivotally connected to the support base. Two ends of the first connecting element are respectively pivotally connected to the first support element and the second support element. Two ends of the second connecting element are respectively pivotally connected to the first support element and the second support element.