Roylance, Abrams, Berdo & Goodman, L.L.P.
Rotary-type hinge device for a portable terminal
A rotary-type hinge device for a portable terminal for rotating the folder of the terminal from the body thereof about a first hinge axis and about a second hinge axis, which is perpendicular to the first hinge axis is provided. The rotary-type hinge device comprises a first hinge module coupled to the body and adapted to rotate the folder about the first hinge axis; a second hinge module coupled to the folder and adapted to rotate the folder about the second hinge axis, when the folder is rotated a predetermined angle or more about the first hinge axis; a guide provided on the first hinge module and positioned adjacently to the second hinge module; and a stopper provided on the second hinge module and adapted to limit the rotation of the folder about the second hinge axis, when the folder is rotated within a predetermined angle about the first hinge axis.
Samsung Electronics, Co., Ltd.
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H04M E05D E05Y E05D Y10T
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Ju-Hee
Kim