Abstract:
A device for opening and closing a portable terminal has first and second plates. A link module and a slider movably connect the plates. The link module is slidable between the plates. The slider has a rotation shaft fixedly coupled with the second plate and rotatable in the slider. A power module is affixed to the first plate. The slider is slidable along a straight guide section of the first plate to slide the rotation shaft selectively into or out of contact with the power module. The power module is configured to resiliently bias a roller of the power module against the slider rotation shaft to control rotation of the rotation shaft relative to the first plate.
Abstract:
A damping hinge system for use with a portable communications device is provided. The system can include a housing assembly adapted to be coupled to the portable communications device. The system can also include a cam surface formed within an interior of the housing assembly. The cam surface can include a first ramped portion opposite a second ramped portion. The system can include a shaft assembly that can extend through the housing assembly. The shaft assembly can support a damper, and can be positioned such that the damper engages the cam surface. Upon rotation of the shaft assembly, the damper can rotate, such that the damper can engage the first ramped portion and the second ramped portion to control the rotation of the housing assembly.
Abstract:
A hinge assembly generally includes a housing configured to be coupled to a portable communications terminal, a shaft coupled to the housing for rotation relative to the housing, and a slider positioned at least partially within the housing. The hinge assembly is suitable for coupling a support member to the portable communications terminal to allow the support member to be rotatably positioned rearwardly of the portable communications terminal to support the portable communications terminal at an inclination angle on a support surface. The shaft is coupled to the support member for conjoint rotation, and the slider is moveable relative to the shaft to selectively resist rotation of the shaft and support member relative to the housing. This can help retain the support member in its rearward position to support the portable communications terminal at the inclination angle on the support surface.
Abstract:
A stand assembly is provided for supporting a portable communications terminal on a support surface. The stand assembly generally includes a pop-up housing configured to be slideably coupled within a portable communications terminal. The pop-up housing has first and second end portions. A tilt housing is coupled to the pop-up housing and slideably moveable relative to the pop-up housing. A tilt arm is coupled to the tilt housing for supporting the portable communications terminal on the support surface. The tilt arm extends from the second end portion of the pop-up housing. The pop-up stand assembly is selectably changeable from a first length to a second length longer than the first length by slidably moving the tilt arm to shorten the pop-up stand assembly to a third length shorter than the first length, from which the pop-up stand assembly then changes from the third length to the second length.
Abstract:
A damping hinge system for use with a portable communications device is provided. The system can include a housing assembly adapted to be coupled to the portable communications device. The system can also include a cam surface formed within an interior of the housing assembly. The cam surface can include a first ramped portion opposite a second ramped portion. The system can include a shaft assembly that can extend through the housing assembly. The shaft assembly can support a damper, and can be positioned such that the damper engages the cam surface. Upon rotation of the shaft assembly, the damper can rotate, such that the damper can engage the first ramped portion and the second ramped portion to control the rotation of the housing assembly.
Abstract:
An actuating mechanism for use in slidably opening and/or closing a portable terminal. The actuating mechanism includes a wire spring and a first support capable of being pivotably coupled to a first terminal body of the portable terminal. A first end portion of the wire spring is coupled to the first support. The actuating mechanism also includes a second support capable of being pivotably coupled to a second terminal body of the portable terminal. The wire spring is at least partially supported by the second support to allow relative sliding movement between the wire spring and the second support when the second terminal body slides relative to the first terminal body for opening and/or closing the portable terminal. A guide member is coupled to a second end portion of the wire spring for use in directing the relative sliding movement of the wire spring.
Abstract:
Disclosed herein are exemplary embodiments of a stand assembly for supporting a portable terminal on a support surface. In one exemplary embodiment, a stand assembly generally includes a housing configured to be coupled to a body of a portable terminal and a leg having a first end portion rotatably coupled to the housing. A first biasing device is operable for applying a biasing force to urge the leg to rotate from a first position to a second position. The stand assembly also includes a sliding cam and a rotating cam. The rotating cam is operable for pushing and sliding the sliding cam during the rotation of the leg from the first position to the second position. A second biasing device is operable for applying a biasing force to urge the sliding cam toward the rotating cam. A locking button is operable for maintaining the leg in the first position.