Abstract:
Exemplary embodiments are provided of hinge assemblies for rotatably coupling a support member and a body of a portable communications terminal to allow the support member to be maintained at an angle relative to the body. In one exemplary embodiment, a hinge assembly includes a housing configured to be coupled to a body of a portable communications terminal. A rotation member is configured to be coupled to a support member. A stopper is positioned at least partially within the housing. A biasing member biases the stopper towards the rotation member such that contact between the stopper and the rotation member maintains the support member at an angle relative to the body.
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.