HINGE CONFIGURATION FOR AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE
First Claim
1. An electronic device, comprising:
- a first housing; and
a hinge assembly on the first housing to removably secure the first housing to a second housing, wherein the hinge assembly is to allow a rotation of the first housing in relation to the second housing, and wherein the hinge assembly includes;
at least one disc to receive at least one segment of the second housing as the hinge assembly is engaged to secure the first housing to the second housing; and
at least one electrical connection that electrically connects the first housing and the second housing.
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Abstract
Particular embodiments described herein provide for an electronic device, such as a notebook computer or laptop, that includes a circuit board coupled to a plurality of electronic components (which includes any type of components, elements, circuitry, etc.). The electronic device may also include a hinge assembly to secure a first housing of the electronic device to a second housing. The hinge assembly is to allow for electrical signals to pass between the first housing and the second housing and for a rotation of the first housing in relation to the second housing. The hinge assembly may include a plurality of discs to receive a plurality of segments of the accessory as the hinge assembly engages to secure the first housing to the second housing.
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27 Claims
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1. An electronic device, comprising:
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a first housing; and a hinge assembly on the first housing to removably secure the first housing to a second housing, wherein the hinge assembly is to allow a rotation of the first housing in relation to the second housing, and wherein the hinge assembly includes; at least one disc to receive at least one segment of the second housing as the hinge assembly is engaged to secure the first housing to the second housing; and at least one electrical connection that electrically connects the first housing and the second housing. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A method, comprising:
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receiving at least one segment of an accessory at an electronic device that includes at least one disc provided as part of a hinge assembly; and engaging the hinge assembly with the accessory to secure a portion of the electronic device to the accessory, wherein the hinge assembly is to allow for electrical signals between the accessory and the electronic device and to allow for a rotation of the portion in relation to the accessory. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21, 22)
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23. A system, comprising:
a hinge assembly to selectively secure a portion of the electronic device to an accessory, wherein the hinge assembly is to allow a rotation of the portion in relation to the accessory, and wherein the hinge assembly includes; a sprocket; and at least one conductive ring to allow electrical signals to pass between the electronic device and the accessory. - View Dependent Claims (24, 25, 26, 27)
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