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Foldable electronic equipment comprising a slidable hinge including leaf spring

  • US 7,966,694 B2
  • Filed: 05/27/2005
  • Issued: 06/28/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/04/2004
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An electronic apparatus comprising:

  • a first part and a second part that are interconnected through a hinge, wherein the hinge comprises a plurality of leaf springs arranged one on top of the other in such a way that mutual movement between the plurality of leaf springs is allowed;

    wherein the plurality of leaf springs are connected to the first part and the second part; and

    wherein the plurality of leaf springs are configured to force the first part and second part away from each other,wherein a first leaf spring of the plurality of leaf springs is fixed in relation to both the first part and the second part, and wherein the other of the plurality of leaf springs are each slideably arranged in relation to one of the first part and the second part.

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