Hinge apparatus for foldable radiotelephones
CA 2078233 A1 · Owner: Paulick, Thomas E. · Inventors: Paulick, Thomas E.
Overview
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Abstract of the Disclosure, A hinge apparatus for a foldable telephone (100) includes a body portion (301) and a flip element (303). The flip element (303) is held in a closed and a open position relative to the body portion (301) by an enclosed follower (501) which follows recesses (601 and 603) in a first hinge shaft (505). The recesses (601 and 603) are positioned relative to the follower (501 ) such that a torque of a force (F1 and F2) is applied to the hinge shaft (505) thereby resulting in a low profile flip element (303). Wires (531 ) dressed from the flip element (303) to the body portion (301) are protected from damage by an arm (805) pulling the wires (531) towards the center of …
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- Filed March 3, 1992. No grant is recorded for it in Canada; had it been granted, its 20-year term would have ended March 3, 2012.
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