US Patent:
20110263304, Oct 27, 2011
Inventors:
Rolf G. Laido - Poway CA, US
Kimmo Rantala - Ramona CA, US
Ron Chao - San Diego CA, US
International Classification:
H04M 1/03
H05K 13/00
H05K 5/02
G06F 1/16
G06F 3/041
US Classification:
4555753, 36167921, 345173, 312323, 295921
Abstract:
In accordance with an example embodiment of the present invention, an apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus includes a first housing section, a second housing section, and a connection mechanism between the housing sections. The connection mechanism includes a first hinge member, a slide plate, second hinge member, a first hinge arm, and a second hinge arm. The first hinge member includes an elongated opening. The slide plate is attached to the second housing section. The second hinge member is connected to the slide plate. The first end of the first hinge arm is connected to the first housing section. The second end of the first hinge arm is connected to the second hinge member. The first end of the second hinge arm is connected to the first hinge member at the elongated opening. The second end of the second hinge arm is connected to the second hinge member.