MULTI-PIVOT HINGE

摘要

The description relates to devices, such as computing devices that have hinged portions. One example can include a first portion and a second portion. This example can also include a sequential multi-pivot hinge assembly rotatably securing the first portion and the second portion. The sequential multi-pivot hinge assembly can include a first set of links configured to control a relative order of rotation around individual axes of rotation of the sequential multi-pivot hinge assembly when the first and second portions are being rotated away from one another and a second different set of links configured to control the relative order of rotation around the individual axes of rotation of the sequential multi-pivot hinge assembly when the first and second portions are being rotated toward one another.

主权项

1. A computing device, comprising:
a first portion and a second portion; and, a sequential multi-pivot hinge assembly rotatably securing the first portion and the second portion from a storage position where the first portion is juxtaposed over the second portion to a deployed position where the first portion is oriented at an obtuse angle relative to the first portion, the sequential multi-pivot hinge assembly comprising a first set of cammed links that controls an order of rotation around individual hinge axes when the first portion and the second portion are being rotated from the storage position to the deployed position and a separate second set of cammed links that controls the order of rotation around the individual hinge axes from the deployed position to the storage position.