Multistage Friction Hinge

摘要

A multistage friction hinge is described. In at least some embodiments, the described hinge enables a support component to be adjustably attached to an apparatus. According to various embodiments, a hinge includes different activity stages where movement of the hinge is based on different activity mechanisms. For instance, the hinge includes different sets of components that form different friction engines that provide resistance to rotational and/or pivoting movement of the hinge.

主权项

1. A device comprising:
a support movably attached to a rear portion of the device; and at least one multistage friction hinge that moveably attaches a portion of the support to the device, the hinge including:
a first angle range in which resistance to movement of the hinge is determined based on engagement of a first friction engine of the hinge; anda second angle range in which resistance to movement of the hinge is determined based on engagement of a second friction engine of the hinge.