Hinge for Component Attachment

摘要

A hinge for component attachment is described. In at least some implementations, a kickstand is rotatably attached to a mobile computing device. The kickstand can be rotated to various positions to provide support for different orientations of the computing device. In at least some implementations, hinges are employed to attach a kickstand to a mobile computing device. One example hinge utilizes preset hinge stops that enable the kickstand to be placed at different preset positions. Another example hinge exerts pressure on an edge of the kickstand, providing stability and vibration dampening to the kickstand.

主权项

1. An apparatus comprising:
a housing; a kickstand rotatably attached to a portion of the housing and configured to support the housing in one or more positions relative to an adjacent surface; and a hinge attached to the housing and that attaches a portion of the kickstand to the housing, the hinge including:
a hinge body including an upper portion;a hinge sled positioned at least partially within the hinge body such that a channel is formed between the upper portion and the hinge sled;a spring positioned within the hinge body to exert pressure against the hinge sled; anda pivot portion attached to the kickstand and slidably engaged in the channel such that the hinge sled exerts pressure from the spring against the pivot portion, the pivot portion being slidable within the channel to enable opening of the kickstand to one or more open positions relative to the housing.