FRICTION HINGE FOR TABLET COMPUTERS

摘要

Technologies are generally described for a kickstand or similar support device connection mechanism in conjunction with computing devices. A substantially constant gap may be maintained between the kickstand and the device enclosure across the hinge rotation spectrum allowing the hinge and/or the kickstand to be level with the device enclosure. The connection mechanism may support various usage loads and rotation angles up to about 180 degrees, as well as allow for low force opening to a first position.

主权项

1. A friction hinge comprising:
a friction shaft; a friction core that is configured to substantially surround the friction shaft, wherein the friction core includes one of a friction band, a friction clip, or a friction disk, and wherein the one of the friction band, the friction clip, or the friction disk is configured to be attached to a first component; a telescoping link attached to one of the friction core or the friction shaft; and an anchor link configured to at least partially surround the telescoping link, wherein the anchor link is configured to be attached to a second component and the friction hinge is configured to enable rotational coupling between the first and the second components while maintaining a substantially constant gap between the first and the second components during rotation.