A MOBILE TERMINAL WITH A HINGE, A METHOD OF OPERATING THE MOBILE TERMINAL AND A HINGE

摘要

A mobile terminal, such as a mobile telephone, has a hinge with a helical spring and which provides both snap opening or automatic opening upon activation of a release means as well as a freely selectable angular position between the rotating parts of the terminal. Also, a new type of spring hinges or clutches are described for use in, for example, this type of terminal.