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US 2009/0167472 A1Published application
Hinge assembly and portable electronic devices using same
AssigneeChi Mei Communication Systems, Inc.
InventorPEN-UEI LU
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Abstract
A hinge assembly (20) including a first magnetic member (21) and a second magnetic member (22) is described. The polarities of opposing end surfaces of the first magnetic member and the second member are different. The second magnetic member is configured for rotating relative to the first magnetic member to generate a magnetic moment. In addition, an exemplary portable electronic device (100) equipped with the hinge assembly is also described.
Claims12
A hinge assembly, comprising:
- a first magnetic member;
- a second magnetic member, wherein the polarities of opposing end surfaces of the first magnetic member and the second member are different;
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- the second magnetic member is configured for rotating relative to the first magnetic member to generate a magnetic moment.
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A portable electronic device, comprising:
- a body comprising a first hinge receiving portion having a first receiving slot;
- a cover coupled with the body by a hinge assembly, the cover comprising a second hinge receiving portion having a second receiving slot;
- the hinge assembly includes a first magnetic member and a second magnetic member, wherein the polarity of opposing end surfaces of the first magnetic member and the second member are opposite;
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- the first magnetic member is configured to be received in the first receiving slot, the second magnetic member is configured to be received in the second receiving slot, and the second magnetic member can be rotated relative to the first magnetic member to generate a magnetic moment.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.