# US 8,739,365 B2 · Hinge structure > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 8,739,365 B2 - Document ID: US8739365B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 13/584,747 - Filed: 2012-08-13 - Published: 2013-06-20 - Granted: 2014-06-03 - Earliest claimed: 2011-12-15 - Assignees: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd. - Applicants: Hao-Ting Hung - Inventors: Hao-Ting Hung - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US8739365B2 ## CPC - G06F 1/1681: {Details related solely to hinges (hinge details related to the transmission of signals or power are classified in G06F1/1683)} - G06F: ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING (computer systems based on specific computational models G06N) ## Abstract A hinge structure includes a first connecting member, a tray for securing a first component, and a second connecting member for securing a second component. The first connecting member includes two clamping panels substantially parallel to each other. A retaining panel extends from the tray. The second connecting member is rotatably secured to the first connecting member. The retaining panel is located between the two clamping panels, for preventing the tray from moving in a direction substantially perpendicular to the two clamping panels. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A hinge structure comprising: a first connecting member comprising a resisting portion and two clamping panels substantially parallel to each other and connected to the resisting portion; a tray; the tray attached to the first connecting member, and a retaining panel extending from the tray; and a second connecting member; the second connecting member is rotatably secured to the first connecting member; wherein the retaining panel abuts the resisting portion and is substantially perpendicular to each clamping panel; the retaining panel is located between the two clamping panels for preventing the tray from moving in a direction that is substantially perpendicular to the two clamping panels. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The hinge structure of claim 1, wherein two receiving slots are defined in the resisting portion, each of the two receiving slots is located between the resisting portion and each of the two clamping panels, and the retaining panel comprises two engaging shoulders engaged in the two receiving slots. ### Claim 3 (depends on 2) The hinge structure of claim 2, wherein an engaging post protrudes from the retaining panel; a cutout, located between the receiving slots, is defined in the resisting portion; and the engaging post is engaged in the cutout. ### Claim 4 (depends on 2) The hinge structure of claim 2, wherein a securing hole is defined in the resisting portion; a through hole is defined in the retaining panel; and a fixing member is engaged in the securing hole and the through hole, to prevent the tray from moving in a direction substantially parallel to the two clamping panels. ### Claim 5 (depends on 2) The hinge structure of claim 2, further comprising a shaft, wherein the first connecting member further comprises a first pivoting portion connected to the resisting portion, the second connecting member comprises a second pivoting portion, and the shaft is rotatably engaged with the first pivoting portion and the second pivoting portion. ### Claim 6 (depends on 5) The hinge structure of claim 5, wherein the first pivoting portion is engaged with a first end of the shaft, and the second pivoting portion is engaged with a second end of the shaft. ### Claim 7 (depends on 5) The hinge structure of claim 5, wherein the shaft comprises a blocking portion, and the blocking portion abuts the second pivoting portion. ### Claim 8 (depends on 5) The hinge structure of claim 5, wherein the second connecting member further comprises a securing portion, and the securing portion is connected to the second pivoting portion. ### Claim 9 (depends on 8) The hinge structure of claim 8, wherein the tray further comprising two mounting panels, and the two mounting panels extend from two adjacent edges of the tray. ### Claim 10 A hinge structure comprising: a first connecting member comprising a resisting portion and two clamping panels substantially parallel to each other and connected to the resisting portion; and two receiving slots defined in the resisting portion, and each of the two receiving slots located between the resisting portion and each of the two clamping panels; a tray; a retaining panel extending from the tray; and the retaining panel comprising two engaging shoulders; the two engaging shoulders being engaged in the two receiving slots, and each engaging shoulder abutting the resisting portion and each clamping panel; and a second connecting member; the second connecting member rotatably secured to the first connecting member; a fixing member engaged with the tray and the first connecting member, for preventing the tray from moving in a first direction substantially parallel to the two clamping panels; wherein the retaining panel is located between the two clamping panels, for preventing the tray from moving in a second direction substantially perpendicular to the two clamping panels. ### Claim 11 (depends on 10) The hinge structure of claim 10, wherein an engaging post protrudes from the retaining panel, a cutout, located between the receiving slots, is defined in the resisting portion; and the engaging post is engaged in the cutout. ### Claim 12 (depends on 10) The hinge structure of claim 10, further comprising a shaft, wherein the first connecting member further comprises a first pivoting portion connected to the resisting portion, the second connecting member comprises a second pivoting portion, and the shaft is rotatably engaged with the first pivoting portion and the second pivoting portion. ### Claim 13 (depends on 12) The hinge structure of claim 12, wherein the first pivoting portion is engaged with a first end of the shaft, and the second pivoting portion is engaged with a second end of the shaft. ### Claim 14 (depends on 12) The hinge structure of claim 12, wherein the shaft comprises a blocking portion, and the blocking portion abuts the second pivoting portion. ### Claim 15 (depends on 12) The hinge structure of claim 12, wherein the first pivoting portion is substantially parallel to the second pivoting portion. ### Claim 16 (depends on 12) The hinge structure of claim 12, wherein the second connecting member further comprises a securing portion, and the securing portion is connected to the second pivoting portion. ### Claim 17 (depends on 16) The hinge structure of claim 16, wherein the tray further comprising two mounting panels, and the two mounting panels extend from two adjacent edges of the tray. ### Claim 18 (depends on 16) The hinge structure of claim 16, wherein the second pivoting portion is slanted relative to the securing portion.