360 degree dual pivot variable torque hinge mechanism

A method of coupling a base to a lid of a computing device using a hinge, the method comprising:

• coupling a base hinge flange to the base, the base hinge flange being connected to a base hinge part that includes a knuckle including a toggle pivot, the toggle pivot coupled to and surrounding a first portion of a first shaft;
• and
• coupling a lid hinge flange to the lid, the lid hinge flange being connected to a main hinge part that includes a first cam, the lid hinge flange including a first lid main band and a second lid main band surrounding a first portion of a second shaft, the second shaft being parallel to the first shaft;
• and
• wherein the first cam surrounds a second portion of the second shaft, the second portion being adjacent to the first portion of the second shaft,
• wherein rotating the main hinge part causes the first lid main band, the second main lid band, and the first cam to rotate about the second shaft causing the lid to rotate relative to the base, the rotation being from a first position to a second position, and the rotation being from a third position to a fourth position,
• wherein the base hinge flange includes a first base main band and a second base main band surrounding a second portion of the first shaft, and
• wherein rotating the base hinge part causes the toggle pivot to rotate causing the first base main band and a second base main band to rotate about the first shaft causing the lid to rotate relative to the base, the rotation being from the second position to the third position.

A computing device comprising:

• a lid;
• and
• a base coupled to the lid by a dual pivot hinge, the dual pivot hinge including:
• a first pivot structure coupled to the lid and comprising a first pivot point;
• and
• a second pivot structure coupled to the base and comprising a second pivot point;
• wherein the first pivot point and the second pivot point are spaced at a distance from one another such that the lid can clear the base when the lid is rotated relative to the base;
• wherein the first pivot structure includes a hollow shaft, wherein the computing device further comprises a plurality of wires, and wherein a diameter of the hollow shaft is determined to allow the plurality of wires to pass through the hollow shaft.