OPENING FORCE CONTROL FOR FOLDABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICES

A foldable electronic device includes a first portion, a second portion, and a hinge connecting the first portion and the second portion. The hinge is configured to allow pivoting movement of the first portion relative to the second portion, wherein the hinge has a hinge force. One or more magnets a...

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Hauptverfasser: Asfari, Leila, ZHANG, Shuanghu, GAULT, Joseph B, BARBARA, Brittany, MEYER, John C, PICARDO, Anthony G, SINGLA, Aseem, Greiser, II, Melvin R, HAWORTH, Madeleine M, CONDON, Matthew T
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:A foldable electronic device includes a first portion, a second portion, and a hinge connecting the first portion and the second portion. The hinge is configured to allow pivoting movement of the first portion relative to the second portion, wherein the hinge has a hinge force. One or more magnets are coupled to the first portion, and a plurality of metal members are coupled to the second portion. Each metal member of the plurality of metal members is configured for individual removal from the second portion to define a magnetic force based on the hinge force, thereby allowing the first and second portions to be maintained together when in a closed orientation and allowing for easy one finger opening operation from the closed orientation.