Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC

Nicholas Benjamin Wendt

Daniel Clark Park

Brett Andrew Tomky

Karsten Aagaard

Katherine Bailey

Christopher Alan Schafer

Christina Ashley Yee

The description relates to hinged devices, such as hinged computing devices. One example can include a first portion extending from a hinge end to a distal end that includes a first magnet and a second portion extending from a hinge end to a distal end and includes a second magnet. A translation mechanism can cause a button to both send control signals for electronic components of the device and create a force that acts on the first magnet to affect magnetic attraction between the first and second magnets.

Device with translation mechanism

Examples are disclosed that relate to the rotational mounting of a display device to another supporting structure, such as a stand or a wall. One example provides a system comprising a display device, a support structure configured to be mounted to another structure to thereby support the display device on the other structure, and a mechanical interface rotationally connecting the display device and the support structure. The mechanical interface comprises three or more rail segments including a cam rail segment comprising a cam, and for each rail segment, one or more corresponding rollers, a roller for the cam rail segment being a follower and being coupled with a spring configured to bias the follower toward the cam rail segment.

Incorporating cam into rail of rotational mount

Examples are disclosed that relate to display assemblies and counterbalance mechanisms for rotatable displays. In one example, a counterbalance mechanism for a rotatable display comprises at least one crank arm rotatably connected to a ground. The counterbalance mechanism also comprises at least one spring comprising a first end connected to a spring end of the at least one crank arm, and a second end connected to the ground. At least one connecting link has a first portion connected to the at least one crank arm and a second portion connected to the rotatable display.

Display counterbalance mechanism

A hinge includes a shaft, a hinge leaf engaged with the shaft, a band clamped around the shaft for rotation about the shaft and pivotal movement relative to the hinge leaf, and a clutch disposed between the band and the shaft. The clutch includes a collar disposed between the shaft and the band. The clutch is configured to lock and unlock the collar to the shaft. Rotation of the band about the shaft in a first direction locks the collar to the shaft for frictional movement of the band about the shaft at a first resistance level. Rotation of the band about the shaft in a second direction unlocks the collar from the shaft for frictional movement of the band about the shaft at a second resistance level lower than the first resistance level.

Friction hinge with clutch-based resistance

The description relates to hinged devices, such as hinged computing devices. One example can include a first portion and a second portion that are rotatably coupled by a hinge assembly. The hinge assembly can include a hinge frame secured to the first portion and a hinge arm secured to the second portion. The hinge frame can be rotatably secured to the hinge arm by a band extending between a guide pin retained in the hinge frame and a friction pin secured to the hinge arm.

Low profile device hinge assembly

A hinge includes a frame, an arm, a torque element, and a link. The frame and arm are rotatably connected about a first lateral axis. The torque element is displaced from the first lateral axis in a longitudinal direction perpendicular to the first lateral axis, and the torque element being rotatable about a second lateral axis. The link is connected to the arm and the torque element such that rotation of the arm about the first lateral axis translates the torque element in the longitudinal direction.

Systems and methods of lateral torsional resistance in a hinge

A device for controlling movement of a support includes a frame, an arm, a torque element, and a link. The arm is rotatably connected to the frame about a lateral axis. The torque element is displaced from the lateral axis in a longitudinal direction perpendicular to the lateral axis. At least part of the torque element is rotatable about a longitudinal axis. The link is connected to the arm and the torque element such that rotation of the arm about the lateral axis translates at least part of the torque element in the longitudinal direction.

Systems and methods of longitudinal torsional resistance in a hinge

The description relates to hinged devices, such as hinged computing devices. One example can include a first portion and a second portion that defines a channel. The example can also include a hinge assembly rotatably coupling the first portion and the second portion, the hinge assembly including a hinge arm that is fitted to the channel and retained in the channel by a state-transitionable material.

Secured device portions

A friction hinge is described. Generally, the friction hinge provides a variable torque profile for a movable component.

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Nicholas Benjamin Wendt