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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 01, 2003
Filed:
Apr. 20, 2000
Kari Lehtinen, Tampere, FI;
Jouko Rytkönen, Tampere, FI;
Reijo Paajanen, Tampere, FI;
Toni Sormunen, Lemp{umlaut over (aa)}lä, FI;
Nokia Corporation, Espoo, FI;
Abstract
A portable communication device ( ) comprising a first part ( ); a second part ( ); and coupling hinge ( ) for pivotably coupling the first ( ) and the second part ( ). The device further comprises a connecting element ( ) of the first part on a surface of the first part ( ); a connecting element ( ) of the second part on a surface of the second part ( ); and said connecting elements ( ) are positioned to be against each other for enabling a mutual connection when the first part and the second part are in the closed position. Allows robustness and straightforward assembly at the manufacturing stage, and provides a structure that is lean, durable and easily accessible for maintenance.