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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 17, 2006
Filed:
May. 07, 2002
Keisuke Nonaka, Daito, JP;
Keisuke Nonaka, Daito, JP;
Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd., Moriguchi, JP;
Sanyo Telecommunications Co., Ltd., Daito, JP;
Abstract
In a cellular phone, a first cabinet and a second cabinet are foldably connected by a hinge, and the two cabinets are electrically connected by a connection member arranged inside the hinge portion. The hinge portion is constituted by putting together a first fitting portion provided at a first inner case, and a second fitting portion provided at a second inner case. A cut-out for inserting the connection member is provided between the two fitting portions. The cut-out is covered by a first tongue piece that is attached to the first fitting portion, and a second tongue piece that is attached to a second outer cover.