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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 05, 2006
Filed:
Oct. 16, 2002
Hiroshi Sudo, Tokyo, JP;
Minoru Hayashi, Iida, JP;
Hiroshi Sudo, Tokyo, JP;
Minoru Hayashi, Iida, JP;
Ohashi Technica, Inc., Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
A hinge device for use in a foldable device is provided which allows the cover member to be pivoted clockwise and counterclockwise so that the cover member can be used in a variety of ways and also has an excellent functionality. A cellphone using such a hinge device is also provided. A hinge device connecting a body memberand a cover membercomprises: open-close hinge unitsto open and close the cover memberand to hold the open cover memberat a first open position where a cellphone operation can be performed; and a pivotal hinge unitsecured to the body memberand activated when the cover memberis opened beyond the first open position, the pivotal hinge unitbeing adapted to pivot the cover memberclockwise or counterclockwise and to hold the cover memberat a pivotal position 90 or 180 degrees clockwise or counterclockwise from the body member.