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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 17, 2012
Filed:
Dec. 18, 2008
Michael J Lombardi, Mundelein, IL (US);
Roger W. Harmon, Crystal Lake, IL (US);
Srikanth Thiruppukuzhi, Vernon Hills, IL (US);
Michael J Lombardi, Mundelein, IL (US);
Roger W. Harmon, Crystal Lake, IL (US);
Srikanth Thiruppukuzhi, Vernon Hills, IL (US);
Motorola Mobility, Inc., Libertyville, IL (US);
Abstract
A mobile phone or other electronic device is provided with an improved friction hinge with a radial range of motion greater than 180 degrees and with detents at both ends of travel. The friction hinge can include an asymmetrical cam in conjunction with a single tab on a follower. Advantageously, the electronic device with the improved friction hinge can allows a full 360 degree range of motion with any number of detents at any radial position.