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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 08, 2018
Filed:
Sep. 15, 2016
Microsoft Technology Licensing, Llc, Redmond, WA (US);
Daniel C. Park, Woodinville, WA (US);
Yi-Min Huang, Issaquah, WA (US);
MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLC, Redmond, WA (US);
Abstract
A hinge mechanism with multiple preset positions is described. According to various embodiments, the hinge mechanism enables a support component to be adjustably attached to an apparatus, such as a computing device. In at least some embodiments, the hinge mechanism utilizes preset hinge positions that enable the support component to be placed at different preset positions. For instance, the hinge mechanism is configured such that an attached support component tends to 'snap' into various preset positions. In at least some embodiments, the hinge mechanism includes an emergency escape position that enables the support component to be rotated beyond normal operating positions without damaging the support component.