Patent ID: 8029309
Filing Date: 2011-10-04
Classification: G06F,H04M

Abstract:
1. A mobile communication device, comprising: a first electronic component having a first sliding member; a second electronic component having a guide member; and a hinge coupling the first and second electronic components, the hinge carrying a second sliding member, wherein the first and second sliding members are positioned to engage the guide member, with at least one of the first and second electronic components slidable relative to the other when the first and second sliding members are axially aligned with each other, wherein the first and second sliding members form a discontinuous path when the first and second sliding members are axially aligned with each other, such that the guide member is slidable along the discontinuous path, and further wherein at least one of the first and second electronic components is pivotable relative to the other when the guide member is engaged with the second sliding member.