Patent ID: 6175504
Filing Date: 2001-01-16
Classification: G02F,G06F,H05K

Abstract:
A signal communication structure for communicating signals between a base and a display of an electronic device, the base and display being connected in an axially hinged connection, the signal communication structure comprising:an axial member formed from a flexible material, the axial member adapted to flex about the axially hinged connection between the base and the display, wherein the axial member includes a crease extended in the direction of the axis of the axial member to form an accordion folded flexible structure, and the axial member includes a plurality of communication lines and one or more ground lines wherein the one or more ground lines encase the plurality of communication lines when the axial member is accordion folded; anda plurality of appendage members connected to and extending from the axial member, the appendage members including a plurality of communication lines coupled to the plurality of communication lines of the axial member for signal communication between the plurality of appendage members via the axial member.