Patent ID: 8954120
Filing Date: 2015-02-10
Classification: H04M

Abstract:
1. A cradling apparatus for a portable communication device having a first housing, a second housing, and link portions provided between the first housing and the second housing to slide and inclinedly cradle the second housing, comprising: guide portions coupled to both ends of the first housing; guide members slidably coupled to an inside of the guide portions; hinge portions protruding from the guide members, the hinge portions being rotatably coupled to the second housing; and pressurizing portions provided on one end of each of the hinge portions to pressurize the hinge portions against the guide members, wherein the hinge portions further comprises bushes coupled with a hinge housing formed in the second housing and are rotatably coupled to the hinge portions, and further comprising one or more E-rings engaged with at least one end of each of the hinge portions to prevent separation of the bushes.