Patent ID: 7356881
Filing Date: 2008-04-15
Classification: H04M,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A swivel hinge, comprising: a first hinge section configured to rotate about a first hinge shaft; a second hinge section coupled to the first hinge section and configured to rotate about a second hinge shaft, wherein the second hinge shaft is substantially perpendicular to the first hinge shaft; first and second magnets correspondingly provided at the first and second hinge sections, respectively, wherein a force is created between the first and second magnets when the first and second hinge sections are positioned in a predetermined relationship; a stopper engagement section provided at the second hinge section to rotate together with the second hinge shaft; and a stopper provided at the first hinge section, wherein the stopper prevents rotation of the second hinge section but allows the second hinge section to rotate after the first hinge section has rotated by a predetermined angle around the first hinge shaft.