Patent ID: 8705228
Filing Date: 2014-04-22
Classification: H05K

Abstract:
1. A pivoting apparatus comprising: a first pivoting element fixed to a base and the first pivoting element having a first internal space and an opening, and the opening exposing the first internal space; a second pivoting element pivoted on the first pivoting element and the second pivoting element fixed to an electronic device, wherein a second internal space and a gap are formed between the first pivoting element and the second pivoting element, the gap exposes the second internal space, and the second internal space is in communication with the first internal space through the opening; a first waterproof structure fixed to the first pivoting element and the first waterproof structure surrounding at least a portion of the opening to block liquid from entering the first internal space through the opening; and a second waterproof structure including a rib and fixed to the second pivoting element and the second waterproof structure shielding the gap to block liquid from entering the second internal space through the gap; and the first pivoting element comprises a curved surface, the gap is formed between the curved surface and the second pivoting element, and the rib of the second waterproof structure is adapted to slide over the curved surface with the relative pivoting movement between the first pivoting element and the second pivoting element.