Patent ID: 7536750
Filing Date: 2009-05-26
Classification: E05D,E05Y,G06F,H04M,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A multi-section hinge mechanism comprising: a rotary member including a disk and a securing portion integrally formed with the disk; a connecting shaft comprising a shaft portion having a surface and first and second ends, a cantilevered elastic arm having an attaching portion protruding from the surface at one end of the shaft portion, and a locking mechanism extending from the shaft portion, the locking mechanism comprising an arcuate projection and a locking projection, the arcuate projection being formed on the shaft portion, and the locking projection being formed on the arcuate projection; and a hollow cylindrical body defining a plurality of grooves in an inner wall thereof and a hole therethrough, the shaft portion engaging in the hole and being rotatable therein, the elastic arm rotatable with the shaft portion and engaging in one of the grooves; wherein the locking mechanism is configured for securely engaging with the securing portion of the rotary member, and engaging with the cylindrical body such that the locking mechanism is rotatable relative to the cylindrical body.