Patent ID: 7353569
Filing Date: 2008-04-08
Classification: G06F,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A hinge assembly, comprising: a base seat, the base seat including a first end portion and a second portion, the first end portion and the second portion being substantially perpendicular to each other, the first end portion having a retaining hole formed therein, the first end portion defining a single protrusion therein, the protrusion extending into one side of the retaining hole; a pivotal shaft, the pivotal shaft including a pivotal portion and a cylindrical shaft portion, the pivotal portion having at least one flat surface, the pivotal portion being positioned within the retaining hole of the first end portion, one of the at least one flat surface pivotably engaging with the protrusion; and a plurality of washers, wherein the cylindrical shaft portion extends beyond the retaining hole of the first end portion, and the first end portion and the plurality of washers are engaged with the cylindrical shaft portion of the pivotal shaft such that the base seat and the washers are fastened together by the pivotal shaft.