Patent ID: 8112844
Filing Date: 2012-02-14
Classification: H04M,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A hinge mechanism for a portable device, the hinge mechanism comprising: a base having a planar surface; a sliding plate having a planar surface; a revolving member located adjacent to a longitudinal edge of the base, the revolving member being capable of revolving and projecting from the base; a dampener located in the base for restraining movement of the revolving member to retain the revolving member in its revolved and projected position; a first joint for coupling the revolving member to the sliding plate, and a plurality of guides arranged longitudinally and transversely in the sliding plate, wherein in a first mode of operation, the sliding plate is slidable over the base in the longitudinal or transverse directions of the base while the planar surface of the sliding plate faces the planar surface of the base, the plurality of guides facilitates the sliding plate to slide over the respective longitudinal and transverse directions of the base by guiding the first joint to run along the longitudinal and transverse arrangements of the plurality of guides when the sliding plate is slid over the base, wherein in a second mode of operation, the sliding plate is substantially slid over the base to a position in the transverse direction of the base, the sliding plate is pivotable about the longitudinal edge of the base to a configuration such that the planar surface of the sliding plate forms an oblique angle relative to the planar surface of the base, the revolving member being adapted to revolve and project from the base when the sliding plate is pivoted into the configuration.