Patent ID: 10606318

Abstract:
In a general aspect, a foldable electronic device may include a processor, a memory, a first housing including a first hinge portion, a second housing, a flexible display disposed on the first housing and the second housing, a hinge assembly including a second hinge portion rotatably coupled to the first hinge portion of the first housing, wherein the hinge assembly is configured for providing relative rotation of the first housing with respect to the second housing, and a mode detector assembly configured to detect configurations of the electronic device and configured to generate a signal indicating a change of mode of operation of the display. The mode detector assembly may include at least a flexible connection member and a spring member. The spring member may be disposed in the first hinge portion of the first housing or in the second hinge portion of the hinge assembly or in the first hinge portion of the first housing and in the second hinge portion of the hinge assembly, and a portion of the flexible connection member may be disposed in the first hinge portion of the first housing.