Patent ID: 8800111

Claim:
A clutch assembly configured to pivotally couple a lid portion to a base portion of a portable computing device, the clutch assembly comprising: a first hinge apparatus and a second hinge apparatus, each hinge apparatus comprising: an inner cylindrical housing having a first slot formed therethough extending between distal ends of the inner cylindrical housing, and an outer cylindrical housing having a second slot formed therethough extending between distal ends of the outer cylindrical housing and being configured to engage with an exterior surface of the inner cylindrical housing to create a friction fit between the inner and outer cylindrical housings; and a clutch assembly housing disposed between the first hinge apparatus and the second hinge apparatus and enclosing an electronic component, an electrical connector cable associated with the electronic component installed within the hinge apparatus by passing the electrical connector cable through the first slot and the second slot of the first hinge, wherein the first slot and the second slot form unique paths which prevent complete alignment of the first slot and the second slot during axial rotation of the hinge apparatus.