Connection device, small-sized electronic apparatus with the same, and folding portable terminal device
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN Β· China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- PANASONIC CORP
- Publication Date
- 2007-01-17
- Estimated Expiration
- Not applicable Β· inactive patent
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Abstract
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[0001] The present invention relates to a connecting device for foldably connecting two housing parts, and to a smaller electronic device and a folding portable terminal device having the connecting device. Background technique
[0002] In recent years, various types of mobile phones have been developed and used. For example, mobile phones include bar-type mobile phones and folder-type mobile phones that can be folded by hinges.
[0003] The foldable mobile phone includes: an upper case in which a display unit is provided; a lower case in which an operation unit is provided; and a hinge part which foldably connects the upper and lower cases so that the display unit and the operation unit face each other. This structure causes the upper housing to rotate relative to the lower housing on the central axis of the hinge. The hinge has a substantially cylindrical shape, and the outer diameter of the hinge is generally larger than the thickness of the upper and l...