Computer hinge having a hollow clutch
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    发明授权
    Computer hinge having a hollow clutch 有权
    具有中空离合器的计算机铰链

    公开(公告)号:US09007760B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-04-14

    申请号:US13909930

    申请日:2013-06-04

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: A hinge assembly having a hollow clutch is arranged to pivotally couple a portable computer base portion to a portable computer lid portion. The hinge assembly includes at least a hollow cylindrical portion that includes an annular outer region and a central bore region, the central bore region suitably arranged to provide support for electrical conductors between the base and lid portions. The hinge assembly also includes a plurality of fastening components that couple the hollow clutch to the base portion and the lid portion of the portable computer, with at least one of the fastening regions being integrally formed with the hollow cylindrical portion such that space, size and part count are minimized. The integrally formed fastening region(s) can be flat with holes dispersed therethrough for screws, bolts or the like. The central bore can also support a heat transfer element and can also serve as a lubricant reservoir.

    Abstract translation: 具有中空离合器的铰链组件布置成将便携式计算机基座部分枢转地连接到便携式计算机盖部分。 铰链组件包括至少一个包括环形外部区域和中心孔区域的中空圆柱形部分,中心孔区域适当地布置成为基部和盖部分之间的电导体提供支撑。 铰链组件还包括将中空离合器联接到便携式计算机的基座部分和盖部分的多个紧固部件,至少一个紧固区域与中空圆柱形部分整体形成,使得空间,尺寸和 部件数量最小化。 一体形成的紧固区域可以是平坦的,其中穿过其中的孔用于螺钉,螺栓等。 中心孔也可以支撑传热元件并且还可以用作润滑剂储存器。

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