The accompanying drawings illustrate implementations of the concepts conveyed in the present document. Features of the illustrated implementations can be more readily understood by reference to the following description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Like reference numbers in the various drawings are used wherever feasible to indicate like elements. Further, the left-most numeral of each reference number conveys the FIG. and associated discussion where the reference number is first introduced.
The present concepts relate to flexible multi-pivot hinge covers for multi-pivot or multi-axis hinges. Computing devices can employ multi-pivot hinges to rotatably secure portions of the computing device. The present concepts can provide flexible multi-pivot hinge covers over the multi-pivot hinges to protect the hinges from foreign objects and/or protect a user of the computing device from being pinched by the multi-pivot hinges during rotation.
Introductory
In this case, the flexible multi-pivot hinge cover 108 covers the ‘backside’ or ‘outside’ (e.g., facing away from the reader) of the computing device 100. In other cases, the flexible multi-pivot hinge cover 108 can cover the inside surface or both the inside and outside surfaces. In this implementation the flexible multi-pivot hinge cover 108 can be secured to the multi-pivot hinge 106 by opposing end securing elements 110(1) and 110(2). In this case, the end securing elements 110 can mimic a profile of the multi-pivot hinge 106 to appear generally continuous along the width of the computer (e.g., in the y reference direction). The multi-pivot hinge 106, the flexible multi-pivot hinge cover 108, and/or securing elements, such as end securing elements 110, can be thought of as a flexible multi-pivot hinge cover assembly 112.
As shown in
Flexible multi-pivot hinge cover assembly 112 can be secured to the first and second portions 102 and 104 to allow rotation therebetween. The flexible multi-pivot hinge cover assembly 112 can be secured to the first and second portions in a relatively permanent manner (e.g., in a manner that is not intended to be readily separable by an end use consumer), such as illustrated in
In one example, element 306 can be manifest as a latch and element 308 can be manifest as a receiver. The latch can engage the receiver to removeably couple the first portion 102 with the flexible multi-pivot hinge cover assembly 112A. In another example, the elements 306 and 308 may magnetically couple to one another in a manner that can be overcome by the user to separate the first portion from the flexible multi-pivot hinge cover assembly 112A. Other quick attach/detach assemblies 304 are contemplated. Note further that alternatively or additionally to mechanically coupling the flexible multi-pivot hinge cover assembly 112A to the first and/or second portions 102 and 104, the quick attach/detach assembly 304 can detachably electrically couple electronic components of the first and second portions. For instance, the quick attach/detach assembly 304 may electrically couple/decouple processor 120, storage/memory 122, and/or battery 124 from the first portion 102 to graphics processor 126 in the second portion 104.
Thus, the quick attach/detach assembly 304 can allow the user to be able to detach first portion 102 or second portion 104 to use either portion independent of the other. For example, first portion 102 may be operated as a stand-alone tablet device, and then may be attached to second portion 104 via flexible multi-pivot hinge cover assembly 112A to form a device more akin to a laptop device. A user may also be able to exchange first portion 102 or second portion 104 for application-specific devices. For example, an individual second portion may include a keyboard and/or a touchscreen. In certain scenarios, the user may attach a first touchscreen as the first portion and a second touchscreen as second portion, and utilize the device like a book. In other scenarios, a user may attach a touchscreen as the first portion and an input device, such as a keyboard and trackpad, as the second portion, and utilize the device like a laptop. Other configurations and implementations are contemplated.
Note that from one perspective, the multi-pivot hinge 106 can be thought of as a collection or set of hinge axes 406 interposed between hinge unit bodies 414 (not all of which are designated with specificity to avoid clutter on the drawing page). In some implementations, the hinge unit bodies 414 can be manifest as regular geometric shapes (when viewed along the y reference axis). For instance, in the illustrated configuration of
From one perspective, the first portion 102, the multi-pivot hinge cover assembly 112C, and the second portion 104 can collectively define inner surface 402 and opposite outer surface 404 of the computing device 100C. The multi-pivot hinge cover assembly 112C can be configured to maintain a length 504 of the inner surface 402 during rotation of the first and second portions 102 and 104 while accommodating changes in length 506 of the outer surface 404 during the rotation. (The inner surface length 504 and the outer surface length 506 are only designated relative to Instance Two due to space constraints on the drawing page of
Note that the flexible multi-pivot hinge cover assembly 112C can allow the first and second portions 102 and 104 to be rotated through a range of rotations. In this implementation, the closed position of Instance Three orients the first and second portions at an angle α of approximately zero degrees to one another. (In this case, the closed position is actually less than zero degrees since zero degrees would entail the first portion being juxtaposed over and parallel to the second portion. Note also, that even in the closed position of Instance Three, the flexible multi-pivot hinge cover assembly 112C can maintain a minimum bend radius r which can protect the flexible display 502 from damage, such as creasing.) Instance Two shows the two portions 102 and 104 rotated to a typical use position for notebook (e.g., laptop) type devices where the angle α is an obtuse angle. Instance One shows a ‘flat’ configuration where angle α is about 180 degrees. This position can be used in an e-reader scenario. In some configurations, for example, in which flexible display 502 is capable of stretching in plane or is otherwise mechanically free to float or move on first portion 102, second portion 104, and/or the hinge section in a direction perpendicular to the axis of rotation, the range of rotation can continue until the first portion is oriented under the second portion at an angle α of about 360 degrees.
Note further, that while the illustrated configuration can be utilized for relatively large devices, such as notebooks, e-readers, and smart phones, this implementation also lends itself to relatively smaller implementations, such as wearable smart devices. For instance, computing device 100C could also be implemented as a smart watch. For example, a band of the smartwatch could be attached to the second portion 104 so that the band extends into and out of the drawing page in the y and −y reference directions. The user could close the smartwatch, such as in Instance Three, when not looking at the smartwatch to protect the flexible display 502. When the user wants to view the flexible display 502, the user can open the smartwatch to the orientation of Instance One or Instance Two to have a relatively large surface area of the flexible display on a device that is relatively compact in the closed position of Instance Three. Stated another way, the combination of the flexible multi-pivot hinge cover assembly 112C and the flexible display can allow the smartwatch (or other device) to have nearly twice as much screen area as a traditional device having the same footprint as the smartwatch does in the closed configuration. Alternatively or additionally to utilizing the flexible multi-pivot hinge cover assembly 112C to couple the first and second portions 102 and 104, another flexible multi-pivot hinge cover assembly could be utilized in (or as) the band of the smartwatch.
The flexible multi-pivot hinge cover 108 can be made from various materials, such as fabrics, polymers, composites, elastomers, woven or knitted materials, skins, leathers and/or any other covering that is capable of expansion and contraction while remaining taught through the entire range of the hinge. In some implementations, a single (e.g. continuous) sheet can be utilized so that there are no seams exposed on the device (e.g. that can be seen by the user). Other elements of the flexible multi-pivot hinge cover assembly 112 can be made from various materials, such as sheet metals, die cast metals, and/or molded plastics, among others, or any combination of these materials.
Flexible multi-pivot hinge cover assembly 112 can be utilized with any type of computing device, such as but not limited to notebook computers, smart phones, wearable smart devices, and/or other types of existing, developing, and/or yet to be developed computing devices.
Various methods of manufacture, assembly, and use for flexible multi-pivot hinge cover assemblies are contemplated beyond those shown above relative to
Various examples are described above. Additional examples are described below. One example is manifest as a computing device that has a first portion that includes a display screen and a second portion that includes an input device. The example can also include a multi-pivot hinge rotatably securing the first portion and the second portion and configured to rotate around multiple hinge axes to provide rotation between the first and second portions. The example can further include a flexible multi-pivot hinge cover that covers the multi-pivot hinge between the first portion and the second portion and that is configured to accommodate length changes of the multi-pivot hinge during the rotation. The example can also include opposing end securing elements configured to secure the flexible multi-pivot hinge cover to the multi-pivot hinge between the first and second portions.
Any combination of the above and/or below examples where the display screen is a flexible display screen that extends over the first portion, the multi-pivot hinge, and the second portion.
Any combination of the above and/or below examples where a neutral axis of the multi-pivot hinge is against the flexible display screen.
Any combination of the above and/or below examples where the flexible multi-pivot hinge cover completely encloses the multi-pivot hinge or where the flexible multi-pivot hinge cover covers only an inside surface of the multi-pivot hinge or an outside surface of the multi-pivot hinge.
Any combination of the above and/or below examples where a range of rotation of the multi-pivot hinge is less than or equal to 180 degrees or wherein the range of rotation is between 180 degrees and 360 degrees.
Another example is manifest as a first portion and a second portion. The example can also include a multi-pivot hinge rotatably securing the first portion and the second portion and configured to rotate around multiple hinge axes to provide rotation between the first and second portions. The example can further include a flexible multi-pivot hinge cover that covers the multi-pivot hinge between the first portion and the second portion without any exposed edges.
Any combination of the above and/or below examples where the multi-pivot hinge is configured to rotate the first and second portions from an open orientation where the first and second portions define an obtuse angle therebetween to a closed orientation where the first portion is juxtaposed over the second portion and wherein the flexible multi-pivot hinge cover is configured to stretch in the closed orientation.
Any combination of the above and/or below examples where a first edge of the flexible multi-pivot hinge cover is secured between the first portion and the multi-pivot hinge and a second edge of the flexible multi-pivot hinge cover is secured between the second portion and the multi-pivot hinge.
Any combination of the above and/or below examples where a third edge of the flexible multi-pivot hinge cover is secured between the multi-pivot hinge and a first end securing element and a fourth edge of the flexible multi-pivot hinge cover is secured between the multi-pivot hinge and the second end securing element.
Any combination of the above and/or below examples where the flexible multi-pivot hinge cover comprises a single piece of elastic fabric.
Any combination of the above and/or below examples where the first portion, the multi-pivot hinge, and the second portion collectively define an inner surface and an opposite outer surface and wherein the multi-pivot hinge is configured to maintain a length of the inner surface during rotation of the first and second portions and wherein the flexible multi-pivot hinge cover is configured to accommodate changes in length of the outer surface during the rotation.
Any combination of the above and/or below examples where the multi-pivot hinge maintains a minimum bend radius throughout the rotation.
Any combination of the above and/or below examples further including a flexible display secured to the inner surface.
Any combination of the above and/or below examples where the multi-pivot hinge comprises multiple hinge axes interposed between multiple hinge unit bodies.
Any combination of the above and/or below examples where the hinge unit bodies are all a same shape or wherein the hinge unit bodies have different shapes.
Any combination of the above and/or below examples where the hinge unit bodies are regular geometric shapes.
Another example is manifest as a first portion and a second portion. The example can also include a flexible multi-pivot hinge cover assembly rotatably securing the first and second portions.
Any combination of the above and/or below examples where the second portion comprises a base of a smart watch.
Any combination of the above and/or below examples where the flexible multi-pivot hinge cover assembly allows the first portion to be rotated away from the second portion during use and closed upon the first portion when not in use.
Any combination of the above and/or below examples further including another flexible multi-pivot hinge cover assembly comprising a band of the smart watch.
Although techniques, methods, devices, systems, etc., pertaining to flexible multi-pivot hinge cover assemblies are described in language specific to structural features and/or methodological acts, it is to be understood that the subject matter defined in the appended claims is not necessarily limited to the specific features or acts described. Rather, the specific features and acts are disclosed as exemplary forms of implementing the claimed methods, devices, systems, etc.
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