Friction and torque hinges have been used to add resistance to panels for decades, and come with several benefits. Their resistance makes the panel easier to position, makes lighter materials feel ...

Microsoft continues to sweat the small details with the design of its Surface Pro ultraportables, and a new patent illustrates that commitment with a redesign of the hinge mechanism that holds the ...

Another Apple patent has just recently surfaced online. This time, the company has been granted a patent for a new hinge mechanism that could used on a MacBook or even an upcoming foldable iPhone.

The new Elesa CMUF 270° hinge offers a simple way of supporting flaps, panels, hatches and doors in a desired position against the effect of gravity or limited external forces. The CMUF adjustable ...

A newly-granted patent shows Apple has evolved its previous hinge designs, and is now describing foldable iPhone displays with far more intricate gearing. When a folding iPhone, iPad, or even MacBook ...

As Apple increasingly produces folding devices — from the rumored smart rings and a "folding iPhone" to the shipping MagSafe Duo Charger — it is researching how to make hinges stronger. Amongst other ...

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 5 August 2025 - Southco has launched the new T6 Friction Hinge, a cost-effective access hardware solution that helps designers remove play from their panels ...