| US 7,577,467 B2 | ||
| Sliding electronic device assembly | ||
| Kevin Schechtel, Algonquin, Ill. (US); Jon Godston, Chicago, Ill. (US); and Mark Oliver, Mundelein, Ill. (US) | ||
| Assigned to Motorola, Inc., Schaumburg, Ill. (US) | ||
| Filed on Nov. 30, 2006, as Appl. No. 11/565,371. | ||
| Prior Publication US 2008/0132302 A1, Jun. 05, 2008 | ||
| Int. Cl. H04M 1/00 (2006.01) | ||
| U.S. Cl. 455—575.4 [455/575.1; 455/550.1] | 20 Claims |
| 1. A drive mechanism for a portable electronic device, comprising
at least two tracks coupled to a first housing; and
a shaft coupled to a second housing, the shaft separating and coupled to at least two wheels, the at least two wheels engaging
the at least two tracks; and
a preloaded tensioning device having at least one end coupled to the shaft so as to bias the first housing and the second
housing towards an open position.
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