Dell unveils a new patent on its unique foldable PC model

Nearly 12 months ago, during a new product launch event, Dell spoke about launching a dual-screen, foldable PC model to optimize portability and enhance versatility. use. Similar to Lenovo with ThinkPad X1 or Microsoft with Surface Neo, Dell's foldable PC model is expected to be available in the second half of 2020 and run on the brand new Windows 10 X platform.

Recently, the patent for the PC model was revealed by Dell, showing a more detailed look at the appearance and design specifications of one of the US PC manufacturer's strategic product lines for the year. 2020.

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Looking at the drawing, it can be seen that the hinge design creates a relatively clear opening when the device is in a folding state. With a computer with such a hinge opening, it is likely to have 2 screens and fold open in the form of a clamshell.

In addition, the patent also refers to an alternative hinge design that allows the computer to fit perfectly without any gaps. This type of 'narrow double-axis hinge' to make folding / opening operations easier and smoother.

There will be small edges protruding on the 4 sides of the screen to limit the impact between the two screens when the device is in a folding state. The way the device works also has been somewhat revealed. Accordingly, there will be a set of gears used to optimize the movement towards the top of the double shaft hinge, in which the gear assembly will match in pairs to match each part of the case.

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Besides, there will be a pair of torque frame brackets placed on the opposite side of the dual shaft, each pair of these brackets will affect one part of the housing and prevent the parts from rotating by creating out friction in the shaft.

According to Dell's statement, the bezel of this device will be made very thin, along with the seamlessness between the two screens thanks to the optimal design of the hinge. The product is expected to be released in the second half of 2020 and comes with Windows 10X - a version of Windows 10 designed specifically for dual-screen devices.