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[Exclusive] Surface Duo with integrated kickstand
« on: May 31, 2021, 03:42:08 PM »


Under the code name Zeta, Microsoft is currently working hard on the second generation of the Surface Duo. This should eliminate many of the criticisms of the first generation. We have now discovered a new patent that could give an insight into the coming generations of the Duo and possibly also the Surface Neo. It remains to be seen whether the innovation of an integrated kickstand mentioned therein could already be used in Duo 2 or only in a possible Duo 3.

Does the new generation of the Surface Duo get an integrated kickstand?



The duo can already be used in different positions and makes use of the excellent hinge and the two separate displays. In the future, the dual-display surface could be used even more widely. In a new patent, which was registered on November 19, 2020, and published on May 27, 2021, Microsoft describes an integrated kickstand, which, similar to the Surface Pro, would allow it to be set up at different angles. So it says:

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In some, an electronic device includes a first portion, a second portion, a spine, and support. The second portion is movably connected to the first portion by a hinge. The hinge has a hinge axis, and the spine is connected to the hinge and oriented parallel to the hinge axis. The support is connected to the spine and has a deployed position and a stowed position. The stowed position is abutting the spine and the deployed position is spaced apart from the spine to support the electronic device on a surface.

In some embodiments, an electronic device includes a first section, a second section, a backbone, and support. The second section is movably connected to the first section by a hinge. The hinge has a hinge axis and the support is connected to the hinge and aligned parallel to the hinge axis. The support is connected to the rear and has an extended position and a stowed position. The retracted position is against the rear and the extended position is away from the rear to support the electronic device on a surface.



Pretty good idea. In the present embodiment, however, there would be the disadvantage that the device can no longer be placed flat on the table when it is open. However, this problem may be resolved in later versions. The basic idea behind it is definitely convincing and would make the duo even more flexible.

More of this patent can be seen here.

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