Swivel (form)

Swivel (form)

The Swivel is a type of electronics form, where the device is in multiple segments (usually two) that swivel past each other around a point.

The form usually refers to mobile phones, as in "swivel phones", but is applicable to any such portable electronics device. It's use is uncommon in most electrical devices. Swivel phones usually place the keyboard on one section, and the screen on another, allowing the keys to swivel under the screen section when not in use.

Alternative designs

*Flip
*Bar
*Slide
*Brick

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