And maybe it's three levels upstairs, but eventually somebody that understands this is going to make a decision and if they say yes then they won't get in trouble for having said no.
The hinge itself is comprised of three pieces: one on either side of the tablet, and one tucked underneath the stand. (Yes, these are custom-made, too.) Of these, two control the feel of the kickstand, while the other enables that smooth clicking sound -- a pert "click" assuring users that yes, they're using the stand correctly andno, they haven't broken it.