ЭЛЕКТРИЧЕСКИЙ ШКАФ С СИСТЕМОЙ ЭЛЕКТРИЧЕСКОГО СОЕДИНЕНИЯ В ДВЕРЦЕ

... 1. Электрический шкаф (1), содержащий электрическую коробку (2), образующую внутри отсек (11) для электрического оборудования, запорную дверцу (3) этого отсека, шарнир (4), образованный первым соединительным средством (13) и вторым соединительным средством (14), при этом первое средство прикреплено к коробке, второе средство прикреплено к дверце, причем первое средство и второе средство шарнирно соединены вокруг оси (16) вращения шарнира, по меньшей мере, один комплект электрических компонентов, установленных на дверце и/или внутри отсека, и электрические провода (5), соединенные с электрическими компонентами, отличающийся тем, что соединительные средства содержат отверстие, через которое проходят электрические провода, при этом упомянутое отверстие выполнено в продольном направлении относительно оси (29) прокладки электрических проводов через шарнир, при этом ось прокладки является осью, перпендикулярной оси вращения.2. Шкаф по п.1, отличающийся тем, что каждый из электрических проводов ...

ОПОРНЫЙ УГОЛОК С КАНАЛОМ ДЛЯ КАБЕЛЯ

... 1. Опорный уголок с опорным кронштейном (2) и отходящей от опорного кронштейна (2) опорной втулкой (6, 12) окружающей проход (7) для проводки, отличающийся тем, что опорная втулка (6, 12) охватывает опорный хвостовик (4), выполненный заодно с опорным кронштейном (2) и отходящий от опорного кронштейна (2) в продольном направлении опорной втулки (6, 12). 2. Опорный уголок по п.1, отличающийся тем, что опорный кронштейн (2) вместе с опорным хвостовиком (4) выкроен из плоской заготовки, а опорный хвостовик (4) отходит от опорного кронштейна (2) в направлении вдоль опорной втулки (6, 12). 3. Опорный уголок по п.1 или 2, отличающийся тем, что опорный хвостовик (4) согнут в цилиндр, образуя опорную втулку (12). 4. Опорный уголок по п.2, отличающийся тем, что опорная втулка (6) насажена на опорный хвостовик (4). 5. Опорный уголок по п.4, отличающийся тем, что опорная втулка (6) изготовлена в виде фасонной детали из пластмассы. 6. Опорный уголок по п.4 или 5, отличающийся тем, что опорный хвостовик ...

СИСТЕМА ОПОВЕЩЕНИЯ О ЗВОНКЕ ИЛИ СТУКЕ В ДВЕРЬ (ВАРИАНТЫ)

... 1. Система оповещения о звонке или стуке в дверь, которая содержит: ! беспроводной безбатарейный переключатель, объединенный с дверью; !приемник, связанный с осветительной нагрузкой и/или с издающей звуковой сигнал нагрузкой, причем приемник выполнен с возможностью создания в ответ на сигнал от беспроводного безбатарейного переключателя указанного оповещения в форме вспышек света от осветительной нагрузки и/или звукового сигнала от издающей звуковой сигнал нагрузки. ! 2. Система по п.1, в которой оповещение о звонке или стуке в дверь представляет собой вспышки света от осветительной нагрузки и звуковой сигнал от издающей звуковой сигнал нагрузки. ! 3. Система по п.1, в которой беспроводной безбатарейный переключатель объединен с дверным молотком и выполнен с возможностью накопления энергии за счет движения дверного молотка. ! 4. Система по п.1, в которой беспроводной безбатарейный переключатель объединен с кнопкой дверного звонка и выполнен с возможностью накопления энергии за счет нажатия ...

СИСТЕМА И СПОСОБ ОПОВЕЩЕНИЯ

... 1. Система оповещения, которая содержит: ! источник питания; ! устройство оповещения, имеющее избирательную электрическую связь с источником питания, причем устройство оповещения выполнено с возможностью передачи оповещения в служебную зону, когда оно имеет электрическую связь с источником питания; ! приемник, электрически подключенный между источником питания и устройством оповещения и выполненный с возможностью создания избирательной электрической связи устройства оповещения с источником питания в ответ на беспроводное сообщение; и ! переключатель, имеющий участок беспроводного передатчика, получающий питание от автономного источника питания, причем участок беспроводного передатчика посылает беспроводное сообщение на приемник в ответ на приведение в действие переключателя. ! 2. Система оповещения по п.1, в которой оповещение отображает ситуацию в помещении, отделенном от служебной зоны. ! 3. Система оповещения по п.1, в которой помещением, имеющим служебную зону, является больница. !

ЧАСТЬ ШАРНИРА ДВЕРЦЫ, КАПОТА ДВИГАТЕЛЯ ИЛИ КРЫШКИ БАГАЖНИКА АВТОМОБИЛЯ И ШИРНИР

... 1. Часть (1) шарнира дверцы, капота двигателя или крышки багажника автомобиля, отличающаяся тем, что она имеет, по меньшей мере, один участок (2) гибридной конструкции, выполненный в виде открытого профиля, проем (22) которого, по меньшей мере, частично закрыт, по меньшей мере, одной крышкой (6). ! 2. Часть шарнира по п.1, отличающаяся тем, что крышка (6) представляет собой гибридную деталь. ! 3. Часть шарнира по п.1, отличающаяся тем, что выполненный в виде открытого профиля участок (2) имеет бортик (11), к которому прилегает крышка (6). ! 4. Часть шарнира по п.1, отличающаяся тем, что крышка (6) прочно соединена с выполненным в виде открытого профиля участком (2), в частности посредством сварки и/или клея. ! 5. Часть шарнира по п.1, отличающаяся тем, что крышка (6) и/или, по меньшей мере, один, выполненный в виде открытого профиля участок (2) имеет листовую структуру (7, 7'), которая, по меньшей мере, частично окружена полимерной структурой (8, 12). ! 6. Часть шарнира по п.1, отличающаяся ...

БЫТОВОЙ ПРИБОР С ОПОРНЫМ КРОНШТЕЙНОМ С ЗАЩИТОЙ ОТ ПЕРЕВОРАЧИВАНИЯ ОПОРНОЙ ВТУЛКИ

... 1. Бытовой прибор, в частности холодильный аппарат, содержащий, по меньшей мере, один шарнир для установки двери бытового прибора, причем шарнир содержит опорный стержень (20), по меньшей мере, с одной первой свободной оконечностью (22) и опорную втулку (30), причем опорная втулка имеет гнездо (32) для посадки свободной оконечности (22) опорного стержня (20) и канал (34) для прокладки кабеля и выполнена так, чтобы она могла при монтаже надеваться на первую свободную оконечность (22) опорного стержня (20), причем опорный стержень (20) содержит первое устройство позиционирования, которое обеспечивает, что опорная втулка (30) надевается на первую свободную оконечность (22) опорного стержня (20) только в первом угловом положении и не надевается во втором угловом положении.2. Бытовой прибор по п.1, причем опорный стержень (20) содержит вторую свободную оконечность (26), которая обращена в противоположную первой свободной оконечности (22) сторону, и второе устройство позиционирования, которое ...

ШАРНИР И ДВЕРНОЙ БЛОК

ПЕТЛЯ ДЛЯ ШАРНИРНО ПОДВИЖНОГО ВОКРУГ ШАРНИРНОЙ ОСИ СОЕДИНЕНИЯ СТВОРКИ С РАМОЙ

... 1. Петля (100) для подвижного вокруг шарнирной оси (S) шарнирного соединения створки двери, окна или подобного конструктивного элемента с рамой, содержащая закрепляемую на раме рамную часть (1, 2) петли, которая содержит рамную крепежную часть (5, 5′) и рамную часть (4, 4′) шарнира; закрепляемую на створке створочную часть (3) петли, которая имеет створочную крепежную часть (7) и створочную часть (6) шарнира; и задающий шарнирную ось (S) палец (10) петли, причем в рамной части (4) шарнира расположена окружающая палец (10) петли первичная катушка, при этом в створочной части (6) шарнира расположена окружающая палец (10) петли вторичная катушка (20), отличающаяся тем, что первичная катушка (19) доходит по меньшей мере почти до обращенной к створочной части (6) шарнира торцевой стороны рамной части (4) шарнира, вторичная катушка (20) доходит почти до обращенной к рамной части (4) шарнира торцевой стороны створочной части (6) шарнира, и между пальцем (10) петли и катушками (19, 20) предусмотрена ...

ДВЕРЬ ДЛЯ БЫТОВОГО ПРИБОРА

... 1. Дверь для бытового прибора, содержащая наружную стенку (1), внутреннюю стенку и верхнюю и нижнюю закрывающие детали (5, 6), которые совместно ограничивают полое пространство, отличающаяся тем, что верхняя сторона и/или нижняя сторона двери образована двумя угловыми закрывающими деталями (5) и промежуточным элементом (4), расположенным между угловыми закрывающими деталями (5). ! 2. Дверь по п.1, отличающаяся тем, что промежуточный элемент (4) выполнен как одно целое с наружной стенкой (1) или с внутренней стенкой. ! 3. Дверь по п.1 или 2, отличающаяся тем, что каждая угловая закрывающая деталь (5) снабжена контактной поверхностью (17), находящейся в контакте с внутренней стенкой, а промежуточный элемент (4) продолжен бортиком (8), соединяющим контактные поверхности (17). ! 4. Дверь по п.3, отличающаяся тем, что, по меньшей мере, одна из угловых закрывающих деталей (5) охватывает конец бортика (8). ! 5. Дверь по п.3, отличающаяся тем, что горизонтальная кромка внутренней стенки закреплена ...

ПЕТЛЯ ДЛЯ ШАРНИРНО ПОДВИЖНОГО ВОКРУГ ШАРНИРНОЙ ОСИ СОЕДИНЕНИЯ СТВОРКИ С РАМОЙ

... 1. Петля (100) для подвижного вокруг шарнирной оси (S) шарнирного соединения створки двери, окна или подобного конструктивного элемента с рамой, содержащая: закрепляемую на раме рамную часть (1) петли, которая содержит рамную крепежную часть (3) и рамную часть (4) шарнира; закрепляемую на створке створочную часть (2) петли, которая имеет створочную крепежную часть (5) и створочную часть (6) шарнира; и задающий шарнирную ось (S) палец (7) петли, причем в рамной части (4) шарнира расположена окружающая палец (7) петли первичная катушка (12), причем этом в створочной части (6) шарнира расположена окружающая палец (7) петли вторичная катушка (19), при этом палец (7) петли выполнен в виде проводящего линии магнитного поля сердечника для обеих катушек (12, 19), отличающаяся тем, что палец (7) петли содержит несущий элемент (21) для передачи механических сил между створкой и рамой и поточный элемент (22) для направления линий магнитного поля между первичной катушкой (12) и вторичной катушкой ( ...

СКРЫТАЯ ДВЕРНАЯ ПЕТЛЯ С ЭЛЕКТРИЧЕСКИМ СОЕДИНЕНИЕМ

... 1. Дверная петля для скрытого расположения между дверной коробкой и дверным полотном с двумя приемными корпусами (1, 1′) для закрепления шарнирного устройства (2) дверной петли на дверной коробке и на дверном полотне, а также с гибким электрическим соединительным элементом (7), отличающаяся тем, что соединительный элемент (7) на обоих концах имеет электрические контактные элементы (8, 8′), которые соединены друг с другом посредством многожильного кабеля и закреплены, соответственно, на соответствующем приемном корпусе (1, 1′).2. Дверная петля по п. 1, отличающаяся тем, что контактные элементы (8, 8′) закреплены в пазах на задней стороне соответствующего приемного корпуса (1, 1′).3. Дверная петля по п. 1 или 2, отличающаяся тем, что многожильный кабель осуществлен в виде плоского ленточного кабеля (9).4. Дверная петля по п. 3, отличающаяся тем, что, по меньшей мере, один контактный элемент (8, 8′) посредством вспененного материала и/или посредством литьевой массы прочно соединен с соответствующим ...

Anordnung zur Kabelführung

Anordnung (200) zur Kabelführung, mit mindestens einem Hohlprofil (101, 101') mit mindestens einer Lochung (106, 106', 107) und mit einem an einer Befestigungsfläche (110, 110') des Hohlprofils befestigbaren ersten Bandteil (109) mit mindestens einem ersten kabelführenden Kanal (122, 123) und/oder mit einem an einer Befestigungsfläche (110, 110') des Hohlprofils befestigbaren zweiten Bandteil (109') mit mindestens einem zweiten kabelführenden Kanal (122', 123'), dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der mindestens eine erste Kanal (122, 123) einen ersten Bereich (135) aufweist, der in das Hohlprofil (101, 101') hineinreicht und/oder der mindestens eine zweite Kanal (122', 123') einen zweiten Bereich (135a) aufweist, der in das Hohlprofil (101, 101') hineinreicht.

Kühlschrank mit mehreren Speicherfächern

Ein Kühlschrank enthaltend: ein Gehäuse (10), das ein erstes Speicherfach (104) bildet; eine erste Tür zum Öffnen oder Schließen des ersten Speicherfachs (104) und um einen Zugang zu einem Inneren des ersten Speicherfachs (104) zu erlauben oder zu verhindern; eine Speichervorrichtung (40), die eingerichtet ist, um ein zweites Speicherfach (405) in der ersten Tür (310) zu bilden, wobei das zweite Speicherfach (405) in dem ersten Speicherfach (104) angeordnet ist, wenn die erste Tür (310) geschlossen ist; eine zweite Tür (340), die mit der ersten Tür (310) verbunden ist und eingerichtet ist, um geöffnet oder geschlossen zu werden, um einen Zugang zu einem Inneren des zweiten Speicherfachs (405) zu ermöglichen oder zu verhindern, wobei das Innere des zweiten Speicherfachs (405) zugänglich ist, wenn die erste Tür (310) geschlossen ist und die zweite Tür (340) geöffnet ist; ein erstes Scharnier (52), das die erste Tür (310) drehbar mit dem Gehäuse (10) verbindet; und ein zweites Scharnier (51 ...

ELEKTRONISCH GESTEUERTER KÜHLSCHRANK MIT EINER TÜR DESSEN ÖFFNUNGSRICHTUNG GEÄNDERT WERDEN KANN

Elektronikgehäuse mit Tür und Laufwerk o.dgl.

Vorrichtung zur elektrischen Speisung von auf einer Kühlschranktür angeordneten elektrischen Bauteilen

ELEKTRISCH MIT SEINER TÜR VERBUNDENER ELEKTRISCHER SCHALTSCHRANK

Connector assembly for an electronic device

Water-proof electrical connection passing through a cellular phone hinge

An apparatus has a structure for folding an upper apparatus 2 and a lower apparatus 3 via a hinge portion 4. Printed circuit boards 5, 6 arranged in the upper apparatus 2 and the lower apparatus 3 are connected to each other by a flexible printed circuit board (FPC) 7 and a connection cable 8 passing inside the water-proof hinge portion 4. At the boundary between the hinge portion and the upper apparatus 2 and the lower apparatus 3, the space between the FPC 7, the connection cable 8, and the external case is filled by a seal packing 9 in such a manner that the FPC 7 and the connection cable 8 are separate from each other.

A door for a refrigerator

Cabinet with hinge having electrical wire receiving channel

A cabinet (fig.1) comprises a housing formed with a recess (101) in which is mounted a hinge 5 having a two part hollow mounting portion 502 consisting of an upper shell 52 and lower shell 53 forming a concealed electrical wire receiving channel therein, an aperture in the hinge housing allows entry/exit of the wire. Pivot segment 501 pivotally mounts the cabinet door. Preferably the wire receiving channel comprises a protrusion 505 forming two wire channels. A hollow flanged pivot joint 51 may be provided accommodating male and female electrical connectors 91, 92.

Gates for electric fences

Hinge for a fire door

Hinge for a fire door

DEVICE WITH ELECTRICAL CONTACTS FOR ATTACHING MULTILEVEL WINDOWPANES, IN PARTICULAR COMPLETE GLASS DOORS

SCHARNIER FUER EINE LOESBARE MECHANISCHE VERBINDUNG ZWEIER ELEKTRISCHER EINRICHTUNGEN

Vorrichtung zur drahtlosen Übertragung elektrischer Leistung

The invention relates to a device for the wireless transmission of electrical power and electric signals, comprising a first electric component (1, 102) which is mounted moveably on a mechanical structure, in particular in a housing or in a panelling part, wherein the electric component (1) is held so as to be moveable, and actuating means for the relative movement of the first electric component are provided.

FROM TWO OVER A JOINT AND AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTED ELEMENTS EXISTENCE EQUIPMENT.

Strong-room door rag volume

RADIANT PANEL WITH HIGH EFFICIENCY FOR TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT OF AN AREA

CONTINUOUS GEAR HINGE WITH ELECTRICAL CONDUCTOR

A continuous gear hinge has leaves provided with meshing gear segments and a cap that extends over and behind the gear segments for holding the segments together while allowing one leaf to pivot relative to the other leaf. Each leaf has a cutout which interrupts its gear segment. The cutouts receive a conductor assembly including pivot members which likewise have meshing gear segments and an electrical conductor attached to the two pivot members and extended through the cap where it is obscured and rendered inaccessible by the cap itself and by the meshing gear segments of the pivot members. The ends of the gear segments for the leaves, at the cutouts, are spaced from the ends of the gear segments on the pivot members to provide pockets, and these pockets receive bearing blocks which prevent longitudinal displacement of one leaf relative to the other leaf.

ICE MAKING AND WATER DELIVERY APPARATUS

ELECTRICAL HINGE CONNECTOR

A hinge (4) for an aircraft power distribution system unit (1) comprises a first hinge member (11) for connection to a first housing part (3) of the unit, and a second hinge member (10) for connection to a second housing part (2) of the unit. The first (11) and second (10) hinge members comprise an electrically conductive material and are connectable to one another to establish an electrical connection between the hinge members (10, 11) and to allow relative rotation between the hinge members.

VEHICLE DOOR HINGE

A paint coating (P) which hinders the passage of current from a rotation axis member (40) to a sliding bushing (50) is formed on the outer circumference (40c) of the rotation axis member (40), including the portion (S2, S3) that slides with the sliding bushing (50) in the rotation axial direction and including the range (S4) near the exposed end edge (53) of the sliding bushing (50). Due to this, even if ED coating is performed as a means of rust prevention for a vehicle body (M1), cracked, peeled, and fallen ED paint coating no longer exists in the boundary portion between the rotation axis member (40) and the sliding bushing (50); for example, even if the sliding bushing (50) moves around the rotation axis member (40) relatively, so-called nibs cease to be created. With respect to this, the electrically conductive portion (S1) of the rotation axis member (40) at the hinge (10) for the vehicle door is set at "3.5 mm", and current arriving from the female bracket (20) can run from the rotation ...

SECURITY HINGE

SECURITY HINGE A security hinge is disclosed which includes a pair of leaves, having respectively, at least a pair of spaced end knuckles and at least one immediate knuckle disposed therebetween. Each knuckle includes a central axial bore, the bores being aligned co-axially. A pair of pins are provided, each pin having a head portion disposed in an end knuckle bore for rotation in unison therewith and a body portion thereof disposed within an intermediate knuckle bore to maintain the leaves in assembly and permit relative rotation therebetween the pin and intermediate knuckle. Stop means, are provided interiorly of the bores, against which the heads of the respective pins abut, thus preventing the pins from being driven completely through the end knuckle bores in the axially inward direction. Since the pins are recessed within the bores, and one prevents the other from being forced out of the bores in the axially outward direction, unauthorized disassembly of the hinge is precluded. The ...

REFRIGERATOR DOOR HINGE

ROUTING OF CABLES

A cable (7) is routed between a pair of links (1, 2) that are pivotally connected about a lateral pivot axis (4). A wound section (8) is provided in the cable with the winding axis coincident with the pivot axis of the links. The wound section (8) may be preformed. A cable protector (10, 11) is provided each end of the wound section (8) along the pivot axis (4) so as to constrain the adjacent end of the wound section (8) to be keyed with it and the adjacent link.

Bourreuse de ballast.

Kontaktvorrichtung an einer von einer Türe bzw. einem Fenster aus gesteuerten Alarmanlage.

Elektrischer Türschalter.

Porte de poids élevé munie d'un dispositif pour faciliter sa manoeuvre

Recording equipment for meals.

Hinge as well as an associated protection and/or alarm device.

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Scharnier für Türen, Fenster und ähnliche Einrichtungen, dessen Scharnierflügel (2, 3) am Profilrahmen (6 bzw. 7) der Tür bzw. des Türflügels befestigt sind und relativ zueinander um die Achse eines sie miteinander verbindenden Scharnierbolzens (8) drehbar sind, wobei das Scharnier mit einem unter dem türrahmenseitigen Scharnierflügel (2) eingebauten Sensor (10) versehen ist, der im aktivierten Zustand laufend die Lage der Scharnierflügel relativ zueinander überwacht und beim Entstehen einer Drehung der Scharnierflügel (2, 3) relativ zueinander ein Funksignal an eine Schutz- und/oder Alarmeinrichtung übermittelt. Die Sensoren sämtlicher Scharniere sind dabei per Funk und/oder mit einer Kabelleitung mit dieser zentralen Schutz-und/oder Alarmeinrichtung vernetzt.

Hinge with a cable feedthrough as well as a method for mounting or dismounting the hinge.

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Scharnier für ein Bauteil, insbesondere eine Türe oder ein Fenster, dessen mit Scharnierbüchsen (3, 4) versehenen Scharnierflügel (1, 2) an einen Profilrahmen oder am Rahmen des Bauteils befestigbar und relativ zueinander um die Längsachse (6) wenigstens eines sie miteinander verbindenden Scharnierbolzens drehbar sind. Das Scharnier weist eine Kabeldurchführung mit wenigstens einem Kabel (11) auf, bei dem der Scharnierbolzen als Scharnierhülse (5) ausgebildet und das wenigstens eine Kabel (11) durch Einlassöffnungen (9a, 9b) der Scharnierbüchsen (3, 4) bzw. durch die wenigstens eine Scharnierhülse (5) geführt ist. Auf diese Weise kann das Kabel unsichtbar eingebaut sein, weil es bei den Scharnierbüchsen direkt ins Innere der die Scharnierflügel tragenden Profilrahmen geführt ist.

Scharnier, insbesondere für Türen oder Fenster.

Ein Scharnier insbesondere für Türen oder Fenster ist mit Scharnierflügeln (1, 2) versehen, die relativ zueinander um eine Drehachse (3) eines sie miteinander verbindenden Scharnierbolzens (4) drehbar sind. Es ist eine Messeinheit mit einem Sensor (6) im einen Scharnierflügel (1) und mit einem mit diesem zusammenwirkenden Messwertgeber (7) im andern Scharnierflügel (2) integriert, die bei einer Drehung der Scharnierflügel (1, 2) relativ zueinander drehwinkelabhängige Signale erzeugt. Der Sensor (6) der Messeinheit und ein mit ihm verbundenes elektrisches Kabel (16) sind vorzugsweise in einer Längsbohrung (5) des Scharnierbolzens (4) angeordnet. Damit kann die Türe bzw. das Fenster bei der Montage und Demontage ohne zusätzliche Manipulationen beim Rahmen eingehängt bzw. von diesem weggenommen werden. Zudem ist die Messeinheit im rahmenseitigen Scharnierflügel (1) geschützt angeordnet, was eine einwandfreie Funktion derselben insgesamt gewährleistet.

УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ПРОКЛАДКИ ПРОВОДОВ МЕЖДУ РАМОЙ И СТВОРКОЙ

Устройство для прокладки проводов между неподвижной рамой (1) и створкой (2), смонтированной на раме (1) с возможностью поворота с помощью петельной системы, при этом петельная система содержит шарнирную скобу, установленную с возможностью поворота вокруг расположенной внутри рамы шарнирной оси рамы и вокруг расположенной внутри створки (2), параллельной шарнирной оси рамы, шарнирной оси створки, который содержит полый элемент (5), который проходит между рамой и створкой, установленный с возможностью поворота вокруг шарнирных осей рамы створки.

Hinge structure, electronic device and assembling method of hinge structure

HINGE ARRANGEMENT WITH MAINTENANCE OF A PIPE

ARRANGEMENT AND A METHOD FOR MAINTAINING A LIQUID SUPPLY PIPE SCREENWASHER

Improvement with the washing machines

PERFECTIONNEMENT AUX BLOC-PORTES DE SECURITE

L'invention est relative à un bloc-porte de sécurité contre le vol et l'incendie. Ce bloc-porte est constitué par un dormant métallique et un ouvrant comportant un cadre métallique recouvert de chaque côté par une plaque de blindage, chaque plaque de blindage étant recouverte par un placage en bois, le cadre supportant une plaque centrale, métallique, solidaire de la serrure, munie de dispositifs de détection; ledit cadre étant articulé au dormant par des paumelles traversées par les fils de détection en provenance de la plaque. L'invention est destinée à la protection des locaux.

ELECTRONIC DEVICE COMPRISING A HINGE ALLOWING PASSAGE DESCABLES FOLD UP IN S

DEVICE HAS SOLAR CELLS INTENDS FOR THE LOADING OF BATTERY

Door hinges for refrigerator with regulatable butter compartment temp. - have concentric cylindrical contacts in hinge units and can be used interchangeably for door fittings on either side opening

Casing for portable electronics has hinge in hollow on join line opens flat with maximum usable width

Boîtier articulé applicable à la réalisation d'appareils de saisie, traitement et présentation de l'information, pourvu de charnières lui procurant une surface utile pratiquement continue. La présente invention concerne un boîtier composé de deux volets (1) (2) reliés par deux charnières (3) (4) de forme cylindrique, chacune constituée d'une partie fixe (5) comportant une partie mâle (7) en forme de broche cylindrique et d'une partie mobile (6) sous forme d'une douille, caractérisé en ce que lesdites charnières (3) (4) sont partiellement noyées dans les volets (1) (2) auxquelles elles sont intégrées et comportent une partie saillante correspondant, par rapport à chagze volet, à un secteur angulaire de 3/ 4 de cercle, en ce qu'elles présentent un axe de rotation (17) confondu avec l'arête oommune (16) aux deux volets (1) (2) et en ce que lesdites charnières (3) (4) sont de longueur minimale et sont déportées aux extrémités de l'arête commune (16). Le boîtier selon l'invention est applicable ...

Room accessing, heating and cooling device for building, has guiding system comprising hinges forming virtual rotation axis and permitting swinging door to angularly turn around virtual rotation axis with respect to fixed part

Un bloc porte 1 comportant une porte 2, une huisserie et des paires de gonds 4a, 4b, qui associe une fonction d'articulation à une fonction de joint tournant hydraulique qui permet de connecter hydrauliquement un circuit de fluide caloporteur d'un bâtiment à un échangeur thermique intégré à ladite porte 2.

Connector for a hinge, hinge-connector assembly and method of assembling the said system

BATTERY CHARGER AND SOLAR CELLS FOR BATTERY CHARGING

La présente invention concerne un chargeur de batterie et des cellules solaires pour charger une batterie. Le chargeur de batterie est caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend une cellule solaire (39) utilisée comme source d'énergie pour charger une batterie; une unité de chargeur de batterie (31) qui se relie à la cellule solaire (39) pour charger la batterie et qui est pourvue d'un compartiment de cellule solaire (35) pour stocker la cellule solaire lorsque non en charge et des parties de connexion qui relient électriquement la cellule solaire (39) à la batterie fixée à l'unité de chargeur de batterie (31). L'invention trouve application dans le domaine de l'énergie solaire.

DISРОSIТIF А СЕLLULЕS SОLАIRЕS DЕSТINЕ АU СНАRGЕМЕNТ DЕ ВАТТЕRIЕ

REFRIGERATOR, CAPABLE OF PREVENTING A WATER SUPPLY PATH FROM FREEZING

PURPOSE: A refrigerator is provided to manufacture ice of a high quality desired by a user. CONSTITUTION: A refrigerator comprises a main body, doors(20,30), an ice making unit(100), a water supply unit(200), and a water supply path(70). A freezing compartment and a refrigerating compartment are formed in the main body. The door opens and closes the freezing compartment and the refrigerating compartment. The ice making unit is arranged in the freezing compartment and makes ice. The water supply unit is installed in the refrigerating compartment and stored water. The water supply path is arranged to avoid the freezing compartment and is connected to the water supply unit and the ice making unit. The water supply path is arranged to pass through the outside of the main body. The ice making unit is arranged in the door of the freezing compartment. The door of the freezing compartment is combined with the main body by with a hinge section and the water supply path is connected to the ice making ...

HINGE CONNECTOR FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES

A hinge for an electronic device, such as a notebook computer, a personal digital assistant, a cellular telephone, a portable compact disc player and the like, includes a body member and at least one contact provided on the body member. Structure is provided for electrically connecting each contact to a first portion of the electronic device. Structure is also provided for connecting each contact to a second portion of the electronic device. The hinge can be repeatedly used without wear or rubbing action because the ends of the contacts always remain connected to the electrical components of the upper and lower portions of the electronic device. If damaged, only the hinge needs to be replaced and the connections to the electronic device reinstated. © KIPO & WIPO 2007 ...

Micro-hinge for an electronic device

Particular embodiments described herein provide for an electronic device, such as a notebook computer or laptop, which includes a circuit board coupled to a plurality of electronic components (which includes any type of components, elements, circuitry, etc.). One particular example implementation of the electronic device may include a low profile hinge design that includes a micro-hinge. The micro-hinge can couple a first element to a second element and can include a first attachment that couples to the first element, a second attachment that couples to the second element, and a plurality of linkages that couples the first attachment to the second attachment. The low profile hinge can further include a plurality of micro-hinges and a plurality of support rods.

Hinge device and electronic equipment using the same

The present invention relates to a hinge device structured to be able to lower production and quality costs even if various types of functions are added thereto, and also capable of exhibiting a latchless function even if a lock mechanism exposed on the respective surfaces of a main body and a lid body is abolished, and an electronic equipment using the same; wherein the hinge couples the main and lid bodies in a turnable manner in vertical and horizontal directions. The hinge includes a mounting member and a supporting member mounted to either the main or lid body, a horizontal shaft member mounted to the mounting member and having a locking groove, and an orthogonal shaft member mounted to the supporting member and having an engaging groove. The orthogonal shaft groove is orthogonal to the horizontal shaft member and a bracket member is mounted to the horizontal shaft member and the orthogonal shaft member to allow the main body and the lid body to turn in the vertical and horizontal ...

DOUBLE SPINDLE HINGE AND PERSONAL DIGITAL ASSISTANT HAVING THE SAME

Cette invention concerne un assistant numérique personnel ayant une articulation à deux axes capable de déplier, en les ouvrant et en les tournant, deux boîtiers rattachés l'un à l'autre de façon à pouvoir être repliés et tournés et maintenir l'attitude des boîtiers dépliés. Cet assistant numérique personnel comprend le premier boîtier, le deuxième boîtier et l'articulation à deux axes rattachant le premier et le deuxième boîtiers l'un à l'autre de façon à pouvoir les ouvrir et les fermer et les tourner l'un par rapport à l'autre. L'articulation à deux axes comprend également une partie arbre d'ouverture/de fermeture installée dans le premier boîtier, un logement maintenu sur la partie arbre d'ouverture/de fermeture dans l'état de capacité de rotation autour d'un axe dans la direction axiale de la partie arbre d'ouverture/de fermeture, et une partie arbre de rotation rattachant le logement au deuxième boîtier de manière à ce qu'ils puissent tourner l'un par rapport à l'autre autour d'un ...

HEAT REMOVAL FROM AN EQUIPMENT RACK BY MEANS OF HEAT EXCHANGERS MOUNTED TO A DOOR

A cooling door assembly includes a frame and a cooling door coupled to the frame. The cooling door includes one or more heat exchangers. The frame is configured to mount to the back of a server rack or other electronics enclosure in such a manner that the cooling door opens to allow access to the electronics servers within the server rack while maintaining a fluidic connection to an external cooling system. The frame is coupled to the external cooling system and the cooling door includes swivel joints configured to provide a fluid path between the cooling door and the frame. In this manner, the frame remains in a fixed position, while the cooling door is configured to rotate relative to the frame so as to open and close, while maintaining the fluid path through the swivel joint.

BUSHING WITH TRANSFIGURABLE ELECTRICAL CONDUCTION STATE

A bushing has a body with a cylindrical shape, an axis, and a plurality of dimples formed in the body extending in a radial direction with respect to the axis. The body is electrically conductive. A sliding layer that is electrically non-conductive is formed on at least a portion of the body. A coating that is electrically non-conductive is formed on at least a portion of the body. The bushing has an uninstalled configuration where the bushing is electrically non-conductive, and an installed configuration where the bushing is electrically conductive.

CONTAINER FOR FOOD

The device is intended, for example, for keeping food warm by means of a heater (6) fitted to the base (5) of a recess (1). The device may be fitted with an easily removable pivoted cover. To prevent the electric cable (12) of the heater (6) from hanging down in an unsightly manner and, with the cover open, from lying in the condensate region between the heater (6) and the cover, the electric cable (12) of the heater is led sideways out of the device. To this end, a supporting pin (11) takes the form of a laterally open groove (13) in which the cable (12) is suspended. If the heater (6) is removed so that the recess (1) can be heated, for example, by a hotplate, the cable can easily be detached from the supporting pin (11). The supporting pin (11) may also be used as the pivot for the cover so that, with the cover closed, the laterally open groove (13) of the supporting pin (11) is closed and the cable (12) cannot be removed from the supporting pin (11).

Hinge mechanism

Technologies are described for a hinge mechanism coupled to at least a dual-display device wherein the displays can rotate with respect to each other through 360 degrees. The hinge mechanism has at least one flexible connection member that follows a generally S-shaped path when the displays are in a tablet position. In some embodiments, a second flexible connection member can be added that follows a mirrored S-shaped path. The S-shaped path of the first flexible connection member and the mirrored S-shape path of the second flexible connection member together create a cross-configuration. In other embodiments, interconnected friction hinges can allow for a free-stop function at any point along the 360 degrees of rotation.

CONDUCTOR TRANSFER ASSEMBLY

Hinge as an electrical conductor

A hinge-EMI grounding conductor is disclosed for an electronic device which has hinged operating portions, for example, a portable computer having a display housing hingedly attached to a main body housing. The present invention not only allows the angle between the two portable computer housings be rotably adjusted for optimal user operations but also provides a compact and economical way of implementing a conductive grounding path for purposes such as EMI shielding.

Hinge assembly

A computer has a base and a speaker pivotably attached to the base via a hinge assembly. A cable extends through the hinge assembly to electrically connect the base and the speaker. The hinge assembly includes a pair of bushings fixed to the base, a sleeve fixed to the speaker and a pair of shafts. The pair of shafts is retained in opposite ends of the sleeve and is rotatably received in the bushings for pivotably attaching the speaker to the base. An aperture is defined in one of the bushings, a notch is defined in the sleeve, and a bore is defined through the shaft for providing access to the cable.

ELECTRONIC DOOR SYSTEM

A door assembly includes a door, an electronic locking mechanism, and a camera system. The electronic locking mechanism is coupled to the door. The electronic locking mechanism has a first transceiver configured to facilitate wireless communication with a first external device via a first wireless communication protocol. The camera system is disposed within the door. The camera system has a second transceiver configured to facilitate wireless communication with a second external device via a second wireless communication protocol that is different than the first wireless communication protocol.

Hinge assembly

A hinge assembly comprises a first component including a moveable tensioning guide and a second component connected to the first component such that the first and second components are moveable relative to one another. A flexible interconnect runs between the first component and the second component. The flexible interconnect is routed around the moveable tensioning guide of the first component such that movement of the first component relative to the second component causes movement of the tensioning guide. Movement of the tensioning guide modifies a flexible path taken by the flexible interconnect during movement of the first and second components.

A cabinet and a door assembly therefor

A door assembly comprises a door (1) and second body (2) each having an internal cavity and pivotably secured together by a hinge (3) with an internal channel. Another door assembly comprises a first and second body each having an internal cavity, a hinge projecting from the first body and having an internal channel in fluid connection with the first body cavity, a pin projecting from the second body into the hinge channel to pivotably secure the hinge and second body together such that the hinge channel and second body cavity are in fluid connection. Each assembly is adapted to receive a conduit (6) connecting the internal cavities via the hinge channel. In each assembly, the second body comprises an extruded hollow panel including a substantially cylindrical extruded channel that aligns with the hinge channel to form a continuous shaft. A cabinet including such a door assembly is also described.

MECHANICAL ARTICULATION SYSTEM WITH ELECTRICAL AND/OR THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY VIA INVISIBLE, ADJUSTABLE BALL-AND-SOCKET JOINT

BRAKE HINGE AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS USING THE SAME

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To contribe to promote size reduction and to improve design flexibility. SOLUTION: A torque generation part 151 of a brake hinge 15 which connects an apparatus housing 10 and a display housing 11 revolvably by imparting a required torque is formed in hollow geometry, one end thereof is provided with a first harness insertion hole 154, the other end thereof is provided with a second harness insertion hole 157 approximately perpendicular to the revolving axis, an intermediate part of a harness 24 which connects an apparatus body 2, a liquid crystal display part 16 and a converter 17 by wiring is inserted in the hollow part of the brake hinge 15 and then is wired to the apparatus housing 10 and the display housing 11 passing through the first and the second insertion hole 154, 157. COPYRIGHT: (C)2002,JPO ...

СОЕДИНИТЕЛЬНЫЙ УЗЕЛ ДЛЯ ЭЛЕКТРОННОГО УСТРОЙСТВА

Предложенная группа изобретений относится к конструкции раскладных электронных устройств, содержащих дисплей на своей одной стороне и клавиатуру на другой, например к ноутбукам, сотовым телефонам и т.п. Электронное устройство с дисплеем содержит соединительный узел, который расположен, по меньшей мере, в участке выемки электронного устройства и в сцеплении с петлей в сборе электронного устройства, при этом соединительный узел в свою очередь содержит: первый узел для расположения соединительного элемента и второй узел для расположения модуля идентификации, который обеспечивает взаимосвязь между пользователем и электронным устройством, дополнительно содержащим обжимной механизм, направленный в выемку электронного устройства для сцепления по выбору механизма зажима с целью удержания одного или нескольких железных колец. Также реализован второй вариант данного устройства, дополнительно содержащий средство для электрического контакта между электронным устройством и соединительным узлом, а также ...

УСТРОЙСТВО С МНОГООСЕВЫМ ШАРНИРОМ

Представлены самоконфигурирующееся многоэлементное переносное электронное устройство (100) и способ. Устройство содержит, по меньшей мере, первый электронный элемент (104) и второй электронный элемент (106) и соединитель (112), соединяющий первый электронный элемент и второй электронный элемент с помощью соединителя, допускающего перемещение первого электронного элемента более чем в одной плоскости, относительно второго электронного элемента, при этом самоконфигурирующееся многоэлементное переносное электронное устройство способно к самоконфигурированию режима работы на основании относительного положения первого электронного элемента относительно второго электронного элемента. Первый корпус имеет первый удерживающий элемент (1406), который выполнен с возможностью зацепления со вторым удерживающим элементом (1408) второго корпуса. Способ содержит этапы обнаружения относительного положения первого электронного элемента относительно второго электронного элемента и выбора режима работы устройства ...

ОПОРНЫЙ УГОЛОК С КАНАЛОМ ДЛЯ КАБЕЛЯ

Опорный уголок предназначен для навешивания двери в корпусе бытового прибора. Опорный уголок содержит опорный кронштейн и отходящую от опорного кронштейна опорную втулку. Втулка окружает проход для кабеля. Опорная втулка охватывает опорный хвостовик, выполненный заодно с опорным кронштейном и отходящий от опорного кронштейна в продольном направлении опорной втулки. Технический результат заключается в создании простой в реализации конструкции опорного уголка с проходом для кабеля. 8 з.п. ф-лы, 4 ил.

КРЫШКА ДЛЯ МОНТАЖНОГО УГОЛКА И БЫТОВОЙ ПРИБОР С ТАКОЙ КРЫШКОЙ

Изобретение относится к бытовому прибору, в частности к холодильному аппарату, а также к крышке для монтажного уголка, который закреплен на бытовом приборе и предназначен для установки двери бытового прибора. Крышка содержит соединительное устройство, которое предназначено для соединения крышки с бытовым прибором и не соединено с монтажным уголком. Использование данной группы изобретений позволяет исключить появление ненужных зазоров и щелей между крышкой и панелью управления. 2 н. и 13 з.п. ф-лы, 4 ил.

СОЕДИНИТЕЛЬНЫЙ УЗЕЛ ДЛЯ ЭЛЕКТРОННОГО УСТРОЙСТВА

Предложенное изобретение относится к электронному устройству, у которого имеются два соединенных между собой подвижных модуля, такому как ноутбук или переносной компьютер, который содержит печатную плату, соединенную с несколькими электронными компонентами. Данное электронное устройство включает в себя корпус вычислительного устройства, содержащий цилиндрический участок, при этом цилиндрический участок, по меньшей мере, частично является цилиндрическим; и первое металлическое кольцо, при этом первое металлическое кольцо выровнено относительно цилиндрического участка и объединено с ним, первое металлическое кольцо содержит боковую поверхность некоторой ширины, эта ширина боковой поверхности содержит расстояние от направленной наружу поверхности у диаметра первого металлического кольца до направленной внутрь поверхности металлического кольца; при этом, по меньшей мере, участок боковой поверхности первого металлического кольца содержит контакт электропитания, и дополнительно контакт электропитания ...

УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ПРОКЛАДКИ ПРОВОДОВ МЕЖДУ РАМОЙ И СТВОРКОЙ

... 1. Устройство для прокладки проводов между неподвижной рамой (1) и створкой (2), смонтированной на раме (1) с возможностью поворота посредством петлевой системы, причем петлевая система содержит шарнирную скобу, установленную с возможностью поворота вокруг расположенной внутри рамы шарнирной оси (R) рамы и вокруг расположенной внутри створки (2), параллельной шарнирной оси (R) рамы шарнирной оси (F) створки, отличающееся тем, что устройство (100) содержит, проходящий между рамой и створкой полый элемент (5), установленный с возможностью поворота вокруг шарнирных осей (R, F) рамы и створки. ! 2. Устройство по п.1, отличающееся тем, что полый элемент (5), если смотреть в направлении шарнирных осей (F, R) приблизительно имеет форму шарнирной скобы. ! 3. Устройство по п.1 или 2, отличающееся тем, что полый элемент (5) выполнен из пластмассовой детали, полученной литьем под давлением. ! 4. Устройство по п.1 или 2, отличающееся тем, что для поворотного опирания полого элемента вокруг шарнирных ...

СОЕДИНИТЕЛЬНЫЙ УЗЕЛ ДЛЯ ЭЛЕКТРОННОГО УСТРОЙСТВА

КРЫШКА ДЛЯ МОНТАЖНОГО УГОЛКА И БЫТОВОЙ ПРИБОР С ТАКОЙ КРЫШКОЙ

... 1. Крышка (40) для по меньшей мере значительного покрытия монтажного уголка (10), закрепленного на бытовом приборе (9), в частности на холодильном аппарате, и предназначенного для установки двери (9а) бытового прибора (9), причем крышка (40) содержит соединительное устройство (42), предназначенное для соединения крышки (40) с бытовым прибором (9), не будучи соединенной с монтажным уголком (10). ! 2. Крышка по п.1, отличающаяся тем, что соединительное устройство (42) содержит несколько фиксирующих выступов (44), которые зацепляются за соответствующую выемку (6) на передней стороне бытового прибора (9). ! 3. Крышка по п.2, отличающаяся тем, что зацепление выступов (44) с выемкой (6) является разъемным. ! 4. Крышка по п.1, отличающаяся тем, что монтажный уголок (10) имеет свободную оконечность (11), на которой крепится опорная втулка (20), причем крышка (40) имеет свободную оконечность (41), расположенную рядом со свободной оконечностью (11) монтажного уголка (10) и содержащую фиксирующий ...

УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ПРОКЛАДКИ КАБЕЛЯ

... 1. Устройство (200) для прокладки кабеля, содержащее, по меньшей мере, один полый профиль (101, 101') c, по меньшей мере, одним отверстием (106, 106', 107) и закрепляемую на крепежной поверхности (110, 110') полого профиля первую часть (109) петли c, по меньшей мере, одним первым кабельным каналом (122, 123) и/или закрепляемую на крепежной поверхности (110, 110') полого профиля вторую часть (109') петли c, по меньшей мере, одним вторым кабельным каналом (122', 123'), отличающееся тем, что, по меньшей мере, один первый канал (122, 123) имеет первый проходящий в полый профиль (101, 101') участок (135) и/или, по меньшей мере, один второй канал (122', 123') имеет второй проходящий в полый профиль (101, 101') участок (135а).2. Устройство по п. 1, отличающееся тем, что диаметр (М) первого участка (135) меньше диаметра (N) отверстия (106, 106', 107).3. Устройство по п. 1 или 2, отличающееся тем, что первый участок (135) имеет такую длину (l), что он проходит через проходящие внутри полого профиля ...

СПОСОБ И УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ БЕСКОНТАКТНОЙ ПЕРЕДАЧИ ЭЛЕКТРИЧЕСКОЙ ЭНЕРГИИ И/ИЛИ ЭЛЕКТРИЧЕСКИХ СИГНАЛОВ МЕЖДУ СТЕНОЙ И СТВОРКОЙ, ЗАКРЕПЛЕННОЙ НА ЭТОЙ СТЕНЕ

... 1. Способ бесконтактной передачи электрической энергии и/или электрических сигналов между стеной и закрепленной на стене створкой, в котором предусмотрены закрепленная на стене первая катушка и закрепленная на створке вторая катушка, которые находятся в индуктивной функциональной связи друг с другом, отличающийся тем, чтов определенный, повторяющийся контрольный интервал времени подают в первую катушку (20) по меньшей мере один первый контрольный сигнал и измеряют по меньшей мере один индуцированный за счет этого во второй катушке (19) первый сигнал,в этот контрольный интервал времени подают во вторую катушку (19) по меньшей мере один второй контрольный сигнал и измеряют по меньшей мере один индуцированный за счет этого в первой катушке второй сигнал, ив случае не поступления или не измерения ожидаемых в контрольный интервал времени контрольных сигналов или заданной их части, генерируют сигнал неисправности.2. Способ по п.1, отличающийся тем, что внутри контрольного интервала времени в ...

УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ПЕРЕДАЧИ ЭЛЕКТРИЧЕСКОЙ ЭНЕРГИИ ОТ СТЕНЫ НА ЗАКРЕПЛЕННУЮ НА ЭТОЙ СТЕНЕ СТВОРКУ

... 1. Устройство (100, 200, 300) для передачи электрической энергии и/или электрических сигналов с неподвижной стены на створку, шарнирно закрепленную на этой стене с возможностью поворота вокруг оси (S) шарнира, содержащеезакрепляемую на стене стеновую часть (1, 101; 2),закрепляемую на створке створочную часть (6, 106, 206),передатчик (8, 21) энергии и/или сигналов, включающий предусмотренную в стеновой части (1, 101; 2) стеновую часть (9, 22) передатчика и предусмотренную в створочной части (6) створочную часть (10, 23) передатчика, причем по меньшей мере одна из стеновой или створочной частей передатчика установлена с возможностью смещения в направлении оси (S) шарнира,отличающееся тем, что оно содержит привод (26, 126, 226) смещения, приводимый в действие произвольно и состоит в активной связи по меньшей мере с одной из стеновой или створочной частей передатчика.2. Устройство по п. 1, отличающееся тем, что привод (26, 126, 226) смещения содержит регулировочный шпиндель (31, 131, 231), ...

СПОСОБ И УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ БЕСКОНТАКТНОЙ ПЕРЕДАЧИ ЭЛЕКТРИЧЕСКОЙ ЭНЕРГИИ МЕЖДУ СТЕНОЙ И СТВОРКОЙ, ЗАКРЕПЛЕННОЙ НА ЭТОЙ СТЕНЕ

... 1. Способ бесконтактной передачи электрической энергии между стеной (W) и створкой (F), шарнирно закрепленной на этой стене (W) с возможностью поворота вокруг шарнирной оси (S), в котором предусмотрена первичная силовая катушка (117), закрепленная на стене (W), и вторичная силовая катушка (121), закрепленная на створке (F), которые находятся в индуктивной связи, отличающийся тем, чтоизмеряют электрический первичный ток, протекающий в первичной силовой катушке (117), и подают измеренное значение в первичный силовой электронный блок (PLE), в котором хранится передаточная характеристика, согласно которой мощность, получаемая на вторичной силовой катушке (121), сохраняют в виде функции первичной мощности, подаваемой в первичную силовую катушку (117),при увеличении первичного тока первичную силовую катушку (117) нагружают максимально предусмотренной мощностью,индуцированное во вторичной силовой катушке (121) вторичное силовое напряжение ограничивают до заданного максимального значения, ина основании ...

Hinge for flexible connection of two vehicle components such as rear flaps at motor vehicle body, has two hinge sections, where one of hinge section has receiving channel extending in longitudinal direction of hinge section

The hinge has two hinge sections. One of the hinge sections has a receiving channel extending in longitudinal direction of the hinge section for a fluidic and electrically insulated interconnection (6) between the vehicle components. The receiving channel of the hinge section has a laterally opening cross sectional profile, and the interconnection is engaged in the hinge section from the open channel side.

Electric control for operating double doors or windows e.g. with anti-glare wings

The control detects the opened condition of a first door-wing (1a) by a piezo-electric sensor (41) which is connected to a receiving element to operate the second leaf. A first door or window (1) has a piezo-electric sensor (41) which generates a voltage when the wing is fully opened. The voltage is transmitted to a piezo-actuator (42), through a lead (43), which then causes the second door or window (3) to be opened.

Lagervorrichtung für eine rotatorische Lagerung einer Tür

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Lagervorrichtung (10) für eine insbesondere rotatorische Lagerung einer Tür (110), aufweisend einen Grundkörper (20), einen relativ zum Grundkörper (20) entlang einer Translationsachse (T) translatorisch bewegbaren Lagerzapfen (30) und eine mechanische Hebelvorrichtung (40) für die Durchführung der Bewegung des Lagerzapfens (30) entlang der Translationsachse (T), wobei der Lagerzapfen (30) eine Durchgangsöffnung (32) für die Durchführung einer elektrischen Leitung (130) aufweist, wobei die Durchgangsöffnung (32) sich entlang der Translationsachse (T) des Lagerzapfens (30) erstreckt. Ferner betrifft die Erfindung ein Türsystem mit einer solchen Lagervorrichtung.

Anordnung zur Kabelführung

Anordnung (100) zur Kabelführung, mit einem Hohlprofil (1) und mit einem an einer Befestigungsfläche (10) des Hohlprofils (1) befestigbaren Bandteil (9), dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das das Bandteil (9) zumindest in einer Raumrichtung schwimmend an der Befestigungsfläche (10) des Hohlprofils (1) befestigt ist.

WINKELFUEHRUNG.

Lagerstelle für einen Heckklappen- oder Frontklappenbügel

Lagerstelle für einen Heckklappen- oder Frontklappenbügel (3), wobei der Heckklappen- oder Frontklappenbügel (3) einends eine Karosserieanbindung (1) und andernends eine Heckklappenanbindung (2) aufweist, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass zwischen der Karosserieanbindung (1) und dem Heckklappen- oder Frontklappenbügel (3) eine Kontaktscheibe (7) angeordnet ist.

Hinge with improved contact resistance and switchgear or switchboard with such a hinge

Battery charger and solar cells for battery charging

A battery charger 31 has a solar cell assembly 39 for charging a battery 32, and a compartment 35 for stowing the solar cell assembly 39 when not charging. The charger may have a battery mount section 33 on one surface and a solar cell stowing recess 35 with a cover 36 on an opposite surface. The solar cell assembly may fold for stowing, or solar panel units (410, Fig.4) may be stacked for stowing and electrically and mechanically coupled together by snap fasteners (412) for charging. An alternative charger in the form of a bag (61, Figs.6-9) has a heat ventilating section (64) adjacent which a portable phone (69) to be charged can be held within the bag. Snap fasteners (66) extend through a side of the bag to connect to a solar cell assembly (610) for charging, the assembly (610) being folded and stowed in the bag when not charging. A hinge arrangement between solar cell panels may incorporate flexible interconnecting leads (122, Figs. 12,13), pivot rods (128) and a protective laminate ...

Hinge with split spring pin

A hinge comprises two parts joined by a hinge pin formed as a spit spring pin 40 which extends from a through hole in one part into a blind hole in the other 36. The split spring pin can provide a high degree of friction with the both the through hole and the blind hole. Both may be of the same diameter. The friction may be used to retain a cover or lid open. The hinge may be easily assembled by pressing or driving the pin through the through hole to extend into the blind hole. The friction obtained makes removal of the pin difficult. The hinge is applicable to a cover 26 on the underside of a base station enclosure in a mobile telecommunications network. The hinge helps to conduct heat to a battery on the inside of the cover.

Door hinging device which makes it possible to move heavy doors with a reduced effort

... 883,281. Doors. COMMISSARIAT A L'ENERGIE ATOMIQUE. May 1, 1959 [May 6, 1958], No. 14935/59. Class 20(3) [Also in Groups XXV and XXXIV] Each member of a pair of heavy doors, e.g. for a vault containing radioactive material, is provided with a hydraulic system for lubricating the hinges and withdrawing the bolts (see Group XXV) and comprises a framework of U-beams 21-26 covered on both sides by sheet metal plates 27 and lined with cast lead 29. A dust seal 35 is provided.

Routing flexible printed circuit board through hinge of electronic device

A hinge is configured for routing electrical wiring therein. The hinge includes a pair of opposing bosses aligned along a rotational axis and a hollow portion having ends respectively engaging the bosses. The hollow portion is rotatable about the rotational axis, relative to the bosses. Wiring, such as a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB) has a portion thereof inserted into the hollow portion. A rod is inserted into the hollow portion and aligned along the rotational axis. The rod fixes the inserted portion of the wiring in a neutral position, and thus, reduces wear and tear on the wiring caused by the hinge action.

Hinge for connecting a leaf to a frame so as to be hinged about a hinge axis

A hinge plate includes a frame hinge plate part comprising a frame fastening part and a frame hinge part. A leaf/sash hinge plate part comprises a leaf/sash fastening part and a leaf/sash hinge part. A primary coil is disposed in the frame hinge part and a secondary coil is disposed in the leaf/sash hinge part, each coil being configured to surround a hinge plate pin. The primary coil extends at least almost up to an end face of the frame hinge part facing the leaf/sash hinge part. The secondary coil extends at least almost up to an end face of the leaf/sash hinge part facing the frame hinge part. A hinge plate pin sleeve comprising a ferrite material is disposed between the hinge plate pin and the primary and secondary coils, and extends approximately over a length of the hinge plate pin surrounded by the primary and secondary coils.

Vehicle door hinge

A vehicle door hinge that is positioned between a vehicle main body and a vehicle door and connects the same to each other in order to connect the vehicle door to the vehicle main body so as to be openable and closable may include a female bracket that is securely attached to one of the vehicle main body and the vehicle door, a male bracket that is securely attached to the other of the vehicle main body and the vehicle door, a rotation shaft member that is secured to the female bracket and supports the male bracket to be rotatable relative to the female bracket. A coating film capable of restricting an electric current from flowing from the rotation shaft member to each of the slide bushes is formed in a portion of an outer circumferential surface of the rotation shaft member, which portion includes a part of a contact portion thereof that slidably contacts each of the slide bushes in a rotational axis direction and at least a proximity range thereof that is positioned in proximity to an exposed end periphery of each of the slide bushes.

System for transmitting electric power from a wall to a leaf hingeably fastened to said wall

A system for transmitting electric power from a wall to a leaf hingeably fastened to the wall about a hinge axis includes a wall part fastened on the wall. A leaf part is fastened on the leaf. A primary coil is provided on the wall part. A secondary coil is provided on the leaf part. Primary electronics are configured to convert a power supply voltage into a primary voltage so as to act upon the primary coil. The primary voltage is suitable to generate a secondary voltage in the secondary coil by an inductive coupling. Secondary electronics are configured to convert the secondary voltage into an electric operating voltage suitable for at least one of an electric power supply mechanism and an electric consumer.

Device for transmitting electric power from a wall to a wing fastened to said wall in a hinged manner

A device for transmitting electrical power from a wall to a wing attached thereto about a hinge axis includes a wall part fastened to the wall. A wing part is fastened to the wing. A primary coil arranged on the wall part comprises an end side, a primary coil winding and a primary coil housing with ferromagnetic or ferrimagnetic properties. The primary coil housing is open on an end side facing the wing part and substantially covers the primary coil winding on an opposite end side. A secondary coil arranged on the wing part comprises a secondary coil winding and a secondary coil housing with ferrimagnetic or ferromagnetic properties. The secondary coil housing is open on an end side facing the wall part and substantially covers the secondary coil winding on an opposite end side. The end sides of the primary coil and the secondary coil face each other.

HINGE ASSEMBLY

A hinge assembly comprising a hinge and an autonomous remote switch unit. The hinge comprises two hinge parts that are connected by an intermediate joint of which a first hinge part is connected to a stationary component, and a second hinge part is coupled via the joint to a pivoting element, especially a door, to pivot relative to the first hinge part, and the autonomous remote switch unit comprises a radio unit and a generator unit having an actuation element that transmits an opening and closing of the hinge to the generator unit such that the generator unit induces an electrical current pulse to supply power to the radio unit. The generator unit induces an electrical current pulse both during transmission of the opening and closing of the hinge by the actuation element, and the radio unit transmits data when power is thereby supplied. 110-. (canceled)11. A hinge assembly comprising:{'b': 1', '6, 'a hinge () and an autonomous remote switch unit (),'}{'b': 1', '3', '4', '2', '3', '4', '2', '3, 'the hinge () comprising first and second hinge parts (, ) connected by an intermediate joint () of which the first hinge part () is connected to a stationary component, and the second hinge part () is coupled, via the intermediate joint (), to a pivoting element for pivoting relative to the first hinge part (),'}{'b': 6', '7', '8', '11', '1', '8', '8', '7, 'the autonomous remote switch unit () comprising a radio unit () and a generator unit () having an actuation element () transmitting opening and closing of the hinge () to the generator unit () such that the generator unit () induces an electrical current pulse to supply power to the radio unit (),'}{'b': 6', '3, 'and the autonomous remote switch unit () being arranged on the first hinge part (),'}{'b': 1', '11', '4, 'when the hinge () closes, the actuation element () comes into contact with either the second hinge part () or the element to be pivoted,'}{'b': 8', '9', '10', '9', '11', '10', '11', '9', '12, 'the generator ...

REFRIGERATOR

A refrigerator includes a cabinet, a first door located in front of the cabinet, a second door located in front of the first door, an electrical member located at the second door, and a transmission line connected to the electrical member. The transmission line extends from the cabinet into the first door and extends from the first door toward the second door. 1. A refrigerator , comprising:a cabinet;a first door located in front of said cabinet;a second door located in front of said first door;an electrical member located at said second door; anda transmission line connected to said electrical member, said transmission line extending from said cabinet into said first door and extending from said first door toward said second door.2. The refrigerator according to claim 1 , wherein said first door has a thermal insulation space filled with thermal insulation materials claim 1 , and said transmission line extends into said thermal insulation space.3. The refrigerator according to claim 1 , which further comprises a first hinge unit interconnecting said first door and said second door claim 1 , said transmission line exiting said first door then entering said first hinge unit and then extending toward said second door.4. The refrigerator according to claim 3 , which further comprises a second hinge unit interconnecting said cabinet and said first door claim 3 , said transmission line extending through said second hinge unit into said first door.5. The refrigerator according to claim 4 , wherein said transmission line extends within said first door and runs for a distance in a lateral direction of said first door.6. The refrigerator according to claim 5 , wherein said transmission line extends within said first door claim 5 , and said transmission line at least one of extends in the lateral direction of said first door beyond said first hinge unit interconnecting said first door and said second door or extends beyond said second hinge unit interconnecting said first ...

Pivotally Rotating Positioner for a Support Illuminating Multi-Task Device and the Support Illuminating Multi-Task Device

A pivotally rotating positioner for a support illuminating multi-task device which can be applied to conductively connect a light rotating arm to a body in a fashion of pivotal rotations at variable angles. However, upon pivotally rotating, it is possible to compress the electrically conductive spring to prevent serious abrasions in the snapping recesses and the snapping bumps on the rotating arm case and the base housing. Moreover, by means of the elastic coercion between the electrically conductive spring and the electrically conductive pivotal axis assembly, it is possible to allow the electrical energy coming from the body to be smoothly provided to the light rotating arm via the pivotal axis and also enable a free rotation of 360 degrees of the light rotating arm with respect to the body while maintaining the illumination effect. 1. A pivotally rotating positioner for a support illuminating multi-task device , which is used to conductively connect a light rotating arm to a body in a fashion of pivotal rotations at variable angles , wherein the body comprises a base housing and a power supply assembly installed within the base housing , the base housing is configured with at least a pair of positioning through-holes; and the light rotating arm comprises a pair of rotating arm cases and a blocking part installed on the aforementioned pair of rotating arm cases , wherein the aforementioned pair of rotating arm cases are respectively configured with a penetrating part corresponding to one of the aforementioned positioning through-holes , and the blocking part further includes a light source formed by a set of light emitting diodes , the pivotally rotating positioner comprising:a pair of electrically conductive pivotal axis assemblies, each of the aforementioned electrically conductive pivotal axis assembly respectively having two mutually opposite radial expansion position-limiting parts, and a radial contracting part located between the aforementioned radial ...

HINGE WITH FUNCTION OF ELECTRICALLY OPENING AND CLOSING DOOR

A hinge with a function of electrically opening and closing a door is disclosed, including a main body and a trigger flexibly articulated to the main body. An accommodation slot exists in the main body, a lever and a bracing are mounted in the accommodation slot, one end of the lever is flexibly articulated to the trigger, the other end of the lever is articulated to the bracing, the other end of the bracing is flexibly disposed in the accommodation slot through a guide pin, a spring is disposed in the accommodation slot, one end of the spring is connected to the lever, and the other end is connected to the main body. An electric drive apparatus is mounted on the main body, and is connected to the bracing, and the electric drive apparatus drives the bracing to move in the accommodation slot, and indirectly drives the trigger to swing. Beneficial effects of the present disclosure are: by driving the lever to move in the accommodation slot, the electric drive apparatus indirectly drives the trigger to swing, so as to implement the opening and closing of a cabinet door. 112314534255367374115532. A hinge with a function of electrically opening and closing a door , comprising a main body () and a trigger () flexibly articulated to the main body , wherein: an accommodation slot () exists in the main body () , a lever () and a bracing () are mounted in the accommodation slot () , one end of the lever () is flexibly articulated to the trigger () , the other end of the lever is articulated to the bracing () , the other end of the bracing () is flexibly disposed in the accommodation slot () through a guide pin () , a spring () is disposed in the accommodation slot () , one end of the spring () is connected to the lever () , and the other end is connected to the main body (); and an electric drive apparatus is mounted on the main body () , and is connected to the bracing () , and the electric drive apparatus drives the bracing () to move in the accommodation slot () , and ...

ELECTRONIC DEVICE

The present disclosure provides an electronic device. The electronic device includes a first main body including a first side portion; a connecting device connected to the first side portion of the first main body; a second main body including a second side portion coupled to the first side portion, the second side portion is connected to the connecting device such that the second main body is movable relative to the first main body to form a first angle between the first main body and the second main body or a second angle different from the first angle; and a first multimedia output module disposed on the connecting device and communicatively connected to the first main body or the second main body. 1. An electronic device comprising:a first main body including a first side portion;a connecting device connected to the first side portion of the first main body;a second main body including a second side portion coupled to the first side portion, the second side portion is connected to the connecting device such that the second main body is movable relative to the first main body to form a first angle between the first main body and the second main body or a second angle different from the first angle; anda first multimedia output module disposed on the connecting device and communicatively connected to the first main body or the second main body.2. The electronic device of claim 1 , whereinthe first main body is of a plate-like shape including a first surface opposite to a second surface, and the first side portion is a side region of the plate-like shape;the second main body is of a plate-like shape including a third surface opposite to a fourth surface, and the second side portion is a side region of the plate-like shape;the first angle is an angle between a first reference surface and a second reference surface, the first reference surface is a plane between the first surface and the second surface, and the second reference surface is a plane between the third ...

Track assembly for sliding vehicle door

A track assembly for a sliding vehicle door is provided, which includes a wire track extending between a track mount assembly attached to the vehicle sliding door and a body mount component attached to vehicle body structure. The wire track comprises a plurality of interconnected links allowing the wire track to articulate in a wire track articulation plane between door closed and door open positions. A wiring harness extends through the wire track. An elastomeric grommet extends from the track mount assembly and surrounds the wiring harness while permitting the wiring harness to twist and bend inside the grommet as the wire track articulates. A roller track is mounted to the vehicle body structure. The body mount component of the wire track is mounted below the roller track such that the wire track articulation plane is disposed below a lower wall of the wire track.

GATE SUPPORTIVE, SIGNAL TRANSMITTING HINGE

A hinge has a first component that pivotally supports a second component of the hinge. The first hinge component carries an energy harvesting switch having a movable operator such as a spring-projected plunger that is positioned to be depressed or otherwise moved by the second hinge component in response to relative pivotal movement of the first and second hinge components. If a gate is fastened to the second hinge component, at least some of the weight of the gate is transferred from the second hinge component to the first hinge component. When the gate is pivoted away from a closed orientation toward an open orientation, the second hinge component moves the operator of the energy harvesting switch thereby causing the energy harvesting switch to emit a radio frequency signal. 1. A hinge comprising a first hinge component that pivotally supports a second hinge component so the first and second hinge components can pivot relative to each other , with the hinge also including an energy harvesting switch (of the type having a housing that encloses a radio frequency transmitter that emits a radio frequency signal in response to movement relative to the housing of an operator of the switch that extends from the housing of the switch) , with the housing of the switch being connected to and supported by the first hinge component , and with the second hinge component being configured to cause the operator of the switch to move relative to the housing of the switch in response to relative pivotal movement of the first and second hinge components.2. The hinge of wherein the second hinge component defines a generally cylindrical formation that depends along a substantially vertically extending axis into a generally cylindrical claim 1 , substantially vertically extending passage defined by the first hinge component to thereby pivotally support the second hinge component from the first hinge component for relative pivotal movement of the first and second hinge components about ...

Power transfer hinge for privacy glazing structure

A hinge assembly includes a first arm, a second arm, a rotatable pin coupling, and a power transfer conduit. The rotatable pin coupling rotationally couples the second arm to the first arm. The first arm defines a first portion of a channel, the second arm defines a second portion of the channel, and rotatable pin coupling defines a third portion of the channel. The power transfer conduit extends through the first portion of the channel at the first arm, the third portion of the channel at the rotatable pin coupling, and the second portion of the channel at the second arm.

Multiple signaling hinged safety switch for mobile protection barriers

A multi-signaling hinged safety switch for mobile protection barriers includes a fixed member designed to be secured to a stationary part of the barrier and having a pair of axial end holes, a movable member designed to be secured to a pivotal part of the barrier and having a pair of substantially transverse arms located outside the fixed member and pivoted to the axial end holes, an electrical detection system within the fixed member switching one or more electric safety circuits of the barrier at a predetermined switching angle. A pair of cylindrical pins extend in cantilever fashion from the arms and are pivotally inserted in the holes, with mutually spaced opposed ends defining a gap with no axial connection member therein. The detection system includes a pair of detectors each interacting with one end of a pin and having a switching angle that are operatively independent of each other.

A hinge for for fireproof door

Disclosed are a hinge for a fire door in which a water supply path is formed for supplying water from a fire-door frame to the interior of the fire door upon the outbreak of a fire. A water supply path is formed from a doorframe to a door so as to supply water contained in the interior of the doorframe to the interior of the door, making it possible to supply water from the doorframe to the door. Thus, water can be continuously supplied to the interior of the door as well as to the doorframe, thereby not only blocking flames and heat, but also extinguishing the flames.

REFRIGERATOR

A refrigerator includes a main body on which a hinge for rotatably supporting the door is mounted, a base frame mounted on the main body and having a first hinge accommodating portion formed at one end portion and a second hinge accommodating portion formed at the other end portion that is opposite to the one end portion, a hinge cover mounted on one of the first hinge accommodating portion and the second hinge accommodating portion, and configured to cover the hinge, and a cover frame configured to be coupled with the base frame by sliding in a first direction or by sliding in a second direction that is opposite to the first direction. 1. A refrigerator comprising:a main body;a storage compartment formed in the main body;a door to open and close the storage compartment to store food;a hinge mounted to the main body to rotatably supporting the door;a base frame mounted to the main body, and the base frame having a first hinge accommodating portion formed at one end portion thereof and a second hinge accommodating portion formed at the other end portion thereof that is opposite to the one end portion to accommodate the hinge;a hinge cover mounted to one of the first hinge accommodating portion and the second hinge accommodating portion, and the hinge cover configured to cover the hinge accommodated in the one of the first hinge accommodating portion and the second hinge accommodation portion; anda cover frame configured to be coupled with the base frame by sliding in a first direction or by sliding in a second direction that is opposite to the first direction.2. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein the cover frame is coupled with the base frame by sliding in the first direction when the hinge cover is mounted to the first hinge accommodating portion claim 1 , and the cover frame is coupled with the base frame by sliding in the second direction when the hinge cover is mounted to the second hinge accommodating portion.3. The refrigerator of claim 1 , whereinthe first ...

Flexible Information Handling System Display External Hinge Structure

An information handling system having rotationally coupled housing portions supports a flexible display disposed across the housing portions with a hinge structure that manages flexible display curve radius in a folded configuration. The hinge includes plural hinge elements having an arc face, arc cavity interior and mounts that couple with hinge coupling elements. The mounts align the hinge coupling element rotational axis out of the cavity to aid in maintaining the hinge elements having no gaps during rotation of the information handling system housing portions. The hinge coupling element integrates friction plates disposed normal the rotation axis to generate torque for managing housing rotational movement. 120-. (canceled)21. A method for rotationally coupling information handling system housing portions having a flexible display , the method comprising:rotationally coupling first and second housing portions to each other with plural hinges;disposing a flexible display frame over the first and second housing portions, the flexible display frame supporting a flexible display aligned to bend in response to rotation of the first and second housing portions between planar and closed configurations; andbiasing the display frame to slide relative to the housing portion in response to rotation of the housing portions relative to each other.22. The method of wherein biasing the display frame further comprises:coupling a portion of the display frame proximate the first housing portion to the second housing portion; andtranslating relative motion of the second housing portion related to rotation into sliding of the display frame relative to the first housing portion.23. The method of wherein biasing the display frame further comprises:coupling a portion of the display frame proximate the second housing portion to the first housing portion; andtranslating relative motion of the first housing portion related to rotation into sliding of the display frame relative to the ...

OPTICAL CONNECTORS DISPOSED ON HINGE INTERFACE

Disclosed are optical connectors for electronic devices that are disposed at a hinge of the device. The electronic device has an optical connector comprising a base portion having a hinge with a hinge attachment structure and a base connector having one or more base optical channels, and a display. The display comprising a display attachment structure and a display connector having one or more display optical channels for mating with the base connector. The concepts disclosed allow an optical connection for electronic devices having a display that is separable from a base portion. 1. An electronic device having an optical connector , comprising:a base portion having a hinge, the hinge including a hinge attachment structure and a base connector having one or more base optical channels; anda display having a display attachment structure and a display connector having one or more display optical channels for mating with the base connector.2. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the base connector has the one or more base optical channels disposed on an optical body.3. The electronic device of claim 1 , the base connector further including a first alignment feature and a second alignment feature disposed on opposite sides of the one or more base optical channels of the optical body.4. The electronic device of claim 2 , wherein the first and second alignment features are alignment pins that include a magnetic material.5. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein an optical body of the base connector is biased by one or more springs.6. The electronic device of claim 1 , the display connector further including a first alignment feature and a second alignment feature disposed on opposite sides of the one or more display optical channels.7. The electronic device of claim 6 , wherein the first and second alignment features are bores.8. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the display connector has an optical turn.9. The electronic device of claim 1 , the hinge ...

LOCKING SYSTEM USING WIRELESS BRIDGE

A locking system includes a server, an electronic locking mechanism, and a controller associated with a user. The controller is configured to detect the electronic locking mechanism and acquire lock data therefrom, and transmit the lock data to the server. The server, absent any interaction from the user, is configured to receive the lock data for the electronic locking mechanism, register the electronic locking mechanism to the user, and transmit an access credential for accessing the electronic locking mechanism to a user device associated with the user. The electronic locking mechanism is configured to receive the access credential directly from the user device or indirectly from the user device through the controller and make an access decision based on the access credential, independent of the server. 1. A locking system comprising:a server;an electronic locking mechanism; and detect the electronic locking mechanism and acquire lock data therefrom; and', 'transmit the lock data to the server;, 'a controller associated with a user, the controller configured to receive the lock data for the electronic locking mechanism;', 'register the electronic locking mechanism to the user; and', 'transmit an access credential for accessing the electronic locking mechanism to a user device associated with the user; and, 'wherein the server, without requiring interaction from the user, is configured to receive the access credential directly from the user device or indirectly from the user device through the controller; and', 'make an access decision based on the access credential, independent of the server., 'wherein the electronic locking mechanism is configured to2. The locking system of claim 1 , wherein the controller includes (i) a first transceiver configured to receive first signals from the electronic locking mechanism in a first communication protocol and (ii) a second transceiver configured to receive second signals from at least one of the user device or the server ...

REFRIGERATOR

A refrigerator includes a cabinet, a mounting bracket disposed at a top surface of the cabinet, a door configured to rotate relative to the cabinet, a hinge cover that is disposed at the top surface of the cabinet and covers the mounting bracket, a hinge including a door bracket disposed at the door, a hinge bracket disposed at the mounting bracket, and a plurality of links that connect the door bracket to the hinge bracket, a guide device having a first side disposed at the door and a second side that passes through a cover opening at a front surface of the hinge cover and is disposed inside the hinge cover, and an electric wire or a water pipe disposed along an inside of the guide device. 1. A refrigerator comprising:a cabinet that defines a storage space;a mounting bracket disposed at a top surface of the cabinet;a door configured to rotate relative to the cabinet to thereby open and close at least a portion of the storage space, the door comprising a hinge mounting portion and a guide device mounting portion that are disposed at a top surface of the door;a hinge cover that is disposed at the top surface of the cabinet and covers the mounting bracket, the hinge cover defining a cover opening at a front surface thereof facing the door;a hinge comprising a door bracket disposed at the hinge mounting portion, a hinge bracket disposed at the mounting bracket, and a plurality of links that connect the door bracket to the hinge bracket;a guide device having a first side that is disposed at the guide device mounting portion and a second side that passes through the cover opening and is disposed inside the hinge cover; andan electric wire or a water pipe that is disposed along an inside of the guide device.2. The refrigerator according to claim 1 , wherein the guide device mounting portion is recessed downward from the top surface of the door claim 1 , and the hinge mounting portion is further recessed downward from the guide device mounting portion.3. The refrigerator ...

AXIAL CAM HINGE

The description relates to devices that include hinged portions and controlling rotation of the portions. One example can include a display coupled to a first end of an arm. The example can also include a base rotatably secured to a hollow shaft that is fixed to the arm. The hollow shaft defines an axis of rotation of the arm relative to the base. The base can also include first and second opposing axial cam elements positioned on the hollow shaft and a spring positioned on the hollow shaft. The first and second opposing axial cam elements can be oriented relative to one another such that rotation of the arm toward the base causes the first and second axial cam elements to move away from one another along the hollow shaft thereby compressing the spring. 1. A device , comprising:a display coupled to a first end of an arm; and,a base rotatably secured to a hollow shaft that is fixed to a second end of the arm, the hollow shaft defining an axis of rotation of the arm relative to the base, the base further comprising first and second opposing axial cam elements positioned on the hollow shaft and a spring positioned on the hollow shaft, the first and second opposing axial cam elements oriented relative to one another such that rotation of the arm toward the base causes the first and second opposing axial cam elements to move away from one another along the hollow shaft thereby compressing the spring.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the first axial cam element rotates around the axis with the arm.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the second axial cam element comprises a cam follower.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein the first axial cam element moves along the axis relative to the second axial cam element.5. The device of claim 1 , wherein the second axial cam element moves along the axis relative to the first axial cam element.6. The device of claim 5 , wherein the hollow shaft is keyed parallel to the axis and the second axial cam element includes a keyway that ...

INTEGRATED ELECTRONIC ENTRY DOOR SYSTEMS

A door assembly includes a door slab, an electronic component embedded in the door slab, and electric wiring connected to the electronic component. The door slab includes a frame defining a cavity, a core disposed within the cavity, a front door skin disposed along a front side of the frame, and a rear door skin disposed along a rear side of the frame. The front door skin and the rear door skin enclose the core within the cavity. The frame has a hinged edge configured to be pivotally coupled to a door jamb. The electric wiring is connected to the electronic component and routed through the door slab to the hinged edge to facilitate electrically coupling the electronic component to an external power source. 1. A door assembly comprising: a frame defining a cavity, the frame having a hinged edge configured to be pivotally coupled to a doorjamb;', 'a core disposed within the cavity;', 'a front door skin disposed along a front side of the frame; and', 'a rear door skin disposed along a rear side of the frame, the front door skin and the rear door skin enclosing the core within the cavity;, 'a door slab comprisingan electronic component embedded in the door slab; andelectric wiring connected to the electronic component and routed through the door slab to the hinged edge to facilitate electrically coupling the electronic component to an external power source.2. The door assembly of claim 1 , wherein the electronic component is embedded in the core of the door slab.3. The door assembly of claim 1 , wherein the electronic component is embedded in the frame of the door slab.4. The door assembly of claim 1 , wherein the electronic component includes two or more of an electronically-controllable privacy window claim 1 , a camera device claim 1 , an electronic lock mechanism claim 1 , an internal power source claim 1 , or a controller.5. The door assembly of claim 1 , further comprising an electronic locking mechanism coupled to the door slab.6. The door assembly of claim 5 , ...

CAM LOCK HINGE FOR DETERMINANT MOVEMENT

A hinge for providing determinant motion in an electronic device includes a first body, a second body, and a lock. The lock includes a first cam connected to the first body and a second cam connected to the second body. The first cam has a first cam surface and the second cam has a second cam surface. The follower is positioned and moveable between the first cam and the second cam and is configured to be received by the first cam surface and the second cam surface. The first cam is rotatable about a first pivot point and the second cam is rotatable about a second pivot point. 1. A hinge system for providing determinant motion , the hinge system comprising:a first pivot point;a second pivot point;a first body;a second body; and a first cam connected to the first body and having a first cam surface, the first cam rotatable about the first pivot point;', 'a second cam connected to the second body having a second cam surface, the second cam rotatable about the second pivot point; and', 'a follower movable relative to the first cam of the first lock and the second cam of the first lock, the follower configured to be received by the first cam surface of the first lock and the second cam surface of the first lock., 'a first lock, the first lock including2. The hinge system of claim 1 , further comprising a second lock claim 1 , the second lock having:a first cam connected to the first body and having a first cam surface, the first cam rotatable about the first pivot point;a second cam connected to the second body having a second cam surface, the second cam rotatable about the second pivot point; anda follower movable relative to the first cam of the second lock and the second cam of the second lock, the follower configured to be received by the first cam surface of the second lock and the second cam surface of the second lock.3. The hinge system of claim 1 , further comprising a third lock claim 1 , the third lock having:a first cam connected to the first body and having a ...

HINGE APPARATUS, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS

A hinge is disclosed. The hinge includes a first portion and a second portion. The hinge includes a first link having a first pivot and a second pivot. The first pivot is connected to the first portion. The first link is biased about the first pivot of the first link toward a first position. The hinge includes a second link having a first pivot and a second pivot. The first pivot connected to the second portion. The second pivot of the second link connected to the second pivot of the first link. The second link biased about the first pivot of the second link toward the first position. The second pivot of the first link and the second pivot of the second link defining a hinge pivot. Methods of transitioning a computing device are disclosed. 1. A hinge , comprisinga first portion;a second portion;a first link having a first pivot and a second pivot, the first pivot connected to the first portion, the first link biased about the first pivot of the first link toward a first position; anda second link having a first pivot and a second pivot, the first pivot of the second link connected to the second portion, the second pivot of the second link connected to the second pivot of the first link, the second link biased about the first pivot of the second link toward the first position, the second pivot of the first link and the second pivot of the second link defining a hinge pivot.2. The hinge of claim 1 , further comprising a first torsion spring connected to the first pivot of the first link.3. The hinge of claim 2 , further comprising a second torsion spring connected to the first pivot of the second link.4. The hinge of claim 1 , wherein a first distance between the first pivot and the second pivot of the first link and a second distance between the first pivot and the second pivot of the second link are the same.5. The hinge of claim 1 , further comprising a friction connection between the second pivot of the second link and the second pivot of the first link.6. The ...

DOOR HINGE FOR AN ELECTRICAL CABINET

A door hinge for an electrical cabinet includes a pathway for receiving an electrical harness, the hinge including two parts that are connected together and are rotatable with respect to one another about a pivot axis, the hinge including a duct that extends along the pivot and is designed to receive an intermediate section of the harness along the pivot axis, the duct including a longitudinal slot for the lateral insertion of the intermediate section of the harness into the duct while the intermediate section extends parallel to the duct. An electrical cabinet includes such a door hinge.

POWERED HINGE MECHANISMS

A device can include a hinge mechanism rotatably coupling a first portion of the device to a second portion of the device. The hinge mechanism is configured to automatically open the device. The device can also include a damper configured to control a rate at which the hinge mechanism automatically opens the device. The hinge mechanism can include a spine hinge, a rolling contact hinge, a film hinge, or a geared link hinge. 1. A device , comprising:a hinge mechanism rotatably coupling a first portion of the device to a second portion of the device, wherein the hinge mechanism is configured to automatically open the device;a damper configured to control a rate at which the hinge mechanism automatically opens the device; andwherein the hinge mechanism includes a spine hinge, a rolling contact hinge, a film hinge, or a geared link hinge.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the hinge mechanism is configured to provide an angle of rotation of approximately 180 degrees formed of the first portion and the second portion.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the hinge mechanism is configured to provide an angle of rotation of approximately 360 degrees formed of the first portion and the second portion.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein the hinge mechanism is an active open hinge.5. The device of claim 1 , wherein the damper is passive.6. The device of claim 1 , wherein the damper is active.7. The device of claim 6 , wherein the damper is electronically controlled.8. The device of claim 1 , further comprising:a latch configured to secure the first portion and the second portion in a closed position.9. The device of claim 8 , wherein the latch is a magnetic latch.10. The device of claim 9 , wherein the magnetic latch comprises:a first set of magnetic poles on the first portion; anda second set of magnetic poles on the second portion;wherein the first set of magnetic poles and the second set of magnetic poles are in a first alignment to attract when the magnetic latch is closed and ...

HINGE STRUCTURE, ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND ASSEMBLING METHOD OF HINGE STRUCTURE

A hinge structure includes a pivot bracket, a first shaft, a second shaft, and a cable. The first shaft is pivoted to the pivot bracket and has a first through hole. The second shaft is pivoted to the pivot bracket and has a second through hole. The cable includes a first penetrating segment, a second penetrating segment, and a curved segment. The first penetrating segment penetrates through the first through hole, the second penetrating segment penetrates through the second through hole, and two ends of the curved segment are respectively connected to the first penetrating segment and the second penetrating segment. In addition, an electronic device including the hinge structure and an assembling method of the hinge structure are also provided. 1. A hinge structure , comprising:a pivot bracket;a first shaft, pivoted to the pivot bracket and having a first through hole;a second shaft, pivoted to the pivot bracket and having a second through hole; anda cable, comprising a first penetrating segment, a second penetrating segment, and a curved segment, wherein the first penetrating segment penetrates through the first through hole, the second penetrating segment penetrates through the second through hole, and two ends of the curved segment are respectively connected to the first penetrating segment and the second penetrating segment.2. The hinge structure as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the first shaft is pivoted to the pivot bracket along a first axis claim 1 , the second shaft is pivoted to the pivot bracket along a second axis claim 1 , and the first axis is parallel to the second axis.3. The hinge structure as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the first through hole extends along the first axis claim 2 , and the second through hole extends along the second axis.4. The hinge structure as claimed in claim 1 , adapted for an electronic device and comprising a first holder and a second holder claim 1 , wherein the first holder is connected to the first shaft claim 1 , the ...

HINGE MECHANISM AND HEAD-MOUNTED DISPLAY INCLUDING THIS HINGE MECHANISM

[Object] To provide a hinge mechanism that allows a head-mounted display to be made more compact, and a head-mounted display including this hinge mechanism. 1. A hinge mechanism , comprising:a shaft portion that supports a housing portion and a temple portion of a head-mounted display in such a way that the temple portion is capable of rotating about one axis between a closed position and an open position relative to the housing portion; anda cable passing portion that is adjacent to the shaft portion in a direction of the one axis, and allows a cable to pass therethrough in a direction orthogonal to the one axis.2. The hinge mechanism according to claim 1 , whereinthe shaft portion includes first and second shaft portions facing each other in the direction of the one axis, andthe cable passing portion is provided between the first shaft portion and the second shaft portion.3. The hinge mechanism according to claim 1 , further comprising:a restriction portion that restricts outward rotation of the temple portion at the open position about the one axis;a slide mechanism that allows, where the temple portion is spread outward from the open position, a center portion of rotation of the temple portion around the one axis to move outward; anda biasing portion that generates a biasing force for biasing the center portion inward.4. The hinge mechanism according to claim 3 , wherein a fixed portion fixed to the housing portion or the temple portion, and', 'a pressure receiving portion that is to be biased by the biasing portion to generate a moment that suppresses inward rotation of the temple portion at the open position around the one axis., 'the shaft portion includes'}5. The hinge mechanism according to claim 3 , whereinthe biasing portion includes an elastic portion formed of an elastic body.6. The hinge mechanism according to claim 5 , whereinthe elastic portion is a torsion spring.7. The hinge mechanism according to claim 1 , whereinthe shaft portion is formed of ...

MODULAR HINGE FOR A COMPUTING DEVICE

A modular hinge is described for a computing device where the computing device comprises two leaves detachably connected using the modular hinge. The hinge comprises a first hinge portion and a second hinge portion. Each hinge portion has a hinge portion body having a convex face configured to enable one of the leaves of the computing device to rotate against the convex face. Each hinge portion body has a mating face generally opposite the convex face, the mating face comprising at least one attachment element. Each hinge portion comprises a hinge pin configured to rotatably attach the hinge portion to one of the leaves of the computing device. The at least one attachment element of each hinge portion is configured to removably attach the hinge portions together. 1. A modular hinge for a computing device , the computing device comprising two leaves detachably connected using the modular hinge , the hinge comprising:a first hinge portion and a second hinge portion;each hinge portion comprising a hinge portion body having a convex face configured to enable a leaf of the computing device to rotate against the convex face, and having a mating face generally opposite the convex face, the mating face comprising at least one attachment element; the hinge portion comprising a hinge pin configured to rotatably attach the hinge portion to one of the leaves of the computing device; andwherein the at least one attachment element of each hinge portion body is configured to removably attach the hinge portions together, such that in use the leaves of the computing device are hinged together when the hinge portions are attached to one another.2. The hinge of wherein at least one of the hinge pins comprises a friction generating surface configured to generate friction between the hinge pin and a leaf of the computing device.3. The hinge of wherein at least one of the hinge portion bodies is generally cuboid with one of the faces of the cuboid being the convex face and another of the ...

Connector assembly for an electronic device

Particular examples described herein provide for an electronic device, such as a notebook computer or laptop, which includes a circuit board coupled to a plurality of electronic components (which includes any type of hardware, elements, circuitry, etc.). The electronic device may also include a connector assembly that is positioned within at least a portion of a recess of the electronic device, where the connector assembly includes: a first assembly that is to receive a connector; and a second assembly that is to receive an identification module that is to provide an association between a user and the electronic device.

METAL CABINET WITH ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE HINGES

A metal cabinet with electrically conductive hinges comprises a cabinet body and a cabinet door that are made of an electrically conductive metal. An LED luminous body is disposed in the cabinet door, and at least two electrically conductive hinges for enabling the cabinet door to rotate relative to the cabinet body are disposed between the cabinet door and the cabinet body. Each of the hinges comprises a first hinge body and a second hinge body. The first hinge body is connected to a first electrically conducts wire connecting the first hinge body a power supply. A first outer insulation pad is disposed between the first hinge body and the cabinet body. The second hinge body is connected to a second electrically conductive wire connecting the second hinge body to the LED luminous body. A second outer insulation pad is disposed between the second hinge body and the cabinet door. 112232121333311322314315311326327322. A metal cabinet with electrically conductive hinges , comprising a cabinet body () and a cabinet door () that are made of an electrically conducive metal , wherein an LED luminous body is disposed in the cabinet door (); at least two electrically conductive hinges () for enabling the cabinet door () to rotate relative to the cabinet body () are disposed between the cabinet door () and the cabinet body () , at least one of the hinges () is connected to a negative electrode of the LED luminous body , and at least one of the hinges () is connected to a positive electrode of the LED luminous body; each of the hinges () comprises a first hinge body () fixedly connected to the cabinet body () and a second hinge body () fixedly connected to the cabinet door (); the first hinge body () is connected to a first electrically conductive wire () connecting the first hinge body () to a power supply; a first outer insulation pad () is disposed between the first hinge body () and the cabinet body (); the second hinge body () is connected to a second electrically ...

Hinge bracket assembly

A hinge bracket assembly includes an appliance wrapper defining a first receiving space extending in a first direction, a second receiving space extending in a second direction substantially perpendicular to the first direction, and a third receiving space extending in a third direction oriented at an acute angle relative to the first direction. An anchor plate is engaged with the appliance wrapper and includes a retention member received by the first receiving space, a first flange received by the second receiving space, and a second flange received by the third receiving space. A hinge plate is coupled with the anchor plate and includes a protrusion received by a slot defined by the retention member. The appliance wrapper is positioned between the anchor and hinge plates. A locking arm is selectively engaged with the anchor and hinge plates and is rotatable between an unlocked position and a locked position.

Refrigerator including multiple storage compartments

The present invention provides a refrigerator, comprising: a cabinet that defines a first storage compartment; a first door that is opened or closed to allow or prevent access to an interior of the first storage compartment; a storing device coupled to the first door to define a second storage compartment, wherein, when the first door is closed, the second storage compartment is disposed in the first storage compartment; and a second door connected to the first door and configured to be opened or closed to allow or prevent access to an interior of the second storage compartment, wherein the interior of the second storage compartment is accessible when the first door is closed and the second door is opened, wherein the first door includes a plurality of first coupling parts to which the storing device is coupled, wherein the storing device includes: a frame; and a basket installed on the frame, wherein each of the frame and the basket includes at least one second coupling part interacting with at least one of the plurality of first coupling parts, wherein a front surface of the second door is positioned to be generally coplanar with at least a portion of a front surface of the first door.

LIQUID INGRESS CONTROL FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES

Invasive material ingress mitigation and control features are positioned in a hinge that uses a flexible cable and cable cover at a gap between housings of a portable electronic device. The features include hydrophobic materials on the cover or a cover-facing surface of the device housing, a barrier between the cover and the device housing, channels or protrusions on the cover-facing surface of the top case, a series of different top case surface feature modifications, and a flex cover profile modification that controls and limits contacting surface area between the cover and the top case. 1. A portable computing device , comprising:an upper housing portion;a lower housing portion pivotally connected to the upper housing portion by a hinge;a flexible band extending into the upper housing portion and into the lower housing portion, the flexible band having a top surface; anda barrier device positioned between the top surface of the flexible band and at least one of the upper and lower housing portions, wherein the flexible band is movable relative to the lower housing portion along an axis of motion, and the barrier device is elongated perpendicular to the axis of motion.2. The portable computing device of claim 1 , wherein the barrier device comprises a foam material.3. The portable computing device of claim 1 , wherein the barrier device comprises a hydrophobic material.4. The portable computing device of claim 1 , wherein the barrier device is attached to the flexible band.5. The portable computing device of claim 1 , wherein the barrier device has an elongated width greater than a lateral width of the flexible band.6. The portable computing device of claim 1 , wherein the barrier device is slidable against a surface of at least one of the flexible band claim 1 , the upper housing portion claim 1 , and the lower housing portion.7. The portable computing device of claim 1 , wherein the barrier device extends across a lateral width dimension of the flexible band.8. ...

HINGE ASSEMBLY

A hinge assembly for connecting together upper and lower separable sections of a column comprises an upper member for attachment to the lower end of an upper column section and a lower member for attachment to the upper end of a lower column section. 1. A hinge assembly for connecting together upper and lower separable sections of a column , the hinge assembly comprising an upper member for attachment to the lower end of an upper column section and a lower member for attachment to the upper end of a lower column section , a hinge which connects the upper and lower members of the hinge assembly to permit pivotal movement of the upper hinge member about a first axis from a generally vertical position to or towards a generally horizontal position whereby an upper column section connected to the upper member can move from a generally vertical position towards or to a generally horizontal position , the assembly being characterized in that it comprises a plurality of cover members positioned about the entire circumference of the upper and lower members of the hinge with each cover member connected for pivotal movement relative to the hinge about a generally horizontal second axis which is positioned at or close to its lower edge , whereby each such cover member can pivot relative to the lower member of the hinge to expose the upper and lower hinge members and to enable the upper hinge member and column section attached thereto to pivot from its initial generally vertical position to a generally horizontal position , one such cover member then being pivotal to a locking position in which it engages a lower part of the upper hinge member to prevent unwanted further pivoting of the upper hinge member and a column section connected thereto.29-. (canceled)10. A hinge assembly as claimed in characterized in that two generally semi-circular cover members are provided.11. A hinge assembly as claimed in characterized in that locking means is provided to secure the cover members ...

Compact Hinge for Electronic Devices

A compact hinge includes two body attachments, each body attachment having a torque transfer post. A compressive friction sleeve includes a first torque transfer sleeve and a second torque transfer sleeve. A first torque transfer post is inserted into the first torque transfer sleeve and a second torque transfer post is inserted into the second torque transfer sleeve. A gear set causes the first torque transfer post to rotate with the same rotational angle as the second torque transfer post.

Hollow hinge and electronic device

A hollow hinge includes a first hollow component, a second hollow component and a plurality of support assemblies. The first hollow component has a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface, and a plurality of concave portions are disposed on the second surface. The second hollow component is disposed on the second surface of the first hollow component and a plurality of receiving portions corresponding to the concave portions are disposed on the second hollow component. The support assemblies are respectively contained in the receiving portions and continuously butt against the first hollow component through a force. The hollow hinge avoids friction between components and strengthens support, thereby prolonging durability and improving assembly and production yield rate.

HINGE STRUCTURE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE HAVING THE SAME

A hinge structure adapted to an electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a first body, a second body, a first cable and a second cable. The hinge structure includes a first hinge, a second hinge, a first electrical connection element and a second electrical connection element. The first hinge is fixed at the first body. The second hinge is fixed at the second body and pivoted to the first hinge along an axis. The second electrical connection element is rotatably connected to the first electrical connection element along the axis. The first cable is connected between the first body and the first electrical connection element, and the second cable is connected between the second body and the second electrical connection element. 1. A hinge structure comprising:a first hinge having a first accommodating space;a second hinge pivoted to the first hinge along an axis and having a second accommodating space;a first electrical connection element at least partially located within the first accommodating space; anda second electrical connection element at least partially located within the second accommodating space and rotatably connected to the first electrical connection element along the axis.2. The hinge structure as recited in claim 1 , wherein the first electrical connection element and the second electrical connection element are respectively and rotatably disposed in the first accommodating space and the second accommodating space along the axis.3. The hinge structure as recited in claim 1 , wherein the first electrical connection element and the second electrical connection element are respectively fixed at the first accommodating space and the second accommodating space.4. The hinge structure as recited in claim 1 , wherein the first electrical connection element has a terminal claim 1 , the second electrical connection element has an insertion hole claim 1 , and the terminal is inserted into the insertion hole.5. The hinge structure as recited ...

HINGE ASSEMBLY FOR MOBILE COMPUTING DEVICE

A hinged mobile computing device includes a first housing part and a second housing part coupled by a hinge assembly having a harness, a harness cover, a first hinge body, and a second hinge body. The harness is configured to accommodate flexible printed circuitry and a cable that extend from the first housing part to the second housing part via the hinge assembly. The hinge bodies include respective friction bands, each friction band being configured to engage a respective shaft formed on the harness and having a gear configured to mesh with a respective cog arranged within the harness cover to coordinate a timing of the rotation of the first and second housing parts between face-to-face and back-to-back orientations. The hinge assembly further includes a spring-loaded opening mechanism. 1. A mobile computing device comprising:a first housing part including a first display;a second housing part including a second display; anda hinge assembly configured to couple the first and second housing parts and permit rotation of the first and second displays from a face-to-face orientation to a back-to-back orientation, the hinge assembly comprising a harness, a first hinge body arranged in the first housing part, and a second hinge body arranged in the second housing part, whereinthe first hinge body includes a first friction band comprising a first gear formed around a first void, the first friction band being configured to receive a first shaft formed on the harness, andthe second hinge body includes a second friction band comprising a second gear formed around a second void, the second friction band being configured to receive a second shaft formed on the harness.2. The mobile computing device of claim 1 , whereinengagement of the first and second shafts with the respective first and second friction bands permits rotation of the first and second hinge bodies around respective first and second shafts, andthe first and second gears are configured to engage respective first ...

HINGE

A hinge assembly for pivotally joining the opposing halves of a carryable case, especially a case for housing an electronic apparatus. The disclosed hinge is adapted to convey electrical conductors from one half of the case to the other, while protecting them from damage by excessive flexing, abrasion, moisture, and debris. 1. A hinge assembly for rotatably coupling opposing halves of a housing of a carrying case containing electronic components , said hinge assembly comprising:at least two hinge segments, each comprising a first hollow semi-cylinder joined to a second hollow semi-cylinder by a living hinge, the opposing semi-cylinders forming a hollow cylinder when brought together, the at least two hinge segments configured to rotate about a common axis and creating a continuous central channel therethrough when aligned in linear fashion; anda hollow, tubular connecting rod,wherein the central channel of the at least two hinge segments is configured to receive the hollow, tubular connecting rod therein, and wherein the at least two hinge segments are configured to be secured together.2. The hinge assembly of claim 1 , wherein each of the at least two hinge segments further includes an opening in a side wall thereof configured to permit passage of one or more electrical conductors into a channel thereof.3. The hinge assembly of claim 2 , wherein the one or more electrical conductors are configured to exit the hinge assembly proximate terminal ends thereof.4. The hinge assembly of claim 1 , wherein the at least two hinge segments are configured to rotate relative to the connecting rod.5. The hinge assembly of claim 1 , wherein the connecting rod is formed from a first hollow semi-cylinder joined to a second hollow semi-cylinder by a living hinge claim 1 , the opposing semi-cylinders defining a continuous central passage when brought together claim 1 , and wherein the central passage is configured to receive one or more electrical conductors therethrough.6. The hinge ...

WASHING MACHINE

Disclosed is a washing machine having an improved wire connection structure for electrically connecting electrical components. The washing machine includes a cabinet which has a first electrical component, forms an exterior, and has an opening through which laundry is inserted; a door provided with a second electrical component, and configured to open and close the opening; a wire which electrically connects the first electrical component and the second electrical component; and a hinge which has a wire guide portion for coupling the door to the cabinet so as to be rotatable about a rotating axis and for guiding the wire. 1. A washing machine comprising:a cabinet having an opening at a front side;a drum rotatably disposed inside the cabinet;a door configured to open or close the opening;a hinge configured to pivotably couple the door to the cabinet; anda wire extending from an inside of the cabinet to the door, a hinge body coupled to the cabinet,', 'a plurality of hinge arms extending from the hinge body,', 'a plurality of protrusions protruding from each of the plurality of hinge arms to form a rotating axis of the door, and', 'an outlet formed in the hinge body between the plurality of hinge arms to allow the wire to pass through the hinge body., 'wherein the hinge comprises2. The washing machine of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of hinge arms comprise a first hinge arm and a second hinge arm that are spaced apart from each other along a direction of the rotating axis.3. The washing machine of claim 2 , wherein the outlet is formed in the hinge body between the first hinge arm and the second hinge arm.4. The washing machine of claim 3 , wherein:the first hinge arm includes a upper surface that is directed upward in the direction of the rotating axis and the second hinge arm includes a lower surface that is directed downward in the direction of the rotating axis, andthe outlet is formed in the hinge body between the upper surface of the first hinge arm and the ...

Micro-hinge for an electronic device

Particular embodiments described herein provide for an electronic device, such as a notebook computer or laptop, which includes a circuit board coupled to a plurality of electronic components (which includes any type of components, elements, circuitry, etc.). One particular example implementation of the electronic device may include a low profile hinge design that includes a micro-hinge. The micro-hinge can couple a first element to a second element and can include a first attachment that couples to the first element, a second attachment that couples to the second element, and a plurality of linkages that couples the first attachment to the second attachment. The low profile hinge can further include a plurality of micro-hinges and a plurality of support rods.

HINGED DEVICE

The description relates to hinged devices, such as hinged computing devices. One example can include a hinge assembly that rotatably secures a first portion and a second portion relative to a hinge axis and defines a planar conductor path between the first and second portions through the hinge assembly. The example can also include a pop-up arm that compresses a spring when the first portion and the second portion are rotated to a closed orientation, and wherein the compressed spring creates a bias to rotate the first and second portions from the closed orientation to an open orientation. 1. A device , comprising:a first portion and a second portion that are rotatably coupled to rotate around first and second hinge axes from a closed orientation to an open orientation;a first barrel positioned to rotate around the first hinge axis and defining a first guide surface and a second barrel positioned to rotate around the second hinge axis and defining a second guide surface; and,a conductor spanning between the first and second portions along a path collectively defined by the first and second guide surfaces.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the first barrel comprises nested first inner and first outer barrels and the second barrel comprises nested second inner and second outer barrels.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein in the closed orientation claim 1 , the path defines a minimum bend radius of the conductor that is greater than one half a distance between the conductor in the first and second portions.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein in a range of rotation from the closed orientation to the open orientation claim 1 , the conductor is maintained in a plane that is transverse to the first and second hinge axes.5. The device of claim 1 , further comprising a first flexible cover extending between the first portion and the first barrel and a second flexible cover extending between the second portion and the second barrel.6. The device of claim 1 , further comprising ...

REFRIGERATOR

A refrigerator includes a cabinet, a control unit provided in the cabinet and controlling an operation of the refrigerator, a main door that opens or closes the cabinet and has an opening formed therein, a main hinge that couples the cabinet to the main door and allows the main door to be pivotably mounted, a sub-door that is formed on a front surface of the refrigerator and opens or closes the opening, a sub-hinge that couples the main door to the sub-door and allows the sub-door to be pivotably mounted, a sub-hinge cover that simultaneously shield a main hinge shaft of the main hinge and a sub-hinge shaft of the sub-hinge, and a wire disposed to extend from an inside of the sub-door, to be connected with the control unit, and to sequentially pass through the sub-hinge shaft and the main hinge shaft along an inside of the sub-hinge cover. 1. A refrigerator comprising:a cabinet;a control unit provided on the cabinet, the control unit being configured to control operation of the refrigerator;a main door configured to open or close the cabinet, the main door having a door opening;a main hinge plate configured to couple the main door to the cabinet and comprises a main hinge shaft, the main door being configured to rotate with respect to the main hinge shaft;a main hinge cover provided on the cabinet, the main hinge cover being configured to cover the main hinge plate;a sub-door located at a front of the refrigerator and configured to open or close the door opening of the main door;a transparent panel assembly provided at the sub-door, and configured to selectively visualize an inside of the door opening, the transparent panel assembly including a display;a sub-hinge plate configured to couple the sub-door to the main door and comprises a sub-hinge shaft, the sub-door being configured to rotate with respect to the sub-hinge shaft;a sub-hinge cover provided above the sub-hinge plate, the sub-hinge cover including a cover body configured to cover the sub-hinge plate and ...

Two part boot hinge cover

A hinge cover assembly ( 10 ) for a hinge having an elongate hinge arm has first and second cover members ( 20, 22 ) mountable about the hinge arm so as to completely encircle the hinge arm over at least part of its length. The first cover member ( 20 ) has a channel portion ( 24 ) which surrounds the arm on three sides and the second cover member ( 22 ) is mountable to the first enclose the arm on the other side. The first cover member ( 20 ) has locking projections ( 46 ) on the inner surface of a side wall that engage in apertures in the hinge arm. The cover assembly ( 10 ) is particularly suited for use with a swan neck hinged used to mount a boot lid to a vehicle body. A housing portion ( 32 ) of the first cover member encapsulates a mounting structure of the hinge and may have a clip formation for clamping an edge region of a trim panel mounted to the boot lid.

DISPLAY DEVICE

The present disclosure provides a display device comprising: at least one flexible display panel; and a connective assembly capable of getting the display device into a ring display state where the at least one flexible display panel forms a ring shape, and getting the display device into a flat panel display state where the at least one flexible display panel all has a display surface towards the same direction. The display device can be used as a flat panel display device, e.g., mobile phone, in the flat panel display state, while in the ring display state, the display device can be used as a bracelet. When used as a bracelet, the display device requires no other assistant devices. 113-. (canceled)14. A display device comprising:at least one flexible display panel; anda connective assembly capable of getting the display device into a ring display state where the at least one flexible display panel forms a ring shape, and getting the display device into a flat panel display state where the at least one flexible display panel all has a display surface towards the same direction.15. The display device according to claim 14 ,wherein the at least one flexible display panel comprises a first flexible display panel and a second flexible display panel.16. The display device according to claim 15 ,wherein the connective assembly comprises a first connective assembly, a second connective assembly and a hinge assembly via which the first flexible display panel and the second flexible display panel connected to each other,wherein the hinge assembly is located at a side of the display device near an edge when the display device is in the flat panel display state;wherein the first connective assembly is able to get the display device into the flat panel display state; andwherein the second connective assembly is able to get the display device into the ring display state.17. The display device according to claim 16 ,wherein the first connective assembly comprises a first ...

MANDREL FLEX CIRCUIT ROUTING

Cable assemblies for providing electrical communication between hinged sections of an electronic device are described. The cable assemblies can include a cover that covers one or more cables that run through a hinge region of the electronic device. The cable and cover can be drawn over a mandrel of the hinge region. The cover and the portions of the mandrel can be visible to a user at the hinge region of the electronic device. The cover can be sufficiently rigid to guide a path of the cable and protect the cable from bending beyond a prescribed angle during rotation of the electronic device at the hinge region. The cover can also be sufficiently rigid to prevent ceasing or folding of the cover and the cable during rotation of the electronic device at the hinge region. The cable assemblies can also include a hinged cover that can be pivoted to close a gap between two hinged sections of the electronic device. 1. A portable computing device , comprising:a flex circuit configured to electrically couple a first electrical component attached to a first portion and a second electrical component attached to a second portion;a hinge mechanism having a curved surface, wherein the flex circuit is configured to bend over the curved surface; anda flex circuit cover at least partially in contact with a surface of the flex circuit and having a first end secured to the first portion so that the flex circuit cover is free to move with respect to the second portion when the first portion and the second portion rotate with respect to each other about a pivot axis associated with the hinge mechanism.2. The portable computing device of claim 1 , wherein the flex circuit cover hides the flex circuit from view when the first portion and the second portion rotate with respect to each other.3. The portable computing device of claim 1 , wherein the flex circuit cover is composed of a material selected from the group consisting of: glass claim 1 , polyurethane claim 1 , fiberglass claim 1 , ...

Refrigerator

A refrigerator of this embodiment includes a housing that includes a storeroom, a door that is rotatably provided in the housing through a hinge portion and opens or closes an opening of the storeroom by the rotation, a connection line that is led out to the vicinity of the hinge portion, and a wireless communication apparatus that includes a wireless communication unit and is connected to the connection line.

HINGE MODULE AND ASSEMBLING METHOD

A hinge module includes a first motion component, a second motion component, a third motion component, a linking component and an axle set. The second motion component has a push portion. The axle set includes a first axle, a second axle and a transmission assembly. The first axle and the second axle are coaxial and respectively connected to the linking component and the third motion component. The transmission assembly is connected between the first axle and the second axle. The first motion component and the second motion component are pivoted to the axle set. When the second motion component rotates with a first angular velocity, the second motion component props against the linking component by the push portion, such that the linking component drives the third motion component to rotate with a second angular velocity by the axle set. 1. A hinge module , comprising:a first motion component, a second motion component, and a third motion component, the second motion component being connected between the first motion component and the third motion component and having a push portion;a linking assembly, comprising a linking component; andan axle set, comprising a first axle, a second axle and a transmission assembly, wherein the first axle and the second axle are coaxial and respectively connected to the linking component and the third motion component, the transmission assembly is connected between the first axle and the second axle, the first motion component and the second motion component are pivoted to the axle set, andwherein when the second motion component rotates relative to the first motion component with a first angular velocity from a first operation state toward a second operation state so as to increase an included angle between the first motion component and the second motion component, the second motion component props against the linking component by the push portion, such that the linking component drives the third motion component to synchronously ...

Hinge mechanism for household appliance

A household appliance ( 1 ) comprising a first element ( 2 ) and a second element ( 3 ) with wiring ( 4 ) routed between said first element ( 2 ) and said second element ( 3 ), and a hinge mechanism ( 5 ) comprising at least one pivot point ( 6 ), wherein said hinge mechanism ( 5 ) is mechanically connecting said first element ( 2 ) and said second element ( 3 ), such that said first element ( 2 ) is arranged at a first side ( 7 ) of said hinge mechanism ( 5 ) and that said second element ( 3 ) is arranged at a second side ( 8 ) of said hinge mechanism ( 5 ), wherein said household appliance ( 1 ) further comprises a cover ( 9 ) for said wiring ( 4 ), characterized in that said cover ( 9 ) is pivotally attached at said first side ( 7 ) of said hinge mechanism ( 5 ), wherein at least a section of said wiring ( 4 ) is arranged between said hinge mechanism ( 5 ) and said cover ( 9 ).

Micro-hinge for an electronic device

A personal computing device is provided with a first housing portion, a second housing portion, and a hinge joining the first housing portion to the second housing portion. The hinge is configured to allow the first housing portion to rotate substantially three-hundred-sixty degrees relative to the second housing portion. The hinge can be implemented as a plurality of interlinked parallel hinge segments, each hinge segment to rotate about a respective one of a plurality of parallel axes of the hinge to enable the rotation of the first housing portion.

Conductive hinge

Embodiments described herein disclose a conductive hinge that is configured to transfer power across a hinge regardless of the orientation of the faces of the hinge. In embodiments, the conductive hinge may be configured to be a conductive conduit to transfer constant power across the hinge. The conductive hinge may be used in conjunction with a conventional hinge, retrofitted to an existing hinge, and/or disposed within a hinge.

Door actuator arrangement

A door actuator arrangement, comprising a door actuator having an output shaft, with the output shaft having a first face-side end and an opposing second face-side end, a linkage, whose linkage head is fitted on the first end of the output shaft and is connected to the output shaft in a rotationally fixed manner and a connection element. The connection element is connected or can be connected at the first end to the linkage head, protrudes into the output shaft and is accessible at the second end to make a connection between linkage head and output shaft.

REFRIGERATED SALES FURNITURE

A refrigerated sales furniture () comprises at least one refrigerated goods storage space (); at least two doors () providing access to the refrigerated goods storage space (), the at least two doors () comprising a lower door () and an upper door () arranged on top of the lower door (). The refrigerated sales furniture () further comprises a hinge (), which is arranged between the upper door () and the lower door () for supporting the upper door () on the lower door () and allowing the doors () to pivot around a vertical axis (A) independently from each other. The hinge () includes an upper pin () attached to or integral with the upper door () and a lower pin (1) attached or integral with to the lower door (), the upper pin () is supported by the lower pin () and the two pins () are rotatable with respect to each other around the vertical axis (A). 11. Refrigerated sales furniture () comprising:{'b': '2', 'at least one refrigerated goods storage space ();'}{'b': 3', '5', '2', '3', '5, 'at least two doors (, ) providing access to the refrigerated goods storage space (), the at least two doors (, ) comprising'}{'b': '5', 'a lower door (), and'}{'b': 3', '5, 'an upper door () arranged on top of the lower door ();'}{'b': '1', 'the refrigerated sales furniture () further comprising'}{'b': 4', '3', '5', '3', '5', '3', '5, 'a hinge (), which is arranged between the upper door () and the lower door () for supporting the upper door () on the lower door () and allowing the doors (, ) to pivot around a vertical axis (A) independently from each other;'}{'b': 4', '13', '3', '11', '5', '13', '11', '11', '13, 'the hinge () comprising an upper pin () attached to or integral with the upper door () and a lower pin () attached to or integral with the lower door (), wherein the upper pin () is supported by the lower pin () and the two pins (, ) are rotatable with respect to each other around the vertical axis (A).'}2113111311. Refrigerated sales furniture () of claim 1 , wherein the ...

APPLIANCE DOOR ASSEMBLY

A laundry appliance door assembly with a wire cover to protect the wire conductor that passes through the door hinge where it has a tendency to get pulled and damaged when the door is in motion. The wire cover includes a wire cover and a wire conduit coaxially connected together allowing the wire cover to rotate relative to the wiring conduit while within alignment of the hinge rotational axis. The wire cover comprises two lateral halves for ease of installation where it is designed to encase the wire conductor that passes through the door hinge. 1. An appliance door assembly comprising:a first door frame having a first electrical conductor terminating in a first connector;a second door frame having a second electrical conductor terminating in a second connector;a hinge having a first hinge plate mounted to the first door frame, and a second hinge plate mounted to the second door frame, wherein the first hinge plate is rotatable relative to the second hinge plate about a hinge rotational axis; and a first position to expose the second connector for connection with the first connector when the first and second connectors are in a disconnected state; and', 'a second position to hide the first and second connectors when the first and second connectors are in a connected state., 'when the door assembly is mounted to a laundry treating appliance, the wire cover is rotatable to, 'a wire cover that is rotatable about the hinge rotational axis and holding the second connector; wherein2. The appliance door assembly of wherein the first hinge plate has a first knuckle claim 1 , the second hinge plate has a second knuckle claim 1 , and a hinge pin passes through the first and second knuckles to rotationally couple the first hinge plate and second hinge plate.3. The appliance door assembly of wherein the wire cover is secured in the second position by a fastener securing the wire cover to one of the first door frame or the first hinge plate.4. The appliance door assembly of ...

Electrical Hinge Assembly and Electric Device using the Same

The invention relates to an electrical hinge assembly and an electric device using the same. The electric device includes the electrical hinge assembly, a first slab and a second slab. The electrical hinge assembly includes a first holder and a second holder. The first holder comprises a shaft body. The shaft body includes a central shaft and a conductive layer. The conductive layer covers the central shaft. The second holder comprises a tube body. The tube body surrounds the shaft body capable of being rotated. The first slab is fastened with the first holder and comprises a first electrical component. The first electrical component is electrically connected to an end of the conductive layer. The second slab is fastened with the second holder and comprises a second electrical component. The second electrical component is electrically connected to another end of the conductive layer.

REFRIGERATOR

A refrigerator includes a main body having a storage compartment; an inner door rotatably provided at the main body; and an outer door configured to open and close the storage compartment together with the inner door and rotatably provided at the inner door, wherein the inner door includes a connector seating portion disposed at an upper portion of the inner door and configured to connect a first electric wire extending from the main body to the inner door to a second electric wire extending from the outer door to the inner door. Connections between the electric wires are improved so as not to be influenced by the inner and outer doors such that durability of the electric wires can be improved. 1. A refrigerator comprising:a main body including a storage compartment;an inner door rotatably provided at the main body;an outer door configured to open or close the storage compartment together with the inner door and rotatably provided at the inner door; anda connector positioned in the inner door and configured to connect a first electric wire, which is connected to a main body electric wire of the main body, with a second electric wire extending from the outer door to the inner door.2. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein the connector includes a first connector formed at an end of the first electric wire and a second connector formed at an end of the second electric wire.3. The refrigerator of claim 2 , wherein the inner door includes a connector seating portion disposed at an upper portion of the inner door and including a seating space claim 2 , andthe first connector and the second connector are separably coupled to each other in the seating space.4. The refrigerator of claim 3 , wherein: an open state for opening the storage compartment,', 'a closed state for closing the storage compartment, and', 'a partially open state where the outer door is opened from the inner door, and, 'the inner door and the outer door move betweenwhile the inner door and the outer door ...

MULTI-PIVOT HINGE

The description relates to devices, such as computing devices that have hinged portions. One example can include a first portion and a second portion. This example can also include a sequential multi-pivot hinge assembly rotatably securing the first portion and the second portion. The sequential multi-pivot hinge assembly can include rotation control elements configured to control a relative order of rotation around axes of rotation of the sequential multi-pivot hinge assembly. 1. A computing device , comprising:a first portion that includes a display screen and a second portion that includes an input device; and,a sequential multi-pivot hinge assembly rotatably securing the first portion and the second portion from a storage position where the first portion is juxtaposed over the second portion to a deployed position where the first portion is oriented at an obtuse angle relative to the first portion, the sequential multi-pivot hinge assembly comprising multiple hinge stacks and rotation control elements;individual hinge stacks coupled to the first and second portions and comprising multiple radially arranged links that rotate around individual hinge axes, individual rotation control elements interposed between individual adjacent links to control a relative order of rotation of the individual adjacent links depending upon whether the first portion and second portion are being rotated from the storage position to the deployed position or from the deployed position to the storage position.2. The computing device of claim 1 , wherein the rotation control elements comprise sequencing pins.3. The computing device of claim 1 , wherein the individual links have opposing offset first and second regions connected by a central region claim 1 , wherein individual first regions define first passageways and individual second regions define second passageways that are parallel to the first passageways claim 1 , an individual first region of an individual first link rotatably ...

HINGED DEVICE

The description relates to devices, such as computing devices that have hinged portions. One example can include a first portion and a second portion. This example can also include a hinge assembly that can rotatably secure the first portion to the second portion with a flexible hinge that is biased into the second portion such that a length of the flexible hinge exposed between the first and second portions changes as the first and second portions are rotated through a range of angular orientations. 1. A device , comprising:a first portion and a second portion; and, a flexible hinge coupled to the first and second portions; and', 'a biasing structure that biases the flexible hinge into the second portion, wherein a length of the flexible hinge in the second portion changes as the first and second portions are rotated through a range of angles., 'a hinge assembly secured to a hinge end of the first portion and a hinge end of the second portion to rotatably secure the first and second portions, the hinge assembly comprising2. The device of claim 1 , further comprising a flexible circuit extending between the first and second portions and electrically coupling the first and second portions.3. The device of claim 2 , wherein the flexible circuit is coextensive with the flexible hinge.4. The device of claim 3 , wherein the flexible hinge contributes to a Faraday Cage around the flexible circuit.5. The device of claim 1 , wherein the flexible hinge comprises a single flexible hinge or wherein the flexible hinge comprises multiple flexible hinges.6. The device of claim 1 , wherein the flexible hinge comprises first and second flexible hinges.7. The device of claim 6 , wherein the biasing structure comprises first and second biasing structures claim 6 , and wherein the first biasing structure acts on the first flexible hinge and the second biasing structure acts on the second flexible hinge.8. The device of claim 6 , wherein the first and second flexible hinges are both ...

SMART DOOR APPARATUS OF A CONSTRUCTION MACHINE

A smart door apparatus may include an actuator and a harness. The actuator may be installed at a door rotatably connected with a cabin of the construction machine via a hinge mechanism. The actuator may be configured to operate a locking apparatus of the door by signals of a smart key. The harness may be arranged in an axial direction of the hinge mechanism to supply electricity to the actuator. Thus, only torsion may be applied to the harness regardless of rotation angles of the door to increase a lifespan of the harness. 1. A smart door apparatus of a construction machine , the smart door apparatus comprising:an actuator installed at a door, which is rotatably connected with a cabin of the construction machine via a hinge mechanism, to operate a locking apparatus of the door by signals of a smart key; anda harness arranged in an axial direction of the hinge mechanism to supply electricity to the actuator.2. The smart door apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the hinge mechanism comprises an upper hinge connected to an upper end of the door and a lower hinge connected to a lower end of the door claim 1 , and the harness is extended between the upper hinge and the lower hinge along the axial direction.3. The smart door apparatus of claim 2 , further comprising:an upper clamp installed at the upper end of the door adjacent to the upper hinge to fix an upper end of the harness; anda lower clamp installed at the lower end of the door adjacent to the lower hinge to fix a lower end of the harness.4. The smart door apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the upper clamp comprises:an upper guide hole configured to receive the upper end of the harness; andan upper guide groove extended from the upper guide hole to guide the harness along the axial direction.5. The smart door apparatus of claim 4 , wherein the upper guide hole is shifted from the axial direction and a lower end of the upper guide groove is positioned on the axial direction.6. The smart door apparatus of claim 3 , wherein ...

Foldable device and method for disposing flexible cable

In the foldable device according to the present invention, the inner wall surface of a hinge section forms a part of the side surface of a columnar space that has a cross-section having an arc with a radius R 0 . When a first unit and a second unit are connected to each other in an open state by means of the hinge section, a flexible cable forms an arc with a radius R 1 that is substantially equal to the radius R 0.

REFRIGERATOR

A refrigerator of this embodiment includes a housing that includes a storeroom, a door that is rotatably provided in the housing through a hinge portion and opens or closes an opening of the storeroom by the rotation, a connection line that is led out to the vicinity of the hinge portion, and a wireless communication apparatus that includes a wireless communication unit and is connected to the connection line. 1. A storage housing , comprising:a housing that includes a storeroom;a door that is provided at the housing and configured to open and close an opening of the storeroom;a connection line; anda wireless communication apparatus connected to the connection line, the wireless communication apparatus including a wireless communication unit configured to communicate using a radio wave having a wavelength, wherein the wireless communication apparatus is disposed at a position where a distance between the wireless communication unit and the housing does not correspond to a multiple of a half of the wavelength of the radio wave.2. The storage housing according to claim 1 ,wherein the wireless communication apparatus is disposed on the housing.3. The storage housing according to claim 1 ,wherein the wireless communication apparatus is disposed at a position where a distance between the wireless communication unit and the housing is equal to or less than a half of the wavelength of the radio wave.4. The storage housing according to claim 3 ,wherein the wireless communication apparatus is disposed at a position where a distance between the wireless communication unit and the housing corresponds to about a quarter of the wavelength of the radio wave.5. The storage housing according to claim 1 , further comprising:a case in which the wireless communication apparatus is mounted; anda mounting regulation member in the case configured to position the wireless communication unit of the wireless communication apparatus to face upward.6. The storage housing according to claim 1 ...

BUILT-IN REFRIGERATOR INCLUDING WIRE COVER UNIT

A built-in refrigerator which includes a body; a door configured to open and close an inside of the body; a hinge configured to connect the body with the door; and a wire cover unit configured to guide a wire drawn from the body while a portion thereof slides according to an opening and closing of the door. 1a body;a door configured to open and close an inside of the body;a hinge configured to connect the body with the door; anda wire cover unit configured to guide a wire drawn from the body while a portion thereof slides according to an opening and closing of the door.. A built-in refrigerator comprising: The present application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/861,591 filed on Jan. 3, 2018, which is related to and claims priority to Korean Patent Application No. 10-2017-0000907 filed on Jan. 3, 2017, the disclosures of which are herein incorporated by reference in their entirety.Apparatuses consistent with the present disclosure relate to a built-in refrigerator, and more particularly, to a built-in refrigerator including a wire cover unit of which a portion is configured to move in a sliding manner to reduce friction of a wire due to an opening and closing of a door.In some refrigerators, wires may be drawn from the body of the refrigerator and connected to the inside of a door to supply power to electronic devices such as a display device, a control panel, and the like of the door and transmit and receive signals to and from the electronic devices.Since certain refrigerators provide an opening and closing function of the door by a hinge motion, a through hole is formed in the central portion of a rotary shaft and the wire is drawn from the through hole to supply the power to the door.In certain refrigerators, however, when the door is opened and closed by using a multi-joint hinge, the door is moved simultaneously with linear motion and a rotary motion. Thereby, as the door is opened and closed, the wire can be pulled otherwise introduce ...

Closure Element Having A Joint Axis Mechanism

The invention relates to a closure element () in the form of a window or a door. The invention also relates to a joint axis mechanism () for such a closure element.anismThe closure element () has a liquid crystal film () which is connected to cables () that are connected to other cables () via sliding contacts of an electrical connecting unit (). 21. The closure element () as claimed in claim 1 , wherein:{'b': 13', '13', '13, 'the retaining element () has at least one first retaining element part (A) and at least one second retaining element part (B),'}{'b': 13', '2', '3, 'the second retaining element part (B) is arranged between the first transparent pane element () and the second transparent pane element (),'}{'b': 13', '14, 'the first retaining element part (A) is arranged on the articulation axis element (), and'}{'b': 13', '13, 'the first retaining element part (A) and the second retaining element part (B) are arranged at an angle, which is different from 0° and 180°, in relation to one another.'}31. The closure element () as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the angle is 90°.412828. The closure element () as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the first axis () and the second axis () are identical.512828. The closure element () as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the first axis () and the second axis () are oriented vertically.61. The closure element () as claimed in claim 1 , wherein:{'b': 1', '4, 'the closure element () has at least one third transparent pane element (), and'}{'b': 29', '3', '4, 'at least one intermediate space () for receiving an insulating medium is arranged between the second transparent pane element () and the third transparent pane element ().'}71349. The closure element () as claimed in claim 6 , wherein the second transparent pane element () and the third transparent pane element () have at least one cutout in which the articulation axis mechanism () is arranged.81. The closure element () as claimed in claim 6 , wherein:{'b': 3', '11', '4', '11, 'the ...

Hinge constructions

A hinge construction includes a hinge bracket that includes a hinge pin supporting plate and at least one opening extending through the hinge pin supporting plate. Also included in the hinge construction is a hinge pin that is held at the at least one opening. The hinge pin includes a hinge pin outer surface, a hinge pin bore extending through the entire length of the hinge pin and a hinge pin slot extending along the entire length of the hinge pin from the hinge pin outer surface to within the hinge pin bore. The at least one opening can be tapered, and the hinge pin outer surface can include a hinge pin outer surface first portion that also is tapered so as to be congruent with the at least one tapered opening. The hinge construction allows elements such as electrical wiring to be routed through the hinge construction.

Information Handling System Dual Axis Mono-Barrel Hinge

A dual axis hinge assembly couples first and second hinges to each other with a central barrel and routes cables across hinge axles with cable channels formed in the axles. The dual axis hinge assembly rotationally couples information handling system housing portions to each other and routes cables between the housing portions distal the barrel by running the cables through a channel formed in each axle of one of the hinges with the cable entering one axle distal the barrel, routing through the axle to a position proximate the barrel, crossing the hinge to enter the other hinge axle proximate the barrel and routing though the other axle to exit distal the barrel. 1. An information handling system comprising:a main housing portion;a lid housing portion;processing components disposed in the main housing portion that cooperate to process information;a hinge rotationally coupling the main and lid housing portions, the hinge having first and second parallel axles coupled to each other by a synchronizing mechanism, the first and second axles each having an internal channel; anda cable interfaced with the processing components in the main housing portion and routing through the hinge first and second channels to the lid housing portion.2. The information handling system of further comprising:first and second hinges rotationally coupling the main and lid housing portions, each hinge having first and second parallel axles coupled to each other by a synchronizing mechanism, at least the first hinge having the first and second channels; anda barrel coupling the first and second hinges to each other at the synchronizing mechanisms.3. The information handling system of wherein the cable comprises a graphics cable that connects a graphics controller in the main housing portion to a display in the lid housing portion.4. The information handling system of wherein the cable comprises an antenna cable that connects a radio in the main housing portion to a radio in the lid housing ...

Orbiting Hinge

Particular embodiments described herein provide for an electronic device, such as a notebook computer or laptop that includes a circuit board coupled to a plurality of electronic components (which includes any type of components, elements, circuitry, etc.). One particular example implementation of the electronic device may include a first body coupled to a first housing, a second body coupled to a second housing, and two or more taut flexible bands, wherein the taut flexible bands couple the first body to the second body and allow for timed rotation of the first housing relative to the second housing. In some examples, the hinge is a low profile hinge and can rotate about three hundred and sixty degrees. 1. A hinge , comprising:a first body coupled to a first housing;a second body coupled to a second housing; andtwo or more taut flexible bands, wherein the taut flexible bands couple the first body to the second body and allow for timed orbiting of the first body around the second body and the consequent rotation of the first housing relative to the second housing.2. The hinge of claim 1 , wherein the hinge is a low profile hinge.3. The hinge of claim 2 , wherein the first housing has a first thickness and the second housing has a second thickness that is different than the first thickness.4. The hinge of claim 1 , wherein the hinge can lay relatively flat on a planer surface.5. The hinge of claim 1 , wherein the hinge can allow the first housing to rotate about three hundred and sixty degrees relative to the second housing.6. The hinge of claim 1 , wherein the first body is tangential or in close proximity to the second body.7. The hinge of claim 1 , wherein an axis of rotation for the first body is parallel to an axis of rotation for the second body.8. A method claim 1 , comprising: a first body coupled to a first housing;', 'a second body coupled to a second housing; and', 'two or more taut flexible bands, wherein the taut flexible bands couple the first body to ...

REFRIGERATOR

A refrigerator includes a case body; a first door, pivotally connected to the case body by using a first hinge; and a second door, pivotally connected to the first door by using a second hinge. The top of the first door is provided with a first installation portion adapted to install the first hinge and a second installation portion adapted to install the second hinge. The second installation portion includes a groove recessed downwards from the first installation portion. The solution of the present invention can reserve more space for movement of a door body along a height direction, thereby avoiding interference between the first hinge and the second hinge. 1. A refrigerator , comprising:a case body;a first door articulated on said case body by way of a first hinge;a second door articulated on said first door by way a second hinge, whereinthe first door having a top provided with a first installation portion adapted to install the first hinge and a second installation portion configured to install the second hinge;said second installation portion being a groove recessed downwards from the first installation portion.2. The refrigerator according to claim 1 , wherein the second hinge comprises:a first end connected to the first door, a second end connected to the second door, and a hinge shaft that extends downwards from the second end; andthe first end is disposed in the groove and is lower than the second end.3. The refrigerator according to claim 1 , wherein the first door comprises a longitudinal side surface close to the first installation portion claim 1 , and the first installation portion is located between the longitudinal side surface and the groove.4. The refrigerator according to claim 1 , wherein the second door has a third installation portion adapted to be connected to a second end claim 1 , and the third installation portion is higher than the second installation portion.5. The refrigerator according to claim 4 , wherein the third installation ...

MOVABLE JOINT

A movable joint for an electronic device includes a first joint component having a body portion that encloses a wire lead and a tab portion coupled to the body portion, and a second joint component having a body portion that encloses the wire lead and a tab portion coupled to the body portion. The tab portion of the second joint component engages the tab portion of the first joint component with a pivot member interconnecting the tab portions to enable selective movement between the first and second joint components. The wire lead spans the movable joint between the engaged tab portions of the first and second joint components. At least one of the tab portions includes a recessed channel, the recessed channel at least partially containing the wire lead. 1. A movable joint for an electronic device , the joint comprising:a first joint component having a body portion that encloses a wire lead and a tab portion coupled to the body portion;a second joint component having a body portion that encloses the wire lead and a tab portion coupled to the body portion, the tab portion of the second joint component engaging the tab portion of the first joint component; anda pivot member interconnecting the tab portions of the first and second joint components to enable selective movement between the first and second joint components;wherein the wire lead spans the movable joint between the engaged tab portions of the first and second joint components; andwherein the tab portion of at least one of the first component or the second component includes a recessed channel, the recessed channel at least partially containing the wire lead.2. The movable joint of claim 1 , wherein the recessed channel communicates with an aperture providing access for the lead to extend into the body portion of the joint component.3. The movable joint of claim 1 , wherein the tab portions of both of the first component and the second component include a recessed channel formed therein claim 1 , the ...

Electronic Hinge

The electronic hinge has a flexible electrical cable that extends through an abutment of a support bracket, a hollow wire transfer pin mounted in the abutment, a wire transfer hub rotatably mounted on the wire transfer pin and the base of a wire transfer bracket. A spring assembly with a coiled torsion spring is provided for biasing the wire transfer bracket from an open position back to a closed position. 1. An electronic hinge comprisinga support bracket having a pair of oppositely disposed abutments;a wire transfer bracket disposed longitudinally between said abutments of said support bracket for pivoting about a longitudinal axis thereof between a closed position thereof and an open position thereof relative to said support bracket, said transfer bracket having a pair of oppositely disposed ears;a support pin fixedly mounted in one of said abutments of said support bracket;a first bushing fixedly mounted in one of said ears of said transfer bracket and rotatably mounted on said support pin;a hollow wire transfer pin fixedly mounted in another of said abutments of said support bracket and having a collar at one end thereof;a second bushing fixedly mounted in another of said ears of said transfer bracket and rotatably mounted on said transfer pin; anda wire transfer hub rotatably mounted on said collar of said wire transfer pin and having an opening in a side thereof for passage of an electrical cable therethrough.2. A hinge as set forth in further comprising a flexible electrical cable extending through said another abutment of said support bracket claim 1 , said wire transfer pin and said opening of said wire transfer hub.3. A hinge as set forth in wherein said first bushing has a collar disposed between said one ear of said transfer bracket and said one of said abutments and said second bushing has a collar disposed between said another ear of said transfer bracket and said another of said abutments.3. A hinge as set forth in further comprising a longitudinally ...

HINGE STRUCTURE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH THE SAME

An electronic device may comprise a first housing structure including a first conductive part and a second housing structure including a second conductive part. The hinge structure may include a metallic bracket including a first conductive part and a second conductive part and a first cylindrical through hole and a second cylindrical through hole, a first cylindrical insulating bushing at least partially positioned inside the first through hole, a second cylindrical insulating bushing at least partially positioned inside the second through hole, a first conductive shaft contacting the first conductive part and extending through the first insulating bushing, a second conductive shaft contacting the second conductive part and extending through the second insulating bushing, and a conductive connector contacting the first conductive shaft and the second conductive shaft and configured to form an electrical path from the first conductive part to the second conductive part. 1. An electronic device , comprising:a first housing structure;a second housing structure; anda hinge structure comprising:a metallic bracket including a first conductive part, a second conductive part, a first cylindrical through hole, and a second cylindrical through hole;a first cylindrical insulating bushing at least partially positioned inside the first through hole;a second cylindrical insulating bushing at least partially positioned inside the second through hole;a first conductive shaft contacting the first conductive part and extending through the first insulating bushing;a second conductive shaft contacting the second conductive part and extending through the second insulating bushing; anda conductive connector contacting the first conductive shaft and the second conductive shaft and configured to form an electrical path from the first conductive part to the second conductive part through the first conductive shaft, the conductive connector, and the second conductive shaft.2. The electronic ...

REFRIGERATOR

A refrigerator includes a main body having a storage compartment; an inner door rotatably provided at the main body; and an outer door configured to open and close the storage compartment together with the inner door and rotatably provided at the inner door, wherein the inner door includes a connector seating portion disposed at an upper portion of the inner door and configured to connect a first electric wire extending from the main body to the inner door to a second electric wire extending from the outer door to the inner door. Connections between the electric wires are improved so as not to be influenced by the inner and outer doors such that durability of the electric wires can be improved. 1. A refrigerator comprising:a main body having a storage compartment;an inner door rotatably provided at the main body; andan outer door configured to open or close the storage compartment together with the inner door, and rotatably provided at the inner door, 'a connector seating portion disposed at an upper portion of the inner door and configured to connect a first electric wire, which is separably connected to a main body electric wire of the main body and passes through the inner door, with a second electric wire extending from the outer door to the inner door.', 'wherein the inner door includes2. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein: an open state for opening the storage compartment,', 'a closed state for closing the storage compartment, and', 'a partially open state in which the outer door is opened from the inner door, and, 'the inner door and the outer door move betweenwhile the inner door and the outer door are moving in the open state, the closed state and the partially opened state, the first length of the first electric wire extending from the main body to the connector seating portion is kept constant and the second length of the second electric wire extending from the outer door to the connector seating portion is also kept constant.3. The refrigerator of ...

WING HINGE FOR A FIELD DEVICE HOUSING AND FIELD DEVICE HOUSING WITH WING HINGE

The present disclosure relates to a wing hinge for a field device housing, including: a first wing having a first and a second holding device, the first holding device configured to connect to the field device housing and to move the first wing about a first axis; a second wing having a third and a fourth holding device, the third holding device configured to connect to the second holding device and to move the second wing relative to the first wing about a second axis, wherein the fourth holding device is connectable to a housing cover as to move the housing cover relative to the second wing about a third axis; and a tensioning element in contact with the first wing and the second wing and configured to move the first wing relative to the second wing about the second axis from a first position into a second position. 1. A wing hinge for a field device housing , the hinge comprising:a first wing including a first holding device and a second holding device, the first holding device configured to connect to a housing body of the field device housing and to enable movement of the first wing about a first axis of the field device housing;a second wing including a third holding device and a fourth holding device, the third holding device configured to connect to the second holding device and to enable movement of the second wing relative to the first wing about a second axis different from the first axis,wherein the fourth holding device is configured to be connectable to a housing cover of the field device housing and to enable movement of the housing cover of the field device housing relative to the second wing about a third axis different from the first axis and from the second axis; anda tensioning element in contact with the first wing and the second wing and configured to move the first wing relative to the second wing about the second axis from a first position into a second position.2. The hinge of claim 1 , wherein the tensioning element is a spring claim 1 , ...

GEARED HINGE WITH REMOVABLE ACCESS PANEL

A door hinge includes first and second leaves each with a plate portion, a free edge and an opposite geared edge, the geared edges meshing with each other as the leaves operationally pivot. Each leaf has a front surface and an opposite back surface. A cap covers the meshed geared edges on the back surface and defines a pivot axis for each of the leaves, the cap defining a channel A recess is provided in the front surface of each leaf, the recesses being in communication with the channel, each recess defining a break in the geared edges. First and second access panels are removably secured in the recesses, having a geared panel edge complementary with the leaf geared edge and filling the break, and at least one of the access panels being secured to the respective hinge leaf by security fasteners extending only into the leaf. 1. A hinge configured for pivotably mounting a door in a door frame , said hinge comprising:a first leaf having a first plate portion, a first free edge and an opposite first geared edge;a second leaf having a second plate portion, a second free edge and a second geared edge, said first and second geared edges constructed and arranged to mesh with each other as said first leaf is pivoted axially relative to said second leaf;said first and second leaves having a front surface, and an opposite back surface facing at least one of the door and the door frame upon which said hinge is mounted;a cap configured for covering said meshed first and second geared edges on said back surface and defining a pivot axis for each of said first and second leaves, said cap defining a channel;a first recess in said front surface of said first leaf and a complementary second recess in said front surface of said second leaf, said recesses being in communication with said channel, each said first and second recess defining a break in said first and second geared edges;a first access panel removably secured in said first recess, having a first geared panel edge ...

Portable information apparatus

A portable information apparatus is capable of ensuring communication quality of an antenna device while avoiding issues of a reduction in appearance quality, an increase in cost and so forth. The portable communication apparatus is configured that a main body chassis and a display chassis are coupled together via a hinge device to be openable/closable. The hinge device includes a hinge chassis having a sectional shape whose longitudinal direction extends along a direction that the respective chassis mutually overlap in a state of overlappingly closing the respective chassis and hinge shafts which respectively couple together one of the chassis and the hinge chassis and together the other of the chassis and the hinge chassis to be rotatable. An antenna device having an antenna element is housed and fixed in the hinge chassis and the antenna element is disposed in a posture of being inclined relative to a longitudinal direction of the sectional shape of the hinge chassis.

WASHING MACHINE

Disclosed herein is a washing machine having an improved structure to electrically connect electronic parts inside the door to electronic parts inside the cabinet. The washing machine includes a cabinet equipped with a first electronic part therein and having an opening to put in laundry, a door equipped with a second electronic part therein and configured to open or close the opening, a hinge assembly configured to pivotally combine the door with the cabinet and a wire configured to pass the hinge assembly to electrically connect the first electronic part and the second electronic part. 1. A washing machine comprising:a cabinet equipped with a first electronic part therein and having an opening to put in laundry;a door equipped with a second electronic part therein and configured to open or close the opening;a hinge assembly configured to pivotally combine the door with the cabinet; anda wire configured to pass the hinge assembly to electrically connect the first electronic part and the second electronic part.2. The washing machine of claim 1 , wherein the wire is configured to penetrate the hinge assembly to connect the first electronic part and the second electronic part.3. The washing machine of claim 1 , wherein:the door further comprises a back plane facing the opening and having a through hole, anda first end of the wire is connected to the second electronic part, anda second end of the wire is connected to the first electronic part after passing the through hole and the hinge assembly.4. The washing machine of claim 1 , wherein: a first bracket coupled to the cabinet;', 'a second bracket coupled to the door; and', 'a link unit configured to pivotally connect the first bracket and the second bracket,, 'the hinge assembly comprisesthe wire is configured to pass through the link unit to connect the first electronic part and the second electronic part.5. The washing machine of claim 4 , wherein the link unit comprises a wire guide recessed along a side of the ...

ARTICULATING WIRE CHASE FOR USE WITH AN ARTICULATING HINGE FOR AN APPLIANCE DOOR

A hinge assembly for a refrigerating appliance includes a door engaging member that is configured to attach to a door panel through an operational path of the door engaging member. A cabinet engaging member is configured to attach to a structural cabinet. An articulating mechanism extending between the door engaging member and the cabinet engaging member. The articulating mechanism partially defines the operational path of the door engaging member. An articulating wire chase that is coupled to the cabinet engaging member and slidably coupled to the articulating mechanism at a guide slot. The articulating mechanism is operable between a collapsed position and an extended position. Operation of the articulating mechanism operates the articulating wire chase between a serpentine position and an elongated position. 1. A hinge assembly for a refrigerating appliance , the hinge assembly comprising:a door engaging member that is configured to attach to a door panel through an operational path of the door engaging member;a cabinet engaging member that is configured to attach to a structural cabinet;an articulating mechanism extending between the door engaging member and the cabinet engaging member, wherein the articulating mechanism partially defines the operational path of the door engaging member;an articulating wire chase that is coupled to the cabinet engaging member and slidably coupled to the articulating mechanism at a guide slot, wherein the articulating mechanism is operable between a collapsed position and an extended position, and wherein operation of the articulating mechanism operates the articulating wire chase between a serpentine position and an elongated position.2. The hinge assembly of claim 1 , wherein the door engaging member claim 1 , the cabinet engaging member and the articulating mechanism defines a four-part linkage and the articulating wire chase couples with the cabinet engaging member and part of the articulating mechanism to define a three-part ...

APPLIANCE DOOR ASSEMBLY

A laundry appliance door assembly with a wire cover to protect the wire conductor that passes through the door hinge where it has a tendency to get pulled and damaged when the door is in motion. The wire cover includes a wire cover and a wire conduit coaxially connected together allowing the wire cover to rotate relative to the wiring conduit while within alignment of the hinge rotational axis. The wire cover comprises two lateral halves for ease of installation where it is designed to encase the wire conductor that passes through the door hinge. 1. An appliance door assembly comprising:a first door frame;a second door frame;a hinge having a first hinge plate mounted to the first door frame, and a second hinge plate mounted to the second door frame, wherein the first hinge plate is rotatable relative to the second hinge plate about a hinge rotational axis; anda wire cover that is rotatable about the hinge rotational axis and having first and second halves defining a wire channel through which an electrical conductor can pass between the first and second door frames.2. The appliance door assembly of wherein the wire cover forms a L-shaped configuration with first and second legs.3. The appliance door assembly of wherein one of the first and second legs forms the wire channel.4. The appliance door assembly of wherein the other of the first and second legs rotates about the hinge rotational axis.5. The appliance door assembly of wherein the hinge further comprises a hinge pin rotatably coupling the first and second hinge plates claim 4 , with the hinge pin defining the rotational axis claim 4 , and the other of the first and second legs rotates about the hinge pin.6. The appliance door assembly of wherein one of the first and second halves has a connector seat.7. The appliance door assembly of wherein claim 6 , in a partially assembled configuration claim 6 , the wire cover is rotatable relative to one of the first and second door frames to expose the connector seat ...

REFRIGERATOR

A refrigerator includes a main body having a storage compartment; an inner door rotatably provided at the main body; and an outer door configured to open and close the storage compartment together with the inner door and rotatably provided at the inner door, wherein the inner door includes a connector seating portion disposed at an upper portion of the inner door and configured to connect a first electric wire extending from the main body to the inner door to a second electric wire extending from the outer door to the inner door. Connections between the electric wires are improved so as not to be influenced by the inner and outer doors such that durability of the electric wires can be improved. 1a main body including a storage compartment;an inner door rotatably provided at the main body;an outer door configured to open or close the storage compartment together with the inner door and rotatably provided at the inner door; anda connector positioned in the inner door and configured to connect a first electric wire, which is connected to a main body electric wire of the main body, with a second electric wire extending from the outer door to the inner door.. A refrigerator comprising: This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 16/726,102 filed on Dec. 23, 2019, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/857,408 filed on Dec. 28, 2017, which is based on and claims priority under 35 U.S.C. § 119 to Korean Patent Application No. 10-2017-0000956 filed on Jan. 3, 2017, Korean Patent Application No. 10-2017-0111502 filed on Aug. 31, 2017, and U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62/524,882 filed on Jun. 26, 2017, the disclosures of which are herein incorporated by reference in their entirety.Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a refrigerator, and more particularly, to a refrigerator with an improved door structure.Generally, a refrigerator is a home appliance capable of freshly storing foods by providing a storage ...

DISPLAY CASE DOOR ASSEMBLY WITH TEMPERED GLASS VACUUM PANEL

A display case door assembly for a temperature-controlled storage device includes an opening into the temperature-controlled storage device and a vacuum panel mounted within the opening. The vacuum panel includes a first vacuum pane of tempered glass, a second vacuum pane of tempered glass, and an evacuated gap between the first and second vacuum panes. The evacuated gap has a predetermined thickness within which a vacuum is drawn, thereby providing a thermal insulation effect for the vacuum panel. The vacuum panel further includes a plurality of spacers disposed within the evacuated gap and configured to maintain the predetermined thickness of the evacuated gap when the vacuum is drawn therein. 120.-. (canceled)21. A vacuum-insulated refrigerated display case door , comprising:a hinge rail comprising a channel portion and a hinge receiving portion, the hinge receiving portion defining two openings configured to receive hinge pins for mounting the door to a refrigerated display case;a vacuum-insulated glass (VIG) panel assembly having a front surface arranged to face away from a refrigerated display case with the door mounted, and a rear surface arranged to face into the refrigerated display case with the door mounted, the VIG panel assembly comprising two panes of tempered glass bounding a sealed evacuated space between the panes and having a vacuum port at the rear surface of the VIG panel assembly, one of the two panes of glass comprising a low emissivity layer, a first edge of the VIG panel assembly disposed within the channel portion of the hinge rail;a handle secured to the VIG panel assembly arranged to extend away from the refrigerated display case with the door mounted;edge guards coupled to each of a second edge, a third edge, and a fourth edge of the VIG panel assembly, wherein one of the edge guards comprises a wiper configured to seal the door when the door is in a closed position; andan anti-condensate coating at the rear surface of the VIG panel ...

HINGE FOR AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE

Particular embodiments described herein provide for device that includes a first housing that includes a first module, a second housing that includes a second module, and a hinge that rotatable couples the first housing to the second housing. The hinge can include a first axle, a second axle, and a plurality of hinge links. At least one of the hinge links includes an interconnect to provide a communication path between the first module and the second module. 1. A device , comprising:a first housing that includes a first module;a second housing that includes a second module; and a first axle;', 'a second axle; and', 'a plurality of hinge links, wherein at least one of the hinge links includes an interconnect to provide a communication path between the first module and the second module., 'a hinge that rotatable couples the first housing to the second housing, wherein the hinge includes2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the first housing includes a first touchscreen and the second housing includes a second touchscreen.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein both the first housing and the second housing can be flat and parallel on the same plane.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein the first housing can rotate about three hundred and sixty degrees relative to the second housing.5. The device of claim 1 , wherein an overall thickness of the device is about six millimeters or less.6. The device of claim 1 , wherein the interconnect can include one hundred electrical connections or more.7. The device of claim 1 , wherein the first axle and the second axle each include a rotation end to facilitate rotation of first housing relative to second housing claim 1 , wherein the rotation end includes a friction element.8. A method claim 1 , comprising: the first housing that includes a first module;', 'the second housing that includes a second module; and', a first axle;', 'a second axle; and', 'a plurality of hinge links, wherein at least one of the hinge links includes an interconnect ...

REFRIGERATOR

A refrigerator includes a main body on which a hinge for rotatably supporting the door is mounted, a base frame mounted on the main body and having a first hinge accommodating portion formed at one end portion and a second hinge accommodating portion formed at the other end portion that is opposite to the one end portion, a hinge cover mounted on one of the first hinge accommodating portion and the second hinge accommodating portion, and configured to cover the hinge, and a cover frame configured to be coupled with the base frame by sliding in a first direction or by sliding in a second direction that is opposite to the first direction. 1. A refrigerator comprising:a main body;a storage compartment formed in the main body;a door to open and close the storage compartment to store food;a hinge mounted to the main body to rotatably support the door;a base frame mounted to the main body, and the base frame having a first hinge accommodating portion formed at one end portion thereof and a second hinge accommodating portion formed at the other end portion thereof that is opposite to the one end portion to accommodate the hinge;a hinge cover mounted to one of the first hinge accommodating portion and the second hinge accommodating portion, and the hinge cover configured to cover the hinge accommodated in the one of the first hinge accommodating portion and the second hinge accommodation portion; anda cover frame configured to be coupled with the base frame by sliding in a first direction when the hinge is accommodated in the first hinge accommodating portion or by sliding in a second direction that is opposite to the first direction when the hinge is accommodated in the second hinge accommodating portion,wherein one end portion of the hinge cover is supported by the base frame, and the other end portion of the hinge cover that is opposite to the one end portion of the hinge cover is supported by the cover frame.2. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein the cover frame is ...

Hinge Assembly for an Insulated Door

The hinge assembly comprises a housing for mounting on a cabinet and a post member for mounting on a door and for rotation relative to the housing. A first electrical contact is mounted within the housing for connection to a source of electrical power in the cabinet and a second electrical contact is disposed in the post in electrical contact with the first contact for connection to an electrical appliance in the door. In one embodiment, the electrical contacts rotate relative to each other as the post member pivots on the housing while in other embodiments; the electrical contacts remain stationary relative to each other as the post member pivots on the housing.

ROTATABLE HINGE

A hinge is disclosed including a first connecting plate, a second connecting plate, a hinge element rotatably coupling said first and second connecting plates, a first pin coupled to the first connecting plate, wherein said first pin extends through a first end of the hinge element, a locking bracket coupled to the second connecting plate, and a second pin coupled to a second end of the hinge element, wherein said second pin extends through the locking bracket. The hinge optionally includes one or more friction locks, cableways, or cable tabs. 1. A hinge comprising:a first connecting plate;a second connecting plate;a hinge element rotatably coupling said first and second connecting plates;a first pin coupled to the first connecting plate, wherein said first pin extends through a first end of the hinge element;a locking bracket coupled to the second connecting plate; anda second pin coupled to a second end of the hinge element, wherein said second pin extends through the locking bracket.2. The hinge according to claim 1 , wherein said locking bracket further comprises a friction lock.3. The hinge according to claim 1 , wherein the locking bracket and hinge element further comprise cableways for one or more cables to traverse the hinge element from the first connecting plate to the second connecting plate.4. The hinge according to claim 3 , wherein the cableways comprise cable tabs.5. The hinge according to claim 1 , further comprising at least one spring.6. The hinge according to claim 1 , further comprising:a second hinge element rotatably coupling said first and second connecting plates;a third pin coupled to the second connecting plate, wherein said third pin extends through a first end of the second hinge element;a second locking bracket coupled to the first connecting plate; anda fourth pin coupled to a second end of the second hinge element, wherein said fourth pin extends through the second locking bracket.7. The hinge according to claim 6 , wherein said ...

HINGE

A hinge assembly for pivotally joining the opposing halves of a carryable case, especially a case for housing an electronic apparatus. The disclosed hinge is adapted to convey electrical conductors from one half of the case to the other, while protecting them from damage by excessive flexing, abrasion, moisture, and debris. 1. A hinge assembly for rotatably coupling opposing halves of a housing of a carrying case containing electronic components , the hinge assembly comprising:at least two cable hinge segments, each comprising a first hollow section and a second hollow section, the at least two cable hinge segments configured to rotate about a common axis and creating a continuous central channel therethrough when aligned in linear fashion; anda hollow, tubular connecting rod,wherein the central channel of the at least two hinge segments is configured to receive the hollow, tubular connecting rod therein.2. The hinge assembly of claim 1 , wherein each of the at least two cable hinge segments further includes an opening in a side wall thereof configured to permit passage of one or more electrical conductors into a channel thereof.3. The hinge assembly of claim 2 , wherein the one or more electrical conductors are configured to exit the hinge assembly proximate terminal ends thereof.4. The hinge assembly of claim 1 , wherein the at least two cable hinge segments are configured to rotate relative to the connecting rod.5. The hinge assembly of claim 1 , wherein the connecting rod is formed from a first hollow semi-cylinder joined to a second hollow semi-cylinder by a living hinge claim 1 , the opposing semi-cylinders defining a continuous central passage when brought together claim 1 , and wherein the central passage is configured to receive one or more electrical conductors therethrough.6. The hinge assembly of claim 5 , wherein the connecting rod includes openings in a side wall thereof configured to permit the passage of the electrical conductors into the central ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A MODULAR DOOR STRUCTURE

A system for a modular door for a building structure includes a door skeleton, an electrical interface, and a communication interface. The door skeleton includes one or more removable modular structures. At least one of the modular structures includes one or more electronic components and at least one of the electronic components is configured to receive and transmit electrical signals and data via the electrical interface and the communication interface, respectively. 1. A system for a modular door for a building structure comprising:a door skeleton comprising one or more removable modular structures;an electrical interface;a communication interface;wherein at least one of the modular structures comprises one or more electronic components and at least one of the electronic components is configured to receive and transmit electrical signals and data via the electrical interface and the communication interface, respectively.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the electrical interface and the communication interface are external to the door skeleton.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the electrical interface and the communication interface are integrated within the door skeleton.4. The system of claim 2 , wherein the electrical interface and the communication interface transmit and receive electrical signals and data to the electronic components via an electrical connector and a communication connector claim 2 , respectively claim 2 , and wherein the electrical connector and the communication connector pass through a door hinge.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein one of the electronic components comprises a wireless network repeater.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein one of the electronic components comprises a microprocessor unit.7. The system of claim 1 , wherein the electronic components comprise one of a bi-directional camera claim 1 , a bi-directional microphone claim 1 , a motion detector claim 1 , a smoke detector claim 1 , a carbon monoxide detector claim 1 , a ...

HINGE MECHANISM

Technologies are described for a hinge mechanism coupled to at least a dual-display device wherein the displays can rotate with respect to each other through 360 degrees. The hinge mechanism has at least one flexible connection member that follows a generally S-shaped path when the displays are in a tablet position. In some embodiments, a second flexible connection member can be added that follows a mirrored S-shaped path. The S-shaped path of the first flexible connection member and the mirrored S-shape path of the second flexible connection member together create a cross-configuration. In other embodiments, interconnected friction hinges can allow for a free-stop function at any point along the 360 degrees of rotation. 1. A hinge for coupling at least first and second devices , comprising:a first coupling member for coupling to the first device;a second coupling member for coupling to the second device;at least a first flexible connection member being substantially S-shaped with the first and second devices in an open tablet configuration, the first flexible connection member coupled at one end to the first coupling member and at an opposite end to the second coupling member;a second flexible connection member that is a mirrored S-shape and coupled between the first and second coupling members; anda termination block coupled to an end of the first flexible connection member and an end of the second flexible connection member so as to couple together the first flexible connection member and the second flexible connection member.2. The hinge of claim 1 , further including at least one tightening member claim 1 , which includes a screw threaded on the first coupling member claim 1 , with an end of the screw pressing on the termination block to simultaneously tighten the first flexible connection member and the second flexible connection member.3. The hinge of claim 1 , wherein the first coupling member includes a first hinge lug having a first channel for receiving ...

Refrigerator having panel assembly covering opening of outer plate of door

Provided is a refrigerator. The refrigerator is characterized by enabling at least a part of a refrigerator door to be selectively transparent by a user's operation, such that the user sees through an inside of the refrigerator while the refrigerator door is closed.

HINGE MODULE FOR FOLDABLE TYPE DEVICE

The present invention relates to a hinge module of a foldable type device, which is connected to two casings for being relatively rotated for being in a folded status or in a unfolded status, each of the casings has a fixed outer casing and a moveable inner casing. The hinge module includes a base and two slide mechanisms. One end of a connection rod of each slide mechanism and one end of the linkage member are respectively pivoted to two pivotal parts at one end of the base; after each inner casing is driven to reversely displace, one end of each plate member is separated from each block part, so as to reversely swing and shift for forming an accommodation space allowing a bent central portion of a flexible monitor to be accommodated. 1. A hinge module for a foldable type device , comprising two casings , an accommodation space being formed between said two casings when said two casings being relatively rotated for being in a folded status or relatively rotated for being in an unfolded status; wherein each of said casings including a fixed outer casing and a moveable inner casing capable of sliding relative to said fixed outer casing; and said hinge module including:a base, having one end thereof formed with a first pivotal part, a second pivotal part and a first block part; and a connection rod, having one end thereof pivoted with said first pivotal part, wherein an opposite end of said connection rod is connected to one side of said fixed outer casing;', 'a linkage member, having one end thereof pivoted with said second pivotal part, wherein another end of said linkage member is able to relatively displace on said fixed outer casing, said another end is formed with a first action zone, and a pivotal connecting point is formed between two ends of said linkage member;', 'a slide member, connected to one end of said moveable inner casing and capable of moving relative to said side of said fixed outer casing, wherein said slide member is formed with a second action ...

MANDREL FLEX CIRCUIT ROUTING

Cable assemblies for providing electrical communication between hinged sections of an electronic device are described. The cable assemblies can include a cover that covers one or more cables that run through a hinge region of the electronic device. The cable and cover can be drawn over a mandrel of the hinge region. The cover and the portions of the mandrel can be visible to a user at the hinge region of the electronic device. The cover can be sufficiently rigid to guide a path of the cable and protect the cable from bending beyond a prescribed angle during rotation of the electronic device at the hinge region. The cover can also be sufficiently rigid to prevent ceasing or folding of the cover and the cable during rotation of the electronic device at the hinge region. 1. A portable computing device , comprising:a first housing having a first electrical component;a second housing having a second electrical component;a hinge joining the first and second housings, the hinge having a curved surface;a cable electrically coupling the first and second electrical components across a first width portion of the curved surface;a cover having a first section concealing the cable from view of a user across the first width portion of the curved surface and a second section concealing the curved surface from view of the user across a second width portion of the curved surface.2. The portable computing device of claim 1 , wherein the cable is configured to bend in contact with the curved surface.3. The portable computing device of claim 1 , wherein a slit is positioned between the first and second sections of the cover.4. The portable computing device of claim 1 , wherein the first section of the cover is movable independent of the second section of the cover.5. The portable computing device of claim 1 , wherein the first housing is rotatable about the hinge relative to the second housing between an open configuration and a closed configuration claim 1 , wherein the cover conceals ...

REFRIGERATOR

A refrigerator includes a cabinet, a door, and a hinge connecting the door to an upper surface of the cabinet. The hinge includes a mounting part mounted on the cabinet and a hinge pin inserted into the door. The door includes a door body that has a hinge mounting part and is filled with an insulating material, and a panel assembly mounted on a front surface of the door body. The hinge mounting part is recessed into the door body and receives the hinge inserted at a position spaced apart from the upper end of the door body. A pin mounting hole into which the hinge pin is inserted is formed on a lower surface of the hinge mounting part, and an upper opening through which an electric wire directed into the door passes is formed on an upper surface of the hinge mounting part. 1. A refrigerator comprising:a cabinet that defines a storage space; a door body filled with an insulating material, and', 'a panel assembly that is disposed at a front surface of the door body and defines a front outer appearance of the door; and, 'a door configured to open and close at least a portion of the storage space, the door comprisingan upper hinge that rotatably connects the door to the cabinet, the upper hinge comprising a cabinet mounting part disposed at the cabinet and a hinge pin that is disposed at the door and defines a rotation axis of the door, a hinge mounting part that is recessed into the door body and receives the upper hinge, the upper hinge being spaced apart from an upper end of the door body,', 'a pin mounting hole that is disposed at a lower surface of the hinge mounting part and receives the hinge pin, and', 'an upper opening that is disposed at an upper surface of the hinge mounting part and receives an electric wire extending into the door., 'wherein the door body defines2. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein a diameter of the upper opening is larger than a diameter of the hinge pin.3. The refrigerator of claim 2 , wherein the hinge pin has a tube shape and ...

REFRIGERATOR

A refrigerator includes a cabinet, a control unit provided in the cabinet and controlling an operation of the refrigerator, a main door that opens or closes the cabinet and has an opening formed therein, a main hinge that couples the cabinet to the main door and allows the main door to be pivotably mounted, a sub-door that is formed on a front surface of the refrigerator and opens or closes the opening, a sub-hinge that couples the main door to the sub-door and allows the sub-door to be pivotably mounted, a sub-hinge cover that simultaneously shield a main hinge shaft of the main hinge and a sub-hinge shaft of the sub-hinge, and a wire disposed to extend from an inside of the sub-door, to be connected with the control unit, and to sequentially pass through the sub-hinge shaft and the main hinge shaft along an inside of the sub-hinge cover. 1. A refrigerator comprising:a cabinet;a control unit provided on the cabinet and configured to control operation of the refrigerator;a sub-door rotatably provided at a front of the refrigerator;a transparent panel assembly provided at the sub-door and configured to selectively visualize an inside of the cabinet, the transparent panel assembly including a display;a sub-hinge plate configured to couple the sub-door and comprising a sub-hinge shaft, the sub-door being configured to rotate with respect to the sub-hinge shaft;a sub-hinge cover provided above the sub-hinge plate, the sub-hinge cover including a cover body configured to cover the sub-hinge plate and a sub-shaft cover part provided above the sub-hinge shaft and defining a first through hole; anda circuit board provided on the transparent panel assembly;a wire that is to electrically connect the circuit board with the control unit and configured to pass inside the though hole of the shaft cover part; anda sub-cover provided on the sub-hinge cover and configured to cover the wire.2. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein the sub-door comprises a hinge mounting part formed ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ROUTING UTILITIES IN A REFRIGERATOR

Disclosed in this application is a u-shaped grommet for use in a refrigerator. The grommet is fixed so as to allow wires to be routed towards an opening in the liner of the refrigerator, pass through the opening in the liner, and exit the grommet in the opposite direction as the wires entered. The grommet is preferably molded to the wires so that the combined product is inseparable from the wiring which it protects. The grommet is also described as a single piece grommet, although multiple piece grommets are anticipated. 1. An upper hinge assembly for pivotally mounting a door to an exterior surface of a refrigerator cabinet and for allowing a utility conduit to pass between the refrigerator cabinet and the door , the upper hinge assembly comprising:a hinge plate secured to the exterior surface of the refrigerator cabinet; anda hinge pin extending downwardly to be received in an upper conduit of the door;wherein the hinge pin comprises a hollow cylindrical wall with an aperture in the cylindrical wall adapted to receive the utility conduit to provide one or more utilities to the door.2. The upper hinge assembly of claim 1 , the hinge plate further comprising a plurality of mounting holes for securing the hinge plate to the refrigerator cabinet.3. The upper hinge assembly of claim 1 , the hinge plate further comprising a first leg spaced apart from a second leg allowing access to the utility conduit.4. The upper hinge assembly of claim 3 , wherein the first leg spaced apart from the second leg form a “U” shape.5. The upper hinge assembly of claim 1 , wherein the utility conduit comprises a water conduit.6. The upper hinge assembly of claim 1 , wherein the utility conduit comprises an electrical conduit.7. The upper hinge assembly of claim 1 , wherein the utility conduit comprises a plurality of conduits.8. The upper hinge assembly of claim 3 , wherein at least one utility conduit is routed through the hollow cylindrical wall of the hinge pin claim 3 , through the ...

LAYERED ASSEMBLIES

An assembly structure is formed of generally rigid layers of material bonded to generally flexible layers so as to form apparatus including hinges, bearings, and other translating and rotating subunits along with embedded functional devices. 1. A method of forming a miniature torsion hinge comprising:providing a first layer of substantially rigid material;removing a portion of said first layer of substantially rigid material to define first and second peripheral edges having respective first and second substantially rigid members there within;said first peripheral edge including a first tab feature at one end of said first substantially rigid member, said second peripheral edge including a third tab feature, a fourth tab feature and a gap therebetween, a portion of said first tab feature being disposed within said gap in interdigitated fashion;providing a fiber having a longitudinal axis, said fiber being substantially inelastic in tension said fiber being substantially elastic in torsion; andcoupling said fiber to said first, second and third tabs to effectively support a rotation of said first substantially rigid member with respect to said second substantially rigid member, whereupon said first and second substantially rigid members together with said fiber form at least a portion of said torsion hinge.2. A method of forming a miniature torsion hinge as defined in wherein said coupling said fiber to said first claim 1 , second and third tabs comprises adhesively coupling said fiber to said first claim 1 , second and third tabs.3. A method of forming a miniature torsion hinge as defined in wherein said removing a portion of said first layer of substantially rigid material to define first and second peripheral edges comprises laser ablating said portion of said first layer of substantially rigid material.4. A method of manufacturing a tendon-actuated joint comprising:providing a first layer of substantially rigid material;removing a portion of said first layer to ...

VARIABLE AREA FAN NOZZLE ACTUATION SYSTEM

A variable area fan nozzle actuation (“VAFN”) system is disclosed. The VAFN system may include an electrohydrostatic actuator (“EHA”) arranged to translate a VAFN panel relative to a translating sleeve. An electrical coupling may extend between a translating sleeve associated with the VAFN system and the fixed structure. The electrical coupling may be movable so that as the translating sleeve and fixed structure move relative to each other, power may be provided to the EHA by a wiring harness extending across the space between the translating sleeve and the fixed structure and connecting the EHA to an EHA power source. 1. An electrical coupling comprising:a jointed arm comprising a first portion and a second portion pivotably joined together by a pivotable joint and configured to extend between a fixed structure and a translating sleeve; anda guide system disposed in slidable mechanical contact with at least one of the first portion or the second portion and configured to support the jointed arm.2. The electrical coupling according to claim 1 , further comprising a wire harness extending through the jointed arm.3. The electrical coupling according to claim 1 , wherein the first portion comprises a c-channel.4. The electrical coupling according to claim 1 , wherein the first portion comprises a cascade ring mounting bracket attachable to the fixed structure.5. The electrical coupling according to claim 4 ,wherein the fixed structure comprises a cascade ring, andwherein the cascade ring mounting bracket is pivotably attachable to the cascade ring.6. The electrical coupling according to claim 1 , wherein the second portion is pivotably attachable to the translating sleeve.7. The electrical coupling according to claim 6 , wherein the translating sleeve comprises an I-frame claim 6 , and wherein the second portion is pivotably attachable to the I-frame.8. The electrical coupling according to claim 1 , wherein the guide system comprises:a guide fitting; anda guide plate, ...

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR TRANSMITTING ELECTRICAL POWER AND SIGNALS BETWEEN A WALL AND A LEAF PIVOTABLE RELATIVE THERETO

A method for transmitting electrical power and first and second signals between a wall and a leaf pivotable relative to the wall. The method includes providing a leaf comprising an electric consumer and an electrical signal transmitter, providing a control and evaluation unit on a wall, providing a single power transmitting device, providing a first optocoupler, and providing a second optocoupler. The electrical actuating power and the electrical operating power are transmitted from the wall to the leaf in a galvanically isolated manner via the single power transmitting device. The first signals are transmitted from the leaf to the wall via the first optocoupler so as to regulate the electrical power supplied on the wall according to an actuating and operating power demand. The second signals are transmitted bidirectionally between the control and evaluation unit on the wall and the electric signal transmitter on the leaf via the second optocoupler. 110-. (canceled)11: A method for transmitting electrical power , first signals and second signals between a wall and a leaf pivotable relative to the wall to supply an electric consumer arranged on the leaf with an electrical actuating power depending on the actuating state thereof , and to supply an electrical signal transmitter arranged on the leaf with an electrical operating power , the method comprising: the electric consumer, and', 'the electrical signal transmitter;, 'providing the leaf comprising,'}providing a control and evaluation unit on the wall;providing a single power transmitting device;providing a first optocoupler configured to transmit the first signals;providing a second optocoupler configured to transmit the second signals;transmitting the electrical actuating power and the electrical operating power from the wall to the leaf in a galvanically isolated manner via the single power transmitting device;transmitting the first signals from the leaf to the wall via the first optocoupler so as to regulate ...

HINGE AND HINGE MONITORING METHOD

A hinge is provided which can more reliably prevent malfunction and breakdown and which enables efficiently performing repair and inspection operations. The hinge, provided with a first wing member linked to a first linked object and a second wing member linked to a second linked object, and rotatably linking the second linked object to the first linked object, is provided with a sensor which detects prescribed change in the external environment in the hinge or around the hinge, and a control unit which externally transmits, over a communication network, information on the change in the external environment detected by the sensor, wherein the sensor is configured from at least one of: a rotation speed sensor for detecting the rotation speed of the second wing member relative to the first wing member; a vibration sensor for detecting the amount of vibration; a load sensor for detecting load; an angle sensor for detecting the opening angle of the second wing member relative to the first wing member; a temperature sensor for detecting temperature; and an air pressure sensor for detecting atmospheric pressure.

Electric hinge

A method for making an electric hinge comprising providing first and second hinge plates, each hinge plate having at least one knuckle and forming in each hinge plate an open slot extending from an edge distal from the knuckle and terminating at a mid-portion of the hinge plate to the knuckle. The open slot depth is less than the thickness of the hinge plate. The method includes drilling a hole from the terminus of each open slot to the knuckle of the hinge plate and passing a wire through the hole from the terminus of the open slot to the knuckle in the first hinge plate and from the knuckle of the second hinge plate to the corresponding terminus of the second hinge plate. The method includes mating the first and second hinge plates by inserting a hinge pin through the knuckle of each hinge plates to form the electric hinge.

REFRIGERATOR

A refrigerator includes a cabinet, a control unit provided in the cabinet and controlling an operation of the refrigerator, a main door that opens or closes the cabinet and has an opening formed therein, a main hinge that couples the cabinet to the main door and allows the main door to be pivotably mounted, a sub-door that is formed on a front surface of the refrigerator and opens or closes the opening, a sub-hinge that couples the main door to the sub-door and allows the sub-door to be pivotably mounted, a sub-hinge cover that simultaneously shield a main hinge shaft of the main hinge and a sub-hinge shaft of the sub-hinge, and a wire disposed to extend from an inside of the sub-door, to be connected with the control unit, and to sequentially pass through the sub-hinge shaft and the main hinge shaft along an inside of the sub-hinge cover. 1. A refrigerator comprising:a cabinet;a control unit located at the cabinet and configured to control operation of the refrigerator;a main door configured to open and close at least a portion of the cabinet, the main door defining a door opening;a main hinge that is configured to couple the main door to the cabinet and that comprises a main hinge shaft, the main door being configured to rotate about the main hinge shaft;a sub-door located at a front of the refrigerator and configured to open and close at least portion of the door opening of the main door;a sub-hinge that is configured to couple the sub-door to the main door and that comprises a sub-hinge shaft, the sub-door being configured to rotate about the sub-hinge shaft;a sub-hinge cover configured to cover the main hinge shaft and the sub-hinge shaft; anda wire that extends from an inside of the sub-door or an inside of the main door and that is configured to connect to the control unit, the wire being configured to pass through the sub-hinge shaft and the main hinge shaft along an inside of the sub-hinge cover.2. The refrigerator of claim 1 , wherein the sub-hinge cover ...

ARM POWER SUPPLY DEVICE

An arm power supply device includes a first arm configured to be rotatably and axially supported to a base member, and a second arm configured to be rotatably and axially supported on a rotation tip side of the first arm. The second arm includes a harness insertion groove and a harness fixing portion on a rotation tip side. There is employed a configuration in which an outer wall of the harness insertion groove is extended longer than an inner wall on a rotational base end side, the outer wall includes an inclined or bent guide wall portion on the rotational base end side, and a wire harness is guided upward along the guide wall portion when the second arm rotates to the lower side.