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Космические корабли и станции, автоматические КА и методы их проектирования, бортовые комплексы управления, системы и средства жизнеобеспечения, особенности технологии производства ракетно-космических систем

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Мониторинг СМИ и социальных сетей. Сканирование интернета, новостных сайтов, специализированных контентных площадок на базе мессенджеров. Гибкие настройки фильтров и первоначальных источников.

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12-01-2012 дата публикации

Pivot pin and saddle assembly for a side-dump trailer or truck

Номер: US20120007410A1
Автор: Bobby Rogers, Ralph R. Rogers
Принадлежит: Bobby Rogers, Rogers Ralph R

A pivot pin and saddle assembly is provided for a side-dump trailer or truck with the pivot pin and saddle assembly including structure which limits the relative movement between the side-dump body of the trailer or truck with respect to the frame of the trailer or truck. The saddle assembly of this invention includes a bearing block comprised of Nylon® or other composite material which supports the pivot pin to prevent metal-to-metal contact between the pivot pin and the associated saddle assembly.

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Номер записи: 1
12-04-2012 дата публикации

Door Assembly, in Particular for a Helicopter, Provided with an Emergency Release Device

Номер: US20120085865A1
Автор: Giorgio Gorgoglione
Принадлежит: AgustaWestland SpA

A door assembly, in particular for a helicopter, has a post; a door fitted to the post by a first and second hinge arranged on an outer wall of the post, so as to rotate about a hinge axis to open and close a door opening; and an emergency release device having a release handle, and a stem which extends through the post along a release axis substantially perpendicular to the hinge axis, rotates axially, in response to operation of the release handle, from a first to a second angular position to detach the door from the post, and is fixed at one axial end to the first hinge; the release handle being connected to the stem to rotate together with the stem about its release axis.

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Номер записи: 2
21-06-2012 дата публикации

Infusion apparatus

Номер: US20120156073A1
Автор: Alexander Lloyd, James Gower Johnson Shearn, Nicholas Bryant Haylor, Rene Werner Ruedi, Simon Francis Everleigh
Принадлежит: CareFusion 303 Inc

In a peristaltic medical infusion pump unit, comprising a peristaltic assembly and a counter surface or anvil facing said peristaltic assembly and provided by the inner surface of a door pivotally mounted on a housing of the unit, the door is readily non-destructively removable and replaceable. In use of the peristaltic pump unit, a flexible resilient tube forming part of a medical fluid delivery line is extended between the peristaltic assembly and the counter surface or anvil provided by the door. The medical fluid delivery line has first and second color coded fittings spaced therealong upstream and downstream of the peristaltic assembly and the region of the housing of the pump unit across which the infusion line is extended is provided, correspondingly spaced above and below the peristaltic assembly with correspondingly color coded support means for these fittings.

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Номер записи: 3
25-07-2013 дата публикации

Wall assembly system

Номер: US20130186023A1
Автор: Matthew A. Nobile
Принадлежит: International Business Machines Corp

A system for assembling a wall including first and second panels is provided. The system includes a plurality of caps that are slip-fittable onto respective corners of the first and second panels. First and second pairs of the plurality of caps include hinge-caps configured to be pivotably coupled with one another via first and second hinges. The first and second pairs of the plurality of caps are configured for respective association with first and second pairs of opposite corners of the first and second panels such that the first and second panels are disposable in a shoulder-to-shoulder configuration with the first and second panels being pivotable about a rotational axis defined through the first and second hinges or movable relative to one another.

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Номер записи: 4
01-08-2013 дата публикации

DOOR ESCAPE

Номер: US20130192026A1
Автор: HAAR William Ryan, TAYLOR Lance A.
Принадлежит: CNH AMERICA LLC

A door escape includes a hinge member securable to a door pivotably movable between an open position and a closed position relative to an enclosure. A first securing device secures the hinge member to the door. The first securing device is manually removable from the hinge member from exterior of the enclosure, permitting removal of the door from the enclosure. A second securing device secures the hinge member to the door. The second securing device is manually removable from the hinge member from interior of the enclosure, permitting removal of the door from the enclosure. 1. A door escape comprising:a hinge member securable to a door pivotably movable between an open position and a closed position relative to an enclosure;a first securing device for securing the hinge member to the door, the first securing device being manually removable from the hinge member from exterior of the enclosure, permitting removal of the door from the enclosure; anda second securing device for securing the hinge member to the door, the second securing device being manually removable from the hinge member from interior of the enclosure, permitting removal of the door from the enclosure.2. The door escape of claim 1 , wherein the first securing device has a manually removable head positioned exterior of the enclosure.3. The door escape of claim 1 , wherein the second securing device has a manually removable head positioned interior of the enclosure.4. The door escape of claim 1 , wherein each of the first securing device and the second securing device is a thumb screw or a ball-lock fastener.5. The door escape of claim 1 , further comprising a receiving member positionable between an exterior surface of the door and the hinge member claim 1 , the receiving member configured to receive the first securing device and the second securing device.6. The door escape of claim 1 , further comprising mating support features formed in corresponding portions of the hinge member and the door.7. The ...

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Номер записи: 5
29-08-2013 дата публикации

Hinge device and base for hinge device

Номер: US20130219659A1
Автор: Kazuyoshi Oshima, Ken Shinmura, Shingo Takamatsu
Принадлежит: Sugatsune Kogyo Co Ltd

A hinge device has a base, a body removably provided at the base, and a mounting member rotatably connected to the body. The base has a base member, a first movable member disposed at the base member such that the first movable member is movable in a first direction and non-movable in a second direction orthogonal to the first direction, and a second movable member disposed at the first movable member such that the second movable member is movable in the second direction and non-movable in the first direction, and the body removably attached to the second movable member. A first position adjustment mechanism is provided between the base member and the first movable member. The first position adjustment mechanism adjusts position of the first movable member with respect to the base member in the first direction.

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Номер записи: 6
05-09-2013 дата публикации

ENCLOSURE GATE WITH LATCH

Номер: US20130227892A1
Автор: Robinson Joshua A., Robinson Kirk A.
Принадлежит:

An enclosure having a gate which may be pivotably hung from stanchions or walls such that it swings in either direction, and may be opened from either side, depending on the assembly of the enclosure, is described. A latch which may be opened from both inside and outside of the enclosure is also described. 1. An enclosure gate comprising: at least one first eyelet attached to a first post or wall; at least one second eyelet attached to a second post or wall; a gate panel member having a first side and a second side and a first flat face and a second flat face , and comprising at least one first pin disposed along the first side thereof , wherein said at least one first pin is adapted to slide into said at least one first eyelet; whereby said gate panel member is pivotably attached to said first post or wall; at least one second pin disposed along the second side thereof , wherein said at least one second pin is adapted to slide into said at least one second eyelet; and means for engaging or disengaging said at least one second pin from said at least one second eyelet; whereby said gate panel member is attached to or released from said second post or wall , respectively.2. The enclosure gate of claim 1 , wherein the at least one first pin is integrally formed in said gate panel.3. The enclosure gate of claim 1 , wherein said gate panel member comprises hard plastic material.4. The enclosure gate of claim 3 , wherein the hard plastic material is chosen from high-density polyethylene.5. The enclosure gate of claim 1 , wherein said means for engaging or disengaging said at least one second pin from said at least one second eyelet comprises: an elongated slide member having at least one longitudinal slot cut therethrough claim 1 , a first side and a second side claim 1 , wherein at least one second pin is attached to the first side thereof claim 1 , the at least one second pin being adapted to slide into and out of said at least one second eyelet claim 1 , depending on ...

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Номер записи: 7
31-10-2013 дата публикации

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

Номер: US20130283567A1
Автор: Yamaguchi Yoshimasu
Принадлежит: CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA

A hinge mechanism arranged between a main body and a door, and openably and closably supporting the door, comprising: a fixed-side hinge plate disposed at the main body; and a movable side hinge plate disposed at the door, wherein the fixed-side hinge plate includes a bearing surface and a plurality of projection portions projected from the bearing surface, and the fixed-side hinge plate is mountable to (1) a first mounting portion of the main body, having holes through which the projection portions can be inserted, and being capable of abutting to the bearing surface, and (2) a second mounting portion of the main body, being capable of abutting to end surfaces of the plurality of projection portions. 1. A hinge mechanism arranged between a main body and a door , and openably and closably supporting the door , comprising:a fixed-side hinge plate disposed at the main body; anda movable side hinge plate disposed at the door,wherein the fixed-side hinge plate includes a bearing surface and a plurality of projection portions projected from the bearing surface, andthe fixed-side hinge plate is mountable to(1) a first mounting portion of the main body, having holes through which the projection portions can be inserted, and being capable of abutting to the bearing surface, and(2) a second mounting portion of the main body, being capable of abutting to end surfaces of the plurality of projection portions.2. The hinge mechanism according to claim 1 , wherein the fixed-side hinge plate has various levels of the end surfaces of the plurality of projection portions projected from the bearing surface claim 1 , varying at least in height.3. The hinge mechanism according to claim 1 , wherein one hinge plate out of the fixed-side hinge plate and the movable side hinge plate has a hinge shaft claim 1 , and the other plate thereof has a bearing portion having a fitting hole in which the hinge shaft is detachably fitted.4. The hinge mechanism according to claim 3 , whereinthe main ...

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Номер записи: 8
28-11-2013 дата публикации

DOOR HINGE ASSEMBLY FOR AN INTERIOR WALL SYSTEM

Номер: US20130312332A1
Автор: Kruger Paul Frederick, Makarewicz Genadij Peter
Принадлежит: Teknion Limited

A door hinge assembly includes a vertical post secured to a bottom rail. An upper post hinge portion and a lower post hinge portion are secured to the post. Each post hinge portion includes: (i) a post mounting plate; and (ii) a bearing portion projecting outwardly from the post mounting plate. The bearing portion includes a base with a vertical base bore. The assembly also includes an upper door hinge portion and a lower door hinge portion. Each door hinge portion includes: (i) a block securable to a door frame; (ii) a barrel portion projecting outwardly from the block, the barrel portion having a vertical barrel bore; and (iii) an upper pivot pin and a lower pivot pin, where a first end of each pin is secured in the base bore and a second end pivots in the barrel bore. The upper pivot pin connects the upper post hinge portion to the upper door hinge portion, and the lower pivot pin connects the lower post hinge portion to the lower door hinge portion. 1. A door hinge assembly for pivotably connecting a door to an interior wall system , the interior wall system having a bottom rail configured for installation in a building having a floor , the door having a door frame , the assembly comprising:a) a generally vertical post configured to be secured to the bottom rail, the post having a plurality of post fastener holes therein; i) a post mounting plate having a plurality of plate fastener holes therein, wherein the post mounting plate is configured to be secured to the post by a plurality of fasteners, wherein each of the fasteners is adapted to pass through a corresponding plate fastener hole and a corresponding post fastener hole; and', 'ii) a bearing portion projecting outwardly from the post mounting plate, the bearing portion comprising a base, the base having a vertical base bore;, 'b) an upper post hinge portion and a lower post hinge portion, each post hinge portion comprising i) a block securable to a door frame;', 'ii) a barrel portion projecting outwardly ...

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Номер записи: 9
06-03-2014 дата публикации

Door Assembly, in Particular for a Helicopter, Provided with an Emergency Release Device

Номер: US20140059934A1
Автор: Giorgio Gorgoglione
Принадлежит: AgustaWestland SpA

A door assembly, in particular for a helicopter, has a post; a door fitted to the post by a first and second hinge arranged on an outer wall of the post, so as to rotate about a hinge axis to open and close a door opening; and an emergency release device having a release handle, and a stem which extends through the post along a release axis substantially perpendicular to the hinge axis, rotates axially, in response to operation of the release handle, from a first to a second angular position to detach the door from the post, and is fixed at one axial end to the first hinge; the release handle being connected to the stem to rotate together with the stem about its release axis.

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Номер записи: 10
03-01-2019 дата публикации

SITTING TOILET COVER PLATE SUPPORT CAPABLE OF BEING QUICKLY RELEASED AND ASSEMBLED

Номер: US20190000285A1
Автор: XU Xiao Feng
Принадлежит:

A sitting toilet cover plate support capable of being quickly released and assembled comprising a cover plate support, a rotating shaft, a first hinge, a second hinge, a support cover, a screw rod, a lining ring and an opening nut; an isosceles trapezoid hole is formed in the cover plate support, and a guide groove limiting hole is formed in the top edge of the isosceles trapezoid hole; the rotating shaft is provided with ribs capable of limiting the cover plate support, and an annular groove capable of limiting the hinge is formed in the guide groove limiting hole; the first hinge and the second hinge are respectively arranged on the two sides of the guide groove limiting hole; the first hinge and the second hinge are both 6-shaped hinges. 1. A sitting toilet cover plate support capable of being quickly released and assembled , comprising:a cover plate support;a rotating shaft;a first hinge;a second hinge;a support cover;a screw rod;a lining ring, andan opening nut, wherein an isosceles trapezoid hole is formed in the cover plate support, and a guide groove limiting hole is formed in the top edge of the isosceles trapezoid hole, wherein the rotating shaft is provided with ribs capable of limiting the cover plate support, and an annular groove capable of limiting the hinge is formed in the guide groove limiting hole, wherein the first hinge and the second hinge are respectively arranged on the two sides of the guide groove limiting hole, wherein the first hinge and the second hinge are both 6-shaped hinges, wherein a limiting hole that allows the rotating shaft to insert is formed in the hinge, and a convex point used for limiting the rotating shaft is arranged in the limiting hole, wherein the rotating shaft connects the first hinge and the second hinge to the two sides of the cover plate support through the guide groove limiting hole, wherein the rotating shaft is a sleeve with limiting ribs capable of limiting the cover plate support, and a pin capable of ...

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Номер записи: 11
05-01-2017 дата публикации

Container

Номер: US20170001768A1
Автор: Naumann Reiner, SAUER Dieter
Принадлежит: Eaton Protection Systems IP GmbH & Co. KG

The invention pertains to a container () with at least a box-shaped lower part () and a lid part () both connected by a pivoting means () such that the lid part is pivotable between a closed position () and an open position (). The pivoting means () comprises a first bolt () assigned to the lid part () and a second bolt () assigned to the lower part (), which bolts are pivotally connected to each other, wherein the second bolt () is slidably supported in longitudinal direction in the lower part () between an inserted position and an extracted position, and where in particular the second bolt () is slidable in longitudinal direction in a receiving sleeve () between said inserted and extracted positions, which receiving sleeve () is supported in the lower part () to be releasable from the side of the lid part (). 1126354376828289926. A container () with at least a box-shaped lower part () and a lid part () connected to the lower part by a pivoting means () to be pivotable between a closed position () and an open position () , which pivoting means () comprises a first bolt () assigned to the lid part () and a second bolt () assigned to the lower part () , which bolts are pivotally connected to each other , wherein the second bolt () is slidably supported in a longitudinal direction in the lower part () between an inserted position and an extracted position , characterized in that the second bolt () is slidably supported in the longitudinal direction in a receiving sleeve () between said inserted position and said extracted position , wherein the receiving sleeve () is supported in the lower part () to be releasable from the side of the lid part ().21011269. The container according to claim 1 , characterized in that a vertical boring () is formed in a wall () of the lower part () which is at least open in direction to the lid part () claim 1 , in which boring the receiving sleeve () can be arranged.39121013. The container according to claim 1 , the receiving sleeve () ...

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Номер записи: 12
05-01-2017 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20170003067A1
Автор: EOM Tae In, IGOR Ivanov, JEONG Kyung Han, Kang Sung Wook, KYONG Yong Soo, Lee Jea Won, Lee Jee Hoon, TELEGIN Yury
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

Disclosed herein is a refrigerator that has an improved structure to facilitate assembling of a door and a main body which are separable from each other. The refrigerator includes a main body that forms an exterior appearance, a storage compartment that is provided inside the main body, a door that is rotatably coupled to the main body so as to open and close an open front surface of the storage compartment, and a hinge bracket that connects the main body and the door. Here, the hinge bracket includes a first bracket that is coupled to the main body and a second bracket that is coupled to the door and detachably coupled to the first bracket. 1. A refrigerator comprising:a main body that forms an exterior appearance;a storage compartment that is provided inside the main body;a door that is rotatably coupled to the main body so as to open and close an open front surface of the storage compartment; anda hinge bracket that connects the main body and the door,wherein the hinge bracket includes a first bracket that is coupled to the main body and a second bracket that is coupled to the door and detachably coupled to the first bracket.2. The refrigerator according to claim 1 , wherein the second bracket is detachably coupled to the first bracket in forward and backward directions.3. The refrigerator according to claim 1 , wherein the second bracket is slidably coupled to the first bracket.4. The refrigerator according to claim 1 , wherein the second bracket is slidably coupled to an inner side of the first bracket claim 1 , and the hinge bracket further includes a coupling member that couples the second bracket to at least one surface of the first bracket.5. The refrigerator according to claim 4 , wherein the hinge bracket further includes a fixing unit that fixes positions of the first bracket and the second bracket so that the first bracket and the second bracket are connectable with each other by the coupling member.6. The refrigerator according to claim 5 , wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 13
04-01-2018 дата публикации

Tool-less Hinge Mechanism

Номер: US20180002959A1
Автор: Graff Timothy E., Patil Santosh K.
Принадлежит:

The present disclosure envisages a tool-less hinge mechanism for coupling a first element and a second element. The tool-less hinge mechanism comprises at least one lug integrally extending from one of the first element and the second element, and at least one loop integrally extending from remaining one of the first element and the second element. The at least one lug is configured to be received in the at least one loop, thereby providing hingeable coupling between the first element and the second element. 1. A tool-less hinge mechanism for coupling a first element and a second element , said tool-less hinge mechanism comprising:at least one lug integrally extending from one of said first element and said second element; andat least one loop integrally extending from one of said first element and said second element, to which said at least one lug is not attached, wherein said at least one lug is configured to be received in said at least one loop, thereby providing hingeable coupling between said first element and said second element.2. The tool-less hinge mechanism as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said at least one lug has:a first portion extending orthogonally from one of said first element and said second element; anda second portion extending orthogonally from said first portion.3. The tool-less hinge mechanism as claimed in claim 2 , wherein one of said at least one loop is an open loop having a U-shaped configuration with a chamfer configured on a free operative end of said at least one loop.4. The tool-less hinge mechanism as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said first element is a connection box coupled to a LED housing claim 1 , said connection box having at least one aperture for receiving a current carrying cable for providing power to a driver for illuminating a LED array disposed within said LED housing.5. The tool-less hinge mechanism as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said second element is a cover that is hingeable coupled to said connection box using ...

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Номер записи: 14
02-01-2020 дата публикации

INTERLOCKING HINGE

Номер: US20200002986A1
Автор: Smith Norman Allen
Принадлежит:

An interlocking hinge is described. The interlocking hinge includes a first hinge member and a second hinge member. The first hinge member and the second hinge member interlock in a separable engagement. 1. An interlocking hinge , comprising:a first hinge member;a second hinge member;the first hinge member includes a base side and a hinge side, and the second hinge member includes a base side and a hinge side;the hinge side of the first hinge member includes a rounded outer surface having ribs, which define one or more spaces;the hinge side of the first hinge member includes one or more protrusions;the hinge side of the second hinge member includes a rounded outer surface having ribs, which define one or more spaces;the hinge side of the second hinge member includes one or more protrusions;the one or more protrusions of the hinge side of the first hinge member seat in the one or more spaces of the hinge side of the second hinge member;the one or more protrusions of the hinge side of the second hinge member seat in the one or more spaces of the hinge side of the first hinge member; andwherein the first hinge member and the second hinge member are configured to interlock in a separable engagement.2. The interlocking hinge according to claim 1 , wherein the first hinge member includes a pivot pin claim 1 , the pivot pin configured to insert into a central opening of the second hinge member and rotate within the central opening.3. The interlocking hinge according to claim 1 , wherein the interlocking hinge will separate or assemble when there is an approximately 85 degree to approximately 95 degree angle between the first hinge member and the second hinge member.4. The interlocking hinge according to claim 1 , wherein the interlocking hinge is configured to separate or assemble when the first hinge member and the second hinge member are oriented at a separation angle claim 1 , and the interlocking hinge remains interlocked when the first hinge member and the second ...

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Номер записи: 15
03-02-2022 дата публикации

Multi-joint link hinge and refrigerator including the same

Номер: US20220034577A1
Автор: Changseok Oh, Chunho BYUN
Принадлежит: Eptech Co Ltd, LG ELECTRONICS INC

A multi-joint link hinge includes a hinge bracket, a plurality of links axially coupled to the hinge bracket, and a door bracket coupled to the plurality of links. The hinge bracket includes a base portion that defines a plurality of screw coupling holes at a vertical surface thereof, a plurality of side portions that extend from the base portion in a horizontal direction and are spaced apart from each other in a vertical direction, and a side surface portion that extends from the base portion in the vertical direction and defines a fixing groove. The plurality of links are coupled between the plurality of side portions along an axis that extends in the vertical direction. The multi-joint link hinge is used for a home appliance including refrigerators.

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Номер записи: 16
19-01-2017 дата публикации

KIT FOR THE ARTICULATED CONNECTION BETWEEN DIVIDING PANELS IN STABLES OR SHEDS

Номер: US20170016257A1
Автор: ROMEU GUARDIA Gener
Принадлежит: ROTECNA, S.A.

A kit for articulated connection between dividing panels having a pair of male pieces with a coupling protrusion; and a pair of female pieces with a coupling hole, the protrusions engage the holes when relative vertical movement between the pair of male and female pieces is produced when fixed to the panels. One of the first or second pair of pieces is configured with a depression such that the coupling protrusion or the coupling hole is arranged in the groove. The kit includes an auxiliary piece with a retaining pin actuatable with a lever and with an angled end, fixable to the lateral wing of one of the male pieces, the pin remaining parallel to the lateral wing and outside the panel. Regulated by the lever, the angled retaining end of the pin can be arranged in at least two positions: a release position and a locking position. 1. A kit for the articulated connection between dividing panels of the type used in stables or sheds for delimiting spaces which comprises a first pair of male pieces with a coupling protrusion and at least one lateral wing prepared for being coupled at different levels on the vertical edge of a panel; and a second pair of female pieces with a coupling hole and at least one lateral wing prepared for being coupled to the vertical edge of another adjacent panel at the same level that the pair of male pieces , the coupling protrusions and the coupling holes being configured such that the protrusions are capable of engaging into the holes when a simultaneous relative vertical movement between the first and the second pair of male and female pieces is produced when they are conveniently fixed to the panels and thus articulatedly connect the respective panels , wherein one of the first or second pair of pieces is also configured with a depression for fitting into a groove formed on the edge of the corresponding panel such that the coupling protrusion or , where appropriate , the coupling hole are arranged in the cited groove , the kit being ...

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Номер записи: 17
21-01-2016 дата публикации

OPENING/CLOSING DEVICE THAT OPENS AND CLOSES OPENING/CLOSING MEMBER, AND IMAGE READING APPARATUS

Номер: US20160017649A1
Автор: AKAHANE Hisayuki
Принадлежит:

An image reading apparatus includes a housing; an opening/closing member that is switchable between a first position in which it covers the housing and a second position in which it uncovers the housing via pivoting about a pivot shaft; a document table that carries a document and is covered or uncovered by the opening/closing member; and a reading part that reads the document mounted on the document table. A bearing that receives the pivot shaft of the opening/closing member has a guide portion that guides the pivot shaft toward the inside of the housing when the opening/closing member is pivoted from the first position to the second position.

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Номер записи: 18
21-01-2016 дата публикации

ARMORED VEHICLE DOOR RELEASE SYSTEM

Номер: US20160017650A1
Автор: Marshall Jon, MARSHALL ROBERT LEROY
Принадлежит:

A door release system for a tactical armored vehicle having a vehicle door frame with a receptacle and a vehicle door hinged to the frame is disclosed comprising a pair of releasable hinge bodies carried by the door. The hinge bodies include a head portion for abutting an area of the door frame surrounding the receptacle. A plug portion fits within the frame receptacle, and a lock portion follows the plug portion. An end portion follows the lock portion and is dimensioned smaller than the frame receptacle. A hinge release assembly includes a latch means for locking the hinge bodies in place in the receptacles to prevent removal of the hinge bodies in a locked position. An actuator disengages said means to release said hinge bodies for removal from said door frame and vehicle in a hazardous situation.

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Номер записи: 19
17-04-2014 дата публикации

Quick Assembly Hinge Mechanism for Joining First and Second Panel Members

Номер: US20140101890A1
Автор: Ducharme Blake, Ducharme Troy
Принадлежит: RHINOKORE COMPOSITES MANUFACTURING PARTNERSHIP

A quick assembly hinge for joining first and second panels. The hinge comprises a first wing portion securable to the first panel, a second wing portion securable to the second panel, a pin mounted to the first wing portion and a hook mounted to the second wing portion. The pin is generally parallel to the first panel when the first wing portion is secured thereto. When the second wing portion is secured to the second panel, the opening of the hook bowl is directed downwardly toward the bottom surface of the second panel. With the panels generally co-planar and their respective edges adjacent to one another the hook is receivable over at least a portion of the pin. As the first panel is rotated upwardly to form a generally a right angle with the second panel the pin is rotatable within the hook bowl preventing the lateral and vertical displacement of the panels. 1. A quick assembly hinge mechanism for joining first and second panel members having top and bottom surfaces , the hinge mechanism comprising:a first wing portion securable to a first edge of the first panel member;a second wing portion securable to a first edge of the second panel member;a pin member mounted to said first wing portion, said pin member generally parallel to the first edge of the first panel member when said first wing portion is secured thereto;a hook member mounted to said second wing portion, when said second wing portion secured to the second panel member the opening of the bowl of said hook member directed generally downwardly toward the plane of the bottom surface of the second panel member;when said first and second panel members generally co-planar with said respective first edges adjacent to one another said hook member receivable over at least a portion of said pin member, such that when the first panel member is rotated upwardly to form a generally a right angle with the second panel member said pin member rotatable within said hook bowl and preventing the lateral and vertical ...

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Номер записи: 20
17-04-2014 дата публикации

Coupling Assembly for Coupling a Wristworn Device to a Strap

Номер: US20140101893A1
Автор: Thomas Dornhege
Принадлежит: Timex Group USA Inc

A sleeve for use in an assembly for coupling a wristworn device to a first end of a strap. The sleeve has a first end dimensioned to be received in the recess in the inner face of the first lug of a wristworn device, an inner cavity dimensioned to receive therein the first end of a conventional spring bar, and a retractor coupled to the sleeve for urging the first end of the spring bar towards the second end of the spring bar. The second end of the spring bar is coupled to the second lug, the spring bar is coupled to the strap, the first end of the spring bar is positioned in the inner cavity of the sleeve and the first end of the sleeve is coupled to the first lug. A removable retractor for use with a spring bar, which allows for the use of a plurality of spring bars and therefore, lends itself to widespread use and retrofitting of an assembly that couples a strap to a wristworn device, is also provided.

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Номер записи: 21
21-01-2021 дата публикации

HINGE AND METHOD FOR ADJUSTING A HINGE

Номер: US20210017797A1
Автор: WARDI Florian
Принадлежит:

In embodiments, a hinge includes a first hinge element for arrangement on a closing element and a second hinge element for arrangement on a frame, the first and the second hinge elements being connected to each other to pivot about a hinge axis, and at least one actuating element for adjusting the spacing of the hinge axis relative to at least one of the first and the second hinge elements. 1. A hinge comprising:a first hinge element that mounts on a closing element;a second hinge element that mounts on a frame, the first and the second hinge elements being connected to one another to pivot about a hinge axis; andat least one actuating element for adjusting the spacing of the hinge axis in relation to at least one of the first and the second hinge elements.2. The hinge of claim 1 , further comprising an axle support disposed between the first and the second hinge elements claim 1 , wherein the hinge axis is disposed on the axle support.3. The hinge of claim 2 , wherein the axle support and the hinge axis are conjointly adjustable by the actuating element.4. The hinge of claim 2 , further comprising a guide that guides actuating movements of the axle support.5. The hinge of claim 4 , wherein the guide is formed from an axle-support-proximal guide region and a hinge-element-proximal guide region claim 4 , the axle-support-proximal and hinge-element-proximal guide regions bearing on one another to form a sliding guide.6. The hinge of claim 2 , wherein the axle support and the second hinge element are mutually complementary plug-fit connection elements.7. The hinge of claim 2 , wherein the axle support includes a joint pin and the first hinge element includes a link eye claim 2 , and wherein the joint pin engages the link eye to enable articulated guiding of pivoting movement of the first hinge element relative to the axle support.8. The hinge of claim 7 , wherein the link eye of the hinge element has a locking mechanism by way of which the link eye can alternately be ...

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Номер записи: 22
16-01-2020 дата публикации

GRILL HINGE

Номер: US20200018103A1
Автор: Albrecht Ethan, Bennion Derek, Oshgan Steve
Принадлежит: Weber-Stephen Products LLC

A hinge assembly for use on a grill that permits the selective removal of the lid from the bowl, the hinge assembly including a stationary bowl bracket affixed to the bowl, a pivotable middle bracket pivotably mounted to the bowl bracket and a removable lid bracket affixed to the lid and removably secured to the middle bracket. 1. A hinge for a grill , the grill having a bowl that supports a fuel grate and a cooking grate and a lid for covering the bowl , the hinge comprising:a stationary bowl bracket secured to the bowl, the bowl bracket projecting outwardly from the bowl;a pivoting middle bracket pivotably mounted to the bowl bracket; anda removable lid bracket secured to the lid, the lid bracket removably securable to the middle bracket such that the lid and lid bracket may be selectively removed from the middle bracket.2. The hinge of wherein the middle bracket includes at least one stop to limit the amount the lid may open.3. The hinge of wherein the middle bracket includes an upper flange claim 1 , the upper flange having an aperture that accepts a lid lock fastener and the lid bracket includes an upper attachment member claim 1 , the upper attachment member having a lid lock slot that mates with and may be secured to the middle bracket with the lid lock fastener such that the lid may pivot about the hinge when the lid bracket is secured to the middle bracket and the lid and lid bracket may be removed from the middle bracket when desired.4. The hinge of wherein at least one spring is provided claim 3 , the spring connected at one end to a spring flange on the bowl bracket and the other end connected to a spring flange on the middle bracket claim 3 , the spring assisting in opening the lid.5. The hinge of wherein the middle bracket includes two side members and an alignment pin attached to each side member and wherein the lid bracket includes two opposing guide flanges claim 3 , each guide flange having a guide slot claim 3 , the guide slots mating with the ...

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Номер записи: 23
16-01-2020 дата публикации

WINDOW ARRANGEMENT OF A MOTOR VEHICLE AND MOTOR VEHICLE COMPRISING SUCH A WINDOW ARRANGEMENT

Номер: US20200018104A1
Автор: Brooks David, Mitchell Ryan
Принадлежит:

A window arrangement of a motor vehicle is provided having a window pane unit, which can be linked to a vehicle bodywork via a first and second hinge arrangement, the two hinge arrangements defining a common pivot axis of the window pane unit and each comprising two hinge parts, which are connected to each other in an articulated manner, and which can be separated from each other without the use of tools, the two hinge parts of the first hinge arrangement, in a single defined pivoted position being movable with respect to each other and being separable from each other in the radial direction in relation to the pivot axis and the two hinge parts of the second hinge arrangement, in relation to the pivot axis, only being separable from each other in the axial direction when the two hinge parts of the first hinge arrangement have been detached. 1. A window arrangement of a motor vehicle , comprising:a window pane unit, which can be linked to a vehicle bodywork via a first hinge arrangement and via a second hinge arrangement,the two hinge arrangements defining a common pivot axis of the window pane unit and each comprising two hinge parts, which are connected to each other in an articulated manner, and which can be separated from each other without the use of tools,the two hinge parts of the first hinge arrangement, in a single defined pivoted position being movable with respect to each other and being separable from each other in the radial direction in relation to the pivot axis and the two hinge parts of the second hinge arrangement, in relation to the pivot axis, only being separable from each other in the axial direction when the two hinge parts of the first hinge arrangement have been separated from each other.2. The window arrangement according to claim 1 , wherein one of the hinge parts of the first hinge arrangement includes a flattened bearing journal whose width corresponds to a slot at a bearing lug of the other hinge part of the first hinge arrangement.3. ...

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Номер записи: 24
26-01-2017 дата публикации

HINGE PIN EXTRACTOR

Номер: US20170021483A1
Автор: VANDEVELDE JOHN, WORFUL JAMES
Принадлежит:

A hinge pin extractor operable to urge a pin out of engagement with a hinge assembly can include a base, a receiver, a plunger, and a lever. The receiver can be mounted to the base and configured to engage a portion of the hinge assembly. The plunger can be mounted to the base and configured to urge a pin of the hinge assembly out of engagement during movement from the first end limit of travel to the second end limit of travel. The lever can be pivotally engaged with the base and disposed to engage the plunger to move the plunger along the rectilinear path. The lever and the base and the plunger can be engaged such that pivoting motion of the lever is transmitted to rectilinear motion of the plunger through at least one fulcrum defined in the base. 1. A hinge pin extractor operable to urge a pin out of engagement with a hinge assembly and comprising:a base;a receiver mounted to said base and configured to engage at least one of a first plate, a second plate, and at least one knuckle of the hinge assembly;a plunger mounted to said base for movement along a rectilinear path between a first end limit of travel and a second end limit of travel and configured to urge the pin of the hinge assembly out of engagement with the at least one knuckle during movement from said first end limit of travel to said second end limit of travel;a lever pivotally engaged with said base and disposed to engage said plunger to transmit motion to said plunger and thereby move said plunger along said rectilinear path; andwherein said lever and said base and said plunger are engaged such that pivoting motion of said lever is transmitted to rectilinear motion of said plunger through at least one fulcrum defined in said base.2. The hinge pin extractor of wherein said lever and said base and said plunger are engaged such that pivoting motion of said lever is transmitted to rectilinear motion of said plunger through a single pivot axis.3. The hinge pin extractor of wherein said lever and said ...

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Номер записи: 25
25-01-2018 дата публикации

Console lid opening/closing mechanism

Номер: US20180022281A1
Автор: Takahiro Hatakeyama
Принадлежит: Kojima Industries Corp

A dual swing-mode console lid opening/closing mechanism configured to allow a console lid to be selectively opened and closed about opposite sides of a console body includes a pair of hinge units positioned on opposite sides of the console lid. The hinge units correspond to the opposite sides of the console body. In addition, the mechanism includes a pair of manipulation knobs corresponding to the hinge units. The hinge units are rotatably attached to the console lid and include hinge stoppers associated with the manipulation knobs. The hinge units are configured to be connected to the console body in a lid-closed condition to form connected conditions of the hinge units to the console body. Each of the hinge stoppers is configured to engage the console body in the lid-closed condition. Each of the hinge stoppers is configured to be disengaged from the console body by manipulating the corresponding manipulation knob.

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Номер записи: 26
10-02-2022 дата публикации

VEHICULAR DOOR HINGE WITH FOLDED SHEET METAL COMPONENT

Номер: US20220042362A1
Автор: FREEDMAN David, MOERMAN John, Sauerwein Sven
Принадлежит:

In an aspect, a vehicular door hinge is provided and includes a door-hinge component that is configured to mount to a vehicle door and a body-hinge component that is configured to mount to a vehicle body. The door hinge component is pivotally mounted to the body hinge component. A first one of the door- and body-hinge components is made from folded sheet metal and has a fold. Each of the door- and body-hinge components has a stop surface that is engageable with the stop surface on the other of the door- and body-hinge components to limit relative pivoting movement between the door- and body-hinge components. The stop surface on the first of the door- and body-hinge components is at the fold. 1. A vehicular door hinge , comprising:a door-hinge component that is configured to mount to a vehicle door; anda body-hinge component that is configured to mount to a vehicle body, wherein the door hinge component is pivotally mounted to the body hinge component, wherein a first one of the door- and body-hinge components is made from folded sheet metal and has a fold, and wherein each of the door- and body-hinge components has a stop surface that is engageable with the stop surface on the other of the door- and body-hinge components to limit relative pivoting movement between the door- and body-hinge components, wherein the stop surface on the first of the door- and body-hinge components is at the fold.2. A vehicular door hinge as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the other one of the door- and body-hinge components is made from folded sheet metal.3. A vehicular door hinge as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the stop surface on the other one of the door- and body-hinge components is provided on a lanced region of the other one of the door- and body-hinge components.4. A vehicular door hinge as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the other one of the door- and body-hinge components includes a first layer and a second layer claim 3 , and wherein the lanced region is provided only on one of the ...

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Номер записи: 27
10-02-2022 дата публикации

DOOR HINGE ASSEMBLY FOR LAUNDRY TREATMENT DEVICE

Номер: US20220042363A1
Автор: Liu Kai, Wang Ning, WENG Zongyuan, YANG Shuai, Zhu Kai
Принадлежит:

A door hinge assembly includes a hinge plate and a mounting shaft. The hinge plate includes a mounting plate, a reinforcing plate, and a connecting hook. The reinforcing plate and the connecting hook are each assembled on the mounting plate. The connecting hook is pivotally connected to the mounting shaft. The door hinge assembly further includes a positioning member, and the positioning member is configured to be capable of positioning the mounting plate and/or the reinforcing plate to a cabinet or a door. By providing the positioning member capable of positioning the hinge plate to the cabinet or the door, when the hinge plate is mounted, the hinge plate may first be positioned to the cabinet or the door by the positioning member, and then the hinge plate is tightened by a fastener, so that the assembly efficiency of the door hinge assembly may be increased. 1. A door hinge assembly for a clothing treatment apparatus , the clothing treatment apparatus comprising a cabinet and a door , the door hinge assembly comprising a hinge plate and an installation shaft that are pivotally connected , the hinge plate being disposed on the cabinet , and the installation shaft being disposed on the door; wherein the hinge plate comprises an installation plate , a reinforcement plate and connection hooks , both the reinforcement plate and the connection hooks are disposed on the installation plate , both the installation plate and the reinforcement plate are installed on the cabinet , and the connection hooks are pivotally connected with the installation shaft; andthe door hinge assembly also comprises a positioning member, which is arranged to enable the installation plate and/or the reinforcement plate to be positioned to the cabinet.2. The door hinge assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the positioning member comprises a first positioning member disposed between the installation plate and the cabinet claim 1 , and the first positioning member can position the installation ...

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Номер записи: 28
28-01-2021 дата публикации

FREEZER WITH RELEASABLE DOOR HINGES

Номер: US20210025207A1
Автор: Nuss Bart Andrew
Принадлежит:

A freezer appliance includes a cabinet defining a food storage chamber. A door is positioned on the cabinet and is movable between a closed position and an open position. The door is rotatably and releasably coupled to the cabinet by a hinge. The hinge includes a first hinge arm fixed to one of the door or the cabinet, a second hinge arm pivotably joined with the first hinge arm, and a carrier fixed to the other of the door or the cabinet. The second hinge arm is releasably received in the carrier, such that the door is detachable from the cabinet. 1. A freezer appliance defining a vertical direction , a lateral direction , and a transverse direction , the vertical , lateral , and transverse directions being mutually perpendicular , the freezer appliance comprising:a cabinet defining a food storage chamber, the food storage chamber comprising a top portion, the top portion of the food storage chamber defining an opening for receipt of food items;a door positioned at the top portion of the food storage chamber and movable between a closed position and an open position to selectively sealingly enclose the food storage chamber in the closed position and provide access to the food storage chamber in the open position; and a first hinge arm fixed to one of the door or the cabinet;', 'a second hinge arm pivotably joined with the first hinge arm; and', 'a carrier fixed to the other of the door or the cabinet, the second hinge arm releasably received in the carrier, whereby the door is detachable from the cabinet., 'a hinge rotatably coupling the door to the cabinet, the hinge comprising2. The freezer appliance of claim 1 , wherein the first hinge arm is fixed to the door and the carrier is fixed to the cabinet.3. The freezer appliance of claim 1 , wherein the carrier comprises a front wall fixed to the other of the door or the cabinet claim 1 , a rear wall opposite the front wall claim 1 , a first side wall extending between the front wall and the rear wall claim 1 , a ...

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Номер записи: 29
10-02-2022 дата публикации

JUNCTION BOX ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20220045495A1
Автор: Taylor Phillip
Принадлежит:

A junction box assembly including a box and a selectively displaceable lid, the lid including one or more articulating lock sockets and one or more lock hinge sockets. Hinge arms can be pivotally coupled to the box, with a first hinge arm also being pivotally secured to an articulating hinge socket to accommodate pivotal displacement of the lid from the box, as well as pivotal displacement of the lid about a portion of the first hinge arm. A second hinge arm can be selectively removable from secure engagement with the lock hinge assembly. Further, a tamper resistant pin can extend through the upper head portion of the second hinge arm when the second hinge arm is engaged with the lock hinge socket so as to lock the second hinge arm to the lid, and thereby secure the lid at a closed position on the box. 1. A junction box assembly comprising:a box having a perimeter wall that defines at least a portion of an interior area of the box, a first hinge bracket and a second hinge bracket each outwardly extending from an exterior side of the perimeter wall;a lid selectively displaceable about the box between a closed position and an open position, the lid being sized and positioned to cover at least a portion of an opening to the interior area when at the closed position and not extend over the opening when at the open position, the lid including an articulating hinge socket and a lock hinge socket, the lock hinge socket having a recess;a plurality of hinge arms, each hinge arm of the plurality of hinge arms including an upper head portion and a lower head portion at opposing ends of a body portion of the hinge arm;wherein the lower head portion of a first hinge arm of the plurality of hinge arms is pivotally coupled to the first hinge bracket, and the upper head portion of the first hinge arm is selectively pivotally removable from the recess of the lock hinge socket; andwherein the lower head portion of a second hinge arm of the plurality of hinge arms is pivotally coupled ...

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Номер записи: 30
02-02-2017 дата публикации

DURABLE LOW-VIBRATION LONG ARM HINGE APPARATUS

Номер: US20170030121A1
Автор: McElveen Travis, Nuckolls Grant
Принадлежит: HARDWARE RESOURCES, INC.

Disclosed is a long arm quick release hinge comprised of a hinge cup pivotally connected to a hinge body with a hinge pin via a hinge arm and a link in a four-bar linkage arrangement. The link is a collection of plates with interlocking projections and indentions arranged adjacent to each other and separated by resilient shock absorbing spacers. The hinge body is adjustably connected to a connecting plate with an overlay screw and an adjustment screw. 1. A durable long arm hinge comprising:a hinge cup connected to a hinge arm;a hinge body connected to the hinge arm and having a first threaded hole engaged with an overlay screw;a set of interlocking plates, adjacent the hinge arm, connected to the hinge cup with a hinge pin and connected to the hinge body with a pivot pin;a set of resilient spacers, adjacent the hinge body and the set of interlocking plates, mounted on the pivot pin;a connecting plate slidably engaged with the overlay screw;an adjustment screw threadably engaged with the connecting plate and slidably engaged with the hinge body;wherein to make an overlay adjustment, the overlay screw is rotated such that a lateral position of the hinge body relative to the connecting plate is altered; and,wherein to make a horizontal adjustment, the adjustment screw is rotated such that a horizontal position of the hinge body relative to the connecting plate can be altered.2. The durable long arm hinge of further comprising:wherein the adjustment screw extends through an oblong hole in the hinge body; and,the overlay screw further comprises a threaded section, a shaft extending from and integrally formed with the threaded section, and a disk integrally formed with the shaft, wherein the shaft extends through an open slot in the connecting plate and the disk is adjacent the connecting plate.3. The durable long arm hinge of further comprising:a projection on a first side of each plate of the set of interlocking plates; and,an indention on a second side of each plate of ...

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Номер записи: 31
01-05-2014 дата публикации

Durable low-vibration long arm hinge apparatus

Номер: US20140115826A1
Автор: Grant Nuckolls, Travis McElveen
Принадлежит: Hardware Resources Inc

Disclosed is a long arm quick release hinge comprised of a hinge cup pivotally connected to a hinge body with a hinge pin via a hinge arm and a link in a four-bar linkage arrangement. The link is a collection of plates with interlocking projections and indentions arranged adjacent to each other and separated by resilient shock absorbing spacers. The hinge body is adjustably connected to a connecting plate with an overlay screw and an adjustment screw.

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Номер записи: 32
04-02-2021 дата публикации

DOOR CONNECTOR FOR A LITTER CONTAINER

Номер: US20210029963A1
Автор: HARPER Mike, Northrop Melaney, Veness David
Принадлежит:

A door connector for a litter container includes a base portion and a hook. The base portion is configured to attach to an interior surface of a hood of the litter container. The hook is configured to attach to a cylindrical connector on the door. The base portion is configured to attach to the interior surface such that when connected the hook is at least partially hidden when viewed from an exterior of the litter container. 1. A door connector for a litter container , comprising:a base portion configured to attach to an exterior surface of a hood of the litter container; anda hook configured to attach to a cylindrical connector on the door,the base portion configured to attach to the exterior surface such that when connected the hook is at least partially hidden when viewed from an exterior of the litter container.2. The door connector according to claim 1 , whereinthe hook and the base portion are unitarily molded as a one piece member.3. The door connector according to claim 1 , whereinthe hook is one of a plurality of hooks.4. The door connector according to claim 1 , whereinthe hook is configured to enable the door to be removably attached.5. The door connector according to claim 1 , whereinthe base portion is configured to operate as a handle to lift the hood.6. A litter container claim 1 , comprising:a bottom portion;a top portion;a door including a cylindrical connector; anda door connector including a base portion configured to attach to an exterior surface of the top portion and a hook configured to attach to the cylindrical connector on the door, the base portion configured to attach to the exterior surface such that when connected the hook is at least partially hidden when viewed from an exterior of the litter container.7. The litter container according to claim 6 , whereinthe hook and the base portion are unitarily molded as a one piece member.8. The litter container according to claim 6 , whereinthe hook is one of a plurality of hooks.9. The litter ...

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Номер записи: 33
31-01-2019 дата публикации

NUT FOR THREADED HINGE PIN

Номер: US20190032381A1
Автор: Witting Adam C.
Принадлежит:

In at least one implementation, a nut for a hinge pin includes a head and a sidewall portion extending from the head to a free end. The sidewall portion includes at least one void that defines part of at least one sidewall section. The void extends radially through the sidewall portion and along at least part of the axial extent of the sidewall portion including the free end so that the free end of the sidewall portion is not circumferentially continuous. 1. A nut for a hinge pin , comprising:a head; anda sidewall portion extending from the head to a free end and including at least one void that defines part of at least one sidewall section, wherein the void extends radially through the sidewall portion and along at least part of the axial extent of the sidewall portion including the free end so that the free end of the sidewall portion is not circumferentially continuous, where the terms axial, radial and circumferential relate to an axis of the nut, wherein when not coupled to another component the sidewall portion includes an inner surface that defines part of a cylinder and an outer surface that defines part of a cylinder.2. The nut of wherein two voids are provided and the sidewall portion includes two sidewall sections.3. The nut of wherein the voids extend from a free end of the sidewall portion to the head so that the sidewall sections are spaced apart from each other along their full axial length and may bend relative to each other.4. The nut of wherein the sidewall portion includes internal threads along at least part of an interior surface of the sidewall sections.5. The nut of wherein the head includes a void outboard of the sidewall portion and enclosed radially between the sidewall portion and the head.6. The nut of wherein the void of the head extends axially through the head.7. The nut of wherein the sidewall sections define portions of a cylinder.8. A hinge for a removable component of a vehicle claim 2 , comprising:a first hinge part adapted to be ...

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Номер записи: 34
30-01-2020 дата публикации

HINGE DEVICE

Номер: US20200032566A1
Автор: ARAI Yoshimi, CHINOMI Yuhei, Fukumoto Mitsuru
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A hinge device includes a base member, a lid member connected to the base member via a hinge structure having a hinge pin and a bearing hole loosely receiving the hinge pin. The base member is provided with a first abutting portion adjacent to the hinge structure, and the lid member is provided with a second abutting portion adjacent to the hinge structure so that the lid member can rotate relative to the base member from an open position to a closed position, the first abutting portion and the second abutting portion being configured to abut each other in a direction orthogonal to an axial line of a hinge axis of the hinge structure when an angle formed by the first member and the second member is within a first angular range preceding the closed position. 1. A hinge device , comprising:a first member having a hinge pin extending in a lateral direction; anda second member having a bearing portion defining a bearing hole loosely receiving the hinge pin so that the first and second members can rotate relative to each other from an open position to a closed position, the bearing hole forming a hinge structure jointly with the hinge pin;wherein the first member is provided with a first abutting portion adjacent to the hinge pin, and the second member is provided with a second abutting portion adjacent to the bearing hole, the first abutting portion and the second abutting portion being configured to abut each other in a direction orthogonal to an axial line of the hinge pin when an angle formed by the first member and the second member is within a first angular range preceding the closed position.2. The hinge device according to claim 1 , wherein one of a part of the first member adjacent to the hinge pin and a part of the second member adjacent to the bearing hole is provided with a first projection which is configured to abut an engagement part provided on another of the part of the first member adjacent to the hinge pin and the part of the second member adjacent to ...

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Номер записи: 35
04-02-2021 дата публикации

REMOVABLE DAMPING MECHANISM AND CABINET HINGE ASSEMBLY INCLUDING SAME

Номер: US20210032919A1
Автор: DOMENIG Georg, MOSS Daniel L., PEER Manfred
Принадлежит: Grass America Inc.

A damping mechanism is provided, including a damper housing, a damping assembly provided within the damper housing, and a damper cover assembly fitted to at least a portion of the damper housing. The damper cover assembly includes a damper cover and at least one connection member attached thereto. A recess is provided on a rearward side of the damper cover, and at least one receptacle is provided, defining an opening on a bottom surface of the damper cover and being adapted to receive and retain therein at least a portion of the at least one connection member of the damper cover assembly. The recess of the damper cover and the connection member of the damper cover assembly are cooperatively adapted to provide a mechanical connection between the damping mechanism and a hinge cup of a hinge assembly in a removable manner. 1. A damping mechanism , comprising:a damper housing;a damping assembly provided within the damper housing; anda damper cover assembly fitted to at least a portion of the damper housing;wherein the damper cover assembly comprises a damper cover and at least one connection member attached thereto,wherein the damper cover has a recess provided on a rearward side thereof, and at least one receptacle defining an opening on a bottom surface of the damper cover, and wherein the at least one receptacle is adapted to receive and retain therein at least a portion of the at least one connection member of the damper cover assembly, andwherein the recess of the damper cover and the connection member of the damper cover assembly are cooperatively adapted to provide a mechanical connection between the damping mechanism and a hinge cup of a hinge assembly in a removable manner.2. The damping mechanism of claim 1 , wherein the at least one connection member of the damper cover assembly comprises a magnet.3. The damping mechanism of claim 1 , wherein the at least one connection member of the damper cover assembly comprises a flex-tab.4. A damping mechanism claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 36
11-02-2016 дата публикации

OPTICAL CONNECTORS DISPOSED ON HINGE INTERFACE

Номер: US20160041348A1
Автор: Isenhour Micah Colen, Luther James Phillip, Watkins Percil
Принадлежит:

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 ...

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Номер записи: 37
24-02-2022 дата публикации

CABLE SUPPORT SYSTEM HAVING MULTI-POSITION PARTITION

Номер: US20220057588A1
Автор: DOOLEY Christine Anne, Thijs Danny Ghislain, Wang Jing, WU Wenyong
Принадлежит: CommScope Technologies LLC

A system for improved cable management is disclosed in several example embodiments. The disclosed embodiments describe example structures for supporting cables, for example telecommunications and fiber optic cables, within a cable storage cabinet. The disclosed embodiments also describe a door for a cable storage cabinet. The example door includes a hinge control and handle system which allows the door to be opened along either side to therefore allow the door to be opened either way from a single handle. The disclosed embodiments also describes an indicator system which informs a user when the door for the cable storage cabinet is in either a closed position or an open position. Each of these embodiments improves the utility and safety of cable management, particularly within cable storage cabinets. 119.-. (canceled)20. A cable support system , comprising:a frame;{'claim-text': ['a first barrier wall that engages the frame when the cable management device is mounted to the frame;', 'a second barrier wall;', 'a cable carrier extending along an axis away from the first barrier wall to the second barrier wall;', 'a partition; and', 'a repositioning system for repositioning the partition from a first position to a second position along the axis relative to the first barrier wall, the first position and the second position being between the first barrier wall and the second barrier wall, the repositioning system including a lock, wherein the partition is locked at each of the first position and the second position.'], '#text': 'a cable management device configured to be mounted to the frame, the cable management device including:'}21. The cable support system of claim 20 , wherein the repositioning system includes fixed positions for supporting the partition claim 20 , the fixed positions being separated from each other.22. The cable support system of claim 21 , wherein the fixed positions include receivers for receiving the partition.23. The cable support system of ...

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Номер записи: 38
07-02-2019 дата публикации

Electronic Safes and Hinge Mechanisms for Electronic Safes

Номер: US20190040673A1
Автор: Carullo Thomas, Dobbins Aaron H.
Принадлежит: ELLENBY TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

An electronic safe and hinge combination is addressed in which hinges are integrally formed from a door plate and safe wall plate, such as a safe side wall. No exterior welds are employed so that a strong and aesthetically pleasing fascia results. Additionally, a hinge and removable hinge pin arrangement is provided which allows the safe body to be constructed separately from the doors and mated together during final assembly, as well as, facilitating repair of a damaged door and retrofitting one door for another for an in the field upgrade. An electronic drop safe is described employing two or more doors and mounted to a safe having a sidewall with an integrally formed hinge. 1. A safe comprising:a first door having an integrally formed first set of knuckles;a second door having an integrally formed second set of knuckles;a side wall having an integrally formed third set of knuckles mating with both said integrally formed first and second sets of knuckles;a single hinge pin passing through the first, second and third sets of knuckles when mated; anda mechanism for securing the hinge pin in place, wherein no exterior welds are made to reinforce either the first set of knuckles, the second set of knuckles and the third set of knuckles.2. The safe of claim 1 , wherein the safe is an electronic drop safe employing a bill validator and stacker claim 1 , and the first door comprises a bill validator access door.3. The safe of claim 1 , wherein the electronic drop safe further employs a stacker claim 1 , and wherein the second door comprises a stacker access door.4. The safe of further comprising a series of internal welds to strengthen the first set of knuckles.5. The safe of further comprising a series of internal welds to strengthen the second set of knuckles.6. A method of forming a hinge for a safe comprising:forming a first set of integral knuckles in a first door plate;forming a second set of integral knuckles in a second door plate;forming a third set of integral ...

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Номер записи: 39
06-02-2020 дата публикации

HINGE FOR A REMOVABLE TAILGATE

Номер: US20200040628A1
Автор: Spink Dave, Trentin Daniel
Принадлежит:

A hinge to removably mount a tailgate to a vehicle is provided. The hinge comprises a tailgate leaf connected to a tailgate and a body leaf connected to the box of the vehicle. The tailgate leaf is attached to the slider through a hinge pivot. The body leaf has a first chamber in which a slider can be locked and unlocked through a locking mechanism in the second chamber. The locking mechanism comprises a locking wedge, a threaded shaft, and a cam lever to operate the locking wedge without the requirement of a tool. 1. A hinge to connect a tailgate to a box of a truck , comprising:a tailgate leaf;a body leaf having a first chamber;a hinge pivot pivotally connecting the tailgate leaf to the body leaf;a slider movably positioned in the first chamber; anda locking mechanism coupled to the body leaf and configurable in a first position to lock the slider in the first chamber and configurable in a second position to unlock the slider in the first chamber.2. The hinge of claim 1 , wherein the body leaf further includes a second chamber connected to the first chamber and having a first surface claim 1 , and the first surface is opposite to the first chamber and is tapered claim 1 , andthe locking mechanism including a locking wedge received in the second chamber, a shaft connected to the locking wedge, and a cam lever pivotally connected to the shaft,wherein the slider is locked when the locking wedge is moved by the cam lever to a locked position at which the locking wedge applies a force to the slider,wherein the slider is unlocked when the locking wedge is moved by the cam lever to an unlocked position at which the slider is removable from the first chamber of the body leaf.3. The hinge of claim 2 , wherein the slider includes a dovetail shape claim 2 , and the first chamber of the body leaf includes a corresponding shape.4. The hinge of claim 3 , wherein the locking wedge has a first surface that corresponds to the first surface of the second chamber of the body leaf ...

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Номер записи: 40
16-02-2017 дата публикации

Locking Device

Номер: US20170044809A1
Автор: Chisté Aldo
Принадлежит:

A closure device is disclosed. In embodiments, the device includes a closing rod, a first closing body, wherein the first closing body includes at least one first feedthrough for the closing rod, at least one engaging element and a second closing body, wherein the second closing body includes at least one open feedthrough for the at least one engaging element. The closing rod is configured to be rotatably located in the at least one feedthrough and the at least one engaging element, and wherein the first closing body and the second closing body are repeatedly connectable and disconnectable. 116-. (canceled)17. A closure device comprising:a closing rod;a first closing body, wherein the first closing body comprises at least one first feedthrough for the closing rod;at least one engaging element; anda second closing body, wherein the second closing body comprises at least one open feedthrough for the at least one engaging element,wherein the closing rod is configured to be rotatably located in the at least one feedthrough and the at least one engaging element, andwherein the first closing body and the second closing body are repeatedly connectable and disconnectable.18. The closure device according to claim 17 , wherein the closing rod is rotatable from a first rotational position to a second rotational position claim 17 , wherein the first rotational position is an open position and the second rotational position is a closed position claim 17 , and wherein the closing rod is axial movable to rotated from the first rotational position to the second rotational position.19. The closure device according to claim 17 , wherein the at least one engaging element is located in the at least one open feedthrough of the second closing body in a rotatable manner.20. The closure device according to claim 17 , wherein the at least one engaging element is configured to laterally encompass a first portion of the closing rod and is configured to be rotated by rotating the closing rod. ...

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Номер записи: 41
15-02-2018 дата публикации

Hinge for Unhingeable Sheet-Metal Cabinet Doors

Номер: US20180044957A1
Автор: Höschler Peter, Ramsauer Dieter, RINKE Friedrich
Принадлежит: DIRAK Dieter Ramsauer Konstruktionselemente GmbH

A hinge for unhingeable sheet-metal cabinet doors. A first hinge part, to be fastened to the door frame , has a bore hole or roll at a free end, through which a hinge pin extends. A second, U-shaped hinge part is connected to the door and surrounds the exposed end areas of the hinge pin in the mounted position. The U-shaped hinge part surrounds the first hinge part with first U-legs. The U-shaped hinge part includes a top part arranged in a bottom part. The top part has the shape of a U-shaped slide, with second U-legs, arranged to be displaceable between two end positions parallel to the extension of the first U-legs. The ends of the second U-legs close a lateral outlet opening for the hinge pin end in one end position, and expose the opening, through which the hinge pin end passes laterally, in the other end position. 1. A hinge for unhingeable sheet-metal cabinet doors , comprising:a first hinge part configured to be fastened to a door frame, a free end of the first hinge part forming a bore hole or roll through which a hinge pin extends; anda second, U-shaped hinge part configured to be connected to a door, and to surround end areas of the hinge pin that extend from the bore hole or roll when the U-shaped hinge part is mounted to the first hinge part;wherein the U-shaped hinge part has first U-legs that surround the first hinge part;wherein the U-shaped hinge part comprises a top part arranged in a bottom part;wherein the top part has a shape of a U-shaped slide, with second U-legs, arranged in the bottom part so as to be displaceable, parallel to the extension of the first U-legs, between a first end position and a second end position;wherein, in the first end position, ends of the second U-legs close a lateral outlet opening in the bottom part for the end areas of the hinge pin;wherein, in the second end position, the ends of the second U-legs expose the lateral outlet opening, allowing the end areas of the hinge pin to pass through the lateral outlet opening ...

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Номер записи: 42
16-02-2017 дата публикации

Omni-directional connection assembly

Номер: US20170045081A1
Автор: Randy Stratman
Принадлежит: A Zahner Co

An omni-directional connection assembly broadly includes a hinge pin and one or more connection brackets. The hinge pin comprises a base section, a pair of primary walls, and a pair of opposed projections. The primary walls form a primary slot therebetween for receiving an engagement portion of a first panel therein. The opposed projections are spaced from the primary walls and form elongated passageways for allowing the primary walls to bend slightly outward for receiving the engagement portion of the first panel. The connection brackets are U-shaped for being positioned over the hinge pin and including flanges for attaching the connection brackets to a second panel. The first and second panels are then connected together at angles of between 0 and 180 degrees or more.

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Номер записи: 43
16-02-2017 дата публикации

DUAL PIVOT MECHANICAL HINGE WITH DISCREET WIRING

Номер: US20170045917A1
Автор: DEMENSCHONOK Filipp, Grant Joshua C., Lee Eugene, Marwah Rahul, Rosen David I., Wang Hua, Whitt David O.
Принадлежит:

Examples include discreet wiring coupling a physical keyboard to a mobile device. The keyboard includes a user interface component including a first housing body aligned substantially along a first axis, a device interface component including a second housing body aligned substantially along a second axis, and one or more conductors coupling the user interface component to the device interface component. A hinge assembly includes a first hinge body coupled to the first housing body such that the hinge assembly is movably coupled to the user interface component and a second hinge body coupled to the second housing body such that the hinge assembly is movably coupled to the device interface component. The conductors include a first segment extending substantially along the first axis and a second segment extending substantially along the second axis. Aspects enable a user to use a physical keyboard to provide input to the mobile device. 1. A keyboard comprising:an input portion comprising a first housing body aligned substantially along a first axis;a device interface comprising a second housing body aligned substantially along a second axis;a hinge assembly comprising a first hinge body and a second hinge body, the first hinge body coupled to the first housing body such that the hinge assembly is movably coupled to the input portion, and the second hinge body coupled to the second housing body such that the hinge assembly is movably coupled to the device interface; andone or more conductors extending between the input portion and the device interface to couple the input portion to the device interface, the conductors comprising at least a first segment extending substantially along the first axis and a second segment extending substantially along the second axis.2. The detachable keyboard of claim 1 , wherein the input portion at least partially defines a cavity therein claim 1 , the first hinge body extending within the cavity such that the hinge assembly is ...

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Номер записи: 44
22-02-2018 дата публикации

PIVOTING DEVICE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE WITH EASY-TO-INSTALL AND SAFER PIVOT BEARING

Номер: US20180051497A1
Автор: Wilke Zsolt
Принадлежит:

Pivoting device () for a motor vehicle has a holder () and a pivoting body () which is mounted on the holder () via an articulated mounting () so as to be pivotable about a pivot axis (), wherein the pivoting body () and the holder () are held together by a snap fastening between at least two articulation elements () of the articulated mounting (), and the pivoting device () has a blocking element (). A closing or release of the snap fastening is possible in at least one first angular position of the pivoting body () in relation to the holder () and the closing or release of the snap fastening is blocked in at least one second angular position by a relative movement of the two articulation elements () being blocked in a form-fitting manner by the blocking element (). 115010503112. A pivoting device () for a motor vehicle , which has a holder () and a pivoting body () which is mounted on the holder () via an articulated mounting () so as to be pivotable about a pivot axis () ,characterized in that{'b': 10', '50', '31', '33', '1', '33', '2', '34', '1', '34', '2', '31', '1', '40', '10', '50', '33', '1', '33', '2', '34', '1', '34', '2', '40, 'the pivoting body () and the holder () are held together on the articulated mounting () by means of a snap fastening between at least two articulation elements (., ., ., .) of the articulated mounting (), and the pivoting device () has a blocking element (), wherein a closing or release of the snap fastening is possible in at least one first angular position of the pivoting body () in relation to the holder () and the closing or release of the snap fastening is blocked in at least one second angular position by a relative movement of the two articulation elements (., ., ., .) being blocked in a form-fitting manner by the blocking element (), which relative movement is necessary for releasing the snap fastening.'}21110115011. The pivoting device () as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the pivoting device () is a door handle device for a ...

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Номер записи: 45
25-02-2016 дата публикации

Dual-Part Hinge Assembly

Номер: US20160054761A1
Автор: CHEN Eric, PARIS CHAD PATRICK, Wolff Stacy L
Принадлежит:

Embodiments of the present invention disclose a dual-part hinge assembly for a portable electronic device. According to one embodiment, the portable computing device includes a display and a base housing connected via the dual-part hinge assembly. Furthermore, the dual-part hinge assembly comprises a first portion and a second portion that extends behind the first portion when the display transitions to an open position so as to provide stability for the computing device. 1. A portable computing device comprising:a display;a base housing including an input area; anda dual-part hinge assembly connecting the display to the base housing, wherein the hinge assembly comprises a first portion and a second portion that extends behind the first portion when the display transitions to an open position so as to provide stability for the computing device.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein when the display is in a closed position with respect to the base housing and input area claim 1 , the second portion of the hinge assembly is coupled to and lies flush with the first portion of the hinge assembly.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the first portion of the hinge assembly includes a cavity area for positioning of the second portion within the first portion of the hinge assembly while in a closed state.4. The device of claim 3 , wherein the second portion of the hinge assembly includes a coupling area.5. The device of claim 4 , wherein when the display panel rotates from a closed position to an open position claim 4 , the coupling area of the second portion of the hinge assembly disengages from the first portion of the hinge assembly.6. The device of claim 4 , wherein when the computing device is in the opened position claim 4 , the second portion of the hinge assembly extends behind a rear surface of the display and the first portion so as to counterbalance uneven weight distribution of the computing device.7. The device of claim 1 , wherein the portable computing device is a ...

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Номер записи: 46
10-03-2022 дата публикации

Furniture fitting

Номер: US20220074248A1
Автор: Andreas Holzapfel, Philip Schluge
Принадлежит: JULIUS BLUM GMBH

A furniture fitting includes a first fitting part for fastening to a furniture body and a second fitting part for fastening to a movably mounted furniture part. The two fitting parts can be pivotally interconnected, and at least one of the two fitting parts is designed to be arranged in a recess in the furniture body or the movably mounted furniture part. The furniture fitting includes a fastening device for fastening the fitting part in the recess, the fastening device including a rotatably mounted actuating element and at least two fastening elements to be recessed in or pressed against a wall of the recess. A coupling device can convert a rotation of the actuating element into a recessing and/or pressing movement of the fastening elements. The actuating element and the fastening elements are arranged on the same side of the fitting part and spaced apart in a longitudinal direction.

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Номер записи: 47
01-03-2018 дата публикации

Opening/Closing Structure of Opening/Closing Cover

Номер: US20180056684A1
Автор: Osakabe Yoshinori, SHIOHARA Yukio
Принадлежит:

An opening/closing structure of a cover includes a casing and a rotatable cover. A shaft part and a bearing part are formed to one and the other of the casing and the cover, respectively. One of the shaft part and the bearing part is formed with one of a protrusion and a relief part on a part of an end surface in an axial direction, and the other of the shaft part and the bearing part is formed with the other of the protrusion and the relief part on a facing surface facing the end surface. The protrusion circumvents contact with the surface having the relief part when the cover is closed. When the cover is opened, from the closed state, by a particular angle, the protrusion contacts the surface so as to be applied with a resistant force against rotation of the cover. 1. An opening/closing structure of a cover , comprising:a casing having an opening; anda cover configured to be rotatable with respect to the casing to open/close the opening,wherein one of the casing and the cover is provided with a shaft part having a shaft, and the other of the casing and the cover is provided with a receiving part having an insertion opening in which the shaft is inserted,wherein one of the shaft part and the receiving part is provided with a protrusion on a part of an end surface in an axial direction, and the other of the shaft part and the receiving part is provided with a contact portion on a part of a facing surface which faces the end surface,wherein the protrusion circumvents contacting the contact portion when the cover is in a closed state in which the cover closes the opening,wherein, when the cover is in an open state in which the cover is opened, from the closed state, by a particular angle, the protrusion contacts the contact portion so as to be applied with a resistant force against rotation of the cover, andwherein the protrusion protrudes in the axial direction and extends along a rotation direction of the cover.2. The opening/closing structure according to claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 48
05-03-2015 дата публикации

DOOR DEVICE CAPABLE OF SWITCHING STATUSES AND STORAGE EQUIPMENT USING THE SAME

Номер: US20150061481A1
Автор: Mao Zhong-hui
Принадлежит: WISTRON CORP.

The disclosure discloses a door device including a panel, a pivoting arm module, and a door. The pivoting arm module includes a holder and a panel-pivoting arm. The holder is located in a doorway of the panel and fixed to the panel. The holder has an entrance and an accommodating trough. The panel-pivoting arm is slidably accommodated in the accommodating trough and can present a received status or an ejected status relative to the holder. 1. A door device , comprising:a panel having a doorway;a pivoting arm module comprising a holder and a panel-pivoting arm, the holder located in the doorway and fixed to the panel, the holder having an entrance and an accommodating trough inwardly formed from the entrance, wherein the panel-pivoting arm is slidably accommodated in the accommodating trough from the entrance, and is capable of switching to a received status or an ejected status relative to the holder; anda door pivotally connected to the panel-pivoting arm, wherein when the panel-pivoting arm switches to the received status relative to the holder, the door abuts against the panel and closes the doorway, and an appearance surface of the door is flush with appearance surface of the panel, and when the panel-pivoting arm switches to the ejected status relative to the holder, the door leaves the panel and is capable of rotating relative to the panel-pivoting arm to open the doorway.2. The door device of claim 1 , wherein the panel-pivoting arm has a first through hole claim 1 , the pivoting arm module further comprises a locking lever claim 1 , and the locking lever comprises:a linkage;a biasing block connected to an end of the linkage and engaged in the first through hole, wherein the biasing block has an edge, and the edge deviates from an axis of the linkage and abuts against an inner wall of the first through hole; andan engaging block connected to another end of the linkage and slidably engaged with an inner wall of the accommodating trough.3. The door device of ...

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Номер записи: 49
03-03-2016 дата публикации

HINGE STRUCTURE WITH STAND AND KEYBOARD DEVICE

Номер: US20160062413A1
Автор: SANO Tatsuya, SHIBATA NAKA
Принадлежит: SONY CORPORATION

Embodiments include a hinge structure attached to a keyboard device and a tablet terminal. The hinge structure includes a cam mechanism and a stand member configured to rotate to a support position based on the position of a tablet terminal attached to the hinge structure. When the tablet terminal is rotated by a user to a first predetermined angle relative to the keyboard device, the stand member will in turn automatically rotate and extend. When the tablet terminal is rotated by a user to a second predetermined angle relative to the keyboard device, the stand member will in turn lock in order to support and brace the combination of the attached tablet terminal and keyboard device. When not using the attached tablet terminal, the locked stand member may be unlocked and released upon closing the attached table terminal to a zero degree angle relative to the keyboard device. 1. A hinged support and stand apparatus , comprising:a stand;a rotating member attached to the stand and a holding part configured to removably attach a mobile device thereto, wherein the rotating member is configured to coaxially rotate the stand and the rotating member, the rotating member includinga first rotating mechanism configured to rotate the rotating member,a second rotating mechanism configured to rotate the stand member, anda locking mechanism configured to fix a rotational position of the stand member in a locked state when the holding part is opened to a first angle equal to or greater than a second angle and the stand member has been rotated to a position where the stand member is configured to brace the attached mobile device.2. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the stand member is configured to rotate in conjunction with the holding part.3. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the second rotating mechanism is configured to rotate the stand member along with the rotating member which in turn rotates in conjunction with the holding part.4. The apparatus according ...

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Номер записи: 50
04-03-2021 дата публикации

MULTIDIRECTIONAL OPENING STORAGE COVER WITH INVISIBLE LATCH

Номер: US20210062557A1
Автор: Sukumar Nithish
Принадлежит: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

Method and apparatus are provided for a multidirectional opening storage cover. The apparatus includes a storage cover having a right side, a left side, a front side, and a rear side, a first latch on the left side of the storage cover, a second latch on the front side of the storage cover, a third latch on the right side of the storage cover, a fourth latch on the rear side of the storage cover, a first switch on the left side of the storage cover operative to disengage the first latch, second latch and fourth latch in response to an activation of the first switch by a user, and a second switch on the right side of the storage cover operative to disengage the second latch, the third latch and the fourth latch in response to an activation of the second switch by the user. 1. An apparatus comprising:a storage cover having a right side, a left side, a front side, and a rear side;a first latch on the left side of the storage cover;a second latch on the front side of the storage cover;a third latch on the right side of the storage cover;a fourth latch on the rear side of the storage cover;a first switch on the left side of the storage cover operative to disengage the first latch, second latch and fourth latch in response to an activation of the first switch by a user; anda second switch on the right side of the storage cover operative to disengage the second latch, the third latch and the fourth latch in response to an activation of the second switch by the user.2. The apparatus of wherein the storage cover is operative to rotate around the third latch in response to the disengagement of the first latch claim 1 , the second latch and the fourth latch.3. The apparatus of wherein the storage cover is operative to rotate around the first latch in response to the disengagement of the third latch claim 1 , the second latch and the fourth latch.4. The apparatus of wherein the storage cover further includes an armrest and wherein the storage cover is in a vehicle cabin.5. The ...

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Номер записи: 51
04-03-2021 дата публикации

Hinge bracket assembly

Номер: US20210062561A1
Автор: Chad J. Rotter, Ian Pavnick, Michael S. Richards, Ryan M. Post
Принадлежит: Whirlpool Corp

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.

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Номер записи: 52
20-02-2020 дата публикации

Cabinet including door locking indicator

Номер: US20200057225A1
Автор: Christine Anne Dooley, Danny Ghislain Thijs, Jing Wang, Wenyong Wu
Принадлежит: CommScope Technologies LLC

A system for improved cable management is disclosed in several example embodiments. The disclosed embodiments describe example structures for supporting cables, for example telecommunications and fiber optic cables, within a cable storage cabinet. The disclosed embodiments also describe a door for a cable storage cabinet. The example door includes a hinge control and handle system which allows the door to be opened along either side to therefore allow the door to be opened either way from a single handle. The disclosed embodiments also describes an indicator system which informs a user when the door for the cable storage cabinet is in either a closed position or an open position. Each of these embodiments improves the utility and safety of cable management, particularly within cable storage cabinets.

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Номер записи: 53
12-03-2015 дата публикации

Hinge device for doors, shutters or the like

Номер: US20150067982A1
Автор: Bacchetti Luciano
Принадлежит: IN & TEC S.R.L.

A hinge device for rotatably moving a closing element includes a fixed element anchorable to a stationary support structure coupled to a movable element anchorable to the closing element for rotating around a first longitudinal axis between an open position and a closed position. The device further includes at least one slider movable along a second axis between a compressed and an extended position. One between the movable element and the fixed element includes at least one operating chamber defining the second axis so as to slidably house the slider, the other element including a pivot defining the first axis. The pivot and the slider are reciprocally coupled so that to the rotation of the movable element around the first axis corresponds the sliding of the slider along the second axis and vice versa. 1. A hydraulic damping hinge to control an opening or closing rotating movement of a closing element anchored to a stationary support structure , the hydraulic damping hinge comprising:a fixed element configured to be fixed to the stationary support structure;a movable element configured to be fixed to the closing element, the movable element and the fixed element being mutually coupled such to rotate around a longitudinal axis between an open position and a closed position, one of the movable element or the fixed element comprising a box-shaped hinge body including a working chamber defining the longitudinal axis, the other one of the movable element and the fixed element including a pivot coaxial to the longitudinal axis; anda slider slidably movable within the working chamber between a retracted end position and an extended end position, the pivot and the slider being telescopically coupled to each other such that a rotation of the movable element around the longitudinal axis corresponds to a sliding of the slider along the longitudinal axis and the sliding of the slider corresponds to the rotation of the movable element around the longitudinal axis,wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 54
17-03-2022 дата публикации

RESILIENT RETAINER FOR A HINGE ASSEMBLY OF AN APPLIANCE DOOR PANEL

Номер: US20220081946A1
Автор: Patil Vasudeo N., Walter David
Принадлежит: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

An operable panel for an appliance includes a top panel that defines a hinge receptacle. A lid includes a hinge housing. A hinge is disposed within the hinge housing and extends between the lid and the top panel. A retainer includes a cap and a resilient portion. The retainer partially surrounds the hinge and the cap encloses the hinge housing. The resilient portion of the retainer biases the hinge toward the cap and the hinge receptacle. 1. A hinge assembly for an appliance , the hinge assembly comprising:a hinge disposed within a hinge housing of an operable panel; the cap attaches to an outer aperture of the hinge housing to enclose the hinge housing and engages a first side of the hinge;', 'the resilient portion engages an opposing second side of the hinge; and', 'the resilient portion being compressed within the hinge housing and biasing the hinge toward the cap, wherein the body, the resilient portion and the cap are a single integral piece., 'a retainer having a cap, a resilient portion and a body that extends between the cap and the resilient portion to form a single integral piece, wherein2. The hinge assembly of claim 1 , wherein the resilient portion is defined by a plurality of biasing undulating formations that are operable between an extended state and a compressed state.3. The hinge assembly of claim 2 , wherein the compressed state is defined by a pin of the hinge being substantially disposed between the cap and the body of the retainer.4. The hinge assembly of claim 1 , wherein the retainer is rotationally secured within the hinge housing and the resilient portion and the hinge are axially operable along a rotational axis of the hinge.5. The hinge assembly of claim 1 , wherein the retainer axially positions the hinge within the hinge housing and also allows for rotational operation of the hinge during rotational motion of the operable panel.6. The hinge assembly of claim 2 , wherein the resilient portion of the retainer is operable between an ...

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Номер записи: 55
28-02-2019 дата публикации

HINGE ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20190063129A1
Автор: Deng Xiaoqing, Lin Xiaofa, Lin Xiaoshan, Liu Qiqiao, Zheng Pengxing
Принадлежит:

The present disclosure provides a hinge assembly including a first hinge body, a second hinge body, a movable block, a pushing block, a cushion block, and a pivot. The pivot is fixedly mounted to the first hinge body and is provided with a planar recess on a shaft body surface thereof. The movable block and the second hinge body are detachably connected to each other. The movable block is pivotally connected with the first hinge body via the pivot. A top surface of the movable block abuts against the first hinge body. The pushing block includes a first inclined surface. The cushion block includes a second inclined surface. A top surface of the pushing block abuts against the movable block. The pushing block slidably abuts against the shaft body of the pivot. The hinge assembly according to the present disclosure realizes seamless lifting of the hinge. 1. A hinge assembly , comprising:a first hinge body;a second hinge body;a pivot fixedly mounted to a side of the first hinge body and provided with a planar recess on a shaft body surface thereof;a movable block detachably connected with the second hinge body and pivotally connected with the first hinge body via the pivot, wherein a top surface of the movable block is configured to abut the first hinge body;a pushing block comprising a first inclined surface and configured to slidably abut the shaft body of the pivot, wherein a top surface of the pushing block is configured to abut the movable block; anda cushion block arranged on the second hinge body and comprising a second inclined surface,wherein, the pushing block is configured toin a case where the first hinge body brings the pivot to rotate from a first position to a second position, switch from a first status to a second status, slide upward along the second inclined surface of the cushion block, and bring the movable block and the first hinge body to move upward, the first status being a status where the pushing block is configured to abut the planar recess of ...

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Номер записи: 56
10-03-2016 дата публикации

MESH BARRIER ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20160069113A1
Автор: Birkert Thomas E., CHAN Sung Yun, FANG Ruth Hsin-Ju, TRUMBO Nicholas
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A pressure fit mesh gate having a outer casing and a mesh barrier door. The outer casing has a pair of upright frame elements connected to a lower cross element. The mesh barrier door is positioned within the outer casing. The mesh barrier door is hingedly connected to one of the upright frame elements. The barrier door has a frame including a first side member and a second side member friction fit connected at their ends by corner joints to an upper member and a lower member. At least one of the corner joints is a two-part corner joint. The two-part corner joint has a first extension that is friction fit into a first end of one of the members, and a second extension friction fit into an adjacent end of another one of the members. The first extension has a first friction fit element in a first base that is secured to a second friction fit element on the second extension in a second base. 1. A gate , comprising:an outer casing having a pair of upright frame elements connected to a lower cross element; anda barrier door positioned within the outer casing and hingedly connected to one of the upright frame elements, a first side member and a second side member connected at ends by corner joints that are friction fit connected to an upper member and a lower member,', 'wherein at least one of the corner joints has a first arm friction fit into a first end, and a separate second arm friction fit into an adjacent end, and', 'wherein simultaneously the first arm is interconnected with the second arm to secure the first arm to the second arm., 'wherein, the barrier door has a frame comprising2. The gate recited in claim 1 , wherein the barrier door has at least another corner joint comprising:another first arm and another second arm,wherein the another first arm is friction fit into another first end, and the another second arm is friction fit into another adjacent end.3. The gate recited in claim 2 , wherein the second arm is simultaneous received and secured via a tongue ...

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Номер записи: 57
08-03-2018 дата публикации

REMOVABLE COUPLERS FOR ASSEMBLY OF AN INTEGRATED MULTI-PIVOT HINGE MODULE

Номер: US20180066464A1
Автор: Bitz Brian, Tazbaz Errol M.
Принадлежит:

Technologies are described for a set of removable couplers configured to secure sequential hinge covers over a sequential multi-pivot hinge module for rotatably securing portions of a computing device. The removable couplers may be configured to engage each end of a shaft, where the shaft rotatably couples frames of the multi-pivot hinge module together. Each of the removable couplers may include threaded holes for engaging a fastening component to secure a hinge cover over each frame. The hinge covers may be installed sequentially over each frame of the multi-pivot hinge module, by installing a frame, attaching removable couplers and securing the hinge cover, and repeating the process for each hinge cover. 1. A multi-pivot hinge module comprising:a set of radially arranged sequential frames rotatably coupled together via one or more coupling shafts;a set of individual overlapping hinge covers; anda plurality of removable couplers configured to be engaged on exposed ends of the one or more coupling shafts to secure each individual hinge cover to an individual frame of the set of radially arranged sequential frames.2. The hinge module of claim 1 , wherein the sequential frames include opposing offset regions that fit with together with corresponding inset regions of an adjacent frame claim 1 , and wherein each offset region includes a central opening that when individual adjacent frames are coupled together creates a passageway for the one or more coupling shafts to pass through.3. The hinge module of claim 2 , wherein the one or more coupling shafts are keyed in a unique shape that matches a shape of the passageway created by coupled adjacent frames.4. The hinge module of claim 3 , wherein a receiving profile shape of the plurality of removable couplers matches the shape of the one or more coupling shafts.5. The hinge module of claim 1 , wherein each removable coupler of the plurality of removable couplers includes one or more threaded holes to enable securing an ...

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Номер записи: 58
08-03-2018 дата публикации

Integrated multi-pivot hinge module

Номер: US20180067519A1
Автор: Brian Bitz, Errol M. Tazbaz
Принадлежит: Microsoft Technology Licensing LLC

Technologies are described for a fully integrated multi-pivot hinge module to rotatably secure portions of a computing device. The multi-pivot hinge module includes multiple sequential frames that are radially aligned and configured to control a relative order of opening and closing of each individual frame. The multi-pivot hinge module includes friction, timing and kinematic components for controlling the order of rotation, degree of rotation and increasing stability of the module.

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Номер записи: 59
15-03-2018 дата публикации

DETACHABLE HINGE FOR GLASS FRAME

Номер: US20180072386A1
Автор: Dubé Simon
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There is described a hinge for detachably connecting a door or window to a wall or a frame such as a windshield. The hinge comprising a shaft extending longitudinally, further comprising a blocker which is extendable about the shaft. A first socketed member is fixed to the shaft, and a second socketed member comprises a lumen for sliding the shaft therein. The lumen comprises a cavity larger than a remainder of the lumen and which defines an inward edge on which the blocker abuts, thereby retaining the shaft in the lumen. The shaft comprises an inner recess which can house the blocker therein if the inner recess is aligned with the blocker, thereby retracting the blocker from the cavity and releasing the shaft from the second socketed member and allowing the first socketed member and the second socketed member to be separated. This can be useful for detaching a door of a boat windshield, for example. 1. A boat windshield comprising:a first stationary panel;a removable door, the removable door together with the first stationary panel forming at least a portion of the boat windshield; and a first socketed member fixed to any one of the first stationary panel and the removable door, and a second socketed member fixed to another one of the first stationary panel and the removable door; and', 'a shaft extending longitudinally, fixed to the first socketed member and slidable into the second socketed member, further comprising a blocker which is extendable about the shaft to act as a longitudinal lock of the shaft in the second socketed member., 'a hinge making the removable door hingeable with respect to the first stationary panel, the hinge comprising2. The boat windshield of claim 1 , further comprising a second stationary panel claim 1 , the removable door being provided between the first stationary panel and the second stationary panel and having an edge flush with the second stationary panel such as to have the first and second stationary panels and the removable ...

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Номер записи: 60
17-03-2016 дата публикации

LAUNDRY TREATING APPARATUS

Номер: US20160076186A1
Автор: KANG Incheol, LEE Aram
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A laundry treating apparatus is disclosed. The laundry treating apparatus includes a door configured to open and close an introduction port, a first rotational axis forming a rotation center of the door, a second rotational axis forming another rotation center of the door, the second rotational axis being provided to rotate the door in a direction different from a direction in which the door is rotated about the first rotational axis, a first switching unit configured to connect the door to the first rotational axis, a second switching unit configured to connect the door to the second rotational axis when the first switching unit is moved in a direction in which the door is separated from the first rotational axis, a manipulation unit configured to move the first switching unit in the direction in which the door is separated from the first rotational axis, a first lock configured to fix the position of the first switching unit when the door opens the introduction port, and a second lock configured to fix the position of the second switching unit when the door opens the introduction port. 1. A laundry treating apparatus comprising:a cabinet having an introduction port;a laundry receiving unit provided in the cabinet to receive laundry introduced through the introduction port;a door configured to open and close the introduction port;a first rotational axis forming a rotation center of the door;a second rotational axis forming another rotation center of the door, the second rotational axis being provided to rotate the door in a direction different from a direction in which the door is rotated about the first rotational axis;a first switching unit configured to connect the door to the first rotational axis;a second switching unit configured to connect the door to the second rotational axis when the first switching unit is moved in a direction in which the door is separated from the first rotational axis;a manipulation unit configured to move the first switching unit in ...

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Номер записи: 61
17-03-2016 дата публикации

LAUNDRY TREATING APPARATUS

Номер: US20160076187A1
Автор: LEE Aram, LEE Hyuntae, PARK Soowon
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A laundry treating apparatus is disclosed. The laundry treating apparatus includes a cabinet having an introduction port, a door configured to open and close the introduction port, a first hinge including a first shaft provided at either one selected from between the cabinet and the door to define a first rotational axis of the door and a first shaft receiving unit provided at the other one selected from between the cabinet and the door such that the first shaft is detachably received in the first shaft receiving unit, a second hinge including a second shaft coupled to the door to define the first rotational axis together with the first shaft and a third shaft configured to rotatably fix the second shaft to the cabinet and to define a second rotational axis of the door, a third hinge including a fourth shaft provided at either one selected from between the cabinet and the door to define the second rotational axis together with the third shaft and a fourth shaft receiving unit provided at the other one selected from between the cabinet and the door such that the fourth shaft is detachably received in the fourth shaft receiving unit, a first switching unit provided in the door in a reciprocating fashion to open and close the first shaft receiving unit, a second switching unit provided in the door in a reciprocating fashion to open and close the fourth shaft receiving unit, the second switching unit being configured to close the fourth shaft receiving unit when the first switching unit moves in a direction in which the first shaft receiving unit is opened, and a withdrawal prevention unit configured to detachably couple second switching unit to the third hinge when the second switching unit closes the fourth shaft receiving unit. 1. A laundry treating apparatus comprising:a cabinet having an introduction port;a laundry receiving unit located in the cabinet to receive laundry introduced through the introduction port;a door configured to open and close the introduction ...

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Номер записи: 62
15-03-2018 дата публикации

HINGE FOR CABINET

Номер: US20180073289A1
Автор: Jeffries Mark Steven
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An integrated hinge for a cabinet is described. The integrated hinge includes a central portion having a first outer edge and a second outer edge. The integrated hinge includes a first lateral portion having a first inner edge. The integrated hinge includes a second lateral portion having a second inner edge. A hinge pin rotatably connects the central portion, the first lateral portion, and the second lateral portion. The first outer edge and the first inner edge are angled toward the hinge pin at a positive angle relative to the hinge pin, and the second outer edge angled and the second inner edge are angled toward the hinge pin at a negative angle relative to the hinge pin. 1. An integrated hinge , comprising:a central portion having a first outer edge and a second outer edge;a first lateral portion having a first inner edge;a second lateral portion having a second inner edge;a hinge pin rotatably connecting the central portion, the first lateral portion, and the second lateral portion; and,the first outer edge and the first inner edge angled toward the hinge pin at a positive angle relative to the hinge pin, and the second outer edge and the second inner edge angled toward the hinge pin at a negative angle relative to the hinge pin.2. The integrated hinge according to claim 1 , wherein the central portion includes a central hinge passage claim 1 , the first lateral portion includes a first lateral hinge passage claim 1 , and the second lateral hinge portion includes a second lateral hinge passage.3. The integrated hinge according to claim 2 , wherein the hinge pin passes through the central hinge passage claim 2 , the first lateral hinge passage claim 2 , and the second lateral hinge passage.4. The integrated hinge according to claim 1 , wherein the central portion includes a central connecting portion generally perpendicular to a central engagement portion claim 1 , the central connecting portion includes a central hinge passage opposite the central engagement ...

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Номер записи: 63
16-03-2017 дата публикации

BREAKAWAY GATE ASSEMBLY, AND RELATED COMPONENTS, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS

Номер: US20170074015A1
Автор: Batchelor Robert Dean, Seegars Benjamin Weston
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A breakaway gate assembly includes a hinge subassembly rotatably mounted to a vertical hinge post, and a gate subassembly removably mounted to the hinge subassembly. The gate subassembly includes a gate body and a plurality of standoff features coupled thereto. The hinge subassembly comprises a vertical mounting plate forming a plurality of apertures configured to receive and secure a respective plurality of standoff features. Each of the plurality of apertures comprises a wide portion for receiving a head portion of one of the standoff features, and a narrow portion below the wide portion for receiving a stem portion of a respective standoff feature to position a portion of the vertical mounting plate between the vertical mounting surface and the respective bearing surface. The hinge subassembly also comprises a plurality of hinge rings coupled to the first plate surface, the plurality of hinge rings rotatably disposed around the vertical hinge post. 1. A breakaway gate assembly comprising:a vertical hinge post having a first diameter; a gate body comprising a vertical mounting surface;', a stem portion extending horizontally away from the vertical mounting surface, the stem portion having a first horizontal width; and', 'a head portion coupled to a distal end of the stem portion, the head portion having a second horizontal width greater than the first horizontal width, the head portion having a bearing surface facing the vertical mounting surface;, 'a plurality of standoff features coupled to the gate body, each of the plurality of standoff features comprising], 'a gate subassembly comprising [ a wide portion having a third horizontal width larger than the first horizontal width; and', 'a narrow portion having a fourth horizontal width smaller than the third horizontal width and equal to or greater than the second horizontal width, the narrow portion configured to receive and retain a respective stem portion to position a portion of the vertical mounting plate ...

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Номер записи: 64
18-03-2021 дата публикации

SAFETY GATE

Номер: US20210079700A1
Автор: WANG Tsung-Hsiang
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A safety gate has a gate body and two first locking units. The gate body has two first connecting elements. The two first locking units are respectively mounted on two opposite sides of a door frame. Each first locking unit has a second connecting element and a blocking element. Each of the first connecting elements is rotatably connected with a respective one of the second connecting elements. Each blocking element has a blocking position for blocking a corresponding first connecting element to prevent it from being disengaged from the second connecting element and a pressed position for detaching the corresponding first connecting element from the second connecting element of the first locking unit. 1. A safety gate comprising:a gate body having two first connecting elements; andtwo first locking units respectively mounted on two opposite sides of a door frame, each of the first locking units having a second connecting element and a blocking element; whereineach of the first connecting elements is rotatably connected with the second connecting element of a respective one of the first locking units; and a blocking position for blocking a corresponding one of the first connecting elements to prevent the corresponding first connecting element from being disengaged from the second connecting element of the first locking unit; and', 'a pressed position for detaching the corresponding one of the first connecting elements from the second connecting element of the first locking unit., 'the blocking element of each of the first locking units has'}2. The safety gate as claimed in claim 1 , whereinthe blocking element of each of the first locking units is moveable toward and away from the door frame;the second connecting element of each of the first locking units longitudinally extends; andeach of the first connecting elements is movable along the second connecting element of a respective one of the first locking units to detach from the second connecting element of the ...

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Номер записи: 65
18-03-2021 дата публикации

Hinge For A Window, A Window Including A Set Of Such Hinges, And A Method Of Installing Such A Window

Номер: US20210079702A1
Автор: Holm Michael Galsgård, Øhlenschlæger Terkel, Tobias Esben Nordstrøm
Принадлежит: VKR Holding A/S

In order to assist in mounting the hinge () on a window, the hinge comprises a mounting arrangement () including two mounting plates () to be arranged on the frame of the window. The mounting arrangement includes at least one set of coupling means () configured to engage with corresponding coupling means () of the remaining components of the set of components of the hinge (). The coupling means of the mounting arrangement () comprise at least one reception member () provided on a respective mounting plate () to engage with a respective engagement member () of the coupling means of the remaining components by movement of the remaining components of the hinge substantially in parallel with said hinge plane to provide a releasable connection between the remaining components of the hinge () and the mounting plates (). 111021031012. A hinge (; ; ) for a window having a frame () and a sash () and adapted to define a hinge axis (α) of the window , said hinge comprising a set of hinge components including:{'b': 130', '230', '135', '235', '1, 'i': 'a', 'a frame hinge part (; ) having a base plate (; ) configured to be connected to a frame member () of the frame;'}{'b': 140', '240', '145', '245', '2, 'i': 'a', 'a sash hinge part (; ) having a base plate (; ) configured to be connected to a sash member () of the sash;'}{'b': 150', '250', '350', '110', '210', '135', '235', '130', '230', '1', '145', '245', '140', '240', '2, 'i': a', 'a, 'a mounting arrangement (; ; ) configured to assist in bringing the hinge (; ) from a supply condition to a mounted condition, in which the base plate (; ) of the frame hinge part (; ) is connected to the frame member () and the base plate (; ) of the sash hinge part (; ) is connected to the sash member (); and'}{'b': 190', '290', '135', '145', '235', '245', '130', '230', '140', '240', '140', '240', '130', '230, 'a plurality of movement supporting parts (; ), connected to a respective base plate (, ; ; ) of the frame hinge part (; ) and the sash ...

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Номер записи: 66
22-03-2018 дата публикации

Washing machine lid attachment

Номер: US20180080160A1
Автор: Adam Raymond Mora
Принадлежит: Haier US Appliance Solutions Inc

A washing machine lid and a hinge for attaching the washing machine lid. The washing machine includes a cabinet and a rotatable lid. A hinge rotatably connects the lid to a top panel or front panel of the cabinet. The hinge includes a shaft, a housing defining a cavity for receiving an end of the shaft, and a connecting member extending from the housing such that the housing and the connecting member are rotatable around the shaft. The connecting member includes one or more tabs. The lid includes a pocket, the pocket receives the hinge, the pocket defines one or more sockets for receiving the one or more tabs, and the one or more tabs are biased into engagement with the one or more sockets.

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Номер записи: 67
23-03-2017 дата публикации

FASTENING APPARATUS

Номер: US20170080875A1
Автор: LIEN YU-TAN
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A fastening apparatus is configured to fasten an electronic device to other objects. The fastening apparatus includes a fastening base, a connection assembly pivotably connected to the fastening base, a first magnet, and an adhesive layer positioned on the fastening base configured to fix the fastening base to other objects. The connection assembly includes a connection portion and a second hinge positioned on the connection portion. The first magnet is positioned on a side of the connection portion to detachably grip the electronic device, and the second hinge is positioned on other side of the connection portion opposite to the first magnet. The second hinge is pivotably connected to the fastening base. 1. A fastening apparatus configured to fasten an electronic device to other objects , the fastening apparatus comprising:a fastening base;a connection assembly pivotably connected to the fastening base, the connection assembly comprising a connection portion and a second hinge positioned on the connection portion;a first magnet positioned on the connection assembly and configured to detachably grip the electronic device; andan adhesive layer positioned on the fastening base configured to fix the fastening base to other objects;wherein the first magnet is positioned on a side of the connection portion, the second hinge is positioned on other side of the connection portion opposite to the first magnet, and the second hinge is pivotably connected to the fastening base.2. The fastening apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the fastening base comprises a main body comprising a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface claim 1 , and at least one first hinge positioned on a side of the first surface claim 1 , the adhesive layer is fixed on the second surface claim 1 , and the second hinge is pivotably connected to the first hinge.3. The fastening apparatus as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the fastening apparatus further comprises a pivot assembly ...

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Номер записи: 68
31-03-2022 дата публикации

STORAGE BOX FOR A VEHICLE

Номер: US20220097612A1
Автор: Dalton Brent Clifford, Doan Linh Ngoc, Koehler Juergen, Thota Bhavani, VEMULAPATI Satyanarayana Raju
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

A storage box includes a door that is coupled to the base. A pivot pin is coupled to the door and is operable between an engaged position, wherein the pivot pin is rotatably engaged with the base, and a disengaged position. The pivot pin is configured to move door-inboard due to contact with the base as the pivot pin moves from the disengaged position to the engaged position. 1. A storage box for a vehicle , comprising:a base having a receptacle, a first end, and a second end opposite the first end;a door operably coupled to the base and having a first end and a second end opposite the first end;a first pivot pin coupled to the door generally proximate to the first end of the door and operable between an engaged position, wherein the first pivot pin is rotatably engaged with the base proximate to the first end of the base, and a disengaged position, wherein the first pivot pin is disengaged from the base;a first biasing feature coupled to the first pivot pin and configured to bias the first pivot pin in a door-outboard direction;a second pivot pin coupled to the door generally proximate to the second end of the door and operable between an engaged position, wherein the second pivot pin is rotatably engaged with the base proximate to the second end of the base, and a disengaged position, wherein the second pivot pin is disengaged from the base; anda second biasing feature coupled to the second pivot pin and configured to bias the second pivot pin in a door-outboard direction;wherein the door is operable between a closed position, wherein the first and second pivot pins are in the engaged positions, a first open position, wherein the first pivot pin is in the engaged position and the second pivot pin is in the disengaged position, and a second open position, wherein the second pivot pin is in the engaged position and the first pivot pin is in the disengaged position;{'claim-text': ['contact the base;', 'move door-inboard against the bias of the first biasing feature ...

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Номер записи: 69
31-03-2022 дата публикации

BEARING AND COUPLER-JOURNAL DEVICES FOR PANELS

Номер: US20220098909A1
Автор: Dally Robert B.
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A journal-coupler includes a first portion including a first pair of flanges and a first coupler portion and a second portion that is removably connected to the first portion. The second portion includes a second pair of flanges and a second coupler portion. The first coupler portion and the second coupler portion combine to form an enclosed torque tube portion and connect over a first torque tube and a second torque tube. The journal-coupler sustains a continuous electrical ground path between the first portion, the first torque tube, the second torque tube and the second portion. 3. The journal-coupler of claim 2 , wherein the first portion comprises a first opening and a second opening claim 2 , the second portion comprises a third opening and a fourth opening claim 2 , and the upper bearing portion claim 2 , the first portion claim 2 , the first torque tube claim 2 , the second torque tube claim 2 , the second portion and the lower bearing portion are each made of an electrical conductive material.4. The journal-coupler of claim 3 , wherein the first portion includes a first semi-circular exterior portion claim 3 , the second portion includes a second semi-circular exterior portion claim 3 , and the first semi-circular exterior portion and the second semi-circular exterior portion combine for enclosure by the bearing enclosure.5. The journal-coupler of claim 3 , wherein the lower bearing portion comprises:a pier insert portion including fastening slots;a first prong including a first latching portion; anda second prong including a second latching portion.6. The journal-coupler of claim 5 , wherein:the lower bearing portion further comprises a pair of stop portions; andthe upper bearing portion comprises a pair of gussets.7. The journal-coupler of claim 5 , wherein:the combined first portion and the second portion is configured to rotate within the bearing enclosure; andthe first pair of flanges and the second pair of flanges each comprise a plurality of ...

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Номер записи: 70
19-06-2014 дата публикации

PIVOT SHOWER DOOR ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20140165332A1
Автор: Wei Wuxiang
Принадлежит: FOSHAN IDEAL CO., LTD.

A pivot shower door assembly is provided comprising a stationary frame having a guiding groove extending longitudinally along the stationary frame; sliders slidably mounted in the guiding groove, including an upper slider and a lower slider disposed at respective end of the guiding groove, each of the sliders having a first engaging element; and a movable frame having detachable seats, including an upper seat and a lower seat, each of the seats having a second engaging element and a spindle for connecting with a pivot door, wherein when a relative position of the stationary frame and the movable frame is determined, the first engaging element of the upper slider is engaged with the second engaging element of the upper seat and the first engaging element of the lower slider is engaged with the second engaging element of the lower seat. 1. A pivot shower door assembly , comprisinga stationary frame having a guiding groove extending longitudinally along the stationary frame;sliders slidably mounted in the guiding groove, including an upper slider and a lower slider disposed at respective end of the guiding groove, each of the sliders having a first engaging element; anda movable frame having detachable seats, including an upper seat and a lower seat, each of the seats having a second engaging element and a spindle for connecting with a pivot door, whereinwhen a relative position of the stationary frame and the movable frame is determined, the first engaging element of the upper slider is engaged with the second engaging element of the upper seat and the first engaging element of the lower slider is engaged with the second engaging element of the lower seat.2. The pivot shower door assembly according to claim 1 , wherein when the relative position of the stationary frame and the movable frame is determined claim 1 , two sidewalls of the stationary frame is inserted into a space defined by the movable frame.3. The pivot shower door assembly according to claim 2 , wherein ...

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Номер записи: 71
21-03-2019 дата публикации

Insulated Transport Cabinets For Food And The Like

Номер: US20190082826A1
Автор: OLSON Jeffrey C., ROBINSON Todd
Принадлежит: INTERMETRO INDUSTRIES CORPORATION

The present disclosure provides an insulated transport cabinet for food or the like having a housing, a door, a hinge cover, and a hinge pin. The housing includes a barrel portion adjacent to a front surface and extending between top and bottom ends. The barrel portion includes a longitudinal axis, a gap separating the barrel portion into top and bottom barrel sections having first and second passageways aligned with the longitudinal axis, respectively. The door includes a hinge adjacent to a side surface and including a third passageway aligned with the longitudinal axis. An inner surface of the hinge pin complements an outer surface of the hinge. The hinge pin passes through the first, third, and second passageways. The door pivots about the longitudinal axis between an open position and a closed position. The longitudinal axis is offset from a center plane of the door. 1. A thermally-insulated food transport cabinet comprising:a housing comprising a front side and an interior compartment that is accessible from the front side of the housing;a door attached to the housing at the front side of the housing and pivotable about a longitudinal axis between an open position enabling access to the interior compartment and a closed position preventing access to the interior compartment, the door comprising a back side that sealingly engages the front side of the housing when the door is in the closed position and a front side that is spaced apart from the back side in a first direction, wherein the longitudinal axis is offset from the front side of the door in the first direction;a hinge located at the front side of the housing and comprising a first hinge portion located at a side edge of the front side of the housing, a second hinge portion located at a first lateral side of the door, a hinge pin and a hinge cover;the first hinge portion comprising a barrel portion extending along the longitudinal axis, wherein the barrel portion comprises a top barrel section and a ...

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Номер записи: 72
21-03-2019 дата публикации

Insulated Transport Cabinets For Food And The Like

Номер: US20190082827A1
Автор: Jeffrey C. Olson, Todd Robinson
Принадлежит: Intermetro Industries Corp

The present disclosure provides an insulated transport cabinet for food or the like having a housing, a door, a hinge cover, and a hinge pin. The housing includes a barrel portion adjacent to a front surface and extending between top and bottom ends. The barrel portion includes a longitudinal axis, a gap separating the barrel portion into top and bottom barrel sections having first and second passageways aligned with the longitudinal axis, respectively. The door includes a hinge adjacent to a side surface and including a third passageway aligned with the longitudinal axis. An inner surface of the hinge pin complements an outer surface of the hinge. The hinge pin passes through the first, third, and second passageways. The door pivots about the longitudinal axis between an open position and a closed position. The longitudinal axis is offset from a center plane of the door.

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Номер записи: 73
19-06-2014 дата публикации

FROST INHIBITING JOINTS FOR INSULATED PANELS AND CURTAINS

Номер: US20140166214A1
Автор: Hoffmann David J.
Принадлежит:

Example panel assemblies with frost inhibiting seal members are disclosed herein. Some example panel assemblies disclosed herein are particularly suited for creating a blast freezer (for food and other products) by using the panels in cordoning off a relatively small quick-freeze area within a larger freezer room. In some examples disclosed herein, a touch-and-hold fastener (e.g., VELCRO) connects two or more insulated flexible panels along their adjoining vertical edges to span the width of a supporting frame that is wider than a width of a single panel. To seal the joint and/or inhibit frost from developing along the joint, some example panel assemblies disclosed herein include a seal member with touch-and-hold elements plus sealing edges extending laterally in opposite directions. In some examples disclosed herein, the touch-and-hold elements couple two panels together while the sealing edges (e.g., foam strip or double looped sheet of material) block air from flowing through the touch-and-hold elements. 1. A panel assembly comprising:a first panel;a second panel;a seal member to engage the first panel and the second panel;a first touch-and-hold fastener to couple the seal member to the first panel; anda second touch-and-hold fastener to couple the seal member to the second panel.2. The panel assembly of claim 1 , wherein the first touch-and-hold fastener is positioned between the first panel and the seal member claim 1 , the second touch-and-hold fastener is positioned between the second panel and the seal member claim 1 , and the seal member is positioned between the first touch-and-hold fastener and the second touch-and-hold fastener.3. The panel assembly of claim 1 , wherein the first touch-and-hold fastener comprises a first engaging piece and a first mating piece claim 1 , the second touch-and-hold fastener comprises a second engaging piece and a second mating piece claim 1 , the first engaging piece is attached to the first panel claim 1 , the first mating ...

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Номер записи: 74
31-03-2016 дата публикации

Opening/Closing Structure of Opening/Closing Cover

Номер: US20160088934A1
Автор: Yoshinori Osakabe, Yukio Shiohara
Принадлежит: Brother Industries Ltd

An opening/closing structure of a cover includes a casing and a rotatable cover. A shaft part and a bearing part are formed to one and the other of the casing and the cover, respectively. One of the shaft part and the bearing part is formed with one of a protrusion and a relief part on a part of an end surface in an axial direction, and the other of the shaft part and the bearing part is formed with the other of the protrusion and the relief part on a facing surface facing the end surface. The protrusion circumvents contact with the surface having the relief part when the cover is closed. When the cover is opened, from the closed state, by a particular angle, the protrusion contacts the surface so as to be applied with a resistant force against rotation of the cover.

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Номер записи: 75
30-03-2017 дата публикации

IN-SITU DOOR REMOVAL DEVICE IN A DISHWASHING APPLIANCE

Номер: US20170086645A1
Автор: Anderson Dale Eugene, Mudd Justin Paul, SHOUP CORY BLAINE
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A dishwasher door hinge assembly and spring linkage device is disclosed that enables the spring linkage to be removed from the hinge while the door remains attached to the hinge assembly and to the appliance. This provides in-situ removal of the door from the appliance without requiring the unit to be removed from the cabinet. Both the hinge and the spring linkage have geometry that allow for separation while the appliance remains mounted in final installed state (in-situ). 1. A dishwashing appliance , comprising:a cabinet defining a wash chamber for the receipt of articles for washing, the cabinet comprising a pair of opposing side walls, a top wall, and a rear wall;a tub disposed inside the cabinet and configured with a front opening;a door positioned at the front opening and hinged at a bottom of the door;a pair of one-piece hinges supported on the door near the bottom and disposed proximate the opposing side walls of the cabinet, each hinge defining a top edge, bottom edge, hinge distal end, and hinge proximal end, the hinge proximal end removably coupled to the door, the hinge distal end defining an arched cutout extending from an enlarged entrance at the bottom edge toward the front opening, the arched cutout and terminating near the hinge distal end; and a clevis removably coupled to the cutout, the clevis defining a clevis proximal end and a clevis distal end, the clevis further comprising a pair of legs positioned on opposing sides of the hinge and extending from the clevis distal end towards the clevis proximal end, and', 'a clevis connecting pin disposed between the pair of legs at the clevis distal end, each clevis leg further comprising at least one tool bore configured for complementary receipt of a linkage removal tool., 'at least one spring linkage, each spring linkage attached to one of the hinges, each spring linkage comprising'}2. (canceled)3. A dishwashing appliance as in claim 1 , wherein the arched cutout further comprises a flattened top apex. ...

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Номер записи: 76
31-03-2016 дата публикации

ANTI-LIGATURE MECHANISM

Номер: US20160090765A1
Автор: Abell Gary
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An apparatus for facilitating movement of a closure () away from a part of a support () for the closure (), the apparatus comprising: a bias component () engageable with the support () and closure (); and an engagement component () engageable with said support () and closure (); the bias component () when in a first state being arranged to bias a part of said closure () into engagement with a part of the engagement component () and to retain the closure () relative to that part of the engagement component (), and the bias component () when in a second state, in which the bias is at least partially overcome, facilitating at least partial disengagement of the closure () from the part of the engagement component (), to allow the closure () to be moved away from that part of the engagement component (). 1. A method of facilitating movement of a closure away from a part of a support for the closure , the method comprising:overcoming a bias of a bias component engaged with the closure and support, in order to bring the closure out of engagement with a part of an engagement component that is attached to or forms part of the support; andmoving, or allowing movement of, the closure away from the part of the engagement component.2. A method of retaining a closure relative to a support for the closure , the method comprising:overcoming a bias of a bias component engaged with the closure and support, to facilitate bringing the closure into engagement with a part of an engagement component that is attached to or forms part of the support in order to retain the closure relative to that part of the engagement component; andallowing the bias component to bias the closure into engagement with the part of the engagement component.3. An assembly for use with a closure and a support for the closure , the assembly comprising:a bias component engageable with said support and closure; andan engagement component engageable with said support and closure;the bias component when in a first ...

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Номер записи: 77
05-05-2022 дата публикации

HINGE LOCK

Номер: US20220136299A1
Автор: Kaganov Maxim, SCHÄFER Dirk
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The invention relates to a hinge lock consisting of a first hinge part () for fastening to the outside of a door and a second hinge part () for fastening on the outside of a door frame, wherein the first hinge part () has an actuating device, by means of which the first () and the second hinge part () can be unlocked and locked with one another. The actuating device interacts with a shaft (), which is suitable for passing through the door. An inner handle () is arranged at the end of the shaft () facing away from the actuating device, by means of which the first () and the second hinge part () can be unlocked and locked with one another. The shaft () is surrounded by at least one pipe part (′).

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Номер записи: 78
07-04-2016 дата публикации

Pen Front

Номер: US20160095289A1
Автор: Hampel Lance T., Wolk Edward G.
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A generally hollow plastic molded pen front provides multiple operating positions of the door having sets of interdigitating hinge knuckles on the door and door jamb on both the left and right side. The door also may be swung in or out, and one or more stops can be provided for any of four configurations—left hinged swing in; left hinged swing out; right hinged swing in; right hinged swing out. With the stops removed, the door may be swung both in and out. In one embodiment a J-shaped latching rod secures both the upper and lower portions of the door when latched and a J-shaped hinge rod cooperates on the other side and can use some of the same holes as the latching rod. In another embodiment, a pivoting handle works to secure the door in a catch channel for all six configurations. Other integrated features provide a choice of feed opening sizes and a guard that minimizes feed and water contamination. 1. A molded plastic pen front including a door jamb and a door wherein both sides of the door and door jamb have interdigitating knuckles through which a rod can be inserted to create a hinge joint on either side of the door.2. A pen front as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the door can be configured to swing in or swing out.3. A pen front as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising a door stop that may be configured to be assembled to the pen front whether the door is hinged on one side or the other and whether the door swings in or swings out.4. A pen front as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the door stop is dog leg shaped.5. A pen front as claimed in claim 4 , wherein the door stop is received in a recess of the jamb.6. A pen front as claimed in claim 5 , wherein the door stop is secured to a web of plastic in the recess of the jamb and abuts against the door when the door is closed.7. A pen front as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the door stop is removable and reversible.8. A pen front as claimed in wherein there are two knuckles on each side edge of the door and three ...

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Номер записи: 79
19-03-2020 дата публикации

GRILL HINGE

Номер: US20200087961A1
Автор: Albrecht Ethan, Bennion Derek, Oshgan Steve
Принадлежит: Weber-Stephen Products LLC

A hinge assembly for use on a grill that permits the selective removal of the lid from the bowl, the hinge assembly including a stationary bowl bracket affixed to the bowl, a pivotable middle bracket pivotably mounted to the bowl bracket and a removable lid bracket affixed to the lid and removably secured to the middle bracket. 1. A hinge for a grill , the grill having a bowl that supports a fuel grate and a cooking grate and a lid for covering the bowl , the hinge comprising:a stationary bowl bracket secured to the bowl, the bowl bracket projecting outwardly from the bowl;a pivoting middle bracket pivotably mounted to the bowl bracket; anda removable lid bracket secured to the lid, the lid bracket removably securable to the middle bracket such that the lid and lid bracket may be selectively removed from the middle bracket.2. The hinge of wherein the middle bracket includes at least one stop to limit the amount the lid may open.3. The hinge of wherein the middle bracket includes an upper flange claim 1 , the upper flange having an aperture that accepts a lid lock fastener and the lid bracket includes an upper attachment member claim 1 , the upper attachment member having a lid lock slot that mates with and may be secured to the middle bracket with the lid lock fastener such that the lid may pivot about the hinge when the lid bracket is secured to the middle bracket and the lid and lid bracket may be removed from the middle bracket when desired.4. The hinge of wherein at least one spring is provided claim 3 , the spring connected at one end to a spring flange on the bowl bracket and the other end connected to a spring flange on the middle bracket claim 3 , the spring assisting in opening the lid.5. The hinge of wherein the middle bracket includes two side members and an alignment pin attached to each side member and wherein the lid bracket includes two opposing guide flanges claim 3 , each guide flange having a guide slot claim 3 , the guide slots mating with the ...

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Номер записи: 80
05-04-2018 дата публикации

REPLACEABLE ACTUATOR TIP

Номер: US20180094467A1
Автор: Bremmer Jonathan, Giampapa James S., Goldschmidt David J., Sauer Jeffrey G., Toni Darryl Mark
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A pin of a hinge system movable between a first position and a second position is provided, wherein in the first position, the pin is received within a first component and a second component. The pin includes a cylindrical body coupled to an actuator for movement along an axis between the first position and the second position. A tip is removably attached to an end of the cylindrical body. The tip is configured to contact at least one of the first component and the second component when the pin is in the first position. 1. A pin of a hinge system movable between a first position and a second position , wherein in the first position , the pin is received within a first component and a second component , the pin comprising:a cylindrical body coupled to an actuator for movement along an axis between the first position and the second position; anda tip removably attached to an end of the cylindrical body, the tip being configured to contact at least one of the first component and the second component when the pin is in the first position.2. The pin according to claim 1 , wherein the actuator is a linear actuator having a piston arranged coaxially with the pin.3. The pin according to claim 1 , wherein the actuator is a rotary actuator.4. The pin according to claim 1 , wherein the first end of the cylindrical body is connected to the actuator.5. The pin according to claim 1 , wherein the tip is formed from a sacrificial metallic material.6. The pin according to claim 1 , wherein the tip is threadably attached to the cylindrical body.7. The pin according to claim 1 , wherein the tip is configured to receive and couple to a post extending from the end of the cylindrical body.8. A hinge assembly comprising:a first component;a second component coupled to the first component and movable relative to the first component about a hinge axis between a first position and a second position;a hinge system configured to selectively couple and decouple the first component and the second ...

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Номер записи: 81
16-04-2015 дата публикации

SECURITY GATE LATCH SYSTEM

Номер: US20150101253A1
Автор: Marsden Andrew W, Pereira Raul G
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A gate is mounted to pivot about a pivot axis between opened and closed positions. A latch is provided to retain the gate in a doorway-closing position in a doorway formed in a door frame. 1. A gate unit comprisinga gate including a barrier wall and a latch pin coupled to the barrier wall to move therewith and arranged to extend in a horizontal direction away from the barrier wall anda gate mount adapted to mate with a door frame bordering a doorway, the gate mount including a gate-pivot support adapted to be coupled to a first door jamb of the door frame and arranged to support the barrier wall of the gate for swinging movement in one of a clockwise direction and a counterclockwise direction about a vertical pivot axis between opened and closed positions, the gate mount further including a gate-motion blocker adapted to be coupled to an opposite second door jamb of the door frame and arranged to mate with the latch pin included in the gate to block swinging movement of the barrier wall of the gate about the vertical pivot axis, wherein the gate-motion blocker comprises a latch including a body adapted to be coupled to the second door jamb, a movable gate retainer formed to include a pin-receiver notch sized to receive a portion of the latch pin upon movement of the barrier wall to assume the closed position, a retainer-biasing spring arranged to yieldably urge the movable gate retainer to move relative to the body from a lowered position discharging the latch pin from the point-receiver notch to free the barrier wall to swing about the vertical pivot axis from the closed position to an opened position to a raised position receiving the latch pin in the pin-receiver notch in response to swinging movement of the barrier wall about the vertical pivot axis to assume the closed position to block any further swinging movement of the barrier wall about the vertical pivot axis to retain the barrier wall in the closed position.2. The gate unit of claim 1 , wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 82
16-04-2015 дата публикации

ADJUSTABLE OVERHEAD DOOR HINGE

Номер: US20150101763A1
Автор: Dittmer Jay S.
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A hinge for a multi-panel door includes a first bracket, a second bracket pivotally coupled to the first bracket, and a carrier link carrying a roller adapted to engage in a door track. The first bracket is adapted to be operably attached to a first panel of the multi-panel door, the second bracket is adapted to be operably attached to second panel of the multi-panel door, and the carrier link is pivotally attached to one of the first bracket or the second bracket. The carrier link is selectively positionable in a plurality of pre-defined positions, such that at each of the pre-defined positions, the roller is disposed at a different position relative to the first bracket and the second bracket so that the roller can be spaced apart a variety of different distances from the door. 1. A hinge for a multi-panel door , the hinge comprising:a first bracket;a second bracket pivotally coupled to the first bracket; anda carrier link carrying a roller adapted to engage in a door track, wherein the first bracket is adapted to be operably attached to a first panel of the multi-panel door, the second bracket is adapted to be operably attached to second panel of the multi-panel door, and the carrier link is pivotally attached to one of the first bracket or the second bracket, the carrier link selectively positionable in a plurality of pre-defined positions, such that at each of the pre-defined positions, the roller is disposed at a different position relative to the first bracket and the second bracket.2. The hinge of claim 1 , wherein the carrier link includes a bushing claim 1 , wherein the bushing receives an axle claim 1 , and wherein the roller is coupled to the axle.3. The hinge of claim 1 , wherein the first bracket has a planar central portion with a pair of upstanding spaced-apart flanges claim 1 , the second bracket has a planar central portion with a pair of upstanding spaced-apart flanges claim 1 , and the first bracket is pivotally coupled to the second bracket with ...

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Номер записи: 83
26-03-2020 дата публикации

Hinge

Номер: US20200095812A1
Автор: Felix Sander
Принадлежит: Hettich ONI GmbH and Co KG

A hinge, in particular a multi-joint hinge, has a mounting plate fixable on a body or a door and a side part, which is held on the mounting plate and on which a hinge part is pivotably mounted, wherein the side part is displaceable on the mounting plate in a longitudinal direction via a depth adjustment unit and the side part is pivotable in relation to the mounting plate by a vertical adjustment unit.

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Номер записи: 84
23-04-2015 дата публикации

ACTIVE HOOD APPARATUS FOR VEHICLE

Номер: US20150107927A1
Автор: Hong Seong Tae, Kim Sang Il
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An active hood apparatus for a vehicle may include a vehicle body bracket including a guide slot formed upwardly, an operation pin having one end configured to be inserted and slid into the guide slot and the other end connected to a hood by a link, an operation link pivotally coupled to the vehicle body bracket by a hinge pin and having one end configured for contacting the one end of the operation pin to slide the one end of the operation pin upwardly along the guide slot simultaneously with moving the operation pin in a length direction of one end at the time of being rotated, and an inflator rotating the operation link at the time of applying an operation signal thereto. 1. An active hood apparatus for a vehicle , comprising:a vehicle body bracket including a guide slot formed upwardly;an operation pin having one end configured to be inserted and slid into the guide slot and the other end connected to a hood by a link;an operation link pivotally coupled to the vehicle body bracket by a hinge pin and having one end configured for contacting the one end of the operation pin to slide the one end of the operation pin upwardly along the guide slot simultaneously with moving the operation pin in a length direction of one end at the time of being rotated; andan inflator rotating the operation link at the time of applying an operation signal thereto.2. The active hood apparatus for the vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the guide slot has an outwardly opened upper portion.3. The active hood apparatus for the vehicle of claim 1 ,wherein the operation link is installed on a front side of the vehicle body bracket, andwherein the hinge pin penetratedly couples a central portion of the operation link and a portion of the vehicle body bracket under the guide slot to each other.4. The active hood apparatus for the vehicle of claim 1 , wherein one end of the operation link is provided with a hook bent toward the other side thereof5. The active hood apparatus for the vehicle of claim ...

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Номер записи: 85
11-04-2019 дата публикации

ACTUATOR FOR FURNITURE PARTS

Номер: US20190106918A1
Автор: SCHMID Malte
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An actuating drive for moving a furniture part movably supported relative to a furniture carcass, the actuating drive including at least one pivotally mounted actuating arm for moving the movable furniture part, a spring device for applying a force to the actuating arm, and a locking device for releasably locking the actuating arm. The locking device includes at least one movably-mounted locking element cooperating with at least one locking recess in a position in which the actuating arm is locked, and the locking element can be unlocked from the at least one locking recess by a switch element to be operated manually and also by a control portion arranged on the actuating arm. The control portion can be acted upon by mounting the movable furniture part to the actuating arm. 1. An actuating drive for moving a furniture part movably supported relative to a furniture carcass , comprising:at least one pivotally mounted actuating arm for moving the movable furniture part,a spring device for applying a force to the actuating arm,a locking device for releasably locking the actuating arm, wherein the locking device includes at least one movably-mounted locking element cooperating with at least one locking recess in a position in which the actuating arm is locked,wherein the locking element can be unlocked from the at least one locking recess by a switch element to be operated manually and also by a control portion arranged on the actuating arm, wherein the control portion can be acted upon by mounting the movable furniture part to the actuating arm.2. The actuating drive according to claim 1 , wherein the actuating arm claim 1 , in a closed position claim 1 , can be locked by a cooperation of the locking element with the at least one locking recess.3. The actuating drive according to claim 1 , wherein at least one second locking recess is provided claim 1 , wherein the actuating arm claim 1 , in an open position claim 1 , can be locked by a cooperation of the locking ...

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Номер записи: 86
20-04-2017 дата публикации

FASTENING STRUCTURE OF DETACHABLE DOOR

Номер: US20170112008A1
Автор: Zhu Chong-Xing
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A fastening structure of a detachable door including at least one door and a fastener is provided. The fastener includes a fixing portion, a locking portion and a manual operation portion. The fixing portion is used to fix the fastener on at least one door. The locking portion is used to lock the at least one door onto a housing or unlock the at least one door from the housing. The manual operation portion is used to facilitate a user to move the at least one door under an installed state. 1. A fastening structure of a detachable door , comprising:at least one door; anda fastener, comprising a fixing portion, a locking portion and a manual operation portion, wherein the fixing portion is used to fix the fastener on the at least one door, the locking portion is used to lock the at least one door onto a housing or unlock the at least one door from the housing, and the manual operation portion is used to facilitate a user to move the at least one door under an installed state.2. The fastening structure of a detachable door according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one door comprises a first door and a second door claim 1 , and the second door is moveably pivoted to the first door.3. The fastening structure of a detachable door according to claim 2 , wherein the manual operation portion is used to facilitate the user to push the first door and the second door under a pre-installation state into the housing.4. The fastening structure of a detachable door according to claim 3 , wherein a straight line distance between two opposite ends of the first door and the second door intersecting at a V shape under the pre-installation state is smaller than a straight line distance between the two opposite ends of the first door and the second door straightened under the installed state.5. The fastening structure of a detachable door according to claim 3 , wherein a straight line distance between two opposite ends of the first door and the second door under a pre-installation ...

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Номер записи: 87
13-05-2021 дата публикации

Coupling Assembly for Coupling a Wristworn Device to a Strap

Номер: US20210137225A1
Автор: Dornhege Thomas
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A sleeve for use in an assembly for coupling a wristworn device to a first end of a strap. The sleeve has a first end dimensioned to be received in the recess in the inner face of the first lug of a wristworn device, an inner cavity dimensioned to receive therein the first end of a conventional spring bar, and a retractor coupled to the sleeve for urging the first end of the spring bar towards the second end of the spring bar. The second end of the spring bar is coupled to the second lug, the spring bar is coupled to the strap, the first end of the spring bar is positioned in the inner cavity of the sleeve and the first end of the sleeve is coupled to the first lug. A removable retractor for use with a spring bar, which allows for the use of a plurality of spring bars and therefore, lends itself to widespread use and retrofitting of an assembly that couples a strap to a wristworn device, is also provided. 18-. (canceled)9. An assembly for coupling a wristworn device to a first end of a strap , wherein the wristworn device comprises a first lug and a second lug spaced from the first lug , wherein the first lug includes a recess in an inner face thereof and the second lug includes a recess in an inner face thereof , and wherein the assembly is coupleable to the first end of the strap , wherein the assembly comprises:a spring bar comprising a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is dimensioned to be received in the recess in the inner face of the first lug, and the second end is dimensioned to be received in the recess in the inner face of the second lug, and a biasing member for permitting the first end of the spring bar to be biased towards and away from the second end of the spring bar; anda retractor, the retractor being removably coupled to the first end of the spring bar, the retractor being engageable for urging the first end of the spring bar towards the second end of the spring barwhereby when the second end of the spring bar is positioned in the ...

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Номер записи: 88
27-04-2017 дата публикации

SIDE MOUNT CANOPY LOCKING AND RELEASING HINGE APPARATUS FOR MOUNTING A CANOPY TO THE FUSELAGE OF A VEHICLE

Номер: US20170114579A1
Автор: MASIDONSKI Brandon D., MEOLI Frederick G.
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This invention relates to a canopy locking and releasing apparatus for mounting a canopy to the fuselage of a vehicle. The canopy locking and releasing apparatus is comprised of several mechanisms. These include internal canopy locking and releasing mechanism, the external (Type A, B, or C) canopy locking and releasing mechanisms, a hinge plate and base mechanism, a hinge retaining pin, and a fuselage locking and releasing device for the hinge base. The apparatus is mounted on the sides of a canopy and attached to the cockpit of a vehicle. This apparatus allows for quick and easy opening of the canopy for routine or emergent access and driver entry or egress. An unique advantage of the canopy side mount locking and releasing hinge mechanism for vehicles is that the cockpit is easily accessible from either side of the vehicle, from the inside and outside of the vehicle, or if necessary, from both sides of the vehicle at once. Additionally, there is shown an alternative use for the internal locking and releasing mechanism and the retaining pin. 2. The canopy internal locking and releasing apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said internal canopy lock and release mechanism contains a collar claim 1 , said collar being fastened to said inside sleeve claim 1 , wherein a spring is located between said collar and said outside slide claim 1 , and wherein a pull strap is connected to said outside slide so that upon pulling said strap or directly on outside slide claim 1 , said outside slide is slidably moved on said inside sleeve so that said ball claim 1 , or plurality of balls claim 1 , located within said inside sleeve cavity is released claim 1 , releasing said canopy retaining pin claim 1 , thereby allowing said canopy to be opened.3. The canopy retaining pin of claim 1 , wherein a barrel engages said canopy retaining pin fastener end forming a canopy retaining pin assembly claim 1 , and wherein said barrel and said retaining pin fastener end can be threaded.4. The canopy ...

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Номер записи: 89
09-04-2020 дата публикации

DOOR HINGE ASSEMBLY INCORPORATING A LATCH TO FACILITATE SELECTIVE DOOR REMOVAL

Номер: US20200109582A1
Автор: Cherry Reese, Rutman Matthew B.
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A vehicle hinge assembly includes a door portion, a body portion, and a hinge pin movable between an engaged position where the door portion and the body portion are rotatably coupled and a disengaged position where the door portion and the body portion are configured to be decoupled from one another. A latch is moveable relative to the hinge pin between a locked position where the latch blocks movement of the hinge pin and an unlocked position where the latch allowed movement of the hinge pin. The latch is configured to be in the unlocked position when the vehicle hinge assembly is in a first substantially upright orientation, and the latch is configured to be in the locked position when the vehicle hinge assembly is in a second substantially upside-down orientation. 1. A vehicle hinge assembly , comprising:a door portion;a body portion;a hinge pin movable between an engaged position where the door portion and the body portion are rotatably coupled and a disengaged position where the door portion and the body portion are configured to be decoupled from one another; anda latch moveable relative to the hinge pin between a locked position where the latch blocks movement of the hinge pin and an unlocked position where the latch allowed movement of the hinge pin,wherein, the latch is configured to be in the unlocked position when the vehicle hinge assembly is in a first substantially upright orientation, and the latch is configured to be in the locked position when the vehicle hinge assembly is in a second substantially upside-down orientation.2. The vehicle hinge assembly of claim 1 ,wherein the latch is configured to transition from the unlocked position to the locked position when the hinge is moved from the first substantially upright orientation to the second substantially upside-down orientation,wherein the latch is configured to transition from the locked position to the unlocked position when the vehicle hinge assembly is moved from the second substantially ...

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Номер записи: 90
13-05-2021 дата публикации

HINGE CLOSURE

Номер: US20210140212A1
Автор: RIEBOLDT Gerd
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A hinge closure () including a first hinge element () for arrangement on a door () and a second hinge element () for arrangement on a door frame, wherein the first hinge element () and the second hinge element () interlock via a locking device () an actuating device () actuates the locking device (), and an emergency unlocking device () unlocks the two hinge elements (). In another embodiment, a door () includes such a hinge closure (). 1. A hinge closure comprising:a first hinge element for arrangement on a door;a second hinge element for arrangement on a door frame;a locking device for interlocking the first hinge element and the second hinge element;an actuating device for actuating the locking device; andan emergency unlocking device for unlocking the two hinge elements.2. The hinge closure as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the emergency unlocking device and the actuating device are arranged on opposite sides of the hinge closure.3. The hinge closure as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the emergency unlocking device is couplable with the locking device and/or with the actuating device.4. The hinge closure as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising a blocking device having closing cylinder and a blocking element that blocks the actuating device and/or the locking device.5. The hinge closure as claimed in claim 4 , wherein the closing cylinder is arranged on the actuating device and is movable between a blocking position and an unblocking position claim 4 , and wherein the closing cylinder interacts with the blocking element in the blocking position in such a manner that the actuating device is fixed in relation to the blocking element.6. The hinge closure as claimed in claim 4 , wherein the blocking element and/or the closing cylinder permit the actuating device to be transferred to a locking position when the closing cylinder is in the blocking position.7. The hinge closure as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the emergency unlocking device includes an emergency actuation ...

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Номер записи: 91
13-05-2021 дата публикации

PANEL DOOR LOCKABLE HINGE SYSTEM AND METHOD

Номер: US20210140213A1
Автор: Bolden Reggie L
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A lockable door panel hinge and method of operation, the lockable door panel hinge comprising a first hinge plate and a second hinge plate that are configured to be removably connected to each other by a lock mechanism formed by the second hinge plate; the first hinge plate further defines a pivot mechanism that bifurcates the first hinge plate into a first support plate and a second support plate, the first support plate and a second support plate are pivotally connected to another by the pivot mechanism; and the first hinge plate is further configured to attach to a first door panel of a panel door while the second hinge plate is further configured to attach to second door panel of a panel door to removably hold the first door panel pivotally adjacent to the second door panel and to allow both panels to pivot about the pivoting mechanism. 1. A lockable door panel hinge comprising:(A) a first hinge plate and a second hinge plate that are configured to be removably connected to each other by a lock mechanism formed by the second hinge plate;(B) the first hinge plate further defines a pivot mechanism that bifurcates the first hinge plate into a first support plate and a second support plate, the first support plate and a second support plate are pivotally connected to another; and(C) the first hinge plate is further configured to attach to a first door panel of a panel door while the second hinge plate is further configured to attach to second door panel of a panel door to removably hold the first door panel pivotally adjacent to the second door panel and to allow both door panels to pivot about the pivoting mechanism.2. The lockable door panel hinge of further comprises a first wheeled roller supported by the first hinge plate and a second wheeled roller supported by second hinge plate claim 1 , both the first and second wheeled rollers configured to movably engage a support railing.3. The lockable door panel hinge of wherein the first support plate is pivotally ...

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Номер записи: 92
05-05-2016 дата публикации

INSERT ACCESS DOOR

Номер: US20160123068A1
Автор: BAND Kim Thomas Sefton, WISE David R.
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An access door for insertion into an opening in a construction surface is provided. The access door has a frame for engagement with edges of the opening in the construction surface. The frame has a channel formed therein for receiving a thermally insulative material to provide a thermal break between the frame and the construction surface. A door is operatively coupled to the frame and movable between an open position allowing access through the opening in the construction surface and a closed position preventing access through the opening in the construction surface. 1. An access door for insertion into an opening in a construction surface , the access door comprising:a frame for engagement with edges of the opening in the construction surface, the frame having a channel formed therein for receiving a thermally insulative material, so that the thermally insulative material provides a thermal break between the frame and the edges of the opening in the construction surface; anda door operatively coupled to the frame and movable between an open position allowing access through the opening in the construction surface and a closed position preventing access through the opening in the construction surface.2. An access door as defined in claim 1 , wherein the channel is configured and disposed so that the thermally insulative material contacts the edges of the opening in the construction surface.3. An access door for insertion into an opening in a construction surface claim 1 , the access door comprising:a frame for engagement with edges of the opening in the construction surface, the frame having a channel formed therein for receiving a thermally insulative material, the channel extending inwardly relative to the construction surface in which the access door is intended to be installed; anda door operatively coupled to the frame and moveable between an open position allowing access through the opening in the construction surface and a closed position preventing access ...

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Номер записи: 93
27-05-2021 дата публикации

Door Lift, Storage and Re-installation System

Номер: US20210155304A1
Автор: Brown James Stephen
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A system for removing, storing and precisely re-installing removable automobile doors. This system includes a mobile base for positioning near the vehicle and moving stored doors to their storage location. The base of this system provides mounting positions for 2 or more lifting/storing/re-installation devices, accommodating full service (removal, storage and re-installation) of up to 4 doors at once. The lifting/storage/re-installation devices contain full 3 axis precise adjustment and rigid coupling to each of the vehicle's doors. Without this precision, the weight and non-balance of removing/re-installing the doors can cause the door to tilt into or away from the vehicle, possibly crushing a human body part (finger, hand) and/or damaging the vehicle or door. By rigidly coupling the door to the precisely adjusted device, precise vertical lifting and lowering may be used to remove and re-install the doors, including accommodating surface variations encountered from removal to re-installation time. 1. A system to precisely lift , store and precisely re-install one or more vehicle doors comprising:(a) a versatile, mobile base to allow the system to move to and from the vehicle, as well as to provide transportation to and from a storage location, once doors have been removed;(b) 3 additional axes of precise adjustment, comprised of sliding supports, actuated by knobs or crank handles, jack screws and jack screw nuts;(c) a secure storage location for each door, such that once lifted, said door does not prohibit remaining doors to also be removed;(d) a secure storage location for each door such that the user is not required to remove the door(s) from the device to place it (them) on yet another secure mount for safe storage;(e) a secure re-installation tool that does not require the user to have to reload each door from another storage location before being able to re-install each door;(f) low center of gravity, wide base, for stability against system falling over;(g) ...

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Номер записи: 94
31-07-2014 дата публикации

BREAKAWAY HINGE RECEPTACLE

Номер: US20140208542A1
Автор: White Brian
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A receptacle for an associated appliance hinge includes a receptacle base and a breakaway lever movably connected to the receptacle base. The breakaway lever includes a cam edge. A first mounting structure is connected to the receptacle base and adapted to be engaged by an associated hinge arm. A second mounting structure connected to the breakaway lever such that the second mounting structure is movable relative to the receptacle base. The second mounting structure is adapted to be engaged by the associated hinge arm. A breakaway latch is connected to the base and includes a cam follower engaged with the cam edge. The breakaway latch further includes a spring that biases the cam follower into abutment with the cam edge. The breakaway lever is selectively movable from a first position where the cam follower is engaged with a first location on the cam edge to a second position where the cam follower is engaged with a second location on the cam edge. 1. A receptacle for an associated appliance hinge , said receptacle comprising:a receptacle base;a breakaway lever movably connected to the receptacle base, said breakaway lever comprising a cam edge;a first mounting structure connected to the receptacle base and adapted to be engaged by an associated hinge arm;a second mounting structure connected to said breakaway lever such that said second mounting structure is movable relative to the receptacle base, said second mounting structure adapted to be engaged by the associated hinge arm;a breakaway latch connected to the base and comprising a cam follower engaged with said cam edge, said breakaway latch further comprising a spring that biases said cam follower into abutment with said cam edge;said breakaway lever selectively movable from a first position where said cam follower is engaged with a first location on said cam edge to a second position where said cam follower is engaged with a second location on said cam edge.2. The receptacle as set forth in claim 1 , wherein ...

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Номер записи: 95
21-05-2015 дата публикации

CLOSABLE DEVICE FOR HOLDING OBJECTS IN A VEHICLE

Номер: US20150137546A1
Автор: GAUDIG Ralf
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A closable device for holding objects in a vehicle, encompassing a base body and a cover, is provided. The base body exhibits an opening that can be closed by the cover, and the cover can be swiveled around a first hinge from a first position into a second position and vice versa. The cover can be swiveled around a second hinge from the first position into a third position and vice versa. The base body encompasses at least one first bearing for the first hinge, and at least one second bearing for the second hinge. The first hinge and the second hinge each exhibit at least one first hinge section and at least one second hinge section, and a cross sectional area of the first hinge section is respectively larger than a cross sectional area of the second hinge section. 115-. (canceled)16. A closable device for holding objects in a vehicle , comprising:a cover movable around a first hinge between a first position and a second position, and movable around a second hinge between the first position and a third position; anda base body having an opening closeable by the cover, the base body including a first bearing for the first hinge, and a second bearing for the second hinge,wherein the first hinge and second hinge each include a first hinge section and a second hinge section, and a cross sectional area of the first hinge section is different than a cross sectional area of the second hinge section.17. The device according to claim 16 , wherein the first bearing and the second bearing each include a duct for the respective one of the first hinge and the second hinge claim 16 , and a cross sectional area of the duct corresponds to the cross sectional area of the first hinge section.18. The device according to claim 17 , wherein the cross sectional area of the second hinge section enables the respective one of the first hinge and the second hinge to be removed from the respective one of the first bearing and the second bearing.19. The device according to claim 17 , wherein ...

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Номер записи: 96
01-09-2022 дата публикации

COUPLING SYSTEM

Номер: US20220275672A1
Автор: Lee Joel R.
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A clip assembly is provided for a storage system, and includes a receiver clip and a floor clip. The receiver clip includes a base section and a support section, the support section having a main surface and a pair of arm extensions extending from opposing edges of the main surface to define a receiving region. The arm extensions each define a guiding ramp and a securing cavity. The floor clip includes a lower section and an upper section, the lower section comprising nobs extending from sidewalls thereof. The securing cavities of the receiver clip are configured to receive and retain at least a portion of the nobs of the floor clip so that the floor clip is hingedly connected to the receiver clip by the nobs, and the floor clip may pivot relative to the receiver clip between an open position and a closed position. 1. A clip assembly for a storage system , the clip assembly comprising:a receiver clip including an integrally formed body comprising a base section and a support section, the support section having a main surface and a pair of arm extensions extending from opposing edges of the main surface to define a receiving region, the arm extensions each defining a guiding ramp and a securing cavity; anda floor clip including an integrally formed body comprising a lower section and an upper section, the lower section comprising a first wall and a second wall connected by opposing sidewalls, and nobs extending from the sidewalls,wherein the securing cavities of the receiver clip are configured to receive and retain at least a portion of the nobs of the floor clip, and the receiving region is configured to receive at least a portion of the floor clip, andwherein the floor clip is configured to be hingedly connected to the receiver clip by the nobs such that the floor clip may pivot relative to the receiver clip between an open position and a closed position.2. The clip assembly of claim 1 , wherein each of the securing cavities is a recessed opening defined by each ...

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Номер записи: 97
02-05-2019 дата публикации

HINGE SYSTEM FOR A STORAGE BIN IN THE CARGO AREA OF A VEHICLE

Номер: US20190128032A1
Автор: Alvarez Lopez Andres Omar, Cruz Lopez Jairo Abraham
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A hinge includes a first member with a footing, an extension arm and a rod. The extension arm is connected to the footing and projects away therefrom. The rod is connected to the extension arm such that a center axis of the rod is disposed parallel to the footing. The hinge further includes a second member with a first end wall, a second end wall and a cradle wall. The first end wall is connected and spaced apart from the second end wall by the cradle wall to define a rounded receptacle configured to receive the rod. The second member includes a sleeve adjacent to the second end wall that covers a portion of the receptacle to define a cup wherein a portion of the rod is positioned inside the cup to permit rotation of the first member about the center axis and to limit radial movement. 1. A hinge comprising:a first member including a footing, an extension arm and a rod, the extension arm connected to the footing and projecting away therefrom, the rod connected to the extension arm such that a center axis of the rod is disposed parallel to the footing;a second member including a first end wall, a second end wall and a cradle wall, the first end wall connected and spaced apart from the second end wall by the cradle wall to define a rounded receptacle configured to receive the rod therein, the second member also including a sleeve adjacent to the second end wall that covers a portion of the receptacle to define a cup; andwherein a portion of the rod is positioned inside the cup to permit rotation of the first member about the center axis and to limit radial movement of the first member relative to the second member.2. The hinge of wherein the footing includes a plurality of attachment points for attaching a lid of a storage bin to the first member.3. The hinge of wherein the first member further includes a retention feature that projects outward from an outer surface of the rod that is configured to engage a pocket in the second member to maintain the first member in an ...

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Номер записи: 98
19-05-2016 дата публикации

HVAC MODULE WITH HINGED CLAMP

Номер: US20160137026A1
Автор: BURNS RONALD T., CHATT DAVID M., FRASER STEVEN R.
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A heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) module for a vehicle includes a base, a cover, and a clamp. The base is configured to define a post protruding from a wall of the base. The cover is configured to define a hole that cooperates with the post to couple the cover to the base to form a housing of the module. The base is further configured to define the clamp which is coupled to the wall by a hinge. The clamp is operable between an open position where the hole can be placed around the post and a closed position where the clamp retains the hole around the post. 1. A heating , ventilation , and air-conditioning (HVAC) module for a vehicle , said module comprising:a base configured to define a post protruding from a wall of the base:a cover configured to define a hole that cooperates with the post to couple the cover to the base to form a housing of the module, said base further configured to definea clamp coupled to the wall by a hinge, said clamp operable between an open position where the hole can be placed around the post and a closed position where the clamp retains the hole around the post.2. The module in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the hinge is characterized as a living-hinge.3. The module in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the clamp includes a shroud portion configured cover the post when the clamp is in the closed position.4. The module in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the clamp includes an extended portion configured to retain an edge of the cover against the wall of the base when the clamp is in the closed position.5. The module in accordance with claim 4 , wherein the cover is formed of a sheet of flexible material that cooperates with the clamp to define part of the housing when the clamp is operated to the closed position with the sheet suitably positioned.6. The module in accordance with claim 4 , wherein the cover is formed of a compressible material claim 4 , and the extended portion defines a ridge that deforms the cover to ...

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Номер записи: 99
07-08-2014 дата публикации

ADJUSTABLE ANTI-SAG HINGE

Номер: US20140215759A1
Автор: Mitchell Brett A., Underwood Jeffrey E.
Принадлежит: Kason Industries, Inc.

There is disclosed an anti-sag hinge () which includes a mounting flange assembly () pivotally coupled to a strap assembly (). The strap assembly includes a strap () extending from a cylinder portion (). The strap includes elongated mounting holes (), an adjustment screw boss () having a passageway (), and a moveable adjustment bracket () having an adjustment screw mounting flange () with a threaded screw hole () therein in which is threadably mounted an adjustment screw (). The adjustment screw has a head (), a bearing flange (), a neck (), and a threaded shaft (). A removable spacer () has a U-shaped gripping portion () which is snap fitted onto a portion of the threaded shaft between the bearing flange and the adjustment bracket screw flange. The adjustment bracket includes four mounting holes () extending therethrough and generally in alignment with strap elongated mounting holes. 1. An anti-sag hinge comprising , a mounting flange assembly , and a strap assembly pivotally coupled to said mounting flange assembly , said strap assembly including a strap having at least one strap mounting hole , an adjustment bracket coupled to said strap for relative movement therebetween and having at least one bracket mounting hole alignable with said at least one strap mounting hole , and an adjuster coupled to said strap and said adjustment bracket , said adjuster being capable of varying the position of said adjustment bracket relative to said strap wherein said adjuster includes a first flange extending from said strap , a second flange extending from said adjustment bracket and having a threaded bolt mounting hole therein , and a threaded bolt coupled to said first flange for rotatable movement but preventing lateral movement of said threaded bolt along a longitudinal axis and threadably coupled to said second flange threaded bolt mounting hole , whereby threaded movement of the threaded bolt causes relative movement between the first and second flanges , and thereby ...

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Номер записи: 100