Abstract: An electronic device includes a chassis having a plurality of sides, a bezel located at an end of the chassis, two fixing members fastened to opposite sides of the chassis, and two slide members. Each slide member is respectively slidably attached to the corresponding fixing member. The bezel is slidably sandwiched between the two slide members. The bezel is configured to rotate relative to the slide members. The bezel includes a pair of hooks formed at two opposite ends thereof and configured to be releasably latched by the two fixing members.

Abstract: A hinge assembly is disclosed herein. An example includes a first knuckle including a first wall that defines a first cavity and second knuckle including a second wall that defines a second cavity. The example also includes a friction element disposed in both the first cavity defined by the first wall of the first knuckle and the second cavity defined by the second wall of the second knuckle to both rotatably and resistively couple the first knuckle to the second knuckle by application of a force directed toward the first wall and the second wall, the friction element including a third wall that defines a third cavity. Modifications and additions to, as well as other examples of, the hinge assembly are also disclosed herein.

Abstract: Adjustment device for a support arm system, support arm system includes a support arm for holding an object, a hinge part having a receiving portion for securing the support arm, and the hinge part being rotatably mounted on a hinge retainer. Support arm is securable with an end face to the hinge part, and a deployment angle of the support arm being adjustable using adjustment device which is formed from a wedge-shaped adjustment head that interacts with a slide incline of the hinge part and the end face of the support arm. Adjustment head includes a wedge surface and a pressure surface that lies opposite wedge surface, and adjustment head is adjustable such that the wedge surface slides along on the slide incline and pressure surface therefore pressing against end face of the support arm such that the deployment angle of the support arm can be adjusted.

Abstract: A display device includes a bottom chassis including first and second bottom portions, a mold frame including first and second frame portions disposed in respective first and second bottom portions, a hinge portion configured to couple the first and second frame portions to each other, a flexible display panel disposed on the mold frame and the hinge portion, a first curvature adjusting portion disposed between one side of the hinge portion and the display panel and coupled to the first frame portion, a second curvature adjusting portion disposed between the opposite side of the hinge portion and the display panel and coupled to the second frame portion, a first support portion coupled to the hinge portion and configured to support the first curvature adjusting portion, and a second support portion coupled to the hinge portion and configured to support the second curvature adjusting portion.

Abstract: A notebook computer includes a first housing layer, a frame member layer, and a second housing layer. The first housing layer and the second housing layer encloses the frame member layer, the frame member layer is located within an interior enclosing space defined by the first housing layer and the second housing layer. The first and second housing layers are capable of moving along with movement of the frame member layer and form an overall appearance with two hierarchies of the notebook computer.

Abstract: A hinge for the pivotable arrangement of a hood or panel on the support structure of a motor vehicle is disclosed. The hinge includes a basic part and a hinge arm pivotably mounted on the basic part at a hinge axis. The basic part includes a fastening portion which is fastened to the support structure. The basic part further includes at least one mounting bracket axially spaced from the fastening portion from at least one body outside panel.

Abstract: An electronic assembly including a first body having at least one recess, a first electronic module disposed within the first body, at least one first terminal set disposed within the recess and electrically connected to the first electronic module, a second body having at least one protruding portion, a second electronic module disposed within the second body and at least one second terminal set disposed in the protruding portion, partially exposed by the surface of the protruding portion and electrically connected to the second electronic module. The first and the second bodies are assembled to each other by the protruding portion inserting into the recess, and the first terminal set contacts the second terminal set, such that the first and the second electronic modules are electrically connected to each other through the first and the second terminal sets.

Abstract: A number of variations may include a product comprising an airbag which propels a moving member that releases a hood hinge mechanism upon deployment and which deploys a cushion to provide pedestrian protection from at least one of a rearward region of the hood, a lower windshield, an A-pillar, an outboard region of a hood, or a fender.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: A cylindrical dual axis hinge for electronic devices is disclosed.

Abstract: A door main body includes a through hole formed on an end surface located at an end of the door main body in a rotation axis direction of rotation of the door main body, a cable or a hose being inserted through the through hole. A door frame portion includes: a frame opening portion which is formed on a surface opposed to the through hole and has a shape corresponding to a movement trajectory of the through hole when the door main body is opened or closed; and a slide supporting member supporting the cable or the hose extending through the frame opening portion while sliding relative to the frame opening portion.

Abstract: A number of variations may include a bicycle with motor assisted folding.

Abstract: In one general aspect, a computing device can include a lid, and a base coupled to the lid by a hinge. The hinge can include a first disc including a first pin coupled to the lid and an inner surface. The hinge can include a second disc including a second pin coupled to the base and an outer surface. The first disc can be concentric with and can partially surround the second disc. The hinge can further include a friction element disposed between the inner surface of the first disc and the outer surface of the second disc. The first disc can be configured to rotate about the second disc.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an arrangement comprising a pyrotechnical device and a first mechanical structure. The pyrotechnical device is adapted to, directly, or indirectly, influence the first mechanical structure at a first location, such that the first mechanical structure is exposed to a deformation and/or a displacement. The deformation and/or displacement of the first mechanical structure at the first location is adapted to at a second location, being different from the first location, change a functional mode of the first mechanical structure and/or of a second mechanical structure connected to the first mechanical structure by means of direct mechanical influence. The disclosure further relates to a vehicle comprising such an arrangement.

Abstract: A position-limit hinge includes an axle housing, a first hinge shaft, a second hinge shaft, a first position-limit device set and a second position-limit device set. By means of enabling the first position-limit device set and the second position-limit device set to be alternatively changed between a position-limit status and a freely rotatable status, the first hinge shaft is driven to rotate or the axle housing is driven to turn about the second hinge shaft, enabling a cover member of an electronic device carrying the position-limit hinge to be smoothly opened relative to a base member.

Abstract: A cover opening and closing mechanism includes a first cover member having a first sheet placing surface and a second cover member having a second sheet placing surface. The first cover member has a first engagement part at a distal end of the first sheet placing surface, the second cover member has a second engagement part at a distal end of the second sheet placing surface so that the first sheet placing surface is flush with the second sheet placing surface. During a process in which the first cover member swings in a close direction, a first contact part of the first cover member, which is other than the first sheet placing surface, contacts to a second contact part of the second cover member, which is other than the second sheet placing surface, before the first engagement part contacts to the second engagement part.

Abstract: A number of variations may include a locking hinge for a tubular frame, which may include a first tubular frame and a second tubular frame connected by a hinge for movement relative one another between folded and unfolded positions; a threaded shaft rotatably mounted in the first tubular frame to selectively rotate and advance from the first tubular frame and rotate and withdraw into the first tubular frame: an internally threaded nut mounted in the second tubular frame; and a motor mechanism for rotating the threaded shaft.

Abstract: A hinge assembly with continuous seal, includes a hinge shaft, a fixed hinge part and a rotatable hinge part, a fixed frame part and a rotatable frame part, which respectively comprises a parallel profile element and a seal that is affixed continuously to the profile element of the rotatable frame part and configured so that it bridges the distance between the two profile elements in the closed position.

Abstract: In one example, a connector includes: first and second pins protruding from opposite sides of a panel or a frame; first and second receivers on opposite sides of the other of the panel or the frame to receive the first and second pins; a first distance between the receivers shorter than a second distance between the protruding ends of the pins such that the first pin may be inserted into the first receiver and then the second pin inserted into the second receiver but both pins may not be inserted simultaneously into the receivers; and a movable retainer integral to the panel and the frame to retain the pins in the receivers. The retainer is movable between a first position to limit axial travel of the pins in the receivers and a second position to not limit axial travel of the pins in the receivers.

Abstract: A rotating shaft housing structure of rotating members, including: a main body; rotating shafts for the rotating members; and a common recess which is provided in the main body, wherein the rotating members are attached to the main body via the respective rotating shafts so as to be rotatable, and the rotating shafts are housed alongside each other in the common recess.

Abstract: The invention concerns a device comprising a base (2) and a door (20), said device having a closed door position in which a circuit (8) of the device comprises a bag comprising two flexible films and connectors of the conveying network, and a press (9) comprising a first shell (16) disposed on a front face (5) of said base (2) and a second shell (17) disposed in said door (20); and a hinge system hinging said door (20) relative to said base (2), and disposed only on one side of said door (20) so as to form lateral clearances between said door (20) and said base (2) over the rest of a perimeter of said door (20).

Abstract: A device for transmitting at least one of electrical energy and electrical signals from a wall to a swivellable element fastened on the wall so as to be hinged about a hinge axis includes a wall part fastened to the wall, a swivellable-element part fastened on the swivellable-element, and a displacement drive. The swivellable-element part comprises an energy and/or signal transmitter comprising a wall-transmitter part arranged in the wall part and a swivellable-element-transmitter part arranged in the swivellable-element part. At least one of the wall-transmitter part and the swivellable-element-transmitter part are arranged so as to be displaceable in a direction of the hinge axis. The displacement drive is selectively actuatable. The displacement drive is operatively connected to at least one of the wall-transmitter part and a swivellable-element-transmitter part.

Abstract: An actuated hinge assembly for facilitating pivoting movement of a door, the hinge assembly including: a first hinge member; a second hinge member pivotally coupled to the first hinge member; a powered actuator operatively coupled to the first hinge member, the actuator configured to drive relative rotation of the first hinge member and the second hinge member with respect to each other; wherein one hinge of the first hinge member and the second hinge member is configured for mounting to the door and the other of the first hinge member and the second hinge member is configured for mounting to a door frame of the door. Also included is a controller unit configured to control actuation of a powered latch assembly and/or the actuated hinge assembly using control signals received from a transponder.

Abstract: A number of variations may include a product comprising an airbag which propels a moving member that releases a hood hinge mechanism upon deployment and which deploys a cushion to provide pedestrian protection from at least one of a rearward region of the hood, a lower windshield, an A-pillar, an outboard region of a hood, or a fender.

Abstract: A piece of furniture has an actuating arrangement for a flap of the piece of furniture. An actuating arm arrangement includes a lever arrangement for moving the flap and a main spring that acts in the closing direction (SR) to hold the flap closed. The piece of furniture also has an ejecting device for ejecting the flap in the opening direction (OR) by overpressing the flap in the closing direction (SR). At least one support spring acts in the opening direction (OR) and is separate from the ejecting device, and supports the ejecting motion of the ejecting device. At least in an overpressed closed position (US), the spring forces (A, U) are together greater than the closing force (Z) which acts on the flap and which is provided by the main spring acting in the closing direction (SR).

Abstract: A finger-safe door-hinge combination looks and feels like a conventional residential door. Finger protection is achieved through the use of soft, deformable materials on the hinge-side edge in combination with specialized hinges. The deformable materials are shaped to give the appearance of a traditional door yet provide clamping injury protection by yielding to fingers. The specialized hinges provide structural support across the deformable materials in a finger-safe manner such that hinge leaves do not cause clamping injury.

Abstract: A hood hinge apparatus for a vehicle, in which a cowl-side body connected with an A-pillar has an inclined structure or an angular structure having a larger inclination than a right angle to reduce a step between the A-pillar and the cowl-side body, and engagement bolts are engaged with a horizontal inclined surface and a vertical inclined surface in different directions for coupling between the cowl-side body and the fixed hinge bracket to prevent injury of a passenger due to excessive dipping caused by generation of body bending during a front offset collision, thereby actively responding to safety regulations in case of a collision.

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

Abstract: A coupling device for coupling a first casing and a second casing in a movable manner, comprising a first coupling member provided at the first casing, a second coupling member provided at the second casing, and coupled to the first coupling member in such a way that the first casing and the second casing move relative to each other, and a cleaning mechanism that cleans a clearance between the first casing and the second casing or the second coupling member. The cleaning mechanism has a wiper blade that moves in the clearance with movement of the casings, air injection means that injects air to the clearance, and/or a hinge cover that is displaceable within the clearance.

Abstract: A switching system including a switch activation pin, a switch, and a switch connector is provided. The switch activation pin mounts to an arm that pivotally mounts a door to a body of a device. The switch activation pin moves with the arm when the door is opened or closed. The switch mounts to the device to control a component of the device. The switch connector mounts to the device to activate the switch based on a position of the switch activation pin.

Abstract: A hinge assembly comprising a hinge and an autonomous remote switch unit. The hinge comprises two hinge parts that are connected by an intermediate joint of which a first hinge part is connected to a stationary component, and a second hinge part is coupled via the joint to a pivoting element, especially a door, to pivot relative to the first hinge part, and the autonomous remote switch unit comprises a radio unit and a generator unit having an actuation element that transmits an opening and closing of the hinge to the generator unit such that the generator unit induces an electrical current pulse to supply power to the radio unit. The generator unit induces an electrical current pulse both during transmission of the opening and closing of the hinge by the actuation element, and the radio unit transmits data when power is thereby supplied.

Abstract: A hinge structure of the present disclosure to be used with an electrical conductor is provided. The hinge structure comprises a first positioning member, a second positioning member, and at least one electrical conductor. One side of the first positioning member forms a plurality of first fixing portions, the other side has a shaft. The shaft has two openings and a tunnel connecting the two openings for the passage of the electrical conductor. The shaft further forms a slot for receiving the electrical conductor. One side of the second positioning member has a sleeve portion, and the other side has a plurality of second fixing portions. The sleeve portion is rotatively engaged with the shaft, such that the hinge structure of the present disclosure may be reduced its dimensions. Accordingly, the portable electronic device applying the hinge structure may be light-weighted and miniaturized.

Abstract: A vehicle has a deck lid for closing a vehicle luggage compartment. The deck lid is mounted on a hinge assembly including a hinge lever pivoted on a vehicle body and a hinge arm attached to the deck lid. A trim panel lines the luggage compartment and has an oversize aperture creating a gap through which the hinge arm travels freely without interference with the trim panel during the opening and closing movement of the deck lid. A closeout panel is mounted on the hinge assembly to travel therewith. The closeout panel is sized larger than the size of the oversize aperture and upon the deck lid reaching the open position, the closeout panel will have moved with the hinge assembly to a position closely adjacent the backside of the trim panel so that the closeout panel closes the gap and prevents an observer from seeing through the gap.

Abstract: A data transfer hinge is disclosed. Embodiments of the present invention provide a door hinge that facilitates transmission of data from LAN wiring in a building through a door frame to a door mounted device. Power and ground connections can also pass through the hinge. Channels (207, 211, 607, 611) run in each leaf from an edge coincident with the knuckles of the leaf to a passageway (110, 112) in the face of the leaf. Twisted pairs of data wires (106, 108) having a specified number of twists per unit length run through the passageway and the channels in the leaves. Each wire of a twisted pair is of a gauge and has insulation of a specified thickness and permittivity so as to cooperate with the channel to maintain an even distribution of capacitance and appropriate impedance for connection within a local area network.

Abstract: A support mechanism includes a support frame, a first hinge assembly, and a second hinge assembly. The support frame includes a first pivoting portion and a second pivoting portion aligned with the first pivoting portion. The first hinge assembly is mounted to the first pivoting portion, and the second hinge assembly is mounted to the second pivoting portion and aligns with the first hinge assembly. The support mechanism is durable. The present disclosure further provides an electronic device using the support mechanism. As the first pivot portion and the first hinge assembly is arranged in a line coaxial with the second pivoting portion and the second hinge assembly, an amount of force applied for supporting the main body of the electronic device is dispersed in a line, rather than being focused on one point, such that, an adjustable viewing angle to the main body is also provided.

Abstract: A door position detecting apparatus comprises a switch including a body having two electrical contacts and a through-channel. The through-channel of the switch receives a hinge pin inserted therethrough and further inserted into a door hinge. Two lever arms extend from the body. Each of the arms is attached to a respective one of the electrical contacts. The arms have a first position relative to each other wherein the contacts are electrically connected to each other, and a second position relative to each other wherein the contacts are electrically disconnected from each other. Biasing means biases the arms against a fixed door jamb and a rotatable door, respectively, such that one of the arms follows movement of the rotatable door from an open position of the door to a closed position of the door. Monitoring means monitors whether the contacts are electrically connected to each other.

Abstract: A non-invasive door bracket assembly that does no damage to the door or the door jam. It utilizes the door jam hinge screws to support the bracket assembly reducing parts and eliminating additional holes in the door and jam, while providing higher load support. This assembly can support a variety of door products but principally a child proof door jam cover.

Abstract: A hinge is provided. In at least one embodiment, the hinge includes: a first hinge leaf; a second hinge leaf interleaved with the first hinge leaf; a housing defined within a posterior side of at least one of the first hinge leaf and the second hinge leaf and configured to receive a conduit adapted to receive and pass through a medium of power transfer from the first hinge leaf to the second hinge leaf on an anterior side of the first hinge leaf and second hinge leaf; and an aperture defined on the anterior side of at least one of the first hinge leaf and the second hinge leaf through which to access the housing. In various embodiments the hinge can include multiple housings, fittings, turrets, and ball-and-socket fittings. In various embodiments, conduits are flexible, rigid, both flexible and rigid, elastic, braided, and telescoping.

Abstract: A hinge plate for connecting at least one of a leaf, a door, a window or the like to a frame so as to be hinged about a hinge axis includes a frame hinge plate part configured to be fastened to the frame. The frame hinge plate part includes a leaf hinge part, a frame fastening part and a frame hinge part. A leaf hinge plate part is configured to be fastened to the leaf. The leaf hinge plate part including a leaf fastening part. A hinge plate pin is configured to define the hinge axis, the hinge plate pin being mounted in bearing bushes which include electric coils. The bearing bushes are disposed in each of the frame hinge part and in the leaf hinge part. The hinge plate pin is provided as a flux guiding element configured to guide electromagnetic flux lines between the electric coils.

Abstract: The present invention provides a peripheral device with limited relative angular movement. The peripheral device is configured for detachable operative interconnection with a computing device and comprises a first portion, a second portion, and an operatively connected peripheral device component. The first portion includes a first hinge portion, which defines an axis of rotation, and comprises a first protrusion and a second protrusion. The first protrusion is disposed axially separated at a predetermined distance from the second protrusion. The second portion includes a second hinge portion, which is operatively interconnected with the first hinge portion to allow the first portion and the second portion to rotate relative to one another about the axis of rotation between a first angle and a second angle. The peripheral device component provides one or more peripheral device functions. The first angle and the second angle at least in part are defined by the first protrusion and the second protrusion.

Abstract: A hinge for a swingable body part of a vehicle includes a hinge element having an attachment part, and at least one connection element for securing the attachment part of the hinge element to a body part or vehicle shell structure. The attachment part of the hinge element is constructed to move in relation to the body part and/or vehicle shell structure without disengagement when a load limit is exceeded.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a door for a transport means, which structurally provides the largest possible door width. Using a movable carrier arm device, the width of the door aperture can be reduced with little complexity from about 42 inches (Type “A”) as an additional equipment option to about 34 inches (Type “C”). To this end, the movable, for example, foldable, carrier arm device is provided which, when the door opens, automatically moves from a retracted position to an extended position in order to reduce the door aperture width to a value which has been predetermined for evacuation. Afterwards, the extended carrier arm device can be folded in again. In this manner, it may be possible to increase the comfort for the passengers and the crew when the aircraft is in the normal operating state since the carrier arm device provides a greater aperture width in the retracted position.

Abstract: A back closure for a multi-use frame includes a base plate and a lever. The base plate has a first and second knuckle. A tab is defined within the base plate between the first and second knuckle. The tab has spring-bias. A lever is connected to the base plate for movement relative to the base plate. The lever and the base plate have a common axis for movement relative to one another. The lever includes a center knuckle which is positioned between the first and second knuckle of the base plate. The center knuckle defining a slot for receipt of the tab to provide snap action. In operation, a user moves the lever relative to the base plate about a common axis. The tab of the base plate engages the slot defined within the lever to prevent further travel of the lever.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, an electronic apparatus includes a first housing, a battery including a projection and configured to be attached to the first housing, a second housing including a display device and an end portion including a recess configured to correspond to the projection, a hinge configured to attach the second housing to the first housing rotatably between a first position in which a display screen of the display device is covered with the first housing and a second position in which the display screen is exposed, and a plurality of cables in the end portion of the second housing, the plurality of cables being arranged in a direction crossing a thickness direction of the second housing.

Abstract: The invention relates to a connector device for a retainer device (2) on a cover of an openable vehicle roof on an operating mechanism, in particular, on an operating lever (3) with a bearing pin (4), comprising a mid axis (104), about which the operating lever (3) is mounted to pivot relative to the cover, characterized in that the bearing pin (4) is mounted to rotate relative to the operating lever (3) and has a housing device (10, 13) for the retainer device (2) in a region facing the a vehicle inner side (111), wherein the retainer device (2) is connected with fixing means (22) to the housing device (10, 13) in an axially and rotationally fixed manner relative to the bearing pin (4).

Abstract: A door position detecting apparatus comprises a switch including a body having two electrical contacts and a through-channel. The through-channel of the switch receives a hinge pin inserted therethrough and further inserted into a door hinge. Two lever arms extend from the body. Each of the arms is attached to a respective one of the electrical contacts. The arms have a first position relative to each other wherein the contacts are electrically connected to each other, and a second position relative to each other wherein the contacts are electrically disconnected from each other. Biasing means biases the arms against a fixed door jamb and a rotatable door, respectively, such that one of the arms follows movement of the rotatable door from an open position of the door to a closed position of the door. Monitoring means monitors whether the contacts are electrically connected to each other.

Abstract: A connection point apparatus comprising an appliance door hinge cover; and an electrical connector mounted in an opening formed in the appliance door hinge cover and configured to accept an electrical connector connected to a communication device used to communicate with the appliance. Another connection point apparatus comprising an appliance machine compartment bracket; and an electrical connector mounted in an opening formed in the appliance machine compartment bracket and configured to accept an electrical connector connected to a communication device used to communicate with the appliance.

Abstract: A vehicle has a deck lid for closing a vehicle luggage compartment. The deck lid is mounted on a hinge assembly including a hinge lever pivoted on a vehicle body and a hinge arm attached to the deck lid. A trim panel lines the luggage compartment and has an oversize aperture creating a gap through which the hinge arm travels freely without interference with the trim panel during the opening and closing movement of the deck lid. A closeout panel is mounted on the hinge assembly to travel therewith. The closeout panel is sized larger than the size of the oversize aperture and upon the deck lid reaching the open position, the closeout panel will have moved with the hinge assembly to a position closely adjacent the backside of the trim panel so that the closeout panel closes the gap and prevents an observer from seeing through the gap.

Abstract: In embodiments of a hinge electrical interconnection guide, a portable device includes a first housing integrated with a display device, and a second housing movably coupled to the first housing. A hinge assembly includes a hinge link to couple hinge mechanisms that are movably operable to open and close the first and second housings of the portable device relative to each other. An electrical interconnection guide is integrated with the hinge link and designed to route an electrical interconnection in a first configuration between the first and second housings of the device when closed relative to each other. The electrical interconnection guide is also designed to route the electrical interconnection in a second configuration between the first and second housings of the device when open relative to each other.

Abstract: A method for detecting a position of a door includes providing a switch having a body with two electrical contacts and a through-channel. Two lever arms extend from the body. Each of the arms is attached to a respective one of the electrical contacts. The arms have a first position relative to each other wherein the contacts are electrically connected to each other, and a second position relative to each other wherein the contacts are electrically disconnected from each other. A hinge pin is inserted through the through-channel of the switch and is also inserted into a door hinge. The arms are biased against a doorjamb and the door, respectively. It is monitored whether the contacts are electrically connected to each other.