Abstract: A connector includes a frame having a first end, a second end, and a pass-through opening extending between the first end and the second end along a longitudinal axis of the frame. The connector further has a gate positioned between the first end and the second end of the frame and movable between a closed position to close the pass-through opening and an open position to open the pass-through opening. A locking mechanism selectively locks the gate in the closed position. The locking mechanism has a rotatable knob connected to at least one of the first end and the second end of the frame and rotatable in a direction about the longitudinal axis, and a locking indent on the gate configured for receiving at least a portion of the rotatable knob when the gate is in the closed position. The rotatable knob is rotationally biased by a biasing mechanism.

Abstract: A method is provided for mounting a backrest structure (1) of a vehicle rear seat. The method includes the following steps: arranging a bearing bush (15) on a cylindrical bearing pin (11) provided in a lower lateral corner segment of a backrest structure (1), inserting the bearing bush (15) into a cut-out (17) of a body-side backrest bearing (2a, 2b), pivoting the backrest structure (1) inserted into the backrest bearing (2a, 2b) forward about a bearing axis (12) of the bearing pin (11) until a blocking segment (22b, 122b) of the bearing bush (15) locks in and/or engages behind a blocking element (22a, 122a) of the backrest bearing (2a, 2b). A pivot support of a fold-over backrest structure (1) of a vehicle rear seat is also provided.

Abstract: A trench drain includes a trench, a grating seat and a grating hingedly connected to the trench. The trench has a base wall with peripheral side walls extending upwardly therefrom and an outwardly-extending peripheral flange. The grating seat is configured to receive the grating. The peripheral side walls of the trench have a pair of opposing elongated slots formed therein and the grating has a pair of posts on opposing ends thereof. Each of the pair of posts on the grating are received in a respective one of the pair of opposing elongated slots of the trench to establish an axis of rotation.

Abstract: A concrete distributor mast has a plurality of mast arms, which can be moved relative to each other. The mast arms are connected to each other in a hinged manner at coupling points and have in the region of the coupling points hinge points, at which drive and coupling members of a coupling gear mechanism that actuates the mast arm movement are coupled in a hinged manner. Situated at the hinge points of the mast arms are hinge components, which span the respective mast arm transversely and define a bearing axis. At least one of the hinge components has a hinge pin, which is connected in a rotationally fixed manner to the mast arm, projects outwards beyond the mast arm to both sides at the free ends thereof, and is connected in a rotationally fixed manner to the mast arm. On the ends of the hinge pin that project beyond the mast arm, bearing shells are arranged for the rotary bearing of an adjacent drive or coupling member of the coupling gear mechanism.

Abstract: 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.

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

Abstract: A pin for a hinge or articulated connection comprising two articulated pieces or hinge leaves having in each instance a receiving space for the pin such as an articulated pin or hinge pin, which receiving space is oriented coaxial to the joint axis or hinge axis, wherein the articulated pin or hinge pin is formed of two parts, and wherein the inner end of the one pin part can be connected to the inner end of the other pin part by means of toothed engagement, hooking engagement or clipping engagement.

Abstract: A panel barrel hinge clip comprising a plate section and an annulus section are described. An article comprising the clip is described. A method of arresting movement of a swinging panel mounted on frame with a barrel hinge is described.

Abstract: Divided vehicle seat backrest includes at least a first backrest part and a second backrest part that are rotatably supported on a center bracket via an inner bearing pin. The inner bearing pin may be accommodated in a recess in the second backrest part. The inner bearing pin may be fastened to the first backrest part, and a positive fit is formed between the inner bearing pin and the second backrest part. The supporting of the bearing pin on the center bracket and the supporting of the second backrest part on the bearing may pin preferably occur without supplementary parts or securing elements. For installation, the bearing pin may be initially placed through the center bracket, and the second backrest part may thus be subsequently mounted by placement, insertion, and pivoting on the inner bearing pin.

Abstract: A sawhorse bracket comprising a U-channel and two rectangular tubes. The U-channel comprises two vertical plates joined together at their base by a first hollow square tube that is welded to the base of each of the first and second vertical plates at their front section and by a second hollow square tube that is welded to the base of each of the vertical plates at their rear section. The first and second square tubes are configured to create a gap between them at a base and in a center of the U-channel. The rectangular tubes are roughly centered on the outside surfaces of the vertical plates. The distal end of each of the rectangular tubes is open for receiving a piece of lumber. The long axis of the first and second rectangular tubes is oriented in the range of eight to fifteen degrees downward from a horizontal plane.

Abstract: An adjustable hinge set and a method for making it improves mounting of a deck lid to a motor vehicle body by permitting mass production adjustments without distortion or multiplication of the parts installed. A hinge set bracket with spaced flanges receiving a pivot strap and pivot therebetween is formed with a substantially vertical slot in each flange. At least one insert having a collar and a stem, reinforces the spacing between the support flanges, as the pivot pin compressionally engages the flanges. Preferably, two inserts having a collar and a stem have a combined length that reinforces the predetermined spacing within a predetermined tolerance when compression is adjusted.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: A door hinge with a quick removal structure includes a first body, a second body, a bushing, a pivot and a ball. A first socket and a second socket are coupled to the first body and the second body respectively, and a first slide groove is formed on an inner wall of the first socket. The connection and separation of the first body with the second body can be determined by the control of the position of the ball to set the status of the door hinge and achieve the quick removal effect.

Abstract: A closure device includes: a main body having first and second shoulders; a door secured rotatably to the main body and having first and second door edges; an engaging member; an engaging mechanism; and a second pivot axle. The first shoulder and the first door edge respectively have a through hole and a first axle hole. The engaging member and the engaging mechanism are disposed respectively at an inner side of the main body. The engaging member includes a first pivot axle extending through the through hole and the first axle hole, and a positioning piece extending radially from the first pivot axle and engaging the engaging mechanism. One of the second shoulder and the second door edge has a second axle hole, while the other of the second shoulder and the second door edge has the second pivot axle extending through the second axle hole.

Abstract: A folder-type communication terminal is disclosed in which a gap generated between a first and a second body or a breakage of a side hinge arm can be reduced. The mobile communication terminal includes a first body and a second body rotatably coupled using a hinge, and at least one hinge-reinforcing member disposed between the hinge members of the first and the second bodies.

Abstract: This invention relates to a means for facilitating access to a motor vehicle in an emergency to extricate the driver and/or passengers. In its simplest form the means is at least one removable pillar which ca be the A, B, C or D pillar of the vehicle. The pillar or pillars are equipped with handle actuated latches which enable the pillar or pillars to be removed without cutting equipment. The invention also provides for a removable seat or seats and a pivotable steering wheel or column and dashboard and all of which are aimed at removing occupants from a wrecked vehicle without having to wait for specialised cutting equipment. The invention also extends to a vehicle fitted with said means.

Abstract: A mini-sized side dump trailer comprising a wheeled frame having a pair of wheels supporting the rearward end thereof and a steerable front wheel assembly of the forward end thereof with a forwardly extending tongue extending from the front wheel assembly for connection to a small vehicle such as a utility terrain vehicle, an all terrain vehicle or a small tractor. The small side dump body may be pivoted to either the first side of the trailer or to the second side of the trailer.

Abstract: A stable hinge keeps elements of the hinge from shaking and has a pivoting assembly, a stabilizer and a stationary assembly. The pivoting assembly attaches the stable hinge to a cover of an electronic device and has a standoff, a leaf and a barrel. The standoff has a proximal edge, a distal edge and a notch formed in the proximal edge. The leaf is formed longitudinally on and protrudes from the distal edge. The barrel is formed longitudinally on the proximal edge and has a slot. The stabilizer is mounted in the slot and to the standoff. The stationary assembly attaches to a base of an electronic device and is mounted rotatably in the barrel and through the stabilizer to stabilize the hinge and give the stable hinge a longer useful life.

Abstract: A bracket structure is utilized to assemble an electronic device into a case. The bracket structure includes a main bracket, a side bracket, a pin, and a guiding groove. The main bracket has a chassis and a bracket wall. The electronic device would be assembled on the chassis. The side bracket would be disposed on a case wall of the case. The pin would be protruded on a surface facing the side bracket of the bracket wall. The guiding groove is disposed on the side bracket. The pin would slide in the guiding groove to guide the main bracket into the case.

Abstract: A pivot hinge assembly for mounting a cabinet to a frame. The assembly includes a first hinge pin bushing adapted to mount to the cabinet and a second hinge pin bushing adapted to mount to the frame. The hinge pin bushings each have a hole formed through it for receiving a pin, and substantially complementary mating surfaces for providing a bearing interface. The pin includes a head and a terminal end. Threads are formed on a portion of the pin which engage with threads in the second hinge pin bushing. A locking mechanism is removably attached to the pin near its terminal end. In one embodiment, the assembly includes a wear strip mounted to either the cabinet or the frame and which provides a low friction bearing surface between the cabinet and the frame.

Abstract: A hinge assembly for a refrigerator door improves productivity and reduces a manufacturing cost by improving a structure of a hinge assembly installed between a refrigerator main body and a door, and improves an appearance by using one hinge assembly for one door so as to coincide moving axes and thus positioning an opened door to be horizontal to the main body.

Abstract: A hinge includes a first leaf assembly with a first leaf and two barrels. A pintle has a cylindrical part extending through a first of the barrels and a non-cylindrical shaft extending through the second barrel. A second leaf is mounted on the pintle. A collar with a non-circular opening is provided outside the shaft. A resilient member is provided between the cylindrical part and the collar. Two channels are defined at a side of the collar facing the second barrel for alternately receiving at least one lug formed on the second barrel. Whereby, when the pintle is turned about the barrels, the first leaf can be positioned at multiple points about the second leaf.

Abstract: A hinge assembly includes a first member having a curved-shape abutment surface spaced about a pivot axis, and a second member having a second abutment, which is a complementary shape to the first abutment surface. A link connects the members in a manner such that articulate movement is enabled while preventing human fingers or other objects being pinched between the abutment surfaces. A primary application of such a hinge is in a sectional door which is formed of a plurality of elongate panels having abutment surfaces. A method of forming the hinge and the door panels and a method of assembling such a sectional door are also disclosed.

Abstract: An improved plastic elongated hinge having an open spine and being adapted to replace a conventional piano hinge at a significantly reduced cost. The plastic elongated hinge includes at least two spaced apart pivotally pinned connections. The open spine permits the elongated hinge to be produced using substantially less plastic material. The hinge is preferably injection molded, and the pivotal connections are short in order to reduce the throw of the mold pins and thus maximize the production cycle time. An entirely integral snappedly engaging pivot connection is provided when more than two pivot connections are required. The entirely integral snap engagement connections require no moveable mold pins. This further reduces the costs of the hinge. Preferably, the elongated hinge is solvent bonded to plastic hinged members.

Abstract: A heating stove for burning a gelled alcohol fuel is provided which is constructed of cast iron, yet nevertheless, is compact and light enough for one person to move. The stove is constructed of a minimum of parts, with a duplication of some parts, to minimize production and assembly costs and time. The stove provides for visibility of the burning flame of the fuel and yet confines the flame for safety considerations.

Abstract: A computer is disclosed having a power supply assembly that may be rotated into a first position for operating the computer, rotated into a second position for servicing components within the computer, or removed from the computer quickly and easily. The power supply assembly is mounted to a chassis via first and second pivot pins that define an axis of rotation and engage first and second bearing surfaces. The first pivot pin may be disengaged from the first bearing surface without removing a fastener. In one embodinent, the first pivot pin is disengaged from the first bearing surface by relative movement between the first pivot pin and the first bearing surface along the axis of rotation. In another embodiment, the first pivot pin is disengaged from the first bearing surface by passing it through a slot in the bearing surface orthogonal to the axis of rotation.

Abstract: An improved hinge system is provided to couple a first component and a second component. The hinge system includes a first fastener (200), a clutch (300), and a second fastener (500). The first fastener includes a first end (220) adapted to be secured to the first component, and a second end defining a first cylindrical portion (210). The clutch includes a first end defining a second cylindrical portion (320) including a first cavity (325) therein, and a boss (330). The first cavity is sized to tightly yet rotatably receive the first cylindrical portion of the first fastener within, so as to form an axle of the hinge. The second fastener includes a first end forming a third cylindrical portion (553) defining a second cavity (550) therein, and a second end (520) adapted to be secured to the second component. The second cavity is sized to slidably receive the boss of the clutch within, in such a manner that the second cavity and the boss cannot axially rotate with respect to each other.

Abstract: A hinge connection between an access door and a panel, such as a utility meter box cover, is formed by opposed cylindrical hinge pins which are integrally cast as part of the access door, and spaced-apart channel-shaped recesses formed in bosses which are cast as part of the panel facing a side of the panel opposite a planar wall part of the panel, which wall part includes an opening for receiving the access door. The hinge pins are supported in the channel-shaped recesses and are retained therein by conventional hex head machine bolt and nut assemblies which project through respective bores in the panel or meter box cover and intersect the channel-shaped recesses. The bolt heads are disposed in elongated slots opening to the planar surface of the panel or meter box cover and having widths only slightly greater than the distance across the flats of the bolt heads, respectively.

Abstract: A method for temporarily connecting a body half and a door half of a hinge, said body half of said hinge including connecting means for receiving said door half of said hinge including connecting means for receiving the body half, one of said connecting means including a portion having disposed proximate the end thereof at least one groove for receiving a resilient flexible retainer; said method including the steps of; (a) fastening the hinge when assembled to a vehicle and a door so as to fasten the door with the vehicle temporarily; (b) painting the vehicle and door together while temporarily connected; (c) subjecting the vehicle and door and the resilient flexible retainer to heat such as that found in a curing process for a painting process for vehicles; (d) separating said body and door halves of said hinge by removing the retainer and separating said halves; (e) separating said door from said vehicle by separating the body half and the door half of said hinges.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a hinged door check, for vehicle doors in particular, consisting of two hinged parts (2,4) which are connected swivelling around an axis of rotation (8) by a hinge pin (6) and which have a holding device (10) integrated between them defining different relative rotational positions. The holding device (10) consists first of at least one catch element (12) kinematically connected with the first hinged part (2) and spring-loaded in a working direction perpendicular to the axis of rotation (8), and secondly of a track (16) kinematically connected with the second hinged part (4), essentially shaped like the sector of a circle and arranged coaxial to the axis of rotation (8) with respect to its radius of curvature, having at least one latching point (14) cooperating with the catch element (12).

Abstract: A detachable door hinge for a motor vehicle door including a hinge pin for connecting two hinge flaps for a pivotal movement relative to each other and supported in a gudgeon of one of the two hinge flaps by maintenance-free bearing sleeve for a free rotation and extending into a gudgeon of another of the two hinge flaps, the hinge pin having a radially extending shoulder engageable between adjacent surfaces of the gudgeons of the two hinge flaps, a cone adjoining the radially extending collar and which tapers toward a free end of the hinge pin and is received in a corresponding conical enlargement of a gudgeon bore of the another hinge flap, and an attachment extending into the gudgeon bore of the another hinge flap and having an outer thread and a diameter which is smaller than a diameter of the gudgeon bore of the another hinge flap and a nut for preventing an automatic lifting off of the another hinge flap, and having a neck portion extendable into the gudgeon bore of the another hinge flap into a space b

Abstract: A separable door hinge for a motor vehicle door including two hinge halves attachable, respectively, to a door and a door pillar, at least partially retractable hinge pin for connecting the two hinge halves, with the hinge pin having a first portion provided with a circumferential knurling for engaging a wall of a gudgeon bore of a gudgeon of one of the two hinge halves for fixedly securing the hinge pin against rotation in a finally assembled condition of the door, and a second portion extending, in the finally assembled condition of the door, into a gudgeon bore of a gudgeon of another of the two hinge halves, with a running fit, and a radially resiliently deformable sleeve supported on the hinge pin without a possibility of axial displacement on a third portion of the hinge pin associated with the one of the two hinge halves.

Abstract: This invention relates to an alternative device for a tailgate to a pickup truck. The device includes a horizontal beam assembly to be installed across the open back of a pickup truckbed having a cylindrical pivot hinge on one end and a handle-latch at the other end. The pivot hinge can be installed at any height along the open truckbed so as to provide a functional impediment to loss of cargo depending on the size of cargo carried by the operator of the vehicle. The beam assembly can be raised or lowered to accommodate the size of cargo carried in the truckbed.The beam assembly is wired electrically for a rear brake lamp which would be connected to the wiring for the truck tail lights. The beam feature is an improvement over a full tailgate as it allows for the flow of air out of the truckbed to reduce drag and increase gas mileage.

Abstract: A hinge, particularly for a motor vehicle, comprises a hinge leaf 2 to which a hinge pin 4 is secured. The pin has a projecting end over which a bearing sleeve 8 tightly fits, the end of the pin and sleeve being receivable in a journal of a second hinge leaf 14. The sleeve 8 preferably incorporates a thrust washer 12, which may be integral with the sleeve to form a bush. The washer bears against a shoulder 6 formed on the pin and which abuts the leaf 2.

Abstract: A checked lift-off hinge assembly including a pair of hinge leaves pivotally connected to one another so as to be separable by relative movement along the axis of the pivotal connection, a torsion spring mounted on one of said hinge leaves, the torsion spring extending towards and being co-operable with one or more reaction members on the other hinge leaf to provide a checking force for resisting relative pivoted movement between the hinge leaves, said one hinge leaf including positional displacement means operable on said torsion spring for moving the torsion spring to relieve spring pressure on the reaction members to thereby enable axial separation of the hinge leaves.

Abstract: An improved pivot pin which allows individual pin connection of each hammer in the rotor of a shredder is disclosed. The pivot pin includes male and female pin members which interengage in a tight fit so as to function as a single pin when fitted together. A bore extends through both of the male and female pin members, with the bore through the female pin member being threaded. A securing device such as a socket head capscrew passes through the male pin member from the outer to the inner end portion thereof and is threadedly received in the female pin member.

Abstract: A hinge is described having a first plate consisting of two leaves which form at their end portions a barrel and an awl member received within the barrel. A second plate is then mounted on the awl member so that the second plate is contained within a plane which is parallel to the plane containing the longitudinal axis of the awl member. The diameter of the awl member is slightly larger than the diameter of the barrel and when the plates are mounted with screws, the diameter of the barrel will be further restricted so that friction will control operation of the hinge.

Abstract: A hinge pin of segmented form with its components in threaded connection with one another. The components of the pin include tool receiving surfaces engageable by a wrenching tool for applying torque during assembly and disassembly of the pin. The components are provided with male and female threads.

Abstract: A removable door hinge for motor vehicle doors including two hinge portions to be fastened to the motor vehicle body and the motor vehicle door, respectively. The hinge portions have eye portions defining eye bores. When the hinge is assembled, the eye portions mesh with each other and a hinge pin extends through the eye bores. The two hinge portions are secured against unintentional separation over the permissible pivoting range of the hinge by means of meshing projections and recesses arranged alternatingly on the hinge portions. The hinge pin is divided into two bolt-like halves which are each non-rotatably fastened in an eye portion of one of the hinge portions. A recess serving for the hinge against unintentional separation is provided in the hinge portion to be fixed to the door immediately adjacent the upper eye portion of this hinge portion.

Abstract: A collapsible cart comprises a unit frame having a pair of depending front legs at one end and adjacent its other end a transverse axle mounting a pair of wheels. A collapsible basket is removably secured to the frame, and a handle socket centrally underlies and is secured to the frame. A formed handle has one end portion removably nested and secured within the socket, with its other end projecting forwardly.

Abstract: The invention relates to a detachable hinge for articulating a first element and a second element, particularly to provide a fisherman's creel/seat.This hinge is characterized in that it consists of a main flap (5), an auxiliary flap (9), a removable connecting member (11) as well as means (12, 13, 8, 7.sub.1, 7.sub.2) which make it possible to displace the connecting member (11) between a locking position in which the flap (9) is capable of pivoting about the flap (5) and a free position, the flaps (9,5) being independent of each other.

Abstract: Stud 14 is secured to member 10 with hinge arm 20 slidable thereon and carrying knuckle 30. Pin structure 32 includes pin 34 engaging knuckles 24 and 30. Slotted plate 36 secured to the pin engages stud 14 and is retained thereby.

Abstract: Disclosed is a drive assembly for mounting on a marine vessel, movable between first and second configurations. In the first configuration, the drive assembly, which may include a propeller, is at least partially withdrawn from the water. In the second configuration, the drive assembly is linked to a power source carried by the vessel whereby the drive assembly may be operated to drive the vessel relative to the water. A steering linkage to a steering mechanism may also be provided whereby, with the drive assembly in the second configuration, the drive assembly is linked to the steering mechanism so that the propeller is oriented by operation of the steering mechanism to at least assist in steering the vessel through the water.

Abstract: A spring hinge is provided which includes a first member, a second member, a spring, a spring seat, a tensile adjustment seat, a tensile adjustment pin, a shaft, and two holding heads. The holding heads each include a hollow hat and a spring member fixed inside the hollow hat, the central portion of the spring member being inwardly concave and having a set of slots radially extending to form a set of claws and an opening whose diameter is slightly smaller than the diameter of the shaft. Thus, the shaft penetrating through the opening is pressed and secured by the claws so as to prevent any withdrawal of the shaft from the opening.

Abstract: A demountable hinge has a hinge pin held captive to a first hinge knuckle by a circlip and releasably held to a second hinge knuckle by a retaining screw threadedly engaged with the second knuckle and having a frusto-conical locking surface which makes a locking engagement with a frusto-conical surface on the hinge pin when the retaining screw is tightened. The engagement between the two frusto-conical surfaces urges the hinge pin axially of the second leaf to provide a firm engagement between a further frusto-conical surface on the pin and a complementary surface on the second knuckle. The hinge knuckles can be separated, for demounting a vehicle door, after partially unscrewing the retaining screw. In one construction in order to reduce the amount by which a door needs to be lifted for demounting, the second knuckle has a cut-out to permit the hinge pin to be disengaged from that knuckle after a reduced axial displacement of the knuckles.

Abstract: A hinge pin and bushing assembly is provided for machine insertion into a barrel of a hinge leaf. The assembly is preferably molded in one piece from a resilient self-lubricating plastic and includes a bushing having a concentric bore, a hinge pin having an end connected to the bushing concentrically with the bore by thin webs. The other end of the hinge pin is attached concentrically to a cylindrical plug. The bushing portions of a pair of assemblies are inserted into opposite ends of the leaf barrel and compressive force is applied to the outer ends of the plugs thereby breaking the webs and inserting the hinge pins into the bushing bores.

Abstract: A hinge assembly for mounting a toilet covering member to the rear of a toilet so as to permit rotation of the covering about a hinge axis between an up and a down position is disclosed. In one form, a pair of hinge posts are mounted to the rear of the toilet which extend along a hinge axis. Each of a pair of hinge receiving elements are mounted to the toilet covering and has a bore which is alignable with one of the hinge post elements along the hinge axis. The hinge post elements have lugs axially spaced apart from stops and the bores in the hinge receiving elements are key hole shaped to permit a key and slot type connection between the hinge post elements and the hinge receiving elements. The toilet covering member is captured on the toilet by axially inserting the hinge post elements into the corresponding bores and rotating the hinge post elements relative to the hinge receiving elements about the hinge axis to lock the elements together.

Abstract: An improved cabinet door mounting arrangement is disclosed, which allows removable mounting of one or more doors on a common hinge pin without requiring removal of the hinge pin from a cabinet.

Abstract: A door hinge assembly which facilitates fitting and aligning of a door particularly in motor vehicles, including a first and a second hinge member each having, respectively, a first and a second eye with a hinge pin being engaged within the eyes of the hinge members to operatively mount the hinge members together. The hinge pin is mounted so as to be freely rotatable relative to the first eye, but secured against axial movement relative thereto. The hinge pin is shaped so that it will engage a part of the second eye so as to be nonrotatable relative thereto, with the portion of the hinge pin thus shaped having alignment faces which engage complementary faces on the second hinge eye which are directed diagonally relative to the hinge axis.

Abstract: A hinge assembly includes a hinge pin which passes through interfitting knuckles of two leaves which are to be hinged. An L-shaped tab lock has, in one embodiment, one leg trapped between a pair of the knuckles and another leg which passes through a slot in the head of the hinge pin and is folded over to prevent axial movement of the pin relative to the tab lock and knuckles. Preferably a flat on the side of the pin head abuts a flat surface on one of the leaves to prevent movement of the pin relative to that leaf.