Abstract: Systems and methods for swiveling a panel in relation to a panel frame are described. An exemplar panel swivel system includes a swivel support member, a housing subassembly, and a shaft. The swivel support member includes a base portion that has a first terminating end, a second terminating end, and has defined therein a shaft receiving aperture. The swivel support member further includes a raised surface extending from the first terminating end of the base portion and is designed to contact a top support structure and a securing edge extending from the second terminating end of that base portion, which is designed to contact a side support structure. The housing subassembly extends an elevated distance above the base portion. A central aperture defined in the housing subassembly aligned with the shaft receiving aperture. The shaft extends a shaft length and at least some of the shaft passes through the central aperture and the shaft receiving aperture.

Abstract: A hinge including: a first leaf assembly accommodating a portion of a first panel having a first cut-out section, the first leaf assembly including a first insert component which is tight fittingly receivable within the first cut-out section; a second leaf assembly, hingedly coupled to the first leaf assembly, for accommodating a portion of a second panel having a second cut-out section; a spring operatively coupled to the first and second leaf assemblies to bias the hinge to move from an open position to a closed position; and a dampener to dampen movement of the hinge from the open position to the closed position, wherein said longitudinal dampener axis is disposed between and substantially parallel with planes defined by respective opposing faces of the first panel.

Abstract: Systems and methods of co-printing a unitary hinge are provided. The unitary hinge may be co-printed using an additive manufacturing process. The unitary hinge includes a hinge pin that is substantially cylindrical in shape. The unitary hinge also includes a knuckle which surrounds a portion of the hinge pin and is configured to be manipulated about the hinge pin. The hinge pin is fabricated in situ with the knuckle such that further assembly is unnecessary. The unitary hinge may also include retention mechanism to retain the hinge within the knuckle without substantially restricting the knuckle from being rotated about the hinge pin. The unitary hinge may further be configured with a fluid port which may, for example, be used to provide a lubricant to an area between the hinge pin and the knuckle or to vacuum powder material or debris from the area.

Abstract: A hinge apparatus is provided. The hinge apparatus includes a rotation axis device configured to pivotably support a part of a display, and a free stop hinge device configured to pivotably support an other part of the display coaxially spaced apart from the part of the display. The rotation axis device includes a curved protrusion for controlling an eccentricity between a central axis line of the rotation axis device and a central axis line of the free stop hinge device.

Abstract: Disclosed is a door device that can ensure necessary catch function and/or assist function and give a neat impression is provided. The hinge includes a first part to be attached to a main body and a second part to be attached to a door. The door device includes a base, an arm rotatably supported on the base and a spring for applying torque to the arm in the closing direction and/or in the opening direction thereof. The base of the door device is attached to the first part of the hinge.

Abstract: A bearing including a substrate and a low friction layer, where the bearing includes an annular shape including a radial bearing portion in the form of an axially-extending base region, and an axial bearing portion in the form of a radially-extending flange, where the axial bearing portion terminates in a deep drawn axially extending lip, and at least one of a radial coining region or an axial coining region, where the radial coining region is positioned along the radially-extending flange and forms an annular depression, where the axial coining region is positioned along the axially-extending base region, and where the axial coining region is deformed so as to be non-parallel to a longitudinal axis of the bearing.

Abstract: A sheet stretching device is provided which is capable of preventing a sheet from being slacked, with the sheet stretched over a frame, by possibly preventing unnecessary motions of a retaining member for fixedly drawing the sheet into the frame. A retaining groove (2a) is formed along the length direction of the frame on the front surface side of a frame (2). Retaining plates (4), with a rectangular cross section, to be fitted into the retaining groove are attached to the peripheral edge portion of a sheet (3). The retaining plate is formed of an elastic material and substantially equal in thickness to the width of the retaining groove. A plurality of projections (4a) at certain intervals in the depth direction of the retaining groove are formed on at least one of the inner wall surface of the retaining groove and the side surface of the retaining plate.

Abstract: The description relates to hinged devices, such as hinged computing devices. One example can include a hinge assembly that rotatably secures a first portion relative to a hinge axis. The hinge assembly can include an element that rotates around the hinge axis and moves toward and away from the hinge axis.

Abstract: An engine hood mounting system includes an engine hood having at least one engine hood pivot support disposed on an inner surface thereof, at least one pivot joint located on a chassis frame of the agricultural machine, and at least one pivot bar assembly configured to interfit with a respective pivot joint and engine hood pivot support. The at least one pivot bar assembly includes an outer pivot bar having a first end and a second end and an inner pivot bar disposed within the outer pivot bar having a first end and a second end. The outer pivot bar and the inner pivot bar are coupled to each other via at least one fastener. Further, the at least one pivot bar assembly, its respective engine hood pivot support, and its respective pivot joint are oriented along a rotation axis.

Abstract: A door hinge assembly is provided. The door hinge assembly includes a first hinge plate, a second hinge plate, one or more bushings, a hinge pin and a hollow sleeve. The first and second hinge plate includes a one or more first and second knuckles aligned axially. At least one of the one or more bushings is positioned in between the first and second knuckle to prevent direct contact of first and second knuckle. The hinge pin is disposed through the first and second knuckles and one or more bushings. The hollow sleeve acts a covering to the hinge pin. The hollow sleeve further prevents contact of the sides of the first knuckle, bushings and second knuckle with the hinge pin. This prevents a direct metal on metal contact and further prevents squeak or other noises occurred during the opening and closing of the door.

Abstract: A rotary shaft link device has a simplified structure occupying less room and is easy to assemble and includes a transmission unit disposed on a first shaft, a reaction unit disposed on a second shaft and a link unit disposed between the transmission unit and the reaction unit. Two ends of the link unit are formed with driving sections engaged with the transmission unit and the reaction unit. The link unit is assembled in the rail of the restriction plate. When the first shaft is rotated, the link unit responsively moves from a first position to a second position to drive the reaction unit and the second shaft to synchronously rotate. According to the specification of the product, the number of the link devices can be easily adjusted to achieve the object of modularized assembly.

Abstract: A multi-axis rotary shaft link device has a simplified structure occupying less room and is easy to assemble. The multi-axis rotary shaft link device includes a transmission unit disposed on a first shaft, a reaction unit disposed on a second shaft and a link unit disposed between the transmission unit and the reaction unit for making the first and second shafts synchronously rotate. The second shaft and a third shaft are assembled with a driven module for rotating the third shaft and a transmission unit disposed on the third shaft. A link unit is disposed between the third shaft and a fourth shaft, whereby the fourth shaft and a reaction unit disposed on the fourth shaft can synchronously rotate with the third shaft. The multi-axis rotary shaft link device can freely rotate around multiple rotational centers, which can be smoothly opened and closed.

Abstract: A rotary door includes a shaft and a deflector. The shaft defines an inner passage and has axial ends defining at least one end opening. The deflector extends from the shaft. The shaft has a peripheral opening communicating with the at least one end opening through the inner passage.

Abstract: A cookware has a lid, a cooking vessel, and a hinge that connects both the lid and the cooking vessel together. The hinge is movable and permanently installed on the lid and the cooking vessel. Both the lid and the cooking vessel stay together during cooking and storage.

Abstract: A swivel joint for an articulating arm comprising a section having a bore with an annular groove where the bore is sized for a stud, with another annular groove, of a plate to slide into the bore. A retaining ring seats in the annular grooves to swivelly couple the section with the plate. The arm may be advantageously used in a camera assembly, such as a bullet camera, to point the camera once mounted on a wall or ceiling.

Abstract: An addition to reduce noise made by a garage door hinge by incorporating two Delrin or hard plastic injection molded washers placed between the two halves of the hinges and slide it over the hinge barrel. This provides a friction reducing pivot point and holds in lubricant. An additional improvement is to hold the barrel in place and reduce the problem of the barrel moving side to side. The improvement will stop or at least significantly reduce the extra noise of the garage door hinge as the garage door moves and provide smoother operation of the hinge.

Abstract: A hoist (19) pull (P) limiting device (11), comprising: a first bearing element (14) to which the hoist (10) is fastened; a second bearing element (18) fastened to the bearing structure (24) on which the pull strength (P) acting on the hoist (10) is unloaded; a butt hinge (16) connecting the first (14) and the second (18) bearing elements with each other, the hinge (16) axis being substantially perpendicular to the direction wherein, through rope (22) of the hoist (10), the pull (P) acts on the latter, said axis being at a certain distance from the rope (22) leaving the hoist (10) drum; elastic means (20; 20A; 20.1; 20.1A) suitable to oppose the rotation of the first bearing element (14) away from the second bearing element (18) on account of the pull (P); means (28) suitable to detect when the width of the rotation angle (f) of the first bearing element (14) relative to the second bearing element (18) matches the maximum predetermined pull (P), as well as to emit the relevant signal.

Abstract: An Anuba concealed hinge for rotatable moving a door, in particular a reinforced door, connected to a tubular support structure, which includes a rear counterframe anchored to a wall and a front frame anchored to the counterframe The hinge includes a lower fixed half-hinge and an upper movable half-hinge rotatably coupled to each other for rotating about a first longitudinal axis between an open position and a closed position. The lower fixed half-hinge includes a box-shaped hinge body to be concealedly inserted within the tubular support structure. The upper movable half-hinge includes a connecting plate connected to the door to extend from the tubular support structure in the open position and to concealedly retract within the tubular support structure in the closed position. The movable half-hinge includes a pivot defining the first axis unitarily connected to the connecting plate. The hinge body (11) includes a seat internally housing the pivot.

Abstract: A modular integrated galley in a passenger vehicle, including a mounting rack in the form of a vertical wall including upper, middle and lower storage areas, at least one storage slot extending laterally between the middle and lower storage areas for storing a work surface therein, and a latch for ejecting the work surface at least partially from the slot into a position for being further extended into a fully deployed position by a user. An elongate hinge that extends vertically along a mounted edge of the doors and is adapted for allowing the door to move 180 degrees of travel between its closed and open positions is also disclosed.

Abstract: This invention provides a hinge assembly having variable friction resistance. The hinge assembly includes an elongated element having a generally cylindrical surface extending longitudinally. It also includes at least one torque element having a generally cylindrical surface compressively engaged with the cylindrical surface of the elongated element, the cylindrical surface of the at least one torque element having end portions. An actuator of the hinge assembly is configured for changing friction resistance generated by the at least one torque element by changing the relative position of the end portions of the at least one torque element, thus reducing compressive engagement between the cylindrical surface of the at least one torque element and the cylindrical surface of the elongated element.

Abstract: A self-returning hinge assembly utilizing a spring disposed along a linearly displaceable guide shaft element mounted through a polymeric guide plate disposed in substantial alignment with an aperture supporting an elongated proximal portion of the guide shaft. Upon displacement of the door from a pre-established set point, the spring is compressed thereby generating a biasing force along the guide shaft to bring the door back to the pre-established set point. The linear travel path of the guide shaft element is maintained by the guide plate.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: A magnetic hinge system includes a first component that is associated with a first object, a second component that is associated with a second object, and an axle. The first component includes a first hole and a first magnetic structure having a first plurality of magnetic source regions having a first polarity pattern. The second component includes a second hole and a second magnetic structure having a second plurality of magnetic source regions having a second polarity pattern complementary to said first polarity pattern. The axle can be inserted into the first hole and the second hole such that the first and second magnetic structures face each other across an interface boundary, where the first polarity pattern and the second polarity pattern are in accordance with a cyclic implementation of a code of length N that has a cyclic correlation function having a single peak and a plurality of off peaks per code modulo.

Abstract: A quiet door hinge assembly may include a first hinge wing having at least two knuckles and a second hinge wing having at least three knuckles. A central pin may be disposed to connect the first and second hinge wings by passing through the knuckles. Non-metallic separators may be placed between the knuckles disposed to preclude direct contact between the knuckles.

Abstract: A casement window hinge protects against sash sag by providing a guide arm that substantially fills the space between the sash and the window frame when the window is closed. This space-filling guide arm may be produced with lightweight thermoplastic material whose pivoting connection to the sash arm may be strengthened through a wood screw providing an axis for the pivot that may be stabilized within the sash into which the screw is driven.

Abstract: A hinge arm having a hinge pin hole having a worn bore, for example a hinge arm of a hinge assembly of an access door on a gas turbine engine, is repaired by forming in the worn hinge arm a new hole with a keyway extending outwardly from the new hole. A keyed bushing is provided having a cylindrical body having a central bore extending axially therethrough and a key extending outwardly from the cylindrical hole. The keyed bushing is inserted into the new hole and keyway formed in the hinge arm thereby preventing rotation of the bushing relative to the hinge arm.

Abstract: A vehicle door hinge that is positioned between a vehicle main body and a vehicle door and connects the same to each other in order to connect the vehicle door to the vehicle main body so as to be openable and closable may include a female bracket that is securely attached to one of the vehicle main body and the vehicle door, a male bracket that is securely attached to the other of the vehicle main body and the vehicle door, a rotation shaft member that is secured to the female bracket and supports the male bracket to be rotatable relative to the female bracket.

Abstract: A rotatable coupling mechanism includes an annular base member and a first annular member. A second annular member is mechanically coupled to the annular base member. A resilient member is disposed between the first annular member and the second annular member.

Abstract: A riser hinge (10) is disclosed which includes a mounting flange assembly (12) pivotally coupled to a strap assembly (15). The cylindrical portion (52) includes an upper strap bearing (54) and a lower strap bearing (55) which are each mounted partially within the cylindrical portion. The strap cylinder portion has a space (82) which includes an enlarged portion (83) flanked by narrowed portions (84) at stop ledges (85). The upper strap bearing and lower strap bearing each have a vertically oriented, elongated, locking tongue or flange (87) with a narrowed portion (88) extending to an enlarged portion or stop (89), which enables them to be removably mounted within the space.

Abstract: A quiet door hinge assembly may include a first hinge wing having at least two knuckles and a second hinge wing having at least three knuckles. A central pin may be disposed to connect the first and second hinge wings by passing through the knuckles. Non-metallic separators may be placed between the knuckles disposed to preclude direct contact between the knuckles.

Abstract: A door hinge assembly is provided. The door hinge assembly includes a first hinge plate, a second hinge plate, one or more bushings, a hinge pin and a hollow sleeve. The first and second hinge plate includes a one or more first and second knuckles aligned axially. At least one of the one or more bushings is positioned in between the first and second knuckle to prevent direct contact of first and second knuckle. The hinge pin is disposed through the first and second knuckles and one or more bushings. The hollow sleeve acts a covering to the hinge pin. The hollow sleeve further prevents contact of the sides of the first knuckle, bushings and second knuckle with the hinge pin. This prevents a direct metal on metal contact and further prevents squeak or other noises occurred during the opening and closing of the door.

Abstract: An anti-interference structure of relative slide assembly includes a relative slide member and a slide member. At least one guide member is disposed on the relative slide member. The guide member has a support section rising from a surface of the relative slide member. At least one guide slope is formed on one side of the support section. The slide member is relatively slidably connected with the relative slide member. At least one raised abutment section is disposed on the slide member and slidable with the slide member. The support section is positioned in the sliding path of the raised abutment section. During the sliding movement of the slide member along the relative slide member, the raised abutment section abuts against the support section to enlarge the gap between the slide member and the relative slide member so as to avoid interference therebetween due to deformation of the components.

Abstract: A multi-pivot pin system has a hinge assembly having a plurality of housings formed within the hinge assembly. A channel is formed through each housing wherein an outer diameter center-line of the hinge assembly is off-set from a center-line of an inner diameter of the channel. A rotating device is positioned in each channel.

Abstract: A vehicle door hinge that is positioned between a vehicle main body and a vehicle door and connects the same to each other in order to connect the vehicle door to the vehicle main body so as to be openable and closable may include a female bracket that is securely attached to one of the vehicle main body and the vehicle door, a male bracket that is securely attached to the other of the vehicle main body and the vehicle door, a rotation shaft member that is secured to the female bracket and supports the male bracket to be rotatable relative to the female bracket.

Abstract: An example hinge includes a hinge pin extending along an axis and a first knuckle for receiving the hinge pin. The first knuckle is rotatable about the axis. A second knuckle for receiving the hinge pin and is rotatable about the axis. At least one bearing limits relative rotation between the first hinge knuckle and the hinge pin. The example hinge assembly may include a tolerance ring between the hinge pin and the first knuckle to urge the bearing away from the axis. An example method of producing a hinge includes the steps of permitting a first hinge plate to move relative a hinge pin and limiting movement of a second hinge plate relative a hinge pin. The method biases a bearing adjacent the hinge pin to limit movement of the second hinge plate relative the hinge pin.

Abstract: A hinge plate for connecting a leaf of a door to a frame includes a frame hinge plate part comprising a frame fastening part and a frame hinge part. A leaf or sash hinge plate part comprises a leaf or sash fastening part and a leaf or sash hinge part. A primary coil is disposed in the frame hinge part and a secondary coil is disposed in the leaf or sash hinge part, each being configured to surround a hinge plate pin defining a hinge axis. The hinge plate pin is provided as a core for both the primary coil and the secondary coil and is configured to conduct magnetic flux lines. The hinge plate pin comprises a support element configured to transmit a mechanical force between the leaf and the frame. A flux element is configured to conduct the magnetic flux lines between the primary coil and the secondary coil.

Abstract: A self closing hinge is placed within the tubular structure of the gate. The inventive hidden hinge swing pivot point cannot physically smash fingers. An internal axel physically holds together an upper hinge piece which receives the upper part of the gate, an upper hinge piece, and a midsection outer tubular section which contains an adjustable bushing and a spiral spring to return the gate to a closed position. The internal axel joins the lower hinge piece and the lower section which receives lower part of workpiece gate.

Abstract: A glide movement controller for use with a hinge connection that includes a shaft, as well as a hinge connection and a power saw including such a controller. The glide movement controller includes a generally U-shaped controller body configured to move towards the shaft in a first direction such that resistance upon the shaft is increased and away from the shaft in a second direction such that resistance upon the shaft is decreased; a pair of apertures extending through the controller body; and an interior bearing surface defined on the controller body. The interior bearing surface is configured and arranged to face the shaft. In certain embodiments, at least a portion of the interior bearing surface is located between the apertures.

Abstract: A hinge connection between first and second links, including a shaft; a threaded aperture formed within an end portion of the shaft; and a pair of bearings. The hinge connection may optionally include a spacer surrounding the shaft. In addition, there is also a bushing surrounding the end portion of the shaft. A threaded fastening member is inserted into the threaded aperture of the shaft. Upon insertion and tightening of the threaded fastening member, any axial gap between the first bearing and the bushing is eliminated. Also disclosed is a hinge connection with a split shaft, including two cantilever shafts, where a main axial portion of each cantilever shaft is seated within a bore of the first link; and a pair of bearings, where an inner portion of each of the cantilever shafts is rotatably seated within one of the bearings.

Abstract: An adjustable friction hinge with a first hinge portion with two spaced apart first hinge knuckles and second hinge portion having a second hinge knuckle with rotatably fit together. A barrel bushing is non-rotatably positioned in the second hinge knuckle. A friction bushing is slidably and non-rotatably located in openings in the two first hinge knuckles. A threaded compression nut, and a non-threaded compression nut are located in the two spaced apart first hinge knuckles. A screw passes through the non-threaded compression nut, the spaced apart first hinge knuckles, the second hinge knuckle, the two friction bushings, and into the threaded compression nut. When the screw is tightened, the threaded and non-threaded compression nuts force the two frictional bushing into frictional contact with the barrel bushing to increase a force required to move the first hinge portion and the second hinge portion relative to each other.

Abstract: A control motion hinge, comprising a first leaf hinge with three knuckles to secure a first pin, wherein the two outer knuckles have roller knuckles, a link having a two knuckles on a first end to interlock with the first leaf hinge and a single knuckle on a second end, a second leaf hinge with two knuckles to secure a second pin when interlocked with the second end of the link, wherein the two knuckles of the second leaf hinge have a roller path for engaging the roller of the first leaf hinge, wherein such rollers traverse the roller path, and thus softly closing the door reducing the sound of closure during the final approach of the door.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a pivot assembly includes a component including a top surface and a post that extends upward from the top surface, a pivot member that can be pivoted about a pivot axis defined by the post, the pivot member having a top surface, and a retaining collar that secures the pivot member to the component, the retaining collar being positioned between the post and the pivot member.

Abstract: A hinge includes a first leaf, a second leaf, and a pivot shaft. The pivot shaft includes a first pivot pin pivotably mounted to the first leaf and a second pivot pin pivotably mounted to the second leaf. A friction between the second leaf and the pivot shaft is smaller than a friction between the first leaf and the pivot shaft. The pivot shaft forms a ledge, and the second leaf correspondingly forms a tab to engage with the ledge. Upon the condition that the tab engages with the ledge such that the pivot shaft can rotate with the second leaf, a larger twisting force is needed for the second leaf, together with the pivot shaft, to rotate relative to the first leaf due to the larger friction between the first leaf and the pivot shaft.

Abstract: A hinge includes a first leaf, a pivot shaft mounted to the first leaf, a first knuckle rotatably mounted to the shaft, a second leaf rotatably mounted to the shaft, a resilient assembly mounted to the shaft, and a fastener fixed to the shaft. One end of the first knuckle forms an engaging portion, and the second leaf correspondingly forms a tab to engage with the engaging portion. Upon the condition that the tab engages with the engaging portion such that the first knuckle can rotate with the second leaf, a larger twisting force is needed for the second leaf, together with the first knuckle, to rotate relative to the pivot shaft due to further overcome a friction between the first knuckle and the pivot shaft.

Abstract: Provided is an opening-and-closing mechanism that can be latched at a predetermined opening angle, wherein the latching can be disengaged with a small force in the opening direction whereas the latching is gradually disengaged in the closing direction.

Abstract: A method is applied to manufacture a combination-type male hinge comprising a connection portion and a shaft portion extended from the connection portion, and comprises the steps of: forming a plurality of connection plates by punching along at least one punching direction; making each connection plate have a punched peripheral surface and at least one perforating hole; making the punched peripheral surface have at least one sheared region and at least one torn region; and perforating the perforating holes of the connection plates by a extension bar extended from the connection portion, so as to connect the connection plates and manufacture the shaft portion of the combination-type male hinge.

Abstract: A pivot assembly for securing a pair of mounting lugs and stabilizing a machine member has an axis member having a first end member and a second end member. An opening is formed in both the first and second end members. A pair of expansion sleeves is provided wherein one of the pair of expansion sleeves is positioned over each of the first end and second end members. A pair of locking devices is provided wherein one locking device is inserted into the opening formed in each of the first and second end members of the axis member. The locking devices engage the pair of expansion sleeves causing the expansion sleeves to expand to secure the axis member in a pair of mounting lugs. A chamber member is formed around a central area of the axis member. At least one lubricant chamber member is formed between the central area of the axis member and the chamber member.

Abstract: A pivot bushing for insulating a pivot shaft and component pivotally mounted to a seat assembly of an automotive vehicle. The pivot bushing comprises a circumferential planar rim having an inner surface defining a bushing aperture and an outer surface defining a bearing surface. The inner and outer surfaces extend between an upper edge and a lower end. An upper flange projects outwardly from the upper edge of the rim and about the perimeter of the outer surface and a lower flange projects outwardly from the lower edge of the rim and about the perimeter of the outer surface defining a channel formed between the outer surface, upper flange and lower flange for receiving and insulating the component from the pivot shaft.

Abstract: A furniture hinge with equipment comprising a toggle-type hinge and a line shock absorber arranged transversely to a major axis of the toggle-type hinge, which line shock absorber is inserted into a holder and the latter is attached to the toggle-type hinge, whereat the holder (100, 200) consists of a bearing part (1) and a position part (2), which are fixed to each other by at least one coupling element in the form of an unreleasable connection or a releasable one.

Abstract: A weld-on barrel hinge having a female barrel portion and two male barrel portions for hinging together two items. The cylindrical female barrel portion has an axial bore formed therethrough. The cylindrical female barrel portion is welding to a first item. The male barrel portions have a cylindrical main body portion and a pin extension that is sized to be rotatably received within the axial bore of the female barrel portion. A passageway formed in at least one of the male barrel portions has a first end that opens in the cylindrical main body portion, and at least one second end that opens in the pin extension. The male barrel portions are inserted in the female barrel portion and are welded to a second item. A lubricant fitting is affixed to first end of the passageway in the at least one male barrel portion.