Hinge Pin Movable Along Slot Patents (Class 16/361)
  • Patent number: 11952817
    Abstract: A fastening system including a structure holding element fastenable to a structural component. The fastening system includes a component holding element fastenable to a component to be fastened and movable relative to the structure holding element between first and second operating positions. A first lever element is connected to the structure holding element to be rotatable about a first rotation axis and is connected to the component holding element to be rotatable about a second rotation axis. The fastening system includes a connection element, connected to the component holding element to be rotatable about a third rotation axis and connected to the structure holding element to be displaceable in translation relative to the structure holding element, such that the second rotation axis, when the component holding element is transferred from its first into its second operating position, is displaced in a plane extending perpendicularly to the second rotation axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: Airbus Operations GmbH
    Inventors: Philipp Eggert, Bogdan-Florin Marculescu
  • Patent number: 11939803
    Abstract: A butt mounting hinge capable of movement through at least a 270-degree range of motion. The hinge assembly has two base elements and three connection elements defining a total of five hinge connections. The base elements are butt mounting elements. Each base element provides two pair of hinge connections, while the fifth hinge connection rides in a slidable void provided by an intermediate connection element interconnecting the other two connection elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Inventor: Joseph Thomas Russo, Jr.
  • Patent number: 11892118
    Abstract: A display stand includes a stand unit having posts and a mounting mechanism; and a mounting bracket on a back surface of a display. The mounting bracket includes first, second, and third fixing members extending from the back surface of the display, the mounting mechanism includes a mounting plate forming at least a part of a transverse plate that connects between the posts, the mounting plate including a straight rail part having a straight slot and a bent rail part having a bent slot that is bent at a substantially right angle. The first fixing member engages with the straight rail part and is linearly movable when the display rotates, and the second fixing member and the third fixing member each engage with the bent rail part and are movable along straight portions of the bent rail part when the display rotates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Assignee: RICOH COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventor: Masamichi Yamada
  • Patent number: 11767695
    Abstract: A resistance hinge includes a first hinge bracket, a fixing shaft fastened in the first hinge bracket, a locating holder surrounding the fixing shaft, a friction part, a second hinge bracket and a transmission module. The friction part is formed in a hollow cylinder shape and surrounds the locating holder together with the fixing shaft. The second hinge bracket is pivotally mounted on the first hinge bracket. The transmission module is connected between the friction part and the second hinge bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2023
    Assignee: Foxlink Image Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Ming Wei Lin
  • Patent number: 11678641
    Abstract: A hinge locking system is provided for locking pivotable hinge parts at a desired angular position relative to one another. The hinge locking system includes a locking pin, a plate with a locking pin receiver, a movable pin receiver defining an axial bore for receiving the locking pin, and a pair of spaced-apart limit stops along the plate. The movable pin receiver is movable relative to the plate, and the limit stops are selectively contacted by the movable pin receiver to limit the maximum relative movement of the movable pin receiver. When the axial bore of the movable pin receiver aligns with the plate's locking pin receiver, the locking pin is insertable through the locking pin receiver and the axial bore in the movable pin receiver, to thereby lock the movable pin receiver and the hinge parts against further movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2023
    Assignee: The Kingstar Company
    Inventors: Charles Hallstrom, Cal G. Niemela
  • Patent number: 11573017
    Abstract: Method and apparatus for ventilating an interior space, such as a large industrial structure with at least one bay opening. A ventilation system includes an array of M by N fans stacked into a two dimensional (2D) array. A rigid frame supports the array. A seal assembly provides a nominally fluid-tight seal between an outer perimeter of the array and the bay opening. A locking assembly mechanically couples the frame to the bay opening. In some cases, a bay door can be partially retracted and attached to a top of the frame. In other cases, the bay door may be fluidically permeable (e.g., a chain, a screen, etc.) and the array is secured behind a fully closed door. Cooling air is directed out the bay opening at a suitable time, such as overnight. A soft-start motor capability can be used to initiate operation of the array.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2023
    Assignee: Airscape, Inc.
    Inventors: Neil B. Smith, Richard Jacobi, Steven J. Miner
  • Patent number: 11505322
    Abstract: An arm cap friction hinge mechanism may include a center link; a first top link, a top friction hinge link, a second top link, and a top pin link coupled to the center link; an upper hinge mount coupled to an arm cap, to the first top link, and to the top friction hinge link via a first friction hinge; an upper pin mount coupled to the arm cap of the aircraft seat, to the second top link, and to the top pin link. The center link may be coupled to at least one hinge mount via at least a second friction hinge. The arm cap may be configured to actuate between a closed position and a first open position around the first friction hinge, and between the first open position and a second open position about an axis through the at least a second friction hinge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2022
    Assignee: B/E Aerospace, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert L. Cochran, Mark E. Cefaretti
  • Patent number: 11472553
    Abstract: A retaining assembly and method for use within an internal cabin of an aircraft, in which the retaining assembly includes a hinge including a biasing member. The hinge is moveable between a retaining position, in which the biasing member is configured to exert a biasing force into a top surface of a ceiling panel within an internal cabin of a vehicle to prevent the ceiling panel from upward motion, and a release position, in which the hinge is configured to be pivoted away from the ceiling panel and the biasing member is configured to be separated from the ceiling panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: Adam Arthur Logue, Bryan Charles Bundy, Jeffrey Allen Cartwright
  • Patent number: 11464347
    Abstract: A refrigerator includes a cabinet, a control unit provided in the cabinet and controlling an operation of the refrigerator, a main door that opens or closes the cabinet and has an opening formed therein, a main hinge that couples the cabinet to the main door and allows the main door to be pivotably mounted, a sub-door that is formed on a front surface of the refrigerator and opens or closes the opening, a sub-hinge that couples the main door to the sub-door and allows the sub-door to be pivotably mounted, a sub-hinge cover that simultaneously shield a main hinge shaft of the main hinge and a sub-hinge shaft of the sub-hinge, and a wire disposed to extend from an inside of the sub-door, to be connected with the control unit, and to sequentially pass through the sub-hinge shaft and the main hinge shaft along an inside of the sub-hinge cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2022
    Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Changseok Oh, Sangmyung Lee
  • Patent number: 11465899
    Abstract: The invention broadly comprises a portable device (fuel caddy) for transferring fluids, particular for transferring gasoline from a storage container to gasoline using vehicles, boats or equipment. The device includes an external housing with an inlet and a discharge through a nozzle with a pump located on the external housing, with the pump operated by a hand crank located on the nozzle. The external housing includes all-terrain wheels, a tow loop for use on ATVs' and trucks, and an extended hose to the nozzle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2022
    Inventor: Shay Aaron Wells
  • Patent number: 11464119
    Abstract: An electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure includes a housing including a front plate facing a first direction, a rear plate facing a second direction that is opposite to the first direction, and side members for encompassing the inner space between the front plate and the rear plate; a display shown through at least a portion of the front plate; and a middle plate positioned between the front plate and the rear plate. The middle plate can include a first portion disposed between the front plate and the side members, when viewed from the outside of the housing. The first portion can include: a first surface supporting a portion of the front plate and facing the first direction; a second surface exposed to the outside of the housing; a third surface facing a third direction that is different from the first direction and the second direction, and facing the side surface of the front plate; and a protruding part protruding in the third direction on the third surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Inventors: Changsu Kim, Hangyu Hwang, Sangsik Na, Jongbae Jeon, Pranveer Singh Rathore, Ingook Hong
  • Patent number: 11319739
    Abstract: A stay includes a first arm rotatably connected to any one of a body or a door openable to the body; a second arm, one end of the second arm being rotatably connected to the first arm and the other end being connected to any one of the body or the door. The first arm includes a resilient body, a slider urged by the resilient body to the second arm. A case slidably supports the slider toward the second arm, and a pressing part is abutted and pressured onto a cam face disposed to the second arm by the slider. An adjustment mechanism changes a pressing position between the cam face and the pressing part to a crossing direction with respect to a sliding direction of the slider and a rotation shaft axis direction of the second arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2022
    Assignee: SUGATSUNE KOGYO CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Kazuhiro Yasuda, Takuma Komoto
  • Patent number: 11287844
    Abstract: A support base includes a base casing, a support frame, a first rack, an auxiliary support member and at least one gear. The support frame is movably disposed on the base casing. The first rack is disposed in the base casing and connected to the support frame. The auxiliary support member is movably disposed in the base casing. The auxiliary support member has a second rack. The at least one gear meshes with the first rack and the second rack. When the support frame moves linearly along a first direction, the first rack drives the auxiliary support member to move along a second direction through the at least one gear and the second rack, wherein an angle included between the first direction and the second direction is essentially between 0 degrees and 90 degrees.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2022
    Assignee: Qisda Corporation
    Inventors: Yung-Chun Su, Hui-Chieh Hu
  • Patent number: 11143419
    Abstract: An air-conditioning apparatus includes a body, a decorative panel attached to a lower surface of the body defining a lower surface of the air-conditioning apparatus, an air-inlet grille that can rotate to open and close and is attached to an air inlet of the decorative panel, and a shaft disposed on the decorative panel. The shaft is movable along an axis of rotation of the air-inlet grille. The shaft includes a shaft body, a pivot protruding from one end face of the shaft body in a moving direction of the shaft, and a rib extending parallel to the pivot. The air-inlet grille has a mating portion into which the pivot is inserted to support rotation of the air-inlet grille. The pivot engages the air-inlet grille at a first limit of a movable range of the shaft. The rib engages the decorative panel while the pivot is fitted in the mating portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2021
    Assignee: Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
    Inventors: Yusaku Seki, Tetsuya Tazawa, Keisuke Tomomura
  • Patent number: 10584524
    Abstract: A domestic refrigerator has a housing and a door pivotably disposed on the housing by way of hinges. At least one hinge has a door closing fitting part on the door side with a closing clip. A bearing element having a closing cam which is coupled to the locking clip in the closed state of the door is formed on the housing. The closing cam has a coupling projection formed, on a coupling contour which faces it in the state in which it is coupled to the locking clip, with a recess in which a projection end piece formed on the locking clip engages in the coupled state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2020
    Assignee: BSH Hausgeraete GmbH
    Inventors: Shizeng Fang, Klaus Flinner, Alexander Goerz, Alfred Raab
  • Patent number: 10443280
    Abstract: A pressure-tight door allowing movement of hinges includes: a hinge fixating part including a fixed member having one surface with a movable groove formed therein and the other surface fixed to a door frame, and a movable member having one surface inserted into the movable groove so as to slide bidirectionally on the movable groove and a hinge attached to the other surface of the movable member, connected to a door and sliding together with the movable member. The movable member of the hinge fixating part slides inwardly together with the hinge only when the pressure due to flooding or explosion is applied to the pressure-tight door, whereby the pressure-tight door is able to effectively block any leakage by compressing the gasket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2019
    Inventor: Jae Ho Hwang
  • Patent number: 10317950
    Abstract: A pivot assembly adapted to an electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a first device body including a first pivot side edge and a second device body including a second pivot side edge. The pivot assembly comprises a first pivot pivotally disposed inside the first device body, a second pivot pivotally disposed at the second device body, a first connecting member pivotally connected to the first pivot and the second pivot, a third pivot pivotally disposed at the second device body, a fourth pivot pivotally disposed inside the first device body, and a second connecting member pivotally connected to the third pivot and the fourth pivot. The third pivot is closer to the second pivot side edge relative to the second pivot. The fourth pivot is closer to the first pivot side edge relative to the first pivot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Assignee: ASUSTEK COMPUTER INC.
    Inventors: Tsung-Ju Chiang, Yu-Cheng Chang
  • Patent number: 10303207
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a support element, a second cover, a second guiding element and including a pushing element. The support element includes a first cover and a first guiding element. The first guiding element is connected to the first cover. The second guiding element is slidably jointed to the first guiding element to move relative to the first guiding element in a direction and is connected to the second cover. The pushing element is connected to the second cover and configured to push against the support when the second cover rotates relative to the second guiding element to make the support element move relative to the second guiding element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2019
    Assignee: ASUSTEK COMPUTER INC.
    Inventors: Ming-Hsing Yang, Kun-Hsiang Tsai, Yung-Hsiang Chen, Li-Wei Hung
  • Patent number: 10252837
    Abstract: A breathing assistance apparatus has a lid and latch assembly configured for one-handed operation. The apparatus also includes a hinge assembly that separates when over-rotated but that reengages upon closing of the lid onto the main body of the apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Limited
    Inventors: Jeremy Livingston Miller, Arjen David Kat
  • Patent number: 10079921
    Abstract: A guide rail type flip-up mechanism includes a base unit including a first connection member affixed to a main unit of a flip electronic product and a guide rod and a first pivot axle disposed at one same side relative to the first connection member, a linkage unit including a pivoting member with one end thereof pivotally connected to the first pivot axle and an opposite end thereof providing a second pivot axle and a displacement member with a third pivot axle coupled to the guide rod and movable back and forth along the guide rod, and a flip member including a second connection member affixed to the display of the flip electronic product and a first axle barrel and a second axle barrel located at one lateral side of the second connection member and respectively coupled to the second pivot axle and third pivot axle of the linkage unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2018
    Assignee: DEDA METAL CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Kun-You Chuang
  • Patent number: 10017211
    Abstract: A work vehicle includes a ground propulsion apparatus, a chassis supported by the ground propulsion apparatus, a vehicle body supported by the chassis, a vehicle cover movably mounted to the vehicle body to move between a closed position and an open position, and a guide. The vehicle body supports at least one serviceable component. The vehicle cover covers the at least one serviceable component in the closed position, and the vehicle cover permits access to the at least one serviceable component in the open position. The guide includes a first guide element attached to the vehicle body and a second guide element attached to the vehicle cover. The first and second guide elements cooperate with each other to guide the vehicle cover to an aligned location in the closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2018
    Assignee: KOMATSU LTD.
    Inventors: Raymond E. DeJong, II, Noah Holcomb, William H. Schierschmidt
  • Patent number: 9863691
    Abstract: A hinge device for a door of a refrigerator, etc. moves the center of rotation of the door by interlocking with the opening/closing operations of the door, while stabilizing the opening/closing operations without any hindrance such as rattling. The hinge device comprises: a shaft member which is mounted on a refrigerator main body and comprises a hinge pin; a bearing member which is mounted on a door and comprises a long hole which is in contact with the hinge pin to be relatively movable or relatively rotatable with respect to the hinge pin; and a cam which is installed on the hinge pin and constitutes a cam unit by contacting a cam follower of the bearing member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2018
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Manabu Kikuchi, Toshiaki Suzuki
  • Patent number: 9834069
    Abstract: A sun visor assembly is provided. The sun visor assembly includes a support, a visor body carried on the support and a mirror carried on the visor body. The visor body pivots about a first axis in a first plane and the mirror pivots about a second axis in a second plane where the first axis is substantially perpendicular to the second axis. Thus the mirror is effectively provided with two degrees of freedom allowing it to be more conveniently, efficiently and effectively adjusted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2017
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: David Huelke, Justin Lee Healy
  • Patent number: 9769293
    Abstract: Techniques including use of a slider cover for a computing device are described. In one or more implementations, the slider cover includes a cover body and a pair of hinge assemblies secured along opposing edges of the cover body. The hinge assemblies are designed to attach to a housing for a computing device having a pair of tracks extending along opposing edges of the housing. Engagement of the tracks with the hinge assemblies forms an attachment of the housing to the slider cover designed to enable the housing and slider cover to slide relative to one another in parallel planes and the housing to pivot around a pivot axis formed by the pair of hinge assemblies. Accordingly, manipulation of the housing relative to the slider cover may occur via the hinge assemblies to assume multiple different configurations for an apparatus that includes the slider cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2017
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventor: Jiawei Gu
  • Patent number: 9739079
    Abstract: A hidden, corner hinge assembly for a display case includes: (a) a fixed, inner rail with an interior space with an opening, (b) a movable, door rail with a semi-enclosed, interior space with a opening that is adapted to allow the adjoining fixed, inner rail to pass into and out of this opening when the display case's door moves between closed and open positions, (c) inner rail posts mounted within the semi-enclosed, interior spaces, (d) a first and a second link, each with an end that rotatably attaches to a rail post in each of the semi-enclosed, interior spaces, and (e) wherein the locations of the post mountings and the configurations and lengths of the link are set so as to allow the display case's door to open by moving inward and away from the vertical edge where the hinge assembly is being used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Inventor: Helmut Guenschel
  • Patent number: 9690323
    Abstract: A portable electronic device includes a main body, a protective foldable cover, a membrane keyboard and a folding means. The protective foldable cover is attached structurally in a foldable manner to the main body and further has a foldable leaf to cover the main body. The membrane keyboard is mounted to the foldable leaf by facing the main body and is connected signally with the main body. The folding means is to provide at least one stand state for the main body to stand on the foldable leaf of the protective foldable cover and thus to present the membrane keyboard completely to a position in front of the main body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2017
    Inventor: Richard Hwang
  • Patent number: 9632529
    Abstract: A portable computer includes a base, a display module, at least one supporting element and at least one sliding assembly. The base includes a first area and a second area. The display module includes a connect end and a display face. Each supporting element includes a first end pivoted on a portion of the display module other than the display face and a second end pivoted on the rear end of the base. Each sliding assembly includes a slide rail disposed at least in the second area and a sliding block connected with the connect end and moved along the slide rail. Each sliding block includes at least one auxiliary sliding structure for decreasing sliding friction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: Wistron Corporation
    Inventors: Tien-Chung Tseng, Ming-Ju Hsieh, Chien-Yuan Lai
  • Patent number: 9580155
    Abstract: An apparatus for towing a water sports performer includes a first mounting plate, a second mounting plate, and a tower. The first mounting plate is adapted for attachment to a port gunwale of a boat. The second mounting plate is adapted for attachment to a starboard gunwale of the boat. The tower is pivotably and detachably secured to the first and second mounting plates. Each of the first and second mounting plates includes a retractable tower connector that, when retracted, is positioned at or below a substantially flat upper surface of the mounting plate, and, when not retracted, extends above the upper surface of the mounting plate to pivotably and detachably secure the tower to the mounting plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2017
    Assignees: MASTERCRAFT BOAT COMPANY, LLC, GERE MARIE CORPORATION
    Inventors: Ryan D. Lake, Chadrick E. Curts, James G. Schultz, Cory J. Peltzer, Gregory A. Mackall
  • Patent number: 9489060
    Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein relate to a stylus extender. In one embodiment, an electronic device housing includes a stylus extender. The stylus extender may be attached to a door hinging from the electronic device housing for containing the stylus. The stylus extender may push the stylus forward when the door is opened.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2016
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Britt C Ashcraft, Eric Chen
  • Patent number: 9448583
    Abstract: An electronic device and hinge assembly includes an electronic device body including a base and a main unit, and hinge devices pivotally connecting the base and the main unit for allowing adjustment of the angular position of the main unit relative to the base step by step in a series of angles. Each hinge device includes a casing affixed to one of the base and the main unit, a pivot shaft connected to the base and the main unit and rotatably inserted through the casing and secured by a retaining ring, and a friction wheel set and a damper mounted on the pivot shaft. The friction wheel set includes a first friction wheel and having recessed portions equiangularly spaced at one side thereof, and a second friction wheel rotatable with the pivot shaft relative to the first friction wheel and having raised portions respectively engageable into the recessed portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2016
    Assignee: DATAVAN INTERNATIONAL CORP.
    Inventors: Chun-Yi Lee, Yu-Chen Chang
  • Patent number: 9433116
    Abstract: The invention relates to a control and display module for motor vehicles, comprising: a display screen for displaying data; a touchpad for entering user commands, said touchpad at least partially overlapping the display screen; and a casing in which the display screen and the touchpad are housed, said casing comprising a front frame. The module is characterized in that: the casing includes an internal rim protruding between the display screen and the touchpad, which rim maintains the display screen in position in the casing; and the control and display module also comprises a seal including a first portion inserted between the internal rim of the casing and the display screen and a second portion extending beyond the internal rim towards the center of the display screen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2016
    Assignee: Valco Systemes Thermiques
    Inventor: Henry Beraud
  • Patent number: 9429986
    Abstract: Disclosed is an electronic device including a first body, a second body connected with the first body, and a connecting member. The connecting member is hinged with the first body via a first hinge shaft and is hinged with the second body via a second hinge shaft, such as to enable the first body and the second body to be switched between an open state and a closed state. The electronic device is configured in such a manner that, in the closed state, a second housing of the first body snuggles against a first housing of the second body, and in the open state, a lower rim of the first body is located at a front portion of the second body; and the lower rim of the first body keeps abutting against the upper surface of the second body while the state of relative position is switched.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2016
    Assignees: Beijing Lenovo Software Ltd., Lenovo (Beijing) Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Xiaosong Xia, Chunfeng Yuan, Zhifeng Xin
  • Patent number: 9380719
    Abstract: An information apparatus, includes: a first-housing and a second-housing; and a link mechanism spanned from a front side of the second-housing to a rear side of the first-housing in a state in which the second-housing is superposed over the first-housing, the link mechanism including a link provided with a first-rotation axis at one end and provided with a second-rotation-axis at another end, a first bracket that pivotally supports the first-rotation-axis and is provided on a side of the first-housing, a second bracket that pivotally supports the second-rotation-axis and is provided on a side of the second-housing, and an urging part that urges the link in a direction in which the second-rotation-axis moves away from the first-housing, wherein when the second-housing tilts from the first-housing, the link mechanism allows one end of the second-housing to slide over the first-housing and the second-housing tilts in an upper space of the first-housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2016
    Assignee: FUJITSU LIMITED
    Inventor: Nobuhiko Onda
  • Patent number: 9348363
    Abstract: A computer assembly comprising a computer assembly base for the computer assembly, a rotatable display screen support coupled to the computer assembly base configured to receive a display screen and an base stabilizer of the computer assembly base configured to extend from a back side of the computer assembly base, wherein upon extension is configured to provide counterbalance support to the computer assembly base to inhibit tipping.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2016
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Hui, Russell Aoki, Anthony Valpiani, Ralph Miele
  • Patent number: 8713758
    Abstract: An opening/closing device includes a fixed plate, a moving plate movable relative to the fixed plate, a slide plate formed having a groove, a hinge including a first shaft connected to the fixed plate, a third shaft connected to the moving plate, and a second shaft between the first and third shafts, and moves the moving plate between closed and open positions relative to the fixed plate, a slide arm including a fourth shaft connected to the moving plate and a fifth shaft connected slidably along the groove, and moves the moving plate between the closed and open positions, a link arm having one end connected to the second shaft and the other to the fifth shaft. The fifth shaft slides inside the groove as the link arm moves along with the moving of the hinge when the moving plate is moved between the closed and open positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: Mitsubishi Steel Mfg. Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yasuhiro Mitsui, Hironobu Sayama
  • Patent number: 8511510
    Abstract: A medical instrument sterilization container has a plurality of walls and a rotatably displacing cover. A rotatable device is integral with the cover. An elongate slot is formed in a side of the container for receiving the rotatable device. The rotatable device is slidable within the elongate slot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Assignee: Symmetry Medical Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: David R. Pratte, Michael Sullivan
  • Patent number: 8423099
    Abstract: A rotating mechanism, comprises a retaining plate having a cut-out defined therethrough, the cut-out being curved; a rotating plate being capable of rotating in a plane parallel to the plane of the retaining plate by a shaft; a pin slidably engaging with the cut-out and retained on the rotating plate; and a guiding assembly is coupled between the rotating plate and the retaining plate to guide the rotating plate to rotate relative to the retaining plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2013
    Assignees: Shenzhen Futaihong Precision Industry Co., Ltd., FIH (Hong Kong) Limited
    Inventor: Shi-Xu Liang
  • Publication number: 20130076216
    Abstract: A stowage bin is provided. The stowage bin includes a support assembly, a bucket including a pivot point, the bucket rotatable about the pivot point between a closed position and an open position, and a translating mechanism coupling the bucket to the support assembly such that when the bucket is rotated between the closed and open positions, the pivot point translates with respect to the support assembly between a first pivot position and a second pivot position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2011
    Publication date: March 28, 2013
    Inventors: Chad D. Schmitz, Aaron Justus Pederson
  • Patent number: 8281459
    Abstract: A locking hinge that includes a first hinge element including a body defining a first hole and a second hinge element including a body defining a second hole. The locking hinge also includes a dowel assembled through the first hole in the first hinge element and the second hole in the second hinge element defining a hinge joint axis permitting translation of the second hinge element relative to the first hinge element along a first axis and a second axis, and rotation of the second hinge element relative to the first hinge element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2012
    Assignee: Raytheon Company
    Inventors: Leonard Le, Keith R. Burrell, Thomas L. Kehl, Epifanio P. Gonyea
  • Patent number: 8250706
    Abstract: A hinge for doors, in particular for electrical appliances, comprises a box-shaped body (3), a lever (4) pivoting at the box-shaped body (3) at a respective axis (A) of rotation so that the body (3) and the lever (4) can move relative to each other by tilting, the box-shaped body (3), a spring (12) housed in the box-shaped body (3) and designed to operate in conjunction with a first portion (4a) of the lever (4) to adjust the motion of the lever (4) and the box-shaped body (3) relative to each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2012
    Assignee: Nuovo Star S.p.A.
    Inventor: Angelo Vanini
  • Patent number: 8250712
    Abstract: A hinge having a plurality of movable axes enabling eccentric movement of an object connected to the hinge, and a connection member with a first hinge axis for enabling a first object to rotate about the first hinge axis, the connection member including a plurality of movable axes enabling eccentric movement of the object. The plurality of movable axes includes a central axis, a second hinge axis and a third hinge axis, and when the hinge or connection member moves with respect to the second hinge axis and the third hinge axis, the central axis moves. The hinge or connection member can be used in a portable terminal having a main body housing, where the folder rotates with respect to the first hinge axis towards or away from the main body housing, and the folder can rotate with respect to the first hinge axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2012
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd
    Inventors: Jin-Soo Kim, Young-Ki Kim, Shin-Chul Kamg
  • Patent number: 8234754
    Abstract: A hinge module includes a first hinge part; and a second hinge part confronting the first hinge part. The first hinge part includes a slot; and an annular groove surrounding the slot and formed in a recessed shape in relation to the second hinge part, and an annular gasket inserted into the annular groove and projecting to the second hinge part side. The second hinge part includes a cylindrical projection non-removably inserted into the slot while freely moveable in a longitudinal direction of the slot; and a sliding surface formed around periphery of the cylindrical projection and on which the gasket slides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Assignee: Fujitsu Limited
    Inventors: Shigeru Yamaguchi, Shingo Yamaguchi
  • Patent number: 8201306
    Abstract: A hinge apparatus of an engine hood for a vehicle which is provided between a hood panel and a vehicle body panel to ensure rotation of the hood panel. The hinge apparatus includes a hinge bracket mounted to a vehicle body panel, a hinge arm mounted to the hood panel and hinged to the hinge bracket by a hinge shaft and including a rail slot formed at one end thereof, a support link unit pivotally linking the hinge bracket to the hinge arm, and a return link unit pivotally linking the support link unit and the rail slot of the hinge arm so that the support link unit is selectively locked by the return link unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2012
    Assignee: Hyundai Motor Company
    Inventor: Moon Kwan Kim
  • Patent number: 8201304
    Abstract: An apparatus including a frame, a door and a compliant hinge mechanism hingably mounting the door to the frame, the compliant hinge mechanism including a resistance configured to provide a preload to balance the door in a first open position and an increasing force resisting further opening of the door when the preload is overcome and the door is opened past the first open position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2012
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Brian M. Steurer, Timothy Scott Shaffer
  • Patent number: 8166706
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a vault door mechanism that assists a user in opening or closing the door. A hold-open arm and hinge plate pivotally interconnect the door to a surrounding frame and are fixed in place by an associated locking mechanism. The locking mechanism stops the door in the partially opened position prior to being fully opened or closed, thereby assisting the user in handling the door. The details of the present invention, and the manner in which they interrelate, will be described in greater detail hereinafter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Assignee: U.S.F. Fabrication, Inc.
    Inventors: Louis Slimak, Marvin Lopez
  • Patent number: 8112844
    Abstract: A hinge having a base with a planar surface; a sliding plate having a planar surface; a revolving member located adjacent to a longitudinal edge of the base, the revolving member being capable of revolving and projecting from the base; a dampener located in the base for restraining movement of the revolving member to retain the revolving member in its revolved and projected position; a first joint for coupling the revolving member to the sliding plate, and a plurality of guides arranged longitudinally and transversely in the sliding plate, wherein in a first mode of operation, the sliding plate is slidable over the base in the longitudinal or transverse directions of the base, wherein in a second mode of operation, the sliding plate is substantially slid over the base to a position in the transverse direction of the base, the sliding plate is pivotable about the longitudinal edge of the base to a configuration such that the planar surface of the sliding plate forms an oblique angle relative to the planar surf
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2012
    Assignee: Creative Technology Ltd
    Inventors: Seah Seang Yong, Kin Fui Chong, Wei Lit Leung
  • Patent number: 8082628
    Abstract: A hinge includes a first connecting member, a second connecting member defining a through hole, a sleeve member fixed to the second connecting member, a shaft movably mounted to the first connecting member, and a fastener. The sleeve member defines a spiral slide groove therein. A clamping protrusion extends from the first connecting member for slidably engaging in the slide groove. The shaft includes a fixing portion rotatably passed through the sleeve member and the through hole. The fastener is fixed to a distal end of the fixing portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2011
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Chen-Wei Chiang
  • Patent number: 8065780
    Abstract: A collapsible device includes a base, a cover, and a hinge. The hinge includes a first connecting member fixed to the base, a second connecting member defining a through hole, a sleeve member fixed to the second connecting member, a shaft movably mounted to the first connecting member, and a fastener. The sleeve member defines a spiral slide groove therein. A clamping protrusion extends from the first connecting member for slidably engaging in the slide groove. The shaft includes a fixing portion rotatably passed through the sleeve member and the through hole. The fastener is fixed to a distal end of the fixing portion. The second connecting member is fixed to the cover. During the rotation of the cover relative to the base via the hinge, the cover is synchronously moved transversely relative to the base along the axial direction of the hinge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2011
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Chen-Wei Chiang
  • Patent number: 7992489
    Abstract: A contact electric grill for the cooking of food products is provided having a base shoulder (2) and a lid shoulder (3) joined to each other by a hinging structure including a rotation pin (4), a slot (5) into which the rotation pin (4) is slid, and a support and passage element (6) from the lid shoulder to the base shoulder of electric connection cables (7) among electric components present in the base and in the lid, operationally connected to the base shoulder and the lid shoulder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Assignee: De'Longhi S.p.A.
    Inventor: Renzo Mazzon
  • Patent number: 7980416
    Abstract: A storage bin assembly is for use in a passenger compartment of a motor vehicle includes a storage bin and a housing. The storage bin has a storage space extending between spaced apart sides, a guide pin extending outwardly from at least one of the sides of the storage bin, and a pair of retainer clips disposed on opposite sides of the storage bin. The housing has spaced apart side walls for receiving the storage bin therebetween, a pair of bosses each extending through one of the pair of retainer clips for pivotally interconnecting the bin to the housing for movement between open and closed positions relative to tile housing, and a track disposed on at least one of the side walls and in which the guide pin slides during the movement of the storage bin between the open and closed positions. Each of the retainer clips and the track has an open end facilitating removal of the storage bin from the housing and reinstallation of the bin to the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2011
    Assignee: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.
    Inventor: Warren Jing Po Chou