Abstract: A hinge is provided. The hinge includes a first plate, a second plate, a third plate, a shaft, a first elastic element, and a second elastic element. The second plate is connected to the first plate. The third plate is disposed on the second plate. The shaft is connected to the first plate and the second plate. The first elastic element surrounds the shaft. The second elastic element is connected to the second plate and the third plate. The second plate is rotatable around the shaft via the first elastic element. The second plate is movable relative to the third plate via the second elastic element.

Abstract: A hinge assembly is designed to reduce the number of details in the hinge assembly and to simplify the construction of the hinge assembly. The hinge assembly includes an arm having a length with a pivot post on a first end of the arm and an arm lock on an opposite second end of the arm. An internally screw threaded hole extends through the arm block. The plate is attached to the second end of the arm. The plate has a plate surface configured for attachment to a ceiling panel and an opposite adjustment surface. A ridge extends across the adjustment surface and a slot extends through the ridge. The arm block is positioned adjacent the ridge with the internally screw threaded hole of the arm block aligned with the slot through the ridge. An externally screw threaded rod extends through the slot and is screw threaded into the internally screw threaded hole through the arm block.

Abstract: A window system according to an aspect of the invention includes: a window frame; an inner window installed at an indoor side of the window frame; an outer window fixed to the window frame and spaced apart from the inner window with a predetermined distance at an outdoor side to form a hollow layer between the outer window and the inner window; an air-flowing opening formed between the outer window and the window frame to form a flow path in which air in the hollow layer flows or circulates; and an opening and closing device provided at one side of the inner window to open and close the inner window from the window frame. The outer window may include a tinted glass or a glass having a high absorption rate and a bracket for fixing the tinted glass to the window frame.

Abstract: The flipping mechanism for rotating a flat element includes a linear guide having a rail and a slide moveable along the rail, a swivel arm having a first end connected adjacent to a first end of the rail in such a way that the swivel arm can be rotated about the first end between a first position, in which the swivel arm is parallel to the rail, and a second position, in which the swivel arm is perpendicular to the rail, and a rotation element having a first end connected in a rotatable manner to the slide of the linear guide, the rotation element being further connected to the swivel arm in a rotatable manner such that rotation of the rotation element about its first end causes rotation of the swivel arm about the first end.

Abstract: A connecting device, in particular for installing at least one opening stay on a window leaf has a rail, which can be guided as far as possible in the direction of the first longitudinal axis thereof into a groove of the connecting device. The groove engages at least in sections behind the rail. The blocking of the longitudinal displaceability of the rail in the groove is guaranteed at least counter to the first longitudinal direction by a projection connected to the rail, which projection engages in a recess in the region of the groove. The projection is held in the installed position of the connecting device by a spring element in the recess. A spring element is arranged on the rail preferably in a limited movable manner. Alternatively or in addition, the connecting device can comprise a cap which holds the projection in the installed position of the connecting device indirectly and/or directly at least partially in the recess.

Abstract: A roof molding cap attachment structure includes a cap member, and an attachment member that attaches the cap member to a roof molding having a first opening, the attachment member including a support pin that rotatably supports the cap member between the first position where the cap member closes the first opening of the roof molding and a second position where the cap member discloses the first opening, the cap member including a rotary guide that guides the cap member to rotate along the support pin, and the cap member being adapted to be pushed forward to an inside of the roof molding when the cap member has been rotated to the second position.

Abstract: The light emitting module includes a light source unit and a base plate where the light source unit is detachably mounted. The light source unit has an installation mechanism for installation to the base plate, and the base plate has an installation mechanism counterpart engaged with the installation mechanism. In addition, the light emitting module has a hook mechanism that catches the light source unit and the base plate when the installation mechanism and the installation mechanism counterpart are not engaged with each other. The hook mechanism is contained within a thickness of the light source unit when the light source unit is mounted to the base plate. In this configuration, it is possible to prevent the light source unit from dropping from the base plate using the hook mechanism even when engagement between the installation mechanism and the installation mechanism counterpart is released.

Abstract: A detachable and adjustable damper hinge attachment for connection to pre-installed hinge hardware to dampen the closing motion of a swinging cabinet door. The attachment comprises a housing and a spring damper assembly slidingly and removably engaged with the housing. The housing includes an attachment means for detachable engagement with a hinge body. The spring damper assembly extends from the housing and contacts a portion of the hinge to which the door is mounted. One embodiment positions the spring damper assembly to more perpendicularly meet the door portion of the hinge. Another embodiment includes an adjustment knob for adapting the contact point of the spring damper assembly.

Abstract: A portable electronic device includes a lower housing and an upper housing slidable relative to the lower housing between closed and open positions. The upper housing includes an auxiliary input device and a display. A primary flex connector electrically connects the lower and upper housings. At least one secondary flex connector may electrically connect the primary flex connector to the auxiliary input device or the display. The upper housing may include a cover plate that is removable to allow access to at least a portion of the flex connectors.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the present invention includes a hinge for movably connecting a first panel to a second panel, the hinge comprising first and second spaced apart hinge members, each hinge member being connectable to the respective first and second panels; and a connector located between the hinge members, the connector having a pin member which connects the hinge members together to permit selective movement of the first panel relative to the second panel about multiple axes.

Abstract: A support mechanism for a vehicle closure panel is provided. The support mechanism includes a connection rod and a counterbalancing device. The connection rod is configured to secure the closure panel in a second position and control the speed of the closure panel as it moves between a first position and a second position. The counter balancing device includes a connection rod base structure, at least one guide block, of a first material, at least one resistance member, of a second material, and at least one spring element. The guide block interacts with the resistance member. The interaction of the first material of the guide block and the second material of the resistance member creates a resistance force of variable force output to counterbalance the weight of the closure panel as the closure panel moves between the first position to the second position.

Abstract: A sliding hinge for a portable device has a main bracket, a mounting panel and a plate spring assembly. The mounting panel is slid relative to the main bracket. A tether of the plate spring assembly is attached securely to the mounting panel. The mounting panel is attached securely to a cover of the portable device. A hub of the plate spring assembly is attached securely to a base of the portable device. When the cover is slid to open, the plate spring assembly forces the cover to be fully opened. Therefore, the cover slides to be fully opened without external forces.

Abstract: A slide/tilt mechanism is provided to include a base plate; a slide plate which is slid between a closed position and an open position with respect to the base plate; a guide plate which supports the slide plate to make the slide plate movable; a tilt mechanism which tilts the slide plate with respect to the base plate by inclining the guide plate with respect to the base plate; an elastic member which actuates the slide plate in a slide direction and a tilt direction; and a tilt restriction member which engages the tilt mechanism to restrict the inclination of the guide plate when the slide plate is slid from the closed position to the open position, and disengages the tilt mechanism to permit the inclination of the guide plate when the slide plate reaches the open position.

Abstract: An opening and closing device includes a fixed frame including a shaft receiving part and fixed to a first housing, a movable plate configured to be rotationally movable relative to the fixed frame, a slide plate configured to be slidable relative to the movable plate and fixed to a second housing, multiple arms of the same length provided between the shaft receiving part and the movable plate to have respective one ends received by the shaft receiving part and respective other ends received by the movable plate, and a slide mechanism configured to cause the slide plate to slide relative to the movable plate. The slide plate is caused to slide relative to the movable plate by the slide mechanism and the movable plate rotates relative to the fixed frame with turns of the arms, so that the second housing moves between a closed position and an open position.

Abstract: The hinge includes an tubular element, a pair of curved beams which are arc-shaped, and a pair of positioning pins. Two curved through holes are formed in the tubular element and are aligned in parallel to each other, the pair of positioning pins are fixed on two opposite sidewalls of the tubular element, each of the pair of curved beams defines a protrusion on an external surface thereof. The pair of curved beams respectively slide in the two curved through holes and the two protrusions are configured to limit a position where the pair of curved beams are in the two curved through holes.

Abstract: An exemplary system for use in a package delivery vehicle is provided that may include a hinge member that includes a first opening and a hinge body that includes a second opening that is pivotally coupled to the first opening so that the hinge body can pivot with respect to the hinge member. The hinge body also includes a first protrusion and a second protrusion that extends from the first protrusion. The first and second protrusions are slideable within a key structure that extends at least partway along a longitudinal axis of an edge railing of the package delivery vehicle.

Abstract: A panel (10) for a modular bulk container is described. The panel (10) has a frame (16) and a door (18) pivotally attached to the frame (16) by a hinge (20). The frame (16) has a first frame surface defining a first imaginary plane and an opposing second frame surface defining a second imaginary plane. The door (18) has a first door surface. The hinge (20) is extendable from a portion of the frame (16). The hinge (20) has a single pivoting axis and is movable from a first position in the door closed condition wherein the hinge (20) is entirely located between the first imaginary plane and the second imaginary plane to a second position located outwardly from the first position in a door open condition wherein an angle between the first imaginary plane and the first door surface is less than 30 degrees.

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: An opening and closing device includes a fixed frame including a shaft receiving part and fixed to a first housing, a movable plate configured to be rotationally movable relative to the fixed frame, a slide plate configured to be slidable relative to the movable plate and fixed to a second housing, multiple arms of the same length provided between the shaft receiving part and the movable plate to have respective one ends received by the shaft receiving part and respective other ends received by the movable plate, and a slide mechanism configured to cause the slide plate to slide relative to the movable plate. The slide plate is caused to slide relative to the movable plate by the slide mechanism and the movable plate rotates relative to the fixed frame with turns of the arms, so that the second housing moves between a closed position and an open position.

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: In the electronic equipment of the present application, a center axis of a cylindrical portion 11a of a shaft 11 is eccentric with respect to a rotation center axis of the shaft 11, whereby even when a cable 21 comes closest to the shaft 11 in the turning of a first housing 1 or second housing 2, a sufficient space can be secured between the shaft 11 and the cable 21. Thus, in a turning range of the first housing 1 or second housing 2, it is highly unlikely that the shaft 11 and the cable 21 come into contact with each other, which avoids an increase in a tension of the cable 21 and wear on an insulation cover of the cable 21. By avoiding the increase in the tension of the cable 21, breakage of the electric wires in the cable 21 can be avoided.

Abstract: A remote control has lower and upper casings. A sliding hinge has a main bracket attached to the lower casing, a sliding bracket attached to the upper casing, two positioning assemblies mounted between the main bracket and the sliding bracket, multiple fasteners mounted through the sliding bracket, the positioning assemblies and elongated slots of the main bracket and two resilient components connected to the main bracket and the fasteners. The resilient components push the sliding bracket and selectively retain the sliding bracket securely at opposite ends of the elongated slots of the main bracket. The lower and the upper casings of the remote control do not collide with each other or with the main and the sliding brackets and therefore prevent localized wear.

Abstract: Obstacle detection for a sliding door of a vehicle including a sensor apparatus located on or near a hinge of the sliding door and arranged to detect an obstacle in a path of the hinge of the sliding door. A controller connected to the sensor apparatus is configured to receive an obstruction signal from the sensor apparatus indicating detection of an obstacle in the path of the hinge of the sliding door.

Abstract: A swivel hinge apparatus for an electronic device includes first and second hinge members, a guide portion, an elastic member, a shaft and a support cover portion. The first hinge member is bent. The second hinge member is inclined and coupled with the first hinge member to rotate while facing the first hinge member. The guide portion is positioned between the first hinge member and the second hinge member to guide rotation of the second hinge member. The elastic member is positioned on a side of the first hinge member to provide an elastic force for allowing rotation and linear movement of the first hinge member and the second hinge member. The shaft has a cylindrical housing protrudes therefrom, with the cylindrical housing being coupled with the first hinge member, the second hinge member, the elastic member, and the support cover portion by passing through them.

Abstract: A swing-type portable communication apparatus includes a body housing having a first display part, a swing housing having a second display part and capable of being obliquely slid and juxtaposed with the body housing at the same angle without a height difference after being swung from the body housing. A hinge mechanism is provided at one end of the body housing for obliquely sliding the swing housing after the swing housing is swung from the body housing.

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 linkage mechanism includes a fixing member, a rotary member, a support member and a sliding module. A first end of the rotary member is rotatably assembled to the fixing member. A first end of the support member is rotatably hinged to the second end of the rotary member, and the second end of the support member is hinged with the sliding module. The sliding module includes a sliding member and a sliding rod slidably assembled to the sliding member. The sliding member is slidably mounted to the fixing member, and further hinged to the second end of the support member. The sliding member defines a sliding hole. The sliding rod is rotatably assembled to the rotary member together with the fixing member, and further slidably passing through the sliding hole of the sliding member. An electronic device using the linkage mechanism is also provided.

Abstract: A hinge for a hingedly movable sash in a window having a frame, including a track assembly having a track and a shoe engageable with the track and reciprocally movable along the track. The shoe presents a first rolling member at a first portion thereof and a bearing portion at a second portion. The shoe is shiftable between a window closed configuration in which the bearing portion contacts the track and transmits loads from the track to the sash arm and a window moving configuration in which the rolling member contacts the track and transmits loads from the track to the sash arm and rolls along the track as the shoe translates along the track.

Abstract: A slider for use in a track having an end stop therein, the slider having a detent therein and including a releasable restrictor having a rib thereon, wherein the releasable restrictor can be held in an active position by an interaction between the rib and the detent, or an inactive position, and wherein the releasable restrictor is automatically reset in its active position when the slider reaches the end stop in the track. More controlled closing of a window sash is thereby possible.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a first housing, a second housing covering the first housing, and two tilt mechanisms. Each of the tilt mechanisms includes a connecting rod, a first hinge bar, a second hinge bar, and a resilient element. The connecting rod is hinged to the first housing and the second housing. A first end of the first hinge bar is hinged to the first housing. A first end of the second hinge bar is hinged to the second housing. The resilient element is fixed on a second end of the first hinge bar and the second hinge bar.

Abstract: A sliding and rotating hinge module for supporting a display screen or the like, includes a bracket, a slider and a support member. The slider is capable of sliding movement relative to said bracket and said support member is capable of pivotal movement relative to said slider.

Abstract: A sliding hinge has two sliding assemblies mounted on a cover of an electronic device, two pivoting assemblies mounted on a base of the electronic device and two retractable connecting assemblies. An end of one retractable connecting assembly is connected to the end of the other retractable connecting assembly. Another end of each retractable connecting assembly is pivotally connected to a corresponding sliding assembly and a corresponding pivoting assembly. The two retractable connecting assemblies of the sliding hinge provide sufficient resilient force to push and hold the cover of the electronic device, especially a large-sized electronic device, at the closed or open position.

Abstract: A transversely movable hinge is mounted between a base and a cover of a folding device and has a moving assembly. The moving assembly is connected to an expansion device via a linking rod. Therefore, when the folding device is opened, the expansion device is driven to extend and is convenient for users. When the folding device is closed, the expansion device is driven to retract for saving space.

Abstract: A sliding module includes a first section, a second section, a pivot plate, a hinge module and an assist lever. Two sides of the pivot plate are respectively rotatably connected to the first section and the hinge module. The hinge module is positioned on the second section. Two ends of the assist lever are respectively rotatably connected to the first section and the second section. The first section brings the pivot plate to rotate relative to the hinge module, and elevates the assist lever, the pivot plate and the assist lever bring the first section to move and rotate relative to the second section in a tilted orientation.

Abstract: A sliding module includes a first section, a second section, a pivot plate, a hinge module and an assist lever. Two sides of the pivot plate are respectively rotatably connected to the first section and the second section. The hinge module is positioned on the second section. Two ends of the assist lever are respectively rotatably connected to the first section and the hinge module. The first section brings the assist lever to rotate relative to the hinge module, and elevates the pivot plate, the pivot plate and the assist lever bring the first section to move and rotate relative to the second section in a tilted orientation.

Abstract: A moving mechanism of an electronic device is provided, including a first member, a second member, a sliding member slidably connected to the first member, and a pivot rotatably connecting the second member with the sliding member. When the first member slides relative to the sliding member, a latch member on the first member is pressed by the sliding member to a retracted position. When the sliding member is released from an initial angle and rotates relative to the second member, the latch member is pushed by a resilient element and is joined in a recess of the sliding member, thus preventing sliding between the first member and the sliding member.

Abstract: A dual directional sliding hinge is mounted in a portable device with a cover, a first base and a second base and has a main panel, a first sliding unit, a second sliding unit. The main panel is attached to the cover. The first sliding unit is attached to the first base. The second sliding unit is attached to the second base. When the first and second sliding units slide at the closing position, the cover and the first and second bases are folded to have a smallest volume. Since the first and second sliding units have different sliding distances when sliding to different directions, the functioning units on the first and second bases are revealed alternatively. Therefore, the user can decide to use different functioning units as desired.

Abstract: A portable electronic device, including a first portion having a first surface, a second portion having a second surface, and a slide portion coupled to the first and second portions. The first portion, second portion and slide portion are adapted so that the first portion can rotate between a closed position wherein the first portion at least partially covers the second surface, and a rotated position wherein the second surface is at least partially exposed, and wherein, when the first portion is in the rotated position, the first portion and slide portion can slide relative to the second portion along a slide direction to an open position in which the first surface and second surface are aligned.

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.

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.

Abstract: A hinge is mounted in a sliding assembly for a portable device. The hinge has a hollow pintle, a first positioning ring, a second positioning ring and a resilient element. The positioning rings are mounted around the pintle and respectively have corresponding detents and protrusions to provide positioning function. The resilient element is mounted in the pintle and is mounted between the positioning rings to reduce the length of the hinge. When the second positioning ring is rotated, the second positioning ring also moves upward to lift the supporting panel of the sliding assembly and the cover of the portable device. Therefore, the cover is kept from bumping into the expanding parts of the portable device.

Abstract: A linkage mechanism includes a fixing member, a rotary member, a support member and a sliding module. A first end of the rotary member is rotatably assembled to the fixing member. A first end of the support member is rotatably hinged to the second end of the rotary member, and the second end of the support member is hinged with the sliding module. The sliding module includes a sliding member and a sliding rod slidably assembled to the sliding member. The sliding member is slidably mounted to the fixing member, and further hinged to the second end of the support member. The sliding member defines a sliding hole. The sliding rod is rotatably assembled to the rotary member together with the fixing member, and further slidably passing through the sliding hole of the sliding member. An electronic device using the linkage mechanism is also provided.

Abstract: A refrigerator is provided. The refrigerator includes a main body defining a storage chamber, a door opening and closing the storage chamber, and a pivot guide unit connecting the door to the main body and varying a distance between a pivot shaft of the door and the main body in response to a pivot motion of the door.

Abstract: A hinge construction, suitable for a wing mirror unit for a motor vehicle, includes a first hinge part configured for mounting on the motor vehicle and a second hinge part, pivotably connected with the first hinge part via a base shaft. The second hinge part is configured to support a mirror support. In an embodiment, the base shaft is translatably connected with one of the hinge parts, the other hinge part is arranged pivotably about the base shaft, and the hinge parts cooperate via a track guide, which causes the hinge parts upon pivoting to rotate relative to each other, and a straight guide, which cases the hinge parts upon pivoting to translate relative to each other.

Abstract: Disclosed is a hinge coupling structure usable with a welding mask, a face shield or a safety helmet, which serves to connect either side of a protective mask, configured to cover a welder's face along with a viewing window, to a corresponding end of a head band used to assist a welder in wearing the protective mask. The hinge coupling structure includes a rail longitudinally provided at the head band, a slider coupled to the rail so as to be moved forward or rearward in a longitudinal direction of the rail, and a hinge unit coupled to the protective mask while being coupled to the slider interposed therebetween. The hinge coupling structures enables distance adjustment between the protective mask and the welder's face in a state in which the head band is worn on the head, which provides more convenient wearing of the protective mask.

Abstract: A hinge for controlling the movement of a door on a refrigerator is disclosed, the hinge allowing the refrigerator to be installed flush to adjacent cabinets. The door translates and rotates in order to allow access to the refrigerator cabinet interior without contacting the adjacent cabinets.

Abstract: A body portion 41 of a hinge apparatus 4 is mounted to an inner surface of a side wall portion of a housing 2. Basal end portions of first and second links 42, 43 are rotatably mounted to the body portion 41. Distal end portions of the first and second links 42, 43 are rotatably mounted to a connecting member (not shown). A movable member 53 is connected to the connecting member such that the movable member 53 is movable in a left-right direction. A door 3 is mounted to the movable member 53. An outer gear portion 42a is disposed in the distal end portion of the first link 42. A rack portion 53 is formed in the movable member 53 such that a longitudinal direction of the rack portion 53 is oriented in the left-right direction. The outer gear portion 42a is engaged with the rack portion 53b.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments provide for a method and apparatus for moving a cover of a device relative to a base of the device to provide access to an interior space. An indication to open a cover coupled to a base is received. Responsive to receiving the indication, the cover is sequentially pivoted around a first pivot and a second pivot to provide access to the interior space while maintaining the cover within a footprint of the device.

Abstract: A mobile terminal of a slide type having a dual display is disclosed, by which if an open configuration has been entered after sequential completion of slidable and rotary movements, two displays are located on the same plane in an open configuration to provide various user interface environments. The present invention includes a first body, a second body slidably connected to the first body, and a slide hinge module configured to guide a slidable movement of the second body on the first body to open the first body, the slide hinge module configured to guide a rotary movement of the second body against the first body in case of an open configuration of a partial region of the first body.

Abstract: An electronic device includes an upper body, a lower cover, a lower body, and a slide mechanism installed between the upper body and the lower cover. The lower cover is fastened on the lower body. The mechanism includes a fixed element, a slide element, and two plates. The fixed element is fastened on the lower cover. The slide element may slide relative to the fixed element. The plates are fastened on two opposite sides of the slide element and the upper body.