Including Sliding Surfaces To Permit Relative Translation Of Hinged Members Patents (Class 16/362)
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Patent number: 8068334Abstract: An electronic device includes a first body, a second body, two hinge assemblies, two resilient members, and two latching members. The hinge assemblies hinge the first body on the second body. The resilient members are received in the second body and connect with the second body elastically. Opposite ends of the resilient member resist the second body and the hinge assembly, so that the hinge assembly and the first body move relative to the second body.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2009Date of Patent: November 29, 2011Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventor: Zi-Ming Tang
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Patent number: 8042228Abstract: An adjustable hinge block includes first and second complementary members, each defining therein a first and a second slit respectively. The members are adapted to mate with each other such that the first and second slits at least partially align with each other to define a third slit. First and second wing members protrude from the members respectively such that the wing members lie on opposite sides of the third slit when the members mate with each other. The wing members each define therein a first and a second aperture respectively, which first and second apertures are adapted to receive a fastener. First and second side members, each define therein a third and a fourth aperture respectively, such that the third and fourth apertures is adapted to align with the first and second apertures respectively.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2008Date of Patent: October 25, 2011Assignee: Lockheed Martin CorporationInventor: Terry D. Jones
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Publication number: 20110252603Abstract: The present invention relates to a thin slide mechanism that can be incorporated in a portable electronic device.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2010Publication date: October 20, 2011Inventors: Yasuhiro Mitsui, Yoshinori Shimomura
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Patent number: 8032989Abstract: A hinge for casement windows is disclosed. The said hinge includes a track and a shoe that is adapted to travel along the track. There is a sash arm that is pivotally connected and extending from the shoe and a support arm. The support arm has a first end and a second end. The first end is pivotally connected to the sash arm and said second end of the support arm is pivotally connected to the track. The support arm has an orifice for receiving a pin extending from the track. The support arm has a clip for securing the support arm to the track. The clip has a grip extending therefrom to assist in moving the clip from a first position to a second position.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2007Date of Patent: October 11, 2011Inventors: Luke Liang, Tong Liang, David Chen
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Patent number: 8020254Abstract: A hinge assembly has a pintle, a rotating bracket, a sliding bracket, a mounting bracket, a compression assembly and an elastic member. The rotating bracket is mounted rotatably around the shaft and has a latching portion. The sliding bracket is attached securely to the pintle and has a track. The mounting bracket and a latching arm. The latching arm selectively presses against the latching portion to hold the hinge closed. The compression assembly is mounted around and expands when the pintle is rotated to close. The elastic member is compressed by expansion of the compression assembly so automatically rotates the pintle to open. Therefore, with the hinge mounted in an electronic device, when the latching portion is slid out of the latching arm, the hinge is forced to open by the elastic member and compression assembly so a cover pops up and is opened easily.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2008Date of Patent: September 20, 2011Assignee: Shin Zu Shing Co., LtdInventor: Yu-Feng Lin
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Publication number: 20110182011Abstract: A portable terminal including a pair of housings and a hinge apparatus for coupling the housings in such a way that the housings pivot with respect to each other are provided. The hinge apparatus includes a hinge bracket fixed to a first housing of the pair of housings, a pivot member connected to a second housing of the pair of housings and pivotably coupled to the hinge bracket to pivot with respect to a hinge axis, a cam surface provided on the pivot member around the hinge axis, the cam surface comprising at least a pair of recess portions, and a cam member received to protrude and retreat in perpendicular to the hinge axis on the hinge bracket. When the pivot member pivots, the cam member slides and contacts the cam surface and is engaged with one of the recess portions on the cam surface, such that at least the housings are folded to each other or are kept stationary in a position where the housings are inclined with respect to each other at a predetermined angle.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2011Publication date: July 28, 2011Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO. LTD.Inventors: Won-Tae KIM, Yun-Cheol KANG, Sung-Ho AHN, Chung-Keun YOO
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Publication number: 20110167592Abstract: The present invention relates to a slide hinge apparatus and comprises a base frame wherein a space part is formed; a first slider that forms a space part to overlap with said space part of the base frame, and is furnished at the top of said base frame; a second slider that slides following said first slider; a hinge module that connects said first slider with the second slider so that these support each other elastically; a blocking plate furnished between said base frame and the first slider to move following a guide part and block the space part; and a first arm and a second arm that connect said hinge module with the block plate to rotate according to the motion of the hinge module and cause said block plate to slide. According to the present invention, both the slider and the block plate are effectively caused to slide simultaneously using the hinge module and a plurality of arms, thereby closing off the bottom of a liquid crystal screen (FPC) that is opened during sliding.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2009Publication date: July 14, 2011Applicant: DIABELL CO., LTD.Inventor: Ki Suk Han
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Patent number: 7975348Abstract: A hinge has a guiding component, a sliding component and a pivoting device. The guiding component has a base and a track. The base has a top, a free end, a pivoting end and a pivoting portion. The pivoting portion is formed on the pivoting end. The track is mounted on the top of the base near the free end and has two wings. The wings protrude out respectively and traversely from the track. The sliding component is slidably mounted around the track and has a bottom and two recesses. The recesses are formed on the bottom of the sliding component, are opposite to each other and are respectively mounted around the wings. The pivoting device is pivotally mounted to the pivoting portion of the guiding component. Therefore, the guiding component is mounted slidably on the guiding component and pivotally to the pivoting device.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2008Date of Patent: July 12, 2011Assignee: Shin Zu Shing Co., Ltd.Inventor: Yu-Feng Lin
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Patent number: 7900321Abstract: A damping arrangement, in particular for displaceable furniture parts, includes a damper (1) which is provided with a tappet (2) which can be impinged upon, and which can be supported by a support element (3). The support element (3) can be positioned and/or displaced in relation to the tappet (2).Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2007Date of Patent: March 8, 2011Assignee: Julius Blum GmbHInventors: Helmut Fitz, Harald Sutterlütti
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Patent number: 7900322Abstract: A push-out style window assembly including window hardware for frictionally retaining an open position of the window under typical loading conditions. A push-out style window assembly generally includes a friction hinge assembly including a track, a sash arm, a support arm, and a friction arm. The friction arm can include an adjustable and/or detachable slide enabling adjustment of a frictional resistance between the friction slider and the support arm. Using the friction arm, frictional resistance is provided so as to provide control both during opening of the window and in retaining the position of an open window.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2007Date of Patent: March 8, 2011Assignee: Truth Hardware CorporationInventors: Craig M. Doring, Thomas Soukup, James Seaser
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Publication number: 20110026195Abstract: A portable electronic device with an inverted-type hinge has a cover connected to a stationary bracket, a side shell connected to a tilting assembly, a cover connected to an inverting assembly and a sliding assembly being eccentric to a tilting shaft. With cooperation between the inverting assembly and the tilting assembly, the cover may be inverted to reveal a display that leans against the base. Therefore, the user easily touches the display without pivoting the cover. Furthermore, the sliding assembly lifts the cover while the cover is opened relative to the base to prevent the cover from impacting the base.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2009Publication date: February 3, 2011Applicant: SHIN ZU SHING CO., LTD.Inventor: Shu-Mu Lin
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Publication number: 20110023272Abstract: A hinge mechanism has at least one hinge assembly, a rail assembly and a sliding bracket. The hinge assembly has a hinge and a lifting seat. The hinge is adapted to pivotally connect a cover and a base of an electronic device. The lifting seat is attached to the cover and has a recess. The rail assembly has at least one rail seat having a rail slot. The sliding bracket is adapted to be deposited an input unit, is movably mounted between the hinge assembly and the rail assembly and has at least one upper sliding shaft and at least one lower sliding shaft. The upper and lower sliding shafts are respectively mounted in the recess and the rail slot. A side of the sliding bracket would be elevated by the lifting seat to allow the sliding bracket to be inclined to the cover, whereby the input unit is convenient for use.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2009Publication date: February 3, 2011Applicant: SHIN ZU SHING CO., LTD.Inventor: Chieh Huang
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Patent number: 7876551Abstract: A hinge assembly includes a base, a rotating member, and a connecting member connecting the base to the rotating member. The connecting member is slidably positioned on the base. The rotating member is rotatably positioned on the connecting member. The rotating member relative to the connecting member is able to move to be on an outer side of the base with sliding movement of the connecting member relative to the base.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2009Date of Patent: January 25, 2011Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Jin-Xin Wang, Chao-Zhong Fu, Gui-Li Yang
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Patent number: 7870645Abstract: A mobile device has a first object, a second object, and a hinge device to slide open and close the second object with respect to the first object. The hinge device has a sliding unit that is slidable with respect to a first object, and a rotary unit that is rotatable with respect to the sliding unit, and engaged with the second object. The hinge device requires a relatively smaller space to be installed in the mobile apparatus so that the mobile apparatus can be smaller. Furthermore, there is no installation line for the hinge device so that the aesthetic design of the mobile apparatus is more refined.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2006Date of Patent: January 18, 2011Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventor: Jin-wook Kim
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Publication number: 20100325837Abstract: 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2009Publication date: December 30, 2010Applicant: SHIN ZU SHING CO., LTD.Inventor: Chun-Jen Lu
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Publication number: 20100309135Abstract: A sliding hinge for a portable electronic device has a stationary leaf, a link assembly, a main sliding leaf and a side sliding leaf. The linking assembly is mounted pivotally on the stationary leaf via a pivoting middle. The main and side sliding leaves are connected respectively to two ends of the linking assembly. With the linking assembly, the main and side sliding leaves are moved simultaneously. Therefore, when the portable electronic device is not used, the main and side sliding leaves fully overlap with the stationary leaf to achieve a smallest footprint. When the portable electronic device performs multiple functions, the main and side sliding leaves are slid out to reveal control buttons.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2009Publication date: December 9, 2010Inventors: Wei-Chun CHEN, Ruei-Lin Jhu, Shiunn-Jyh Chu
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Patent number: 7836554Abstract: An exemplary double hinge assembly includes a first hinge assembly, a second hinge assembly, a guide rail, a sliding member, a first bracket, a second bracket. The sliding member is slidably positioned on the guide rail. The first hinge assembly includes a first rotatable pivot shaft. The second hinge assembly includes a second rotatable pivot shaft. The first bracket is fixed to the first rotatable pivot shaft, and the guide rail rotatably connects to the first rotatable pivot shaft. The second bracket is fixed to the second rotatable pivot shaft, and the sliding member rotatably connects to the second rotatable pivot shaft. A rotating axis of the first rotatable pivot shaft is substantially parallel to a rotating axis of the second rotatable pivot shaft. In addition, an electronic device using the double hinge assembly is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2008Date of Patent: November 23, 2010Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventor: Chao-Zhong Fu
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Patent number: 7836549Abstract: A hinge providing multi-directional motion to a hinged object. In one embodiment, the hinge includes a first hinge member having at least one first outwardly-protruding mounting projection and a second hinge member defining a recess for movably receiving the projection. In one embodiment, the recess and mounting projection are complementary configured for non-rotational linear movement of the projection in a first portion of the recess, and for rotational movement of the projection in a second portion of the recess. A preferred embodiment includes a pair of spaced-apart recesses and projections. The hinged object may be squarely slid into engagement with a supporting unit or frame via the first portion of the recess, yet rotated or pivoted via the second portion to provide access to the supporting unit. The supporting unit or frame in one embodiment may be part of a module in an active antenna array.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2007Date of Patent: November 23, 2010Assignee: Lockhead Martin CorporationInventor: Thomas E. McGuigan
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Patent number: 7836553Abstract: A hinge construction for a wing mirror unit for a motor vehicle including a first hinge part for mounting on a motor vehicle and a second hinge part, pivotably connected therewith, for supporting a wing minor unit. In an embodiment, the first and second hinge parts cooperate via a rack-and-pinion guide and a drive mechanism having a disengageable coupling. The drive mechanism and the rack-and-pinion guide cause the hinge parts upon pivoting to rotate and translate relative to each other. The disengageable coupling is operatively configured to disengage the motor and the gear drive from the first hinge part. The invention also relates to a wing mirror unit provided with embodiments of a hinge construction.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2006Date of Patent: November 23, 2010Assignee: MCi (Mirror Controls International) Netherlands B.V.Inventors: Stefan Frits Brouwer, Paulus Gerardus Maria Van Stiphout
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Publication number: 20100275822Abstract: A hinge (10) comprising an elongate base (11) and first and second hinge plates (12, 13) pivotally mounted on said base (11) for carrying hinged structures (21, 22). The base (11) has two parallel spaced holes (14, 15) for receiving two parallel spaced pivot pins (16, 17) that extends at right angles to the length of the base (11) across the width of the base. Each of the hinge plates (12, 13) has an upstanding portion (23) extending in a direction extending along the length of the base (11) and encompassing a part of the perimeter of the base (11). Flange means (24) are provided for fixing the hinge plate (12, 13) to the hinged structures (21, 22). Each hinge plate (12, 13) has two aligned holes (27) that align with one of the holes (14,15) in the base (11) for receiving one of said pivot pins (16, 17) thereby enabling each hinge plate (12, 13) to pivot relative to the base (11) about a respective one of the pivot pins (16 or 17).Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2008Publication date: November 4, 2010Inventor: Stephen Jerry Elford
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Patent number: 7823253Abstract: A slidable dual-axis hinge assembly has a sliding leaf and a stationary leaf. The sliding leaf has two detents and an outer pivot formed on a pivoting end of the sliding leaf and pivotally mounting the sliding leaf in a cover of a portable electronic device. The stationary leaf has an inner pivot formed on a proximal end of the stationary leaf and pivotally mounts the stationary leaf in a base of the portable electronic device, and has two slide brackets engaging the detents and defining two sliding grooves oppositely therein and being mounted around the side edges of the sliding leaf to allow the sliding leaf to slide relative to the stationary leaf. Thereby, the cover of the portable electronic device pivots relative to the base in two different positions.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2008Date of Patent: November 2, 2010Assignee: Shin Zu Shing Co., Ltd.Inventors: Wei-Chen Kao, Wen-Sung Ko
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Patent number: 7798557Abstract: A vehicle rear door articulating and sliding mechanism including an articulating hinge assembly having a hinge arm pivotally mounted to a vehicle C-pillar at one end thereof, and a vehicle rear door pivotally and slidably mounted to the hinge arm at an opposite end of the hinge arm. A guide track may be mounted to the rear door, and a slide block may be pivotally mounted to the hinge arm and slidably attached to the guide track. The hinge arm may be disposed at first and second angular positions relative to the guide track when the rear door is respectively disposed in closed and opened positions, and the slide block may be disposed at first and second positions along a length of the guide track when the rear door is respectively disposed in the closed and opened positions, to thus provide articulating and sliding movement of the rear door.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2007Date of Patent: September 21, 2010Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Adrian N. A. Elliott, Justin T. Johnson, Jason Falenski, Henry Hausler, Dave M. Lechkun
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Patent number: 7735194Abstract: A sash locator for locating a casement window sash relative to a sash arm, includes an abutment structure disposed at a selected disposition relative to the sash arm such that positioning the sash proximate the sash arm with a selected portion of the sash abutting the abutment structure disposes the sash relative to the sash arm in a desired disposition for affixing the sash to the sash arm. A method of sash location relative to a sash arm is also included.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2006Date of Patent: June 15, 2010Assignee: Truth Hardware CorporationInventor: Daniel Bruzek
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Patent number: 7725988Abstract: Disclosed are a hinge assembly and a mobile device having the hinge assembly. In the mobile device, a rotation portion 14 slides and rotates on a base portion 10, so as to be inclined to the base portion 10. For this reason, the rotation portion 14 is connected to the base portion by means of the hinge assembly 20 so as to slide and rotate on the base portion 10. The rotation portion 14 slides on the base portion by a predetermined distance, and then rotates to be inclined at a desired angle with respect to the base portion 10. The rotation portion 14 easily rotates with respect to the base portion of the mobile device, so that the status of the mobile device can be easily converted. Further, when the status of the mobile device is converted, the front, rear, left and right of a display screen is not changed. As a result, the mobile device should not have a structure of changing a display direction of the display screen.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2007Date of Patent: June 1, 2010Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.Inventors: Yun Tae Kim, Kwang Soo Kim, Seung Don Lee, Hyun Suk Yang, Ji Yeon Lee, Jeong Rok Lee
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Publication number: 20100103601Abstract: A hinge assembly includes a base, a rotating member, and a connecting member connecting the base to the rotating member. The connecting member is slidably positioned on the base. The rotating member is rotatably positioned on the connecting member. The rotating member relative to the connecting member is able to move to be on an outer side of the base with sliding movement of the connecting member relative to the base.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2009Publication date: April 29, 2010Applicants: HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (Shenzhen) CO., LTD., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventors: Jin-Xin Wang, Chao-Zhong Fu, Gui-Li Yang
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Patent number: 7703177Abstract: A mobile apparatus includes a main body, a display part, and a hinge device. The hinge device opens and closes the display part from the main body and allows the display part to rotate. The hinge device includes a sliding unit that slides with respect to the main body, and a rotary unit rotatably formed with the sliding unit to engage the display part. The hinge device requires less installation space so that the mobile apparatus may be more compact. Furthermore, there is no visible installation line of the hinge device so that the mobile apparatus may have a more refined design.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2006Date of Patent: April 27, 2010Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventor: Jin-wook Kim
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Publication number: 20100058556Abstract: A hinge includes a first connecting member defining a through hole, a second connecting member, a shaft, a receiving member, and at least one sliding member. The shaft is fixed to the second connecting member, and a distal end of the shaft is passed through the through hole of the first connecting member. The receiving member is fixed to the first connecting member, and defines a receiving space for receiving the at least one sliding member. A sidewall of the receiving space defines a groove. The sliding member is fixed to the shaft, and rotated together with the shaft. A protrusion extends from a circumference of each of the at least one sliding member. When the sliding member rotates relative to the receiving member in the receiving space, the protrusion is engaged with or disengaged from the groove.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2008Publication date: March 11, 2010Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventor: Wei-Chen Kao
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Patent number: 7650671Abstract: A slide hinge module of a slide-type device, which includes: a hinge assembly, in which a connecting member having a locking part and a guide member having a guide part are foldably assembled with each other, and elastic force is exerted to the hinge assembly in a direction where the connecting member and the guide member are unfolded from each other by an elastic member; a slide member assembled with the guide part so as to slide, the slide member having one end at which a swing operating part is formed; and a swing member including a locking jaw which is rotatably installed at the guide member and is locked in the locking part or is released from the locking part according to a rotational angle, the swing member including a swing-trigger part, which is locked in the swing operating part according to a movement position of the slide member and is rotated so as to allow the locking jaw to be released from the locking part, or is released from the swing operating part and is rotated in an inverse direction soType: GrantFiled: June 27, 2008Date of Patent: January 26, 2010Assignees: P & Tel Inc.Inventor: Han Sang Lee
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Publication number: 20090320244Abstract: A hinge has a guiding component, a sliding component and a pivoting device. The guiding component has a base and a track. The base has a top, a free end, a pivoting end and a pivoting portion. The pivoting portion is formed on the pivoting end. The track is mounted on the top of the base near the free end and has two wings. The wings protrude out respectively and traversely from the track. The sliding component is slidably mounted around the track and has a bottom and two recesses. The recesses are formed on the bottom of the sliding component, are opposite to each other and respectively mounted around the wings. The pivoting device is pivotally mounted to the pivoting portion of the guiding component. Therefore, the guiding component is mounted slidably on the guiding component and pivotally to the pivoting device.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2008Publication date: December 31, 2009Inventor: Yu-Feng Lin
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Publication number: 20090279234Abstract: A slide hinge device provided, including: a rail hinge unit including guide bars disposed parallel to each other; and a slide hinge unit including a guide frame having a fixing portion, and slide guides having a penetration hole formed in a center, corresponding to each of the guide bars, wherein the slide guides are injection molded to the guide frame to be fixed to the guide frame by means of the fixing portion. Accordingly, since the guide frame and the slide guide are coupled with each other with molding process, a dimension error between them may be minimized and a defect rate may be reduced.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2005Publication date: November 12, 2009Inventor: Sang Ho Lee
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Patent number: 7600297Abstract: An improved powered hinge (20) with an automatic locking feature proximate the ends of permissible relative angular displacement of its two hinge sections broadly includes: a stationary member (23) having a pivotal axis (x-x), and having a first slot (31) extending between opposite ends; a movable member (24) mounted for rotation about the pivotal axis relative to the stationary member, and having a second slot (34) extending between opposite ends; a driving member (28) adapted to be rotated about the pivotal axis relative to the stationary member from one angular position to another angular position, and having a third slot (36) extending between opposite ends; and an elongated pin (29) passing through the first, second and third slots, the pin being constrained for movement substantially parallel to the pivotal axis; the first, second and third slots being so configured and arranged that as the driving member is rotated from the one angular position to the other angular position, the pin will be moved fromType: GrantFiled: August 22, 2006Date of Patent: October 13, 2009Assignee: Moog Inc.Inventor: Seth E. Gitnes
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Publication number: 20090229081Abstract: A portable communication device includes a base and a top portion that are operatively coupled by a slider hinge assembly that is configured to facilitate sliding motion between the base and the top portion. The slider hinge assembly includes a base hinge member and an upper hinge member, where the base hinge member and/or the upper hinge member are comprised of a printed circuit board material.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2008Publication date: September 17, 2009Applicant: SONY ERICSSON MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS ABInventor: Randolph C. Demuynck
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Publication number: 20090211057Abstract: 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2009Publication date: August 27, 2009Applicant: Fujitsu LimitedInventors: Shigeru YAMAGUCHI, Shingo YAMAGUCHI
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Patent number: 7530142Abstract: A hinge is provided for connecting two flap portions of a folding flap, and there is a gap between the flap portions. The hinge includes two hinge portions, each of which can be fixed to a flap portion. At least one of the hinge portions which is mounted displaceably with respect to a mounting plate is held in a first position by a force-exerting holding device and is movable into a second position after the force is overcome and the holding device is released or unlatched, with the gap between the flap portions being increased.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2006Date of Patent: May 12, 2009Assignee: Julius Blum GmbHInventors: Harald Sutterlütti, Helmut Fitz
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Publication number: 20090007383Abstract: A slide hinge module of a slide-type device, which includes: a hinge assembly, in which a connecting member having a locking part and a guide member having a guide part are foldably assembled with each other, and elastic force is exerted to the hinge assembly in a direction where the connecting member and the guide member are unfolded from each other by an elastic member; a slide member assembled with the guide part so as to slide, the slide member having one end at which a swing operating part is formed; and a swing member including a locking jaw which is rotatably installed at the guide member and is locked in the locking part or is released from the locking part according to a rotational angle, the swing member including a swing-trigger part, which is locked in the swing operating part according to a movement position of the slide member and is rotated so as to allow the locking jaw to be released from the locking part, or is released from the swing operating part and is rotated in an inverse direction soType: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2008Publication date: January 8, 2009Applicants: P & Tel Inc.Inventor: Han Sang LEE
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Patent number: 7472514Abstract: The present invention relates to a window, comprising a case (2) and a frame (4), swingably fastened in the case by a swinging arm assembly (3). The assembly has a base plate (5), fastened to a case side piece, one end of an upper swinging arm (6) being flexibly fastened at the top of the base plate and one end of a lower swinging arm (7) being fastened at the bottom of the base in a similar way. The other ends of the arms are flexibly fastened to the top of a frame plate (8), the lower end of which supports a swinging axle (9), to be inserted into the respective side piece of the frame. Releasable locking elements are mounted between the frame and the case as well as the assembly parts, which belong thereto, respectively for a swinging limitation of the frame in relation to the case, which limitation can be cancelled. According to the invention the blocking elements are mounted adjacent the swinging center of the frame, partly at the frame plate (8) and partly at the base plate (5).Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2004Date of Patent: January 6, 2009Assignee: Steelform Scandianavia ABInventor: Torbjörn Blomqvist
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Publication number: 20080301909Abstract: A rotatable slide hinge has a stationary leaf, a moving leaf, a spring, a pivot pin assembly and a guide pin assembly. The stationary leaf has a top and a bottom. The moving leaf is mounted on the bottom of the stationary leaf, sliding and turning relative to the stationary leaf and has a top surface. The spring is attached to the top of the stationary leaf and has a stationary end and a moving end. The pivot pin assembly connects the stationary leaf and the moving leaf and allows the moving leaf to slide relative to the stationary leaf. The guide pin assembly extends through the moving end of the spring, the stationary leaf and the moving leaf to connect the stationary leaf, the spring and the moving leaf and allows the moving leaf to slide and turn relative to the stationary leaf.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2007Publication date: December 11, 2008Inventors: Hsiang-Chi Chien, Wei-Chen Kao
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Publication number: 20080263827Abstract: A pivotal-axis changing hinge has a stationary leaf, a pivoting leaf, a pintle assembly and a cam. The pivoting leaf and stationary leaf are respectively connected securely to a cover having a rear edge and a keyway and a base having an elongated gudgeon. A parabolic edge is formed at an edge near the elongated gudgeon. The pintle assembly is mounted through the keyway and pivotally through the elongated gudgeon to allow the leaves to pivot along a pivotal axis of the pintle assembly. The cam is mounted on the pintle assembly, rotates simultaneously with the pintle assembly and has a protrusion mounted slidably on the parabolic edge to move the pintle assembly and the cover perpendicularly away from the base when the cover is pivoting. Consequently, the proximal edge of the cover is kept from colliding with the base and the rotating angle of the cover is expanded.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2007Publication date: October 30, 2008Inventors: Jia-Hao Hsu, Ting-Hsien Wang
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Publication number: 20080194304Abstract: An object of the invention is to provide the hinge device which can semi-automatically open/close a cover during a sliding motion in one direction from a middle position, and further, can allow the sliding motion in a reverse direction from the middle position, and a mobile terminal.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2008Publication date: August 14, 2008Applicant: OMRON CORPORATIONInventors: Takamori Satoshi, Nishida Masami
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Publication number: 20080148520Abstract: A hinge is provided for a laptop computer. The hinge includes a first connector, a lining, a bush and a second connector. The first connector includes a root and a socket extended form the root. The lining is fit in the socket so that the lining cannot be rotated in the socket. The lining includes a positioning device disposed therein. The bush includes a positioning device engaged with the positioning device of the lining when the bush is inserted in the lining. Thus, the bush cannot be rotated in the lining. The second connector includes a shaft rotationally inserted in the bush and a plate extended from the shaft for connection to another portion of the laptop computer. Damping oil is provided between the bush and the shaft.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2006Publication date: June 26, 2008Inventor: Jr-Jiun Chern
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Publication number: 20080134469Abstract: A sliding hinge and an electronic device using the same are provided. The sliding hinge comprising a base and a sliding element is disposed between a first assembly and a second assembly of the electronic device. The base comprising an elastic portion is disposed on the first assembly. The sliding element comprising an adapting portion against the elastic portion is disposed on the second assembly and is coupled with the base. When the first assembly slides relatively to the second assembly, the elastic portion provides an elastic force to the adapting portion for pushing the sliding element, such that the sliding element slides between the first position and the second position on the base.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2007Publication date: June 12, 2008Applicants: QISDA CORPORATION, BENQ CORPORATIONInventors: Jun-Hai Zhang, Xiang-Lin Li
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Publication number: 20080120806Abstract: A sliding hinge has an upper casing, a lower casing and a spring. The upper casing is attached to a cover of an electronic appliance. The lower casing is mounted slidably on the upper casing and is attached to a base of the electronic appliance. The spring is flat in cross section and is mounted between and connects pivotally to the upper and lower casings. Because the spring is flat in cross section, the strength of the spring can be increased without increasing the thickness of the spring. Therefore only use one single spring is strong enough to hold the cover and the base of the electronic appliance.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2006Publication date: May 29, 2008Applicant: SHIN ZU SHING CO., LTD.Inventor: Te-Yang LIU
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Patent number: 7356954Abstract: A main unit includes a slider and a guide groove. A display panel includes a slider engaging portion coupled to the slider being guided by the slider and a guide-groove engaging portion slidably engaged with the guide groove being guided by the guide-groove so that the display panel can be inclined. A pressing lever presses the guide-groove engaging portion with resilient force of a resilient member. The guide-groove includes a parallel groove formed in parallel with a direction of movement of the slider; and a curved groove having a width narrower than that of the parallel groove and being connected to the parallel groove. The guide-groove engaging portion moves in the parallel groove by the movement of the slider and a pressing force of the pressing lever.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2004Date of Patent: April 15, 2008Assignee: Fujitsu Ten LimitedInventors: Yukio Shimizu, Shinsuke Yuri
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Patent number: 7181805Abstract: A sash window hinge for pivotally connecting a window having a window sash to a window frame. The window hinge includes an elongated track having a track base wall attachable to the window frame. The track also includes a track flange extending from at least a portion of a base wall first longitudinal edge The track flange defines a flange retaining section. The window hinge also includes an elongated sash arm attachable to the window sash and a carriage component pivotally attached to the sash arm. The carriage component is mounted on the base wall in a carriage operational configuration for slidable movement along the track longitudinal axis between an open window position and a closed window position while being guided by the track flange and retained by the flange retaining section. The window hinge further includes a support arm for pivotally linking the sash arm and the track.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2003Date of Patent: February 27, 2007Inventors: Martin Tremblay, Jean Dupuis
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Patent number: 7117564Abstract: Disclosed is a hinge device for a mobile phone having a rotation type display including a body housing, a folder having a display unit, and a connection member for rotatably connecting the folder to the body housing such that the folder is rotatably moved into an open position or a closed position with respect to the body housing. The hinge device includes a hinge module having a plate shape. The hinge module is accommodated in the folder and rotatably coupled to the connection member while facing the connection member so as to rotate the folder relative to the connection member about a hinge axis thereof.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2004Date of Patent: October 10, 2006Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventor: Jong-Gab Jeong
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Patent number: 7010833Abstract: A hinge assembly for coupling a spa cover to a spa includes a mounting bracket, a slide bracket and a support arm adapted to be attached to the spa cover. The mounting bracket is adapted to be installed near a top of the spa. The slide bracket is slidably coupled to the mounting bracket. The support arm is pivotably coupled to the slide bracket at a pivot point on the slide bracket. A metal plate may be affixed using a double sided tape on an outside surface of the spa cover, and then anchored to the spa cover. The metal plate may be used to attach the support arm to the spa cover.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2003Date of Patent: March 14, 2006Inventors: Carlos Duarte, Fred S. Romero
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Patent number: 6959972Abstract: A hinge assembly allows an access panel to be pivotally coupled to a cabinet, even though the cabinet includes a top cover that overlaps an upper edge of the panel. To open the access panel, a latch is actuated to first release a lower edge of the panel. The hinge assembly then allows the lower edge to be pulled out from over a base rail of the cabinet. Once the lower edge is off of the base rail, the hinge assembly allows the panel to be lowered without obstruction from the base rail. Lowering the panel then moves the panel's upper edge out from underneath the overlapping top cover. From there, the hinge assembly allows the panel to be swung open. To close the access panel, the process is reversed.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2002Date of Patent: November 1, 2005Assignee: American Standard International Inc.Inventors: James Russell Cude, Peter E. Simpson, Jeffrey C. Marks
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Patent number: 6873523Abstract: A computer device using a shielding door comprises a door; at least one post fixed to the door; at least one pivotal portion installed to the shielded surface and including at least one groove for receiving the post and thus the post can rotate in the groove. The groove includes a first receiving chamber and a second receiving chamber. The first receiving chamber receiving the post which has two shaft portions; and the second receiving chamber provides a space so that the other portion of the post can move therein. The first receiving chamber has two lateral walls. Each lateral wall has a respective hole so that the two shaft portions run across the two holes and positioned therein. An elastomer has a free end for confining the shaft portions. Thereby, the shaft portions will not leave from the holes and thus rotate therein steadily.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2003Date of Patent: March 29, 2005Inventor: Daniel Shyr
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Publication number: 20040020015Abstract: A pivot hinge assembly for pivotably supporting a linking column that pivots in linkage with a door in a door opening, and a folding pivot door assembly having such a hinge assembly are disclosed. The pivot hinge assembly includes a pivot pin, an elastic member urging the pivot pin downwards, a pivot pin holder having a through hole including a lower section for supporting the pivot pin vertically slidably and an upper section for accommodating the elastic member, and a closure for closing the upper end of the through hole. The elastic member is arranged with its upper end abutting the closure and its lower end abutting an upper face of the pivot pin for urging the pivot pin downward into engagement with a dent in the upper end face of the linking column.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2003Publication date: February 5, 2004Inventors: Takahiro Yokemura, Yoneharu Kuwabara, Tetsuji Kanno
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Patent number: 6684457Abstract: A recessed hinge is disclosed that allows a door to open to an angle greater than 90 degrees. The hinge has a hinge pin with two free ends so that the hinge is also fully reversible, for use either on the right hand or left of an enclosure. The hinge also provides for simplified horizontal adjustment by having oval mounting holes for attaching the hinge to the enclosure, and the hinge provides for vertical adjustment by disposing one or more washers on the free end of the hinge pin. Vertical adjustment of the door as well as door removal may be accomplished without tools.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2001Date of Patent: February 3, 2004Assignee: Liebert CorporationInventor: David Holt