Abstract: The invention relates to a door hinge for a motor vehicle with a column console that can be arranged on a column of a door frame, a door console that can be attached to a motor vehicle door assigned to the door frame, wherein the door console and the column console are pin-jointed together via a hinge pin. In order to provide a motor vehicle door hinge that can be produced easily and cost-effectively, it is provided that the door and/or column console is formed by two spaced partial units, wherein the spacing of the partial units of the door and/or the column console is determined by means of a distance element.

Abstract: Components can be received within regions of limited access present in an equipment-supporting rack using an installation fixture including a pair of mounting plates which are pivotally connected to each other by a hinge positioned along lateral edges of the respective mounting plates. One mounting plate includes a bracket for fixed connection to the rack, and the other mounting plate includes a surface for receiving a desired component. Rotation of the mounting plate receiving the component relative to the mounting plate fixed to the rack permits the component to be conveniently accessed when servicing is desired, and returned to the region of limited access during normal system operations. A locking mechanism is preferably provided for securing the component and the mounting plate which receives the component in desired position during normal system operations.

Abstract: A hinge for an electronic device, such as mobile radio terminal, is a two-part hinge with a top tube on a top half of the device, a bottom tube on a bottom half of the device, and a hinge assembly in the top tube and the bottom tube. The top tube and the bottom tube together extend across substantially all of a hinge connection width, and may extend across substantially all of a device width of the electronic device. The hinge assembly extends across at least most of the hinge connection width, such as extending across at least 90% of the hinge connection width. The hinge assembly includes a flexible film ribbon connector for making electrical connections between the top part and the bottom part of the electronic device. The flexible film is wrapped around a shaft of the hinge assembly.

Abstract: A knob structure includes a holder, a steel ball, an elastic metallic piece, a swiveling element and a connecting element. The holder has at least one through hole. The steel ball is slidably placed inside the through hole. The elastic metallic piece and the swiveling element reside at either sides of the holder. The elastic metallic piece slidably lies against the steel ball. The swiveling element has a sliding portion which has a plurality of notches spaced at intervals. The sliding portion slidably lies against the steel ball so that the steel ball slides into or out of the notches by turning the swiveling element. The steel ball has a smooth surface and is in point-to-point contact with the sliding portion and with the elastic metallic piece. Therefore, frictions therebetween are so small that no scraps generate due to the frictional operation.

Abstract: 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 from

Abstract: An electronics system is implemented within a compact enclosure comprising two or more hinged layers. The functionality corresponding to a shelf of a conventional cabinet resides in a corresponding layer. Backplanes are eliminated, each layer having contact surfaces that mate with matching surfaces of adjacent layers when the layers are rotated about their hinges into the closed configuration. Additional interconnection may be made through cabling housed within a special channel or compartment. Each layer may include cooling fans, which are smaller than conventional counterparts (due to shorter convection paths). Expansion may be effectuated by mating additional units of similar conformation in a modular fashion. Optionally, the functionality corresponding to a given layer may be implemented in circuitry integrated onto a single board to reduce cabling and facilitate replacement and repair. Additional functional layers may be stacked along the depth direction as well as the height or width direction.

Abstract: A sliding device configured in a portable electrical apparatus includes a main base fixed to a main housing of the portable electrical apparatus, a sliding base fixed to a sub-housing of the portable electrical apparatus, a guiding portion coupled to the main base and the sliding base for limiting a sliding range and an elastic module arranged between the main base and the sliding base. The elastic module includes a first rotator located on the sliding base, a second rotator located on the main base, a sliding bar passed through a compression spring and arranged between the first rotator and the second rotator. When the sub-housing slides on the main housing to achieve a critical level, the sliding force accumulated in the compression spring is maximized. Therefore the sub-housing is advanced by sliding force released from the compression spring.

Abstract: An electronic device hinge structure includes at least one rotation shaft horizontally protruded on a side of a display unit of the electronic device and having a bearing portion formed on at least one end thereof; and at least one bearing member formed on a side of a base unit of the electronic device at a position corresponding to the rotation shaft on the display unit, and having a supporting portion formed thereon at a position corresponding to the bearing portion, such that the bearing portion correspondingly abuts against and is supported on the supporting portion so as to reinforce structural strength of the display unit and prevent scratches of a housing of the electronic device caused by bezels on the display unit if being deformed by external force.

Abstract: Method for manufacturing a hinge mechanism including: a movable flange and a stationary flange; holding means for ensuring holding of the stationary and movable flanges. The method includes the following steps: the holding means are applied to the stationary flange, a portion of the holding means being in radial contact with an outside portion of the movable flange, the holding means are fastened to the stationary flange, at the same time, a clamping pressure is applied to the holding means, this clamping pressure being directed radially in order to apply a radial pressure of the holding means on the movable flange, so as to take up the play in the hinge.

Abstract: An adjustable hinge fixture that includes a base plate for adjustable fixation to an article of furniture, a connecting plate assembly including a generally U-shaped cross-section formed by a top portion and a pair of spaced apart side walls, and an adjustment screw operable to move the connecting plate assembly relative to the base plate about a curved region of the connecting plate assembly. The connecting plate assembly has a projection through a curved region to a lower portion of the projection positioned between the side walls and generally parallel to the top portion. The curved region is elastically deflectable to permit the lower and top portions to move relative to each other. The lower portion is adjustably connected to the base plate.

Abstract: In a fuel flap, a first fastening element is attached to a hinge arm. The hinge arm has a second fastening element co-acting with the first fastening element in order to attach the fuel flap to the hinge arm at a predetermined position. The first fastening element includes at least two approximately parallel fastening ribs, at least one of the ribs having two spaced holes and the other has at least one hole, with the axes of the holes being parallel. The second fastening element includes at least three projections having a cross-section complementary to that of the holes. A resilient portion is formed to the hinge arm which upon engagement of the projection in holes is temporarily deformed and after the engagement of the projections in the holes is deformed back and cooperates with a locking portion of the fuel flap so that the fuel flap is secured.

Abstract: A first mounting member fastens to a lower unit such as an image reading apparatus, and a second mounting member fastens to an upper unit such as a document feeder; a rotary shaft (hinge pin) rotatably connects the first and second mounting members. The first mounting member is provided with a compression spring, and with a brake member having a cam surface that engages the spring. A shift mechanism vertically shifts the brake member, compression spring, and second mounting member unitarily. Alternatively, the shift mechanism adjusts the height-level position where a pressing engager provided on one end of the compression spring and the cam surface engage, and the axle-support position of the rotary shaft. A hinge open/closably connecting the upper unit and lower unit can by a simple structure be easily adjusted heightwise, enabling continually stable opening/closing operations without exerting changes to the spring or other hinge components.

Abstract: A breakaway banner support assembly for mounting to a vertical support structure having at least one mounting member connected to a support structure, a support rod extending along a generally horizontal plane for supporting a flexible banner, and a breakaway and return hinge interconnecting the support rod and said mounting member, said rod being pivotally movable along said generally horizontal plane between a display position and a breakaway position, said rod pivoting to a breakaway position in response to a force acting thereon so as to deflect said force and pivotally returning to said display position when said force dissipates.

Abstract: A portable terminal includes a first housing, a second housing adapted to be rotated about a first hinge axis to be folded or unfolded in a direction approaching or moving away from the first housing while facing the first housing, and a hinge apparatus for rotatably coupling the second housing with the first housing. The second housing receives a driving force from the hinge apparatus in a first interval that rotates the second housing in a direction approaching the first housing. The second housing receives a driving force from the hinge apparatus in a second interval that rotates the second housing in a direction moving away from the first housing to a fully opened position without stopping such that the second housing is unfolded from the first housing. The second housing is stopped at least one time within the second interval while being rotated toward the first housing from an open position of the second housing with respect to the first housing.

Abstract: A hinge supporting first and second portions such that they are open and closed relative to each other, including a rotation shaft fixed to the second portion and supported by the first portion so as to be rotatable around a rotation axis thereof relative to the first portion, first and second parts into which the rotation shaft is inserted, and an energizer for pushing the movable part towards the fixed part. The first part is fixed to the first portion so as to be rotatable around the rotation axis relative to the first part. The second part is axially movable relative to the rotation shaft and not rotatable around a rotation axis thereof, and rotates together with the rotation shaft. Each of the first and second parts has a projection projecting towards each other. The projections overlap each other axially of the rotation shaft when the first and second portions are open each other at a certain angle in the range of predetermined angles.

Abstract: A movable portion of an electronic device is attached to a base portion of the device by a hinge mechanism that enables an edge of the movable portion to translate as the movable portion is rotated during the opening of the portable electronic device. In one example embodiment, the hinge mechanism comprises a groove in the base portion, a guiding feature on the moveable portion that engages the groove, and a link attached to both the base portion and the moveable portion of the electronic device, the link relating relates the motions of the two portions such that the electronic device opens as the guiding feature travels along the groove.

Abstract: An upper hinge assembly for pivotally mounting a door to a refrigerator cabinet includes an aligning plate fixedly secured atop a hinge plate to the cabinet. Once the hinge and aligning plates are factory set in position, with tight tolerances between fasteners and holes in the aligning plate, the aligning plate is separately fixed to the hinge plate. The hinge plate can be subsequently detached from the cabinet, with the aligning plate remaining affixed to the hinge plate, and then reattached in a manner which enables the desired factory preset position to be reestablished, thereby assuring that a seal between the door and the cabinet can be effectively maintained.

Abstract: A door hinge mounting device is provided for a microwave oven, which is constructed such that when a hinge plate provided in a main body of the microwave oven and a hinge shaft provided in a door of the microwave oven are hingedly connected to each other, a supporting rib supports the hinge plate so that the hinge plate cannot be lowered. Further, the supporting rib is integrally formed on a choke cover is constructed such that one end thereof is connected to the choke cover and the other end thereof is formed as a free end. The supporting rib constructed as such has a predetermined elastic force depending on the material and shape, and thus, the free end of the supporting rib tends to move toward the hinge shaft, that is, a position where the hinge plate can be supported by the supporting rib. With this construction, the door can be firmly mounted to the main body of the microwave oven without any additional components.

Abstract: An end cap for a supporting bracket having a multi bar linkage includes at least one reinforcing rib. The reinforcing rib extends along a seating portion of the end cap, which engages a track of the supporting bracket and along a length of an upstanding portion of the end cap. End caps configured for offset or inline supporting brackets can include the reinforcing ribs.

Abstract: A hingeless folding mobile station. The mobile station includes at least two halves that is separate enclosures each holding a portion of the mobile station's internal components. A flexible connector connects the components housed in one section of the enclosure with the internal components housed in the other. The two halves of the mobile station are held together by a retainer such as an elastomeric band that is stretched around the outer end of each section and around a series of return points located near the inner end of each the mobile station enclosure sections. A series of grooves or extensions are formed in various locations about the mobile station in order to retain the elastomeric band in place. When in place, the elastomeric band has been stretched from its normal resting length so that a tension force is constantly applied.

Abstract: A bracket that conveys repeated lateral forces on a bi-fold door from an overhead channel on a bi-fold door doorjamb through a common peg and roller to the bi-fold doors without damaging the door. The bracket comprises a horizontal edge plate and a broad vertical brace plate meeting orthogonally at a bracket corner. The horizontal edge plate has a vertical tubular post extending upwardly therefrom for receiving the peg and roller. Alternatively, the horizontal edge plate may have a hole no larger than the drilled hole in the door top edge in which the peg may be is received. To align the brace plate hole with the door hole the bracket may include a vertical edge plate orthogonal to both the horizontal edge plate and the vertical brace plate, extending between them. The vertical edge plate then measures the distance from the door side edge to the door hole as the same distance between the bracket vertical edge plate and the bracket peg hole.

Abstract: A door hinge is adapted to connect a door to a vertical metal post of a sectional rack, so that an enclosed storage space may be provided on the sectional rack. The door hinge includes a fixing member for connecting to the door, a hanger for hooking to the vertical post, an adjusting member connected to the hanger, and a turning member, a spring leaf, and a torsion spring mounted between the adjusting member and the fixing member. A cushion pad is positioned between the hanger and the post and forced against the post by a tightening screw, so that two hooks provided on the hanger may be tightly engaged with hook eyes provided on the post. The door connected to the fixing member may therefore be pivotally connected to the vertical post.

Abstract: An improved rivet system is disclosed. A wall proximity reclining/tilt chair includes the improved rivet system which eliminates the need for oil lubrication and additional bushings. The rivet system is such that installation is simplified and manufacturing inconsistencies are reduced. In this manner, the rivet system can be installed with less need for quality control confirmations.

Abstract: A self-supporting hinge assembly structurally arranged to provide a hinge on the opposite edges of a door or closure member is disclosed. The hinge assembly includes a pair of support members, one support member being mounted to the container frame and the other support member being mounted to the inside surface of the container door or closure and a pair of closing arm members positioned within the pair of support members. The ends of the closing arm members are selectively and pivotally mounted to the ends of the support members.

Abstract: A motor vehicle door hinge with a hinge axis includes a first hinge part and a second hinge part. The first hinge part has a first arm and a second arm axially spaced from the first arm with the hinge axis passing through the first arm and the second arm. The second hinge part includes a continuous strip of material having a first end, a second end, and a bent section between the first end and second end. The bent section is disposed between the first arm and second arm about the hinge axis. The first end has a first section and the second end has a second section. The first section and second section are parallel and fixed relative to each other.

Abstract: A hinge assembly (1) includes a housing (10) encasing a rotating mechanism (30) and an elastic plate (40) therein, and an opened end (12) of the housing is covered by an end cover (50). The rotating mechanism has a cam portion (32), and a connector (31) and a shaft (33) located at opposite ends of the cam portion. The connector rotatably extends through a hole (51) of the end cover. The rotating mechanism is rotatably engaged in the housing with the shaft being rotatably received in a bushing (13) inside the housing. The cam portion has an arcuate cam surface (322) defining at least one flat surface (324) thereon. The elastic plate abuts against between an inside wall of the housing and the arcuate surface. During cover rotation of a folding phone, the arcuate surface is rotatably engaged with the elastic plate until the elastic plate is positioned on the flat surface of the cam portion.

Abstract: A concealed hinge for doors in furniture and cabinets installed with screws in which the weight of the door rests on the hinge pivot point and is borne by the frame of the cabinet. The hinge is preferably installed using a template. The hinge includes an elongated door plate member having a projection member, a hinge base plate member, pivot member connected to the distal end of the door plate projection member and to the hinge base plate member. The pivot means is located so that the arc scribed by the front pivot corner of the door does not intersect the side face portion of the vertical frame member of the cabinet.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a housing for the installation of electrical components comprising a lower section and a cover connected to each other in a hinged manner by at least two flexible inner elements separated from each other outside the housing interior. The ends of the inner elements have a greater cross-section than the region lying between said ends and at least one of the ends is elastically embodied for a temporary reduction in cross-section. Openings leading into each other are provided in the cover and in the lower section, the cross-section of which permits access of the at least one end in the compressed state.

Abstract: A door hinge mechanism allowing two dimensional motion of the door as it opens, combined with at least one mechanism allowing control of the range of horizontal motion of the door during normal operations. Horizontal lag adjustment and range limitation of the mechanism allows a number of benefits: horizontal fit of the door to the frame may be controlled, the outward motion of the door may be curtailed at the proper angle desired by the user. The door hinge mechanism is a bidirectional hinge allowing sequential motion in two planes, and a horizontal motion stop and cooperating contact surface.

Abstract: An upper hinge assembly for pivotally mounting a door to a refrigerator cabinet includes an aligning plate fixedly secured atop a hinge plate to the cabinet. Once the hinge and aligning plates are factory set in position, with tight tolerances between fasteners and holes in the aligning plate, the aligning plate is separately fixed to the hinge plate. The hinge plate can be subsequently detached from the cabinet, with the aligning plate remaining affixed to the hinge plate, and then reattached in a manner which enables the desired factory preset position to be reestablished, thereby assuring that a seal between the door and the cabinet can be effectively maintained.

Abstract: A hinge provides an adjustable engagement with a wood frame or door, for example. A wood engaging member has internal threads to receive a bolt therein. The bolt secures a hinge to the wood engaging member. An adjustment member is threadably engaged with the body of the hinge, and receives the bolt therethrough, whereby adjustment of the hinge relative to the door or frame maybe had, while also enabling complete removal of the hinge from the door or frame and re-attachment thereof, while leaving the wood engaging member in place.

Abstract: A hinge (11) comprising a bobbin (12) and an arm (13), the bobbin having a peripheral flange (14) at each end of a cylindrical portion (15) and being formed with two parts (12A, 12B) split longitudinally with internal surfaces (16) enabling the bobbin to be assembled non-rotatably around a rectangular-section frame member (17), there being holes (18) in the bobbin parts for securing them to the rectangular-section frame member, and the arm (13) having a first bore (19) rotatable around the cylindrical portion (15) of the bobbin and a second bore (20) parallel to the first bore and in which a round-section frame member (21) can rotate, the arm being split between the two bores and beyond at least one of the bores in a plane containing the axes of the bores enabling the arm (13) to be assembled around the bobbin (12) and the round-section frame member (21), there being holes (22) in the arm (13) intermediate the bores (19, 20) and perpendicular to the plane for securing the arm on the bobbin and the round-secti

Abstract: The object of this invention is to provide a hinge device for camera-equipped mobile phones, and a mobile phone having such a hinge device. The hinge device allows the fold of a mobile phone to be automatically opened or closed relative to the main body, and allows automatic rotation of a digital camera of the phone. The hinge device includes a fixed hinge part (130), a rotary hinge part (110), a power generating means provided in the fold to generate a rotating drive force, an internal rotor (106) provided in the rotary hinge part, a camera (104) provided in the internal rotor, a rotation stop means for stopping rotation of the internal rotor and rotating the rotary hinge part using the rotating drive force, and a power transmission means connected to both the power generating means and the fixed hinge part to selectively perform power transmission.

Abstract: A method for mounting a door to a vehicle body without the aid of a door-to-body mounting fixture. The method utilizes statistical process control data from previously assembled doors to determine the locations of holes that are pierced in hinges just prior to hinge installation. A pair of hinges are provided with the pierced holes to ensure self-alignment of the door.

Abstract: A bracket assembly for a center pivot door, comprising a support bracket comprising a generally flat plate, a ledge extending perpendicularly from the plate and having an aperture defined therein, two bosses extending perpendicularly from the plate, each boss having an aperture defined therein; an attachment plate comprising a generally flat member having a pair of apertures defined therein which can be aligned with the boss apertures; and, a pin having an annular ring extending therefrom, a portion of which rotatably fits within the ledge aperture. The support bracket and attachment plate are placed on either surface of a door, such as a shower door and screws are used to join the support bracket and attachment plate sandwiching the door therebetween. A second support bracket and attachment plate are mounted to the door frame.

Abstract: The present invention makes use of an opening of a latch cover opening to engage the first loose leaf with the second loose leaf at a pivotal opening with a diameter smaller than the opening of the latch cover of the first loose leaf, and the latch cover of the first loose leaf is located between the two axle covers of the second loose leaf after they are coupled. Therefore, the two will not be separated from each other in the front-rear direction easily, so that the first and second loose leaves can be removed and assembled, and fixed securely after the assembling.

Abstract: A pivotal shaft assembly includes a stationary part, a movable part, an joint part, a relay part, a connection part and an extension part. Once the stationary part and the movable part are fixedly attached to an open end of a stationary object and the inner side of a movable object respectively, the extension stem stretches to an extreme length during the relay part and the extension part being axially aligned as a line so as to form a standstill point. If an foreign force is exerted, the extension stem is drawn inward to allow the relay, the connection part and the movable part generating upward or downward relative motions to each other such that the movable object can open or shut the open end of the stationary object automatically.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a pivot bearing (1) for pivoting doors (2) with a holding part (7) and a bearing shaft (4) which has an area (5) provided with a thread and a bearing area (6) for supporting a pivot bar (22) of the pivoting door (2). Further, there is a connection part (10) which connects the holding part (7) to the bearing shaft (4). The connection part (10) has a slot (11) formed parallel to an axis of rotation (X-X), a pin (16) fastened in the bearing shaft (4) being guided in this slot (11). An adjusting device (14) is screwed onto the threaded area (5) of the bearing shaft (4) and enables an axial positioning of the bearing shaft (4).

Abstract: A motor vehicle door hinge with a hinge axis includes a first hinge part and a second hinge part. The first hinge part has a first arm and a second arm axially spaced from the first arm with the hinge axis passing through the first arm and the second arm. The second hinge part includes a continuous strip of material having a first end, a second end, and a bent section between the first end and second end. The bent section is disposed between the first arm and second arm about the hinge axis. The first end has a first section and the second end has a second section. The first section and second section are parallel and fixed relative to each other.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a vehicle door hinge having a hinge axis, the method including providing a first hinge part having a first arm and a second arm axially spaced from the first arm, the hinge axis passing through the first arm and the second arm. The method also includes bending a strip of material to form a second hinge part having a first end, a second end, and a bent section between the first end and the second end, the first end having a first section and the second end having a second section, the first section and the second section being parallel relative to one another. In addition, the method includes fixing the first section and the second section relative to one another, and disposing the bent section between the first and second arms about the hinge axis.

Abstract: The object of this invention is to provide a hinge device for camera-equipped mobile phones, and a mobile phone having such a hinge device. The hinge device allows the fold of a mobile phone to be automatically opened or closed relative to the main body, and allows automatic rotation of a digital camera of the phone. The hinge device includes a fixed hinge part (130), a rotary hinge part (110), a power generating means provided in the fold to generate a rotating drive force, an internal rotor (106) provided in the rotary hinge part, a camera (104) provided in the internal rotor, a rotation stop means for stopping rotation of the internal rotor and rotating the rotary hinge part using the rotating drive force, and a power transmission means connected to both the power generating means and the fixed hinge part to selectively perform power transmission.

Abstract: A riveted attachment for a rotating part, such as for a swiveling handle, is provided using a rivet and two parallel pieces of sheet material. A cylindrical raised dimple with a central through hole is formed in a first piece of sheet material. The dimple is inserted through a hole in the second piece of sheet material. A rivet is inserted through the dimple and swaged against opposite ends of the dimple, trapping the second piece of material while leaving it free to rotate around the cylindrical axis of the dimple.

Abstract: A hinge mounting assembly for an associated door panel is used for mounting to a panel to a storage rack. The rack generally includes at least one post having a front face and a side face. The front face has slots therein and the door panel generally has at least one bore defined therein. The hinge mounting assembly has a post plate and a door clamping member. The post plate has a hinge portion with a first end and a second end. The first end has bearing surfaces and an intermediate helical bearing surface. A door clamping member is pivotally mounted to the post plate. The door clamping member has a hinge post with a bearing surfaces and a helical bearing surface. The helical bearing surfaces enable the hinge mounting assembly to be “self closing” as well as reversibly mounted to the post.

Abstract: The invention relates to a unique door hinge which does not employ pin receiving knuckles which are normally us in more conventional hinges. The unique hinge, provides two hinge leafs, the first of which has a flat web which terminates at an open end loop which is coextensive with the web and defines a space for matingly receiving a head portion which is at the termination of the web of the second leaf. The head portion is rotatable within the loop portion and is segmented by longitudinally spaced spaces for receiving plastic bearings which facilitate rotation of the hinge and support the movable hinge leaf relative to the fixed hinge leaf of a normally mounted door hinge.

Abstract: A pad-mounted transformer enclosure may have a wiring compartment utilizing multiple hinge points on each side panel with an additional set of hinges located at the back of the compartment area to allow the doors to be opened as normal or to allow the sides to be also opened, allowing the wiring compartment to be totally exposed on all three sides. The tank of the transformer enclosure may have a cover secured in a manner that allows the cover to be removed with simple hand tools while preventing unauthorized removal thereof, that increases tank top structural rigidity, and that does not trap water on the tank cover.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a door hinge mounting device for a microwave oven. The door hinge mounting device for the microwave oven according to the present invention is constructed such that when a hinge plate 33 provided in a main body 30 of the microwave oven and a hinge shaft 55 provided in a door 50 of the microwave oven are hingedly connected to each other, a supporting rib 65 supports the hinge plate 33 so that the hinge plate 33 cannot be lowered. Further, the supporting rib 65 integrally formed on a choke cover 60 is constructed such that one end thereof is connected to the choke cover 60 and the other end thereof is formed as a free end. The supporting rib constructed as such has a predetermined elastic force depending on its materials and shapes, and thus, the free end of the supporting rib tends to move toward the hinge shaft 55, i.e. a position where the hinge plate 33 can be supported by the supporting rib.

Abstract: A hinge of toilet bowl seat and toilet bowl cover, including a subplate and a sleeve disposed on the subplate. The subplate is integrally formed with an upright column. A top end of the column is formed with an inner thread section. The sleeve has an axial through hole corresponding to the column, whereby the sleeve can be fitted around the column. The sleeve is fixed on the subplate by a bolt corresponding to the inner thread section of the column. An outer diameter of the head section is larger than an inner diameter of the through hole. The bolt is downward fitted into the sleeve and screwed into the inner thread section of the column. The head section of the bolt is stopped at the top edge of the sleeve to fix the sleeve.

Abstract: A connector for a piece of glass has a main post and a secondary post securely connected to the main post. The main post is adapted to be connected a top hinge and a bottom hinge of a glass door, a revolving door, a casement or a paravent. The secondary post is able to secure the piece of glass.

Abstract: A hinge (11) comprising a bobbin (12) and an arm (13), the bobbin having a peripheral flange (14)at each end of a cylindrical portion (15) and being formed with two parts (12A, 12B) split longitudinally with internal surfaces (16) enabling the bobbin to be assembled non-rotatably around a rectangular-section frame member (17), there being holes (18) in the bobbin parts for securing them to the rectangular-section frame member, and the arm (13) having a first bore (19) rotatable round the cylindrical portion (15) of the bobbin and a second bore (20) parallel to the first bore and in which a round-section frame member (21) can rotate, the arm being split between the two bores and beyond at least one of the bores in a plane containing the axes of the bores enabling the arm (13) to be assembled around the bobbin (12) and round-section frame member (21), there being holes (22) in the arm (13) intermediate the bores (19, 20) and perpendicular to the said plane for securing the arm on the bobbin and the round-sectio

Abstract: An access cover for a receptacle fitting includes a cover plate connectable to the fitting at a location overlying a receptacle carried by the fitting. An access door includes a first portion slidably connected to the cover plate for movement between open and closed positions. The access door also includes a second portion having a first end pivotally connected to the access door first portion. The second end of the door second portion pivots to a first position overlying the receptacle in response to movement of the access door first portion towards its closed position, and pivots to a second position at which the receptacle is exposed and accessible through the cover plate in response to movement of the access door first portion towards its open position. Pivot features are formed on the cover plate and/or the access door for imparting rotational forces on the door second portion as the door first portion is slid between its open and closed positions.