Having Means To Facilitate Assembly And Disassembly Of Hinge Sections To Join Or Disjoin Hinged Members Patents (Class 16/254)
-
Patent number: 11565848Abstract: The present disclosure relates to storage boxes commonly used to organize and store items such as school-related supplies that may be carried by a student. The storage boxes generally include a lid and a base. The base optionally includes a divider which provides for two or more storage portions within an interior of the base, while also acting as a functional grip on the outside of the box. A latch mechanism is provided which securely latches the lid and base together in a closed configuration.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2020Date of Patent: January 31, 2023Assignee: IDEASTREAM CONSUMER PRODUCTS, LLCInventors: Curtis Taylor, Daniel Perella, Matthew Hanson
-
Patent number: 11451700Abstract: A camera including first and second modules combinable to form the camera. The first module can be a camera module, and the second module can be a camera control module. In one embodiment, the camera module includes an image sensor, light source, and motion sensor, and the camera control module includes a power source receiver, camera control system, and image storage device port. The camera control module can be used separated from the camera module for functions such as viewing and editing images or camera settings.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2020Date of Patent: September 20, 2022Assignee: AOB Products CompanyInventors: Ryan Varnum, Timothy S. Kinney, Kyle Martin, Curtis Smith, Matthew Kinamore, James Tayon
-
Patent number: 11276990Abstract: An electrical cabinet includes a frame hinge fixed to a frame of the cabinet and a door hinge fixed to a door of the cabinet. The frame hinge forms an insertion window for receiving the door hinge. A hinge pin is inserted through aligned seats of the frame hinge. The door hinge is inserted into the insertion window around the hinge pin. A blocking screw or pin is inserted through a third seat in a direction substantially perpendicular to the hinge pin to block the hinge pin and secure the door to the frame.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2019Date of Patent: March 15, 2022Assignee: ABB S.P.A.Inventors: Davide Valsecchi, Simone Angelo Proserpio
-
Patent number: 11111710Abstract: A vehicle includes a vehicle body, a tailgate and a hinge assembly. The tailgate is rotatable relative to the vehicle body between a closed position and an open position. The hinge assembly rotatably coupling the tailgate to the vehicle body. The hinge assembly includes a bracket, a hinge pin and a retention ring. The bracket is attached to a respective one of a plurality of side walls of the vehicle body. The hinge pin is rotatably fixed to a respective end of the tailgate and is removably connected to the bracket. The retention ring is rotatably coupled to the bracket between a locked state in which the hinge pin is prevented from being disconnected from the bracket and an unlocked state in which the hinge pin is permitted to be disconnected from the bracket.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2019Date of Patent: September 7, 2021Assignee: FCA US LLCInventors: James S Ulewicz, Wayne Reed
-
Patent number: 10995542Abstract: An outdoor window including a movable sash which is connected to a fixed frame by means of a hinge system, and is provided with a supporting frame comprising a supporting section bar connected with the hinge system. The pivoting system has a bracket fixed to the fixed frame and provided with a projecting portion, that is placed alongside the outer lateral face of the upright of the movable sash when the latter is closed. The pivoting system further comprises a hinge which is provided with a first wing fixed to the supporting section bar of the movable sash, and with a second wing fixed to the projecting portion of the bracket. The supporting frame of the movable sash comprises a protective section bar which covers the hinge and the supporting section bar of the movable sash when the latter is closed.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2019Date of Patent: May 4, 2021Assignee: UNIFORM S.p.A.Inventor: Franco Tenzon
-
Patent number: 10557302Abstract: A window unit and replacement window cladding method and system which is provided as a single unit to be installed as a complete new window that fits over the head, side jamb and sill of an existing window frame and the old window frame that is cladded with head jamb, side jamb, and sill cover assemblies defining an opening in which one or more sash units is pivotally secured forming a replacement window unit, without any loss of glass size and egress, and without disturbing the building interior.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2017Date of Patent: February 11, 2020Assignee: Pigott Agency, LLCInventor: James Patrick Pigott, Jr.
-
Patent number: 10427740Abstract: A system for hanging a split outer side panel on a rack in a manufacturing environment, the split outer side panel includes a first part having a rear section, a top section, and a rear portion of a side sill, and a second part having an A-pillar, a B-pillar, and a front portion of the side sill. The system includes a jig for hanging the first part of the split outer side panel. The jig includes a first keyhole pin extending from a first surface of the jig, the first keyhole pin being received by a first keyhole in the first part, and a second keyhole pin extending from a first surface of the jig, the second keyhole pin being received by a second keyhole in the first part.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2015Date of Patent: October 1, 2019Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.Inventors: William R Moore, David P Tracey, John McQueen
-
Patent number: 10248160Abstract: In some examples, a display device may include a display surface having a rectangular shape and a bezel surrounding the display surface. The bezel may include a release mechanism linked to two L-shaped arms that are stored retracted into the bottom of the display device. When retracted, the L-shaped arms may not be externally visible. When selected, the release mechanism may cause the L-shaped arms to be released from the bottom of the display device. The L-shaped arms may each be positioned to hold (e.g., store) a keyboard. A length of each of the L-shaped arms may be independently adjustable. In some cases, a back of the keyboard may include a U-shaped ridge to couple with a U-shaped groove on a mouse to temporarily store the mouse on the back of the keyboard when the keyboard is stored in the L-shaped arms.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2018Date of Patent: April 2, 2019Assignee: Dell Products L.P.Inventor: Rajesh Saragadam
-
Patent number: 10202024Abstract: A vehicle door assembly includes a primary door body having a receiver, a removable interior door panel and a retainer. That retainer secures the removable interior door panel to the receiver. A related method of enhancing the ease of ingress and egress from a motor vehicle is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2016Date of Patent: February 12, 2019Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Manoharprasad K. Rao, Hubert Szawarski, Mark A. Cuddihy
-
Patent number: 10173856Abstract: A sheet supporting apparatus includes first and second units. The first unit includes a first housing, first and second lock portions, a first shaft configured to be supported rotatably with respect to the first housing and to turnably support the first lock portion, and a second shaft configured to be supported rotatably with respect to the first housing and to turnably support the second lock portion. The second unit includes a second housing and first and second engagement portions provided in the second housing and configured to engage respectively with the first and second lock portions. The first and second shafts are disposed such that extension lines of rotational axes of the first and second shafts cross with each other in a plan view.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2017Date of Patent: January 8, 2019Assignee: CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventor: Yasuaki Matsumoto
-
Patent number: 10146270Abstract: A hinge structure includes a fixing component and a pivoting base. The fixing component includes a fixing base and at least three torsion hooks. The fixing base includes a first sidewall and a second sidewall opposite to each other. The at least three torsion hooks are disposed side by side between the first sidewall and the second sidewall. Each of the torsion hooks includes a fixing end portion and a pressing end portion opposite to each other. The fixing end portion of the torsion hook at center is fixed to the first sidewall, and the pressing end portion is close to the second sidewall. The two fixing end portions of the two torsion hooks at two sides are respectively fixed to the second sidewall, and the two pressing end portions are respectively close to the first sidewall. A pivoting base is rotatably disposed at the torsion hook, and the three pressing end portions respectively press the pivoting base. An electronic device having a hinge structure is further provided.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2017Date of Patent: December 4, 2018Assignee: COMPAL ELECTRONICS, INC.Inventors: Ching-Hua Li, Li-Fang Chen, Chen-Hsien Cheng
-
Patent number: 10119313Abstract: A tailgate lock system comprising a security lock for a tailgate hinge assembly, wherein the tailgate hinge assembly comprises a fixed cup portion and a rotating portion arranged to rotate about a hinge axis relative to the fixed cup portion, an adapter configured to extend between the security lock and the tailgate hinge assembly, the adapter having an inside surface having a first portion configured to engage the rotating portion of the hinge assembly and a second portion configured to radially overlap the fixed cup portion of the hinge assembly, whereby selective rotation about the hinge axis causes rotation of the adapter and the security lock about the hinge axis.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2016Date of Patent: November 6, 2018Assignee: McGard LLCInventors: Nicholas J. Higgins, Raymond A. Murray, David C. Meyer, Andrew D. Trank
-
Patent number: 10053810Abstract: The laundry treatment apparatus may include a cabinet providing an accommodation space, a drum rotatably provided inside the cabinet, a front cover unit provided on a portion of a front surface of the cabinet and having a cover hole provided to enable introduction and discharge of laundry into the drum, and a door assembly provided on the front cover unit so as to open or close the cover hole. The door assembly includes a hinge unit having one side separably coupled to the front cover unit and a remaining side separably coupled to the door assembly, so as to rotate the door assembly, and a handle unit separably coupled to the door assembly. The hinge unit and the handle unit are separably coupled to the door assembly by exchanging positions thereof.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2016Date of Patent: August 21, 2018Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.Inventors: Seonil Heo, Kihyun Kim
-
Patent number: 9850670Abstract: A door hardware locating tool includes a center wall including a first aperture that defines a first axis, a first side wall including a movable aperture movable along a second axis between a first setback position and a second setback position, the second axis being parallel and offset from the first axis, and a second side wall coupled to the first side wall and extending substantially parallel to the first side wall. A clamping mechanism is operable to move the first side wall and the second side wall in a direction normal to the first axis between a first position and a second position to clamp a door between the first side wall and the second side wall. The first side wall and the second side wall remain parallel to one another and are equidistant from the first axis throughout movement between the first position and the second position.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2016Date of Patent: December 26, 2017Assignee: MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATIONInventor: Bryan C. Ward
-
Patent number: 9540805Abstract: The building section comprises a wall and a peripheral window case, into which a window frame is inserted. The window case comprises several support sections arranged a certain distance apart and standing laterally out from the wall, each support section comprising a support part and an insulating part. The first leg of the support part is screwed to the wall, whereas the window frame is screwed to the second leg of the support part. The insulating part surrounds three sides of the second leg of the support part. In the areas between the support sections, the window case comprises insulating sections. The insulating parts of the support sections and the insulating sections bring about a substantially continuous insulation of the window frame around the window case.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2016Date of Patent: January 10, 2017Assignee: ISO-Chemie GmbHInventors: Martin Deiss, Andreas Lange
-
Patent number: 9345155Abstract: A landscape controller housing can be used to enclose the electronic components of a landscape lighting system or an irrigation system includes a face pack that is pivotably and removably mounted in an outer housing. The face pack can be installed in the outer housing in a normal upright position in which a pair of pivot pins are each received in a corresponding bearing slot and a pair of locking pins are each received in a corresponding lock recess. The face pack can be swung through a predetermined angle to release the locking pins from the lock recesses to allow the face pack to be removed from the outer housing by sliding the pivot pins out of the bearing slots and removing the locking pins from the lock recesses. The face pack can be inserted into the outer housing into a substantially horizontal service position by sliding both the pivot pins and the locking pins into the bearing slots.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2013Date of Patent: May 17, 2016Assignee: Hunter Industries, Inc.Inventor: Darrin I. Schmuckle
-
Patent number: 9256256Abstract: A fixing mechanism includes a base, a supporter, a torsional component, an actuating component and a resilient component. The supporter is rotatably disposed on the base. The torsional component is disposed on the base and has a first engaging portion. The actuating component is disposed on the supporter and is further movably switched between a first position and a second position. The actuating component has a second engaging portion. The actuating component moves from the first position to the second position to engage the second engaging portion with the first engaging portion. Two ends of the resilient component are respectively connected to the supporter and the base. When the second engaging portion is disengaged from the first engaging portion, the resilient component rotates the supporter relative to the base. A rotary angle between the supporter and the base is fixed by the torsional component via the actuating component.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2014Date of Patent: February 9, 2016Assignee: Wistron CorporationInventor: Chen-Yi Liang
-
Patent number: 9253904Abstract: Mechanisms to prevent access to electronic components in an electronic device when the electronic device is receiving power. On example may provide an electronic device including a receptacle, the receptacle including a button. The button may be configured to be depressed by a user, and otherwise to be in a normal state. When the button is depressed, it may act through a locking mechanism to unlock, open, or eject a door covering one or more sockets or electronic components. When the door is closed, the locking mechanism may either prevent the door from being opened, or may maintain the door in a closed state, unless the button is depressed. When a power plug is inserted in the receptacle, the power plug may prevent access to the button. Accordingly, when the power plug is inserted, the button may not be accessible to be depressed, and the door may remain closed.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2012Date of Patent: February 2, 2016Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Euan Abraham, George Marc Simmel, Joshua Funamura, Danny McBroom
-
Publication number: 20150145400Abstract: A refrigerator having an improved structure so as to easily assemble a detachable door and a main body. The refrigerator includes a main body that forms an appearance of the refrigerator, a storage chamber that is provided inside the main body, a door that is rotatably coupled to the main body to open and close an opened front surface of the storage chamber, and a hinge bracket that connects the main body and the door. Here, the hinge bracket may include a first hinge that is coupled to the main body and a second hinge that is coupled to the door and detachably coupled to a front side of the first hinge.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2014Publication date: May 28, 2015Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Jee Hoon LEE, Yong Soo Kyong, Jea Won Lee, Kyung Han Jeong
-
Patent number: 8857658Abstract: A packaging container includes a base, a cover including a resilient unit and defining a deformable slot at the resilient unit, and a positioning hinge member provided at the base and rotatably received at the deformable slot to pivotally couple the cover with the base so as to enable the cover being pivotally folded between an opened position and a closed position, wherein the positioning hinge member has a non-circular cross section and is arranged in such a manner that when the positioning hinge member is rotated within the deformable slot, the resilient unit generates a resilient restoring force to assist the cover being folded between the opened and closed positions.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2013Date of Patent: October 14, 2014Assignee: Rexam Plastic Packaging (HK) Co., Ltd.Inventor: Chinglang Lin
-
Publication number: 20140252935Abstract: A storage cabinet includes a frame assembly having a forward facing surface and defining an interior configured to store items; a door assembly having a lateral surface; and a hinge assembly pivotally coupling the frame assembly to the door assembly such that the door assembly is moveable from a closed position to a plurality of open positions. The hinge assembly includes a frame component mounted to the forward facing surface of the frame assembly; and a door component mounted to the lateral surface of the door component and configured to rotate relative to the frame component upon rotation of the door assembly relative to the frame assembly. The hinge assembly is configured to enable a user to remove the door assembly from the frame assembly by lifting the door in a vertical direction only when the door assembly is moved from the closed position at least a predetermined amount.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2013Publication date: September 11, 2014Applicant: BELDEN INC.Inventor: Michael Wray McAdoo
-
Publication number: 20140215760Abstract: There is disclosed anti-sag hinge (10) which includes a mounting flange assembly (12) pivotally coupled to a strap assembly (15). The strap assembly includes a strap (31) extending from a cylinder portion (32). The cylindrical portion includes a coupling end (34) with a vertically extending octagonal channel (35) therethrough. The octagonal channel includes a vertically extending alignment ridge or tongue (36) and a centrally positioned, horizontally oriented, annular ridge (37). The hinge also includes an elongated cam follower (40) having a lower cam follower portion (41) with an octagonal exterior surface (43) terminating at a circumferential ledge or shoulder (44) positioned to abut and bear against the centrally positioned annular ridge of the coupling end. The lower cam follower portion also has a longitudinally extending groove (53) configured to receive the coupling end alignment tongue.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2014Publication date: August 7, 2014Applicant: Kason Industries, Inc.Inventors: Brett A. Mitchell, Jeffery E. Underwood
-
Publication number: 20140211424Abstract: Disclosed are a hinged connector and a video display assembly containing an attachment panel having a front surface and a back surface, with a video display attached to the front surface and at least one hinged connector attached to the back surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2014Publication date: July 31, 2014Applicant: REVOLUTION DISPLAY, INC.Inventors: John DE CLERCQ, Robbie THIELEMANS, Tony VAN MOORLEGHEM, Jeremy HOCHMAN
-
Patent number: 8790305Abstract: In a peristaltic medical infusion pump unit, comprising a peristaltic assembly and a counter surface or anvil facing said peristaltic assembly and provided by the inner surface of a door pivotally mounted on a housing of the unit, the door is readily non-destructively removable and replaceable. In use of the peristaltic pump unit, a flexible resilient tube forming part of a medical fluid delivery line is extended between the peristaltic assembly and the counter surface or anvil provided by the door. The medical fluid delivery line has first and second color coded fittings spaced therealong upstream and downstream of the peristaltic assembly and the region of the housing of the pump unit across which the infusion line is extended is provided, correspondingly spaced above and below the peristaltic assembly with correspondingly color coded support means for these fittings.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2012Date of Patent: July 29, 2014Assignee: CareFusion 303, Inc.Inventors: Nicholas Bryant Haylor, Simon Francis Everleigh, Rene Werner Ruedi, Alexander Lloyd, James Gower Johnson Shearn
-
Patent number: 8756764Abstract: A hinge assembly for pivotably attaching a door to a home appliance includes a hinge bracket having a body; a hooking member that releasably engages a receiving feature of the home appliance; and a securing member fixed to the body. A fastener secures the securing member to the appliance in an operating position of the door and such that removal of the fastener releases the securing member from the home appliance so that the hooking member can be disengaged from the receiving feature to allow removal of the door from the home appliance, and the engagement of the hooking member with the receiving feature supports the weight of the door when the fastener is removed such that the receiving feature of the appliance supports the weight of the door to maintain a temporary vertical position of the door.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2011Date of Patent: June 24, 2014Assignee: BSH Home Appliances CorporationInventors: Charles Daughtridge, Jr., Suad Elkasevic, Joseph Geiger, Philipp Wieser
-
Publication number: 20140101890Abstract: A quick assembly hinge for joining first and second panels. The hinge comprises a first wing portion securable to the first panel, a second wing portion securable to the second panel, a pin mounted to the first wing portion and a hook mounted to the second wing portion. The pin is generally parallel to the first panel when the first wing portion is secured thereto. When the second wing portion is secured to the second panel, the opening of the hook bowl is directed downwardly toward the bottom surface of the second panel. With the panels generally co-planar and their respective edges adjacent to one another the hook is receivable over at least a portion of the pin. As the first panel is rotated upwardly to form a generally a right angle with the second panel the pin is rotatable within the hook bowl preventing the lateral and vertical displacement of the panels.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2013Publication date: April 17, 2014Applicant: Rhinokore Composites Manufacturing PartnershipInventors: Troy Ducharme, Blake Ducharme
-
Patent number: 8621718Abstract: An assembly fixture used to assemble hinges to a display panel assembly includes a base to support the display and at least one hinge mounting member fixed on the base. Each hinge mounting member includes two support bars projected from the base, a axle and a rotatable arm. The opposite ends of the axle respectively rotatably connected to the tops of the two support bars. The rotatable arm can rotated in concert with the axle. Each rotatable arm further includes at least two protruding portions to position the hinge and at least one magnetic element to attract the hinge, thereby fixing the hinge to the rotatable arm.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2011Date of Patent: January 7, 2014Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Ju-Shan Lin, Te-Jen Sung, Shi-Wei Shi
-
Patent number: 8595901Abstract: A hinge assembly that includes a first hinge member and a second hinge member for mounting to an external vehicle closure member and a vehicle body, a pivot pin, a first clamp member with a first clamp surface, and a second clamp member having a second clamp surface is provided. The pivot pin is pivotally connected to the first hinge member to provide pivotal movement of an external vehicle closure member about a horizontal pivot axis between a closed position and an open position. The first and second clamp members are configured to clamp a mounting portion of the second hinge member between the first and the second clamp surfaces. The mounting portion of the second hinge member has an opening therethrough for receiving the pivot pin and is oversized relative to the pivot pin to accommodate relative radial adjusting movement during installation.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2012Date of Patent: December 3, 2013Assignee: Ventra Group, Inc.Inventors: David W. Shaw, Joaquin Hung, Dan Gidden, Bradley F. Patzer
-
Patent number: 8584993Abstract: A column includes a hinge assembly, the hinge assembly having an upper portion (2) pivotally attached to a lower portion (1) for movement about a first pivot axis (5), the upper portion of the hinge assembly being associated with an upper part (12) of the column and the lower portion of the hinge assembly being associated with a lower part (11) of the column. In use, movement of the upper and lower hinge assembly portions about the first pivot axis from a normal position, in which the upper part of the column is relatively upright, causes the upper part of the column to rotate towards the lower part of the column, thereby allowing the upper part the column to be moved to a maintenance position. An arm links (3), via second (6) and third (7) pivot axes, the upper and lower portions of the hinge assembly, and the arm is associated with a spring (9) that exerts a force via the arm, which urges the upper and lower hinge assembly portions towards the normal position.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2005Date of Patent: November 19, 2013Assignee: The Aluminum Lighting Company LimitedInventors: Alexandra Pumford, Craig Thomas Williams, Mark Alan Edwards
-
Patent number: 8522399Abstract: A hinge apparatus for a folder-type portable communication device, wherein a body portion and a folder portion can be coupled or separated by applying a force to a hinge cap or moving a hinge dummy laterally. The device includes a body portion and a folder portion coupled to the body portion to pivot around a hinge axis, and a center hinge arm provided in the body portion. First and second side hinge arms are provided in the folder portion, and a hinge cap is provided in the first side hinge is pushed with an external force. A hinge shaft is coupled with or separated from the first side hinge arm by retracting or protruding via pushing the hinge cap, and a hinge dummy provided in the center hinge arm is coupled with or separated from the second side hinge arm by moving laterally along the hinge axis.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2011Date of Patent: September 3, 2013Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Jae-Shik Kim, Wook-Jin Lee, Seung-Hyub Baek, Jong-Cheon Wee
-
Publication number: 20130192026Abstract: A door escape includes a hinge member securable to a door pivotably movable between an open position and a closed position relative to an enclosure. A first securing device secures the hinge member to the door. The first securing device is manually removable from the hinge member from exterior of the enclosure, permitting removal of the door from the enclosure. A second securing device secures the hinge member to the door. The second securing device is manually removable from the hinge member from interior of the enclosure, permitting removal of the door from the enclosure.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2013Publication date: August 1, 2013Applicant: CNH AMERICA LLCInventor: CNH America LLC
-
Publication number: 20130186023Abstract: A system for assembling a wall including first and second panels is provided. The system includes a plurality of caps that are slip-fittable onto respective corners of the first and second panels. First and second pairs of the plurality of caps include hinge-caps configured to be pivotably coupled with one another via first and second hinges. The first and second pairs of the plurality of caps are configured for respective association with first and second pairs of opposite corners of the first and second panels such that the first and second panels are disposable in a shoulder-to-shoulder configuration with the first and second panels being pivotable about a rotational axis defined through the first and second hinges or movable relative to one another.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2012Publication date: July 25, 2013Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventor: Matthew A. Nobile
-
Patent number: 8474099Abstract: A hinge assembly includes a first body, and a second body capable of rotating relatively to the first body. The first body includes a first main part and a pair of stopper portions respectively extending from two sides of the first main part and coplanar with the first main part. Two ends of a shaft are fixed with the pair of stopper portions, respectively. The second body includes a second main part, a pair of blocking portions and a resilient arm located between the pair of the blocking portions. When the second body rotates to be perpendicular to the first body, the second body is positioned stably relative to the first body without an external force, due to an elasticity of the resilient arm of the second body.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2011Date of Patent: July 2, 2013Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventor: Pei-Yu Hung
-
Patent number: 8413381Abstract: The invention relates to a device having a component (1), in particular a door, and having a mounting unit (3), in particular a door frame. The invention is based on the object of providing a device that by the use thereof, the mounting of the component on the mounting unit is simplified, and which has a construction such that a good aesthetic impression can be achieved. For this purpose, the device has at least one component (1), at least one mounting unit (3), on which the component (1) can be mounted, and at least one fastening unit (4, 17), which is disposed on the component (1), wherein said fastening unit (17) has at least one first joint element (18) and at least one second joint element (19), wherein said fastening unit (17) is disposed articulated on the component (1) using said first joint element (18), and wherein said fastening unit (17) can be mounted articulated on said mounting unit (3) using said second joint element (19).Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2008Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Assignee: KL-Beschlage Karl Loggen GmbHInventor: Martin Theisen
-
Patent number: 8307514Abstract: An automobile hinge repair tool comprising: (a) a base having a substantially planar top surface; and, (b) a cylindrical insert extending generally perpendicularly from the base, the cylindrical insert including an outer circumferential surface extending longitudinally and having a substantially constant radial diameter, where the substantially planar top surface of the base extends radially outward from the outer circumferential surface of the cylindrical insert at least a predetermined distance and, where the cylindrical insert and the base cooperate to create an automobile hinge repair mold.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2009Date of Patent: November 13, 2012Inventor: Daniel Fredrick Clark, Sr.
-
Patent number: 8220125Abstract: The invention relates to an assembly aid for positioning a hinge (1) on a door arrangement part (12) in a reproducible manner, said assembly aid comprising a clamping screw (22) having a screw shank (23) and a screw head (21), and an adjusting element (20) which is applied to a part (17) of the hinge (1) in a positively locking manner. The adjusting element (20) radially engages with said screw shank (23) and can be axially fixed to the door arrangement part (12) by means of the clamping screw (22). The invention also relates to a method for the reproducible positioning of a hinge (1) on a door arrangement part (12) whereon a positioning axis (30) is provided. The aim of the invention is to provide an assembly aid and a method that enable a hinge to be precisely positioned in a simple and reproducible manner.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2004Date of Patent: July 17, 2012Assignee: Edscha AGInventors: Joerg Paulus, Georg Dell
-
Patent number: 8156611Abstract: A vehicle door attachment unit for rotatably and detachably coupling a vehicle door to a vehicle body. The unit may include a bodyside bracket mountable to the vehicle body and having first and second portions with respective first and second apertures, with the first and second portions extending generally away from the vehicle body. A doorside bracket may be mountable to the vehicle door and include a segment with a third aperture, the segment extending generally away from the vehicle door. A retaining mechanism may extend through the third aperture, and through the first and/or second apertures. A fastener may extend through at least one of the apertures and mate with the retaining mechanism to substantially align the first, second, and third apertures. A bearing may be disposed on the retaining mechanism for providing rotational freedom between the retaining mechanism, and the bodyside or doorside bracket.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2008Date of Patent: April 17, 2012Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Ronald Machin, Craig A. Moccio, Patrick L. Folk, Joshua R. Kesten, John O. Wheeler, Lothar Budde
-
Patent number: 8136863Abstract: Detachable vehicle seat, with a back structure and a seat structure, a coupling mechanism for coupling the seat structure to the back structure, a securing mechanism for securing the seat structure to a part of the vehicle floor and a rapid detachment mechanism that permits the seat to be decoupled from the back. At least one first strap is coupled to the structure of the back part of the seat in a zone corresponding to the abdominal zone of the person. Also, a headrest in which at least one second strap is coupled in a zone corresponding to the zone of the head of the person.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2007Date of Patent: March 20, 2012Assignee: Innovations & Safety, S.L.Inventor: Sergio De Rico Herrero
-
Patent number: 8118778Abstract: In a peristaltic medical infusion pump unit, comprising a peristaltic assembly and a counter surface or anvil facing said peristaltic assembly and provided by the inner surface of a door (30) pivotally mounted on a housing (12) of the unit, the door (30) is readily non-destructively removable and replaceable. In use of the peristaltic pump unit, a flexible resilient tube (36) forming part of a medical fluid delivery line is extended between the peristaltic assembly and the counter surface or anvil provided by the door. The medical is fluid delivery line has first and second colour coded fittings (38, 40) spaced therealong upstream and downstream of the peristaltic assembly (26) and the region of the housing of the pump unit across which the infusion line is extended is provided, correspondingly spaced above and below the peristaltic assembly (26) with correspondingly colour coded support means (22, 24) for these fittings.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2005Date of Patent: February 21, 2012Assignee: CareFusion 303, Inc.Inventors: Nicholas Bryant Haylor, Simon Francis Everleigh, Rene Werner Ruedi, Alexander Lloyd, James Gower Johnson Shearn
-
Publication number: 20110154611Abstract: A fixing structure is provided. The fixing structure comprises a first housing, a rotating shaft, a second housing and a third housing. The first housing having an accommodating portion, and the rotating shaft is disposed in the accommodating portion. The second housing is disposed on one side of the first housing. The third housing is disposed on the other side of the first housing and covering the rotating shaft and the second housing. The shaft body is wedged into a shaft bore, and the shaft shoulder is wedged into the second housing. A third housing is against one side of the shaft body, and covering the rotating shaft and the second housing. The shaft shoulder is firmly against the second housing. Thus, it does not need any tool to assemble and disassemble.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2010Publication date: June 30, 2011Applicant: INVENTEC APPLIANCES CORP.Inventors: Cui-Yu ZHOU, Ming WEN, Martin HSU
-
Patent number: 7966699Abstract: Shutter (or door) fitting for fastening a furniture shutter (or door) in a pivotable manner on a basic cabinet structure, having at least one actuating arm, which is provided for moving the furniture shutter, and having at least one shutter-mounted fitting part, which can be connected to the actuating arm, characterized in that the shutter-mounted fitting part has a rotation-prevention means for temporarily fixing the pivoting position of the at least one actuating arm, preferably in the fully open position thereof, wherein the rotation-prevention means, in a first operating position, arrests the at least one actuating arm in its pivoting position relative to the shutter-mounted fitting part and, in a second operating position, allows the actuating arm to pivot.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2008Date of Patent: June 28, 2011Assignee: Julius Blum GmbHInventors: Fredi Dubach, Harald Brunnmayr
-
Patent number: 7900323Abstract: A lamp has multiple arms and multiple hinges mounted between two adjacent arms. The hinge has a stationary leaf, multiple pivot assemblies being mounted in the stationary leaf and multiple brackets being respectively connected to the pivot assemblies and two corresponding brackets are attached to each arm. Each pivot assembly has a shaft and a locking nut being mounted on the shaft and selectively engaging a locking hole of each bracket. Since the locking nuts selectively engage the locking holes of the brackets, an angle between the adjacent arms can be adjusted and fixed. Further, two adjacent arms do not influence each other's position, which is convenient for adjusting.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2008Date of Patent: March 8, 2011Assignee: Shin Zu Shing Co., Ltd.Inventor: Shu-Mu Lin
-
Patent number: 7836552Abstract: A hold-down support structure is coupled to a stem of a pintle to form a hinge, and includes a support board and a sleeve. The support board has a support section forming a support face. The sleeve includes first and second brackets. When the sleeve is mounted to the support board, a stem receiving space is defined by by the support board and the first and second brackets. The stem is inserted into the stem receiving space and an outer circumferential surface of the stem is subject to constraint by the support face of the support board and the resilient retention forces respectively applied by the first and second brackets symmetrically in directions toward the support face so that a predetermined rotational friction is induced between the outer circumferential surface of the stem and the inside surfaces of the first and second brackets.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2007Date of Patent: November 23, 2010Assignee: Getac Technology CorporationInventor: Po-Tsun Chao
-
Patent number: 7827655Abstract: A hinge for folding container comprises an inner hinge, an outer hinge and a locking device for locking the inner and outer hinge. Wherein, the inner hinge and the outer hinge are pivotally connected by a pivot pin, the outer hinge comprises at least two outer hinge plates provided in parallel, and the inner hinge comprises at least two inner hinge plates provided in parallel. Compared with the prior art, without changing the standard operating hole, the hinge for folding container disclosed by the present invention can widen the transverse width of the inner hinge, and so that the rigidity of the inner hinge is effectively enhanced. Therefore, the hinge according to the present invention can be applied to any types of folding container, especially the folding container mounted with an independent corner post.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2007Date of Patent: November 9, 2010Assignee: China International Marine Containers (Group) Ltd.Inventor: Renbin Yi
-
Patent number: 7770260Abstract: A device holding captive a hinge pin in a housing of a cover element, such as a grate or a lid, of a manhole. The device has a cotter pin attached in a removable manner to the cover element to axially retain a hinge pin in a housing of the element against a restoring force of an elastic component inserted between the pin and the bottom of the housing. The invention can be applied to roadway equipment.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2007Date of Patent: August 10, 2010Assignee: NorincoInventor: Christian Fumalle
-
Patent number: 7761958Abstract: The invention relates to a door hinge system which includes an integral exposed vertically oriented pin as a portion of a doorframe bracket, and a central latch bracket as engaged to a door. The pivotal manipulation of the door engages the latch of the central latch bracket to the pin, to secure the door to the doorframe. The central latch bracket includes a channel for receipt of the pin which is securely and releasably retained in the channel by the leading cam edge of the latch and safety slide. Disengagement of the latch from the pin enables a door to be easily separated from doorframe for re-hanging at a future time.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2005Date of Patent: July 27, 2010Assignee: Allegris CorporationInventors: Benkt-Ake Alfredsson, Jasmin Insanic
-
Patent number: 7730582Abstract: A hinge for connection of two furniture parts comprises a bowl-shaped element designed to be fastened to a first furniture part and a wing rotatably in engagement with said bowl-shaped element, the wing being adapted to be fastened to an intermediate element that, in turn, is fastened to a hinge base designed to be secured to a second furniture part, a shock absorber being present which comprises a body designed to be rigidly connected to said second furniture part and a shock absorbing member movably mounted on said body to restrain the closing movement of the hinge. The shock absorber body is mounted on the intermediate element of the hinge.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2007Date of Patent: June 8, 2010Assignee: Agostino Ferrari S.p.A.Inventor: Carlo Migli
-
Patent number: 7707689Abstract: A folder-type communication terminal is disclosed in which a gap generated between a first and a second body or a breakage of a side hinge arm can be reduced. The mobile communication terminal includes a first body and a second body rotatably coupled using a hinge, and at least one hinge-reinforcing member disposed between the hinge members of the first and the second bodies.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2007Date of Patent: May 4, 2010Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.Inventor: Jong Wun Kim
-
Patent number: 7635105Abstract: An ejection device for an aircraft hatch having at least one articulation hinge. The articulation hinge is provided with a lower element designed to be mounted in rotation on structure of the aircraft, and an upper element designed to be joined to the hatch panel. The lower element and the upper element are connected to one another in a reversible manner. The ejection device has guide means in which the upper element of the articulation hinge is engaged, to hold the upper element in the axis of rotation (A) of the lower element during the activation of the hatch. The upper element of the articulation hinge can be separated from the guide means beyond a critical swing angle, so that the upper element is separated from the lower element of the articulation hinge. The invention also concerns an ejectable hatch for an aircraft.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2007Date of Patent: December 22, 2009Assignee: Airbus FranceInventor: Benoit Dotte
-
Patent number: 7634837Abstract: An embodiment of a hinge has a first part with a pin, the pin defining a longitudinal axis, and a second part with a receptacle for the pin. The first and second parts are arranged to rotate relative to one another about the axis with the pin in the receptacle. Mutually cooperating formations on the pin and receptacle are arranged to permit separation of the first and second parts along the axis in a first position of relative rotation of the first and second parts and to obstruct separation of the first and second parts along the axis in a second position of relative rotation of the first and second parts.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2005Date of Patent: December 22, 2009Assignee: Middle Atlantic Products, Inc.Inventors: Robert Schluter, Richard L. King, Leszek Markowski