Abstract: A latch for releasably connecting two elements is operable between engaged and released positions. An elongate handle opens and closes a latch mechanism about a first axis of rotation at the rear end of the handle. The latch handle is held closed only when the latch mechanism is in the engaged position and is lockable in the closed position by a manually operable handle catch. The front end of a handle cover is rotatably connected to the front end of the handle. The cover has a cover catch on the rear end, which is engagable with the latch mechanism to hold the cover closed. The cover is substantially coextensive with and in abutment with the handle. When the latch is mounted overhead and is open, the handle extends downward by the force of gravity and the cover extends downward away from the handle. In this configuration, the open latch is highly visible.

Abstract: A snap-on safety guard for door gaps preferably includes a jamb split tube and a cover plate. The jamb split tube includes a lengthwise gap. An adjustable jamb split tube includes a first jamb section and a second jamb section. A curved jamb device is retained in a kerf slot of a kerf-style door. A molding lip extends inward from one end of the curved jamb device and a kerf lip extends inward from an opposing end thereof. A U-shaped clip is retained in a kerf slot of a kerf-style door. The U-shaped clip includes a kerf base, an inner kerf lip and an outer kerf lip. The cover plate preferably includes a flat plate with at least one living hinge formed parallel with a length of the cover plate. An inner surface of the cover plate is attached to one of the jamb tubes.

Abstract: A latch includes a latch housing including a first housing portion and a second housing portion separable from the first housing portion. The second housing portion includes a keeper. A first arm member is in rotational communication with the first housing portion. The first arm member is configured to rotate about a first axis between a first position and a second position. A second arm member is in rotational communication with the first arm member. A latch load pin is in rotational communication with the first arm member about a second axis. The latch load pin is configured to mate with the keeper with the first arm member in the first position. The second arm member in the first position is configured to be fixed relative to the first arm member as the first arm member rotates from the first position toward the second position.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hinge for detachable sheet metal cabinet doors or walls, comprising a first hinge part or frame part that can be secured to the door or cabinet frame, and a second hinge part or door hinge part that can be fixed to the door leaf or cabinet wall, which hinge parts are connected to one another in an articulated manner by means of a hinge pin, and having a latch-type tongue that is arranged in the second hinge part such that it can move against a spring force, characterised by a lifting device which encompasses the hinge pin guided through finger-type ends of the first hinge part and which centrally supports the hinge pin together with a hook retained by the door part, such that the lifting device moves the encompassing part of the second hinge part perpendicular to the plane of the door leaf or cabinet wall, via actuation, by means of a key, such as a double bit key.

Abstract: A hinge assembly for a refrigerating appliance includes a door engaging member that is configured to attach to a door panel through an operational path of the door engaging member. A cabinet engaging member is configured to attach to a structural cabinet. An articulating mechanism extending between the door engaging member and the cabinet engaging member. The articulating mechanism partially defines the operational path of the door engaging member. An articulating wire chase that is coupled to the cabinet engaging member and slidably coupled to the articulating mechanism at a guide slot. The articulating mechanism is operable between a collapsed position and an extended position. Operation of the articulating mechanism operates the articulating wire chase between a serpentine position and an elongated position.

Abstract: In order to assist in mounting the hinge (210) on a window, the hinge comprises a mounting arrangement (250) including two mounting plates (251, 252) to be arranged on the frame of the window. The mounting arrangement includes at least one set of coupling means (253, 254) configured to engage with corresponding coupling means (263, 264) of the remaining components of the set of components of the hinge (210). The coupling means of the mounting arrangement (250) comprise at least one reception member (253, 254) provided on a respective mounting plate (251, 252) to engage with a respective engagement member (263, 264) of the coupling means of the remaining components by movement of the remaining components of the hinge substantially in parallel with said hinge plane to provide a releasable connection between the remaining components of the hinge (210) and the mounting plates (251, 252).

Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention provides a multi-link hinge device in which any one of a plurality of links connecting a plurality of levers to each other may serve as a link and at the same time serve as a cover, thereby preventing a finger or the like from being caught in a space between the plurality of levers in advance when the door is opened or closed.

Abstract: A latch having a support bracket having a guide slot formed in a bottom surface. A linkage at least partially received within the guide slot and a handle coupled to the linkage transitionable between an open position and a closed position. A pin releasably coupled to the linkage such that when the handle is in the closed position the pin is coupled to the linkage and in the open position the pin is removable from the linkage. As the handle transitions from the open position to the closed position, the linkage moves within the guide slot.

Abstract: Roadway barrier apparatus including roadway barrier modules disposed end to end and pivotally connected together by a pivot pin positioned in aligned apertures of connector brackets at the ends of the modules, the pivot pin having a groove and a spring biased hinge pusher member positionable in the groove to limit upward movement of the pivot pin.

Abstract: A furniture hinge mounted between a furniture wall and a furniture door so as to be used as an opening and closing mechanism of the furniture door, in which, by using the movement part provided on the body part of the furniture hinge and the adjustment part provided at the movement path of the movement part, the entire length of the furniture hinge is changed by advancing and returning the movement part in the opening and closing process of the furniture door such that, since the furniture wall and the furniture door do not come into contact with each other even though the furniture door is completely opened, the peeling damage to the exterior of the furniture is prevented and contact noise is eliminated, thereby improving the satisfaction of consumers.

Abstract: An apparatus and method according to one or more embodiments are provided for a latching mechanism. The latching mechanism may be implemented, for example, as a positive lock latching mechanism that provides a positive indication when a latch is not engaged. In one example, an apparatus includes a latch arm comprising a slotted hole and a latch hook configured to engage a pin. The latch includes a bifold handle coupled to the latch arm, the bifold handle comprising a first handle portion and a handle extension portion, wherein the first handle portion comprises a lock hook configured to translate through the slotted hole to engage the pin and the handle extension portion is configured to move away from the first handle portion when the lock hook is not engaged with the pin. Additional systems and methods are also provided.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure are directed to a system configured to selectively hold open an aircraft engine cowl, comprising: a rod, a slider coupled to the rod, a track coupled to the slider, a latch coupled to the track. Aspects of the disclosure are directed to a nacelle system of an aircraft, comprising: an engine case, a bracket attached to the engine case or a cowl, a rod coupled to the bracket via a bearing, a clevis coupled to the rod, a slider coupled to the clevis, a track coupled to the slider and to the engine case or the cowl, and a latch coupled to the track that is configured to control a translation of the slider along the track based on a state of the cowl.

Abstract: A hinge for unhingeable sheet-metal cabinet doors. A first hinge part, to be fastened to the door frame, has a bore hole or roll at a free end, through which a hinge pin extends. A second, U-shaped hinge part is connected to the door and surrounds the exposed end areas of the hinge pin in the mounted position. The U-shaped hinge part surrounds the first hinge part with first U-legs. The U-shaped hinge part includes a top part arranged in a bottom part. The top part has the shape of a U-shaped slide, with second U-legs, arranged to be displaceable between two end positions parallel to the extension of the first U-legs. The ends of the second U-legs close a lateral outlet opening for the hinge pin end in one end position, and expose the opening, through which the hinge pin end passes laterally, in the other end position.

Abstract: A nacelle may include fan cowl panels which may be opened to provide access to the fan case. A latching mechanism may latch a left fan cowl panel to a right fan cowl panel. As a handle is opened to unlatch the latching mechanism, the movement of the handle may cause a push pin to create a separation between the left fan cowl panel and the right fan cowl panel. The separation may create a visual indication that the fan cowl panels are not latched together, which may prevent an aircraft from inadvertently taking off with unlatched fan cowl panels. The push pin when extended may prevent closure of the fan cowl panels.

Abstract: A controlled latch clamp including a base and a handle pivotally connected to the base. The clamp has a link pivotally connected to the handle and to a plunger. The plunger also being pivotally connected to the base. The clamp includes an arm connected to an end of the plunger.

Abstract: A hinge has at least one hinge part which can be mounted in an opening in a thin wall such as a sheet-metal cabinet door, a head part, such as a flange or hinge leaf, which overlaps the rim of the opening of the thin wall on its (outer) side, and a body part which proceeds from the head part and can be pushed through the opening in the thin wall, and a holding part which is carried by the body part, supported on the other (rear) side of the thin wall, and is separate from the body part. The holding part is formed by holding elements which project in a flexible manner from the body part in the direction of its outer surface and whose free end has an inclined surface for supporting the body part on the rim or edge of the opening without play.

Abstract: A quick coupling furniture hinge for a quick arrangement of a door of a furniture element onto a base furniture element, wherein the hinge comprises a hinge pot arranged in the furniture door and a hinge arm pivotably fastened thereon. The hinge arm is provided with a mounting assembly fixed in the hinge arm, via which mounting assembly the hinge arm is fastened to a base mounting panel that is fixed on the base furniture element, so that the pivotable assemblies co-operate independently from each other with each complementarily shaped element arranged on the base mounting panel.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a hair iron having upper and lower casings, a heat generating unit and a hinge connection unit. The hinge connection unit includes a hinge box secured to either of the upper and lower casings. First and second movable members each having a hinge shaft are provided in the hinge box, and move between a hinge coupling position and a hinge releasing position. An elastic member is elastically provided between the first and second movable members, and exerts an elastic force so that the hinge shaft moves to the hinge releasing position. A hinge-coupling retaining means is manipulated on an outside of the hinge box to move the hinge shaft to the hinge coupling position and simultaneously retain the hinge shaft in the hinge coupling position. A hinge-shaft connection lug is provided on a remaining one of the upper and lower casings, and has a hinge hole.

Abstract: Provided are a hinge assembly that is pivotably supported to a hinge plate for pivotably supporting a door, and which is provided with an integrally coupled retaining lever that selectively fixes the hinge plate, and a refrigerator provided with the hinge assembly. The hinge assembly includes a fixing member, the hinge plate, and the retaining lever. The fixing member projects to an upper surface of a refrigerator main body. The hinge plate is pre-fixed to the refrigerator main body, with a portion of the fixing member inserted in one portion of the hinge plate and a refrigerator door pivotably mounted to another portion of the hinge plate. The retaining lever is pivotably coupled to the hinge plate, to selectively retain the hinge plate through rotating horizontally about the hinge plate.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: A latch mechanism is disclosed that retains a grass catcher on a reel mower cutting unit. The latch mechanism includes a latch plate releasably holding a rod end of the grass catcher in a slot on the reel mower cutting unit. The latch plate pivots on a horizontal axis. A clip is fastened to the horizontal axis to lock the latch plate in either a locked position retaining the grass catcher or an unlocked position allowing removal of the grass catcher.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: A door assembly includes multiple door panels arranged in series along laterally spaced tracks, extending laterally between the tracks, and supported for movement on the tracks. A first pair of hinge plates is secured to a first door panel, each member of the first pair being located at an opposite lateral side of the first panel. A second pair of hinge plates is secured to a second door panel, each member of the second pair being located at an opposite lateral side of the second panel. A first release pin alternately disconnects and connects the first and second hinge plates at the first lateral side of the door panels. A second release pin alternately disconnects and connects the first and second hinge plates at the second lateral side of the door panels.

Abstract: A slide hinge is connected a cover to a base of a portable electronic device and has a stationary bracket, two pivot members, a sliding bracket and two torsion springs. The pivot members are mounted rotatably on the sliding bracket and are mounted to the base. The sliding bracket is mounted slidably on the stationary bracket and is mounted to the cover. The torsion springs are connected between the stationary bracket and the sliding bracket and each torsion spring multiple looped segments. The torsion springs with the looped segments provide an excellent resilient force to position the stationary bracket in one edge of the sliding bracket and therefore stably hold the cover in opened or closed positions without inadvertently sliding relative to the base.

Abstract: The description is directed to a snap fastening for fast mounting of fittings such as socket wrench latches, swivel lever latches, hinge parts in openings in a thin wall, comprising a head part which is to be arranged on one, outer side of the thin wall and which overlaps the outer rim of the opening, and a body part which proceeds from the head part and projects through the opening in the mounted position, and holding elements which project from the body part and are flexible in direction of its outer surface, the free end of these holding elements being provided with a first inclined surface (run-in bevel) such that the holding element is pushed back in a spring-loaded manner by the opening edge and with a second inclined surface (stop bevel) for supporting the body part without play on the rim or edge of the opening of the other, inner side of the thin wall, which second inclined surface is substantially perpendicular to the first inclined surface.

Abstract: A fixing apparatus for fixing a data storage device with a plurality of mounting holes defined in sidewalls thereof includes a first bracket, a second bracket, and a latch member. The first bracket includes a side sheet and a base sheet perpendicularly connected thereto. The second bracket includes a side sheet, and a base sheet perpendicularly connected thereto. The base sheet of the second bracket is pivotally attached to the base sheet of the first bracket. The latch member is slidably attached to the base sheet of the first bracket and engages with the base sheet of the second bracket. A plurality of fixing pins extends from the side sheets of the first bracket and the second bracket, corresponding to the mounting holes of the data storage device.

Abstract: A disk drive includes a housing including a support post extending from the housing. The support post defines a post axis. The disk drive further includes an actuator rotatably coupled to the housing. The disk drive further includes a VCM top plate physically coupled to the housing and comprising a ferromagnetic metal. The disk drive further includes a VCM magnet magnetically coupled to the VCM top plate. The disk drive further includes an actuator latch contactable with the actuator. The latch includes a post opening. The latch is pivotably mounted about the support post with the support post disposed in the post opening. The disk drive further includes a pivot ball disposed in the post opening and partially protruding from the latch between the VCM top plate and the latch along the post axis.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus and method for a slide and tilt hinge mechanism. The slide and tilt mechanism comprises an upper element (102) having a top (140) and a bottom (132) and an angled (130) portion located at an end (144) of the upper element, the angled portion angled relative to the top and the bottom of the upper element. A lower element (104) having a first lower element portion (122) and a second lower element portion (124) coupled together by a joint (126), the joint allowing the first lower element portion to fold relative to the second lower element portion and the upper element. A slide enabling member (302/304), coupling the upper element to the lower element such that when the upper element and the lower element are in a closed configuration (100), the upper element prevents the lower element from folding. A biasing member (128), biasing the lower element to fold about the joint when the upper element is slid to an extended position.

Abstract: The quick-release hinge includes a first member, a second member, an actuation member, and a knuckle that may be attached to one of the first or second members. The first member may have a first locking element and a first abutment surface configured to abut a surface of an object. The second member may have a second locking element and a second abutment surface configured to abut a second surface of the object. The second locking element may be configured to attach to the first locking element in order to connect the hinge to an object. The actuation member may be attached to the first locking element so that when the actuation member is actuated, the first locking element may rotate about one revolution or less in order to detach from the second locking element and disconnect the hinge from the object.

Abstract: A hinge construction is for connecting two components. The hinge construction includes a first securing part which can be fixed on a first of the two components, a second securing part which can be fixed on the second component, and a hinge part. The hinge construction further includes a first coupling device for the rotatable coupling of the first securing part to the hinge part, and a second coupling device for the pivotable coupling of the hinge part to the second securing part. The second coupling device, in order to set a distance between the two components, includes two corresponding, curved coupling surfaces, which run parallel to the pivot axis and of which a first is provided on the hinge part and the second is provided on the second securing part.

Abstract: An adjustable hinge (10) has a frame leaf (11) with a door leaf (14) rotatably mounted thereto. An adjustable mounting assembly (21) has a snap-in connection to the door leaf (14). A slideable carriage (24) is utilized. Vertical adjustment is provided by a bevel gear assembly (25). Horizontal adjustment is provided through a screw (17) which pivots the door leaf (14).

Abstract: A hinge for detachably anchoring a door to a frame of a piece of furniture includes a mounting and adjustment assembly mounted on the frame, a hinge cup attached to an arm and upper plate, and a locking mechanism attached to the upper plate. An embodiment of the mounting and adjustment assembly includes a base/mounting plate, an adjustment plate and a connecting plate. An embodiment of the locking mechanism is spring actuated to facilitate installation and removal of the door.

Abstract: One side portion of an intermediate member 6 is inserted in one side portion of a tubular portion 71 of a fixed member 7 and rotatably coupled to the one side portion of the tubular portion 71 in this state. A vertical slit 71c is formed in the other side portion of the tubular portion 71 of a fixed member 7 so as to extend across the tubular portion 71. A lateral slit 71d that extends in a circumferential direction of the tubular portion 71 is formed at an intersection portion of the tubular portion 71 and the attachment plate 72 so as to intersect with the vertical slit 71c at a center portion of the lateral slit 71d. The vertical slit 71c and the lateral slit 71d define, as a displacement portion 71e, 71e, a portion that can be displaced to a radial direction outer side of the tubular portion 71.

Abstract: A hinge includes a first mounting part defining first and second ends, a second mounting part defining third and fourth ends, a first articulated lever defining fifth and sixth ends, a second articulated lever defining seventh and eighth ends, a third articulated lever defining ninth and tenth ends, and a fourth articulated lever defining eleventh and twelfth ends. The fifth end pivotally connects between the first end and the second end. The sixth end pivotally connects to the tenth end. The ninth end pivotally connects to the fourth end. The third end pivotally connects to the eleventh end. The second end pivotally connects to the seventh end. The eighth end pivotally connects between the ninth end and the tenth end. The twelfth end pivotally connects between the seventh end and the eighth end. A protective plate covers at least a portion of the plates and levers.

Abstract: Hinge for fastening a door (12) to a side wall (11) of a piece of furniture, comprising a first element of the hinge (20) fixed to the side wall (11), a second element of the hinge (40) fixed to the door (12) of the piece of furniture, and an intermediate element (60) hinged to the first element of the hinge (20), for allowing the oscillating connection of the first hinge element (20) to the second hinge element (40) to enable the articulation of the door (12) with respect to the side wall (11) of the piece of furniture, the intermediate element (60) being equipped with an adapter (70) suitable for being inserted in a housing (41), incorporated in the second hinge element (40), by means of a linear sliding “drawer-like” movement, the adapter being blocked by the insertion of a tooth (77) on the adapter (70) into a groove (53) and a matching element (54), situated on a lid (52) attached by means of a hinge (48) along the edge of an anchoring plate (50) incorporated inside the second hinge element (40) allowing

Abstract: An electronic apparatus, which has a first casing and a second casing, includes a first connecting unit, a second connecting unit, a covering unit and a linked unit. The first connecting unit is fixed on the first casing, and the second connecting unit is pivoted to the first connecting unit. The covering unit has a barrel portion, which covers the second connecting unit. When the covering unit rotates around the second connecting unit, the second connecting unit rotates relative to the barrel portion. A first end of the linked unit is fixed on the second casing, and a second end thereof is connected to the covering unit. When the covering unit rotates, the linked unit rotates relative to the covering unit. The electronic apparatus further includes a first touching unit connected to the covering unit for pulling the covering unit to a first location separating from the second connecting unit.

Abstract: The present invention provides a hinge for connecting a panel to a body for movement between open and closed positions. The hinge comprises a first bracket constructed to be mounted to one of the body and the panel in an installed position of the hinge, and a second bracket constructed to be mounted to the other of the body and the panel in the installed position of the hinge. At least one hinge pin pivotally connects the first and second brackets. An engaging member is provided on the first bracket, and a check arm is movably connected to the second bracket. The check arm has an engaging surface with at least one detent. The engaging surface is engaged with the engaging member. A spring seat is pivotally mounted to the hinge pin, and a spring has one end engaging the spring seat and the other end engaging the check arm so as to bias the check arm into engagement with the engaging member.

Abstract: The present invention is a hinge assembly for engaging an appliance door to an appliance, such that rotational forces generated by the door as a function of the door position are balanced against a rotation force exerted about an axis of rotation for the door. The hinge assembly may be engaged to an interface using a locking bar to prevent translation of the adapter plate relative to the interface. The hinge assembly may further have a plunger incorporating an ovoid shaped retention pin bore for retaining an elastic element to the plunger.

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus and method for a slide and tilt hinge mechanism. The slide and tilt mechanism comprises an upper element (102) having a top (140) and a bottom (132) and an angled (130) portion located at an end (144) of the upper element, the angled portion angled relative to the top and the bottom of the upper element. A lower element (104) having a first lower element portion (122) and a second lower element portion (124) coupled together by a joint (126), the joint allowing the first lower element portion to fold relative to the second lower element portion and the upper element. A slide enabling member (302/304), coupling the upper element to the lower element such that when the upper element and the lower element are in a closed configuration (100), the upper element prevents the lower element from folding. A biasing member (128), biasing the lower element to fold about the joint when the upper element is slid to an extended position.

Abstract: Disclosed is a hinge coupling comprising a first connective section comprising a hollow first cylinder at one end with a first piece fastened therein, two parallel projections at the other end, each projection having a bent end, a bore in an intermediate portion open to the external, and a bar interconnected the bent ends, the bar being not aligned with rest of the first connective section, and a second connective section comprising an extension at one end, a hollow second cylinder substantially passed from one end to the other end, an intermediate recess, and a groove formed at bottom of the recess. The bar is fastened in the groove by snapping through the recess, a second piece is inserted into the second cylinder by passing over the bar, and the extension is inserted into the bore by counterclockwise pivoting about the bar. Both sections are parallel after folding.

Abstract: A hook device for securement to the substantially horizontal, bottom surface of a table top, bar top, or the like for supporting personal items. The hook device includes a base, a hook, and an attachment mechanism pivotally securing the hook to the base. The attachment mechanism includes a torsion spring that biases the hook into a stored position in which the hook is substantially parallel to the bottom surface of the table top. To use the hook, the hook is pivoted away from the table surface and a personal item, such as a purse, handbag, backpack, coat, or the like is placed on the hook. Once the personal item is removed, the hook returns to its stored position.

Abstract: The distal end part of an arm 5 is turnably and removably connected to the distal end part of a base part 5 through a connection mechanism 7. An engagement recess 46 whose upper part opposing the arm 5 is open, is formed in a basal end part of the base part 2. The arm 5 is provided at its basal end part with an engagement pin 8 capable of fitting in the engagement recess 46 when the arm 5 is turned to an attachment position. A lock lever 6 for pressing the engagement pin 8 against the bottom part of the engagement recess 46 under the biasing force of a coiled spring 9, is turnably disposed at the distal end part of the base part 2 through a support pin 103. The lock lever 6 is provided at its distal end part with a pressing part 67 for pushing up the engagement pin 8 so as to escape from the engagement recess 46 when the lock lever 6 is turned clockwise against the biasing force of the coiled spring 9.

Abstract: This invention relates to a hinge assembly comprising a frame plate for engagement to a furniture frame member comprising means for engaging a spring assembly, an intermediate plate comprising means for rotatably engaging the intermediate plate with a pin, and two side members, a spring assembly for releasably engaging the intermediate plate to the frame plate, and, a base plate comprising two side members each having at least one aperture therein, and a pin. The pin extends through the apertures on the side members of the base plate and the means for rotatably engaging the intermediate plate with a pin provide a slideable engagement between the base plate and the intermediate plate, and the spring assembly provides a releasable engagement between the frame plate and the intermediate plate.

Abstract: A hinge (2) is used for furniture having a frame (3) and with a door wing (1) secured to the frame (3). The hinge (2) has a bedplate (5) to be fitted to the frame (3), which bedplate carries a hinge arm (7), and a joint-adjustment screw (24). The hinge arm (7) is provided directly on the bedplate (5), the bedplate (5) and the hinge arm (7) being connected to each other by a common axle (22). Furthermore, the hinge arm (7) is able to be tilted relative to the bedplate (5) by the joint-adjustment screw (24), which is held in the hinge arm (7). The hinge arm (7) is able to be moved in the direction of the depth of the item of furniture by means of an eccentric (37) or a spiral disk (29).

Abstract: A Bimini hinge with a base member having an upper surface and a lower mounting surface and a vertically extending cylindrical opening therein. An intermediate member has a lower cylindrical surface that is received in the base member, and a latching member carried by the intermediate member secures the intermediate member to the base member for relative indexed rotation. The remote end of the intermediate member is pivotally secured to a mounted member, and the remote end of the latter is formed for securement of an item such as a Bimini Top.

Abstract: A mounting plate (10) for furniture hinges, composed of a lower mounting plate part (30), which can be fastened to the supporting wall of a piece of furniture and swiveled in its front end region, and of an upper mounting plate part (32), which can be detachably fastened in the rear end region by a snap-in connection. In its rear end region, the lower mounting plate part (30) has at least one projection (64), which protrudes upwards between side walls of the upper mounting plate part (32) and has at least one locking surface (68). At the upper mounting plate part, a swivel lock (54), with the locking surfaces of the projection or the projections (64) of the lower mounting plate part (30), is assigned to the projection (64). The swivel lock is place under tension by a spring (56) in a position forcing the locking engagement surfaces (76) into an engagement position with the locking surfaces (68).

Abstract: A universal hinge with a base member having a smooth semi spherical upper surface and a lower mounting surface and a vertically extending cylindrical opening therein. An intermediate member has a lower cylindrical surface that is received in the base member, and a latching member carried by the base member secures the intermediate member to the base member for relative rotation. The remote end of the intermediate member is pivotally secured to a mounted member, and the remote end of the latter is formed for securement of an item such as a Bimini Top.

Abstract: A hinge giving a neat look to a mounting area of a door is not exposed to an outer surface of the door. The hinge has a hinge spindle unit, buried flush with top and bottom lines on a fixed end of the door and disposed so as to allow protrusion and retraction of a spindle, and a hinge body unit, buried at a position facing the hinge spindle unit of the open frame and in which is inserted the protruding spindle, supporting the door to allow it to open and close.