Abstract: An appliance includes a cabinet defining at least one chamber accessible via an opening. The appliance also includes a cover member movable between an open position and a closed position for providing selective access to the opening. The appliance includes a hinge assembly constructed of a polymer material and operably coupled to the cover member. The hinge assembly includes first and second hinge members. The first hinge member is fixedly secured to the cabinet. The second hinge member includes a base portion fixedly secured to cover member and a pin portion. The pin portion is rotatably secured to the first hinge member to move the cover member between the open and closed positions. In the open position, the first and second hinge members cooperatively engage together to restrict movement of the cover member in the open position. In the closed position, the cabinet restricts movement of the cover member.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a pivot mechanism and an electronic device applying the same. The electronic device includes a first body and a second body that are individually independent. The pivot mechanism is configured to turn the second body relative to the first body so that the second body may be in an open position or a closed position. The pivot mechanism includes a base and a pivot structure. The base includes a first connecting member and a second connecting member, which are fixedly connected on a top portion and a peripheral portion of the first body, respectively. Extension directions of the first second connecting members are perpendicular to each other. The pivot structure is disposed on the first connecting member, and is fixedly connected to the second body. Accordingly, stable joining of the first second bodies is ensured, and turning stability and smoothness are at the same time satisfied.

Abstract: A adjustment sound-generating temple includes a hinge member, a connecting seat and a temple. The hinge member has a saw teeth and a pivot pins on one surface, the connecting seat is provided with an insert slot on one end and an extension rod on the other, which has two saw teeth on each of its inner side. The temple is assembled by combining the hinge member and the connecting seat. The completed temple is then connected to the frame, forming a spectacle that makes clicking sounds when adjusting the temple's angle. The clicking sounds help to enhance the quality of the spectacle as a whole.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hinge arrangement for a switchgear housing cabinet, having a first hinge half, which is fastened to a vertical side wall, delimiting a door opening, of a switchgear cabinet housing, and having a second hinge half, which is fastened to a door element, the hinge halves being connected to each other such that they can pivot relative to each other via a rotation axis, so that the door element closes the door opening when in a closed position and preferably completely exposes the door opening when in an open position, and the rotation axis being outside the outer periphery of both the door opening and the door element, wherein at least one of the hinge halves has a groove, via which the hinge half is fitted onto a protrusion on the outer periphery of the part of the switchgear cabinet housing and of the door element associated with the hinge half.

Abstract: A laundry appliance includes a cabinet having a top panel that defines an aperture for selectively accessing a treatment chamber defined within the cabinet. A lid is rotationally operable relative to the aperture of the top panel between open and closed positions. Hinge assemblies extend between the lid and the top panel. The hinge assemblies include a first hinge assembly. A second hinge assembly is selectively retractable into the lid to a retracted position. A biasing member biases the second hinge assembly out to an extended position. At least the second hinge assembly is operable to the retracted position to bypass a portion of the top panel to define an installed position where the first and second hinge assemblies are engaged with respective hinge receptacles of the top panel.

Abstract: A roof structure support allowing roof shingle having a partially tubular mounting bracket having an upper plate for securing a roof structure joist and a lower plate for securing onto a wall plate, wherein a base tube is received by a collar affixed to a roofing deck and an associated boot.

Abstract: A downlight includes a housing having a thermally-conductive upper wall, a lower wall defining an aperture, and a sidewall extending between the upper wall and the lower wall, where a majority, by weight, of the upper wall includes a first material, and a majority, by weight, of the sidewall includes a second material that is different than the first material; and a light fixture configured to be coupled to the housing such that a light source of the light fixture is adjacent to and in thermal communication with the upper wall.

Abstract: A rack-mount chassis includes a rear casing, a door plate, a first pivot assembly, and a second pivot assembly. The rear casing has an opening. The door plate is configured to shield the opening. The first pivot assembly includes a first bearing portion and a first shaft portion. The first bearing portion has a first shaft hole and a first passage. The first passage extends from the first shaft hole to an outer edge of the first bearing portion. The first shaft portion has a first shaft body. The first shaft body is moved into the first shaft hole through the first passage. The second pivot assembly includes a second bearing portion and a second shaft portion. The second bearing portion has a second shaft hole. The second shaft portion has a second shaft body. The second shaft body is located in the second shaft hole.

Abstract: A hinge apparatus for a cover of an image forming apparatus has a hinge body with supporting brackets, movably inserted into a coupling hole positioned in a main body of the image forming apparatus, a hinge cam connected to the cover and pivotably connected to the supporting brackets, and a pressure device disposed at the hinge body to press the hinge cam. Accordingly, the hinge apparatus can be implemented with a simple and easy assembly operation, since it is not a complicated structural connection among the component parts of the hinge apparatus.

Abstract: A clip on sandal tote that allows a user to carry sandals on their person instead of having to be carried in the user's hands.

Abstract: A housing has a bottom part with a bottom and bottom part sidewalls. A top is provided that has a top and top part sidewalls. The top part is provided on one of the top part sidewalls with one or more integrally formed monolithic first tabs that project outwardly from the top part sidewall. The one or more first tabs each have one or more first screw holes. A first profiled section connector is provided with a first profiled part that has one or more first screw-in options aligned with the one or more first screw holes, respectively. The first profiled part is screw-connected through the one or more first screw holes and the one or more first screw-in options to the top part. The first profiled section connector connects the bottom part and the top part to each other.

Abstract: A folding mechanism for a hopper flare, the mechanism comprising a linkage mechanism having a first track provided on a first support, a second track provided on a second support, and a link coupled to both the first and second tracks. The link is capable of riding simultaneously along each of the first and second tracks as the second support pivots about its pivot axis. The first track includes a locking track segment having a bearing surface oriented to resist, by engagement with the link, movement of the second support about the pivot axis in at least one direction.

Abstract: A hinge device has a first part and a second part, which are intended to be attached to a door frame and a door, respectively. The first part and the second part are rigidly connected to each other and have each a tubular housing, whose center axis defines a first hinge axis and which accommodates two balls, an axially displaceable locking member arranged axially inwardly of each ball, a compression spring arranged between and cooperating with each ball and the associated locking member, and an eccentric located between the two locking members and cooperating therewith.

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 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: A paper tray for a printer includes a paper support plate for supporting paper sheets stacked thereon and a support frame formed on the printer body adjacent the paper inlet. The paper support plate has a C-shaped hook having a base portion and upper and lower arms. The support frame has a protruding shaft and an upwardly inclined housing wall. The paper support plate is detachably hinged to the support frame with the C-shaped hook engaged with the protruding shaft so as to be rotated between a vertical position and a horizontal position. The housing wall extends forward beyond the protruding shaft and has a horizontal surface serving as a contact surface at the top of the extending portion. The C-shaped hook has a rib at the base portion. When the paper support plate is rotated to the horizontal position, the rotation is limited by the under surface of the rib coming in contact with the top surface of the extending portion.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a first body having a first connector and a second body. A hinge located in the electronic device comprises a first hinge piece fastened to the first body, a second hinge piece fastened to the second body and pivotally coupled to the first hinge piece, and a second connector fastened to the fastened to the hinge piece and electrically connecting to the second body and the first connector individually.

Abstract: An extraction and opening system of vehicle distribution box lids applicable to electric distribution boxes in vehicles of the type having an opening system by means of hinges or by means of its complete extraction, since the box has a cylindrical pin on one of its sides being introduced into the hinges arranged on the box lid.

Abstract: A computer is disclosed having a power supply assembly that may be rotated into a first position for operating the computer, rotated into a second position for servicing components within the computer, or removed from the computer quickly and easily. The power supply assembly is mounted to a chassis via first and second pivot pins that define an axis of rotation and engage first and second bearing surfaces. The first pivot pin may be disengaged from the first bearing surface without removing a fastener. In one embodinent, the first pivot pin is disengaged from the first bearing surface by relative movement between the first pivot pin and the first bearing surface along the axis of rotation. In another embodiment, the first pivot pin is disengaged from the first bearing surface by passing it through a slot in the bearing surface orthogonal to the axis of rotation.

Abstract: A method of constructing a double-walled blow-molded article with a hinged handle is performed on an article comprising a receiving member and a pinned member. The receiving member is a double-walled blow-molded thermoplastic component having an outer wall, an inner wall, and an open-ended receptacle. The open ended receptacle is defined by an arcuate pocket positioned opposite the open end, a stationary wall extending from the pocket and facing generally in a first direction, and a deflecting wall positioned opposite the stationary wall and facing generally in a second direction opposite the first direction. The pinned member includes a cylindrical pin. The method comprises as a first step passing the cylindrical pin through the open end of the receptacle and into contact with the pocket.

Abstract: An oven door hinge comprises a pair of engaging devices at respective sides of the door, having a recess at the middle of each engaging device. A plural lugs are formed inside of the door for receiving covers to form a gap. The top portion of the engaging device has a through hole for receiving a connecting unit. The connecting unit has a pin extending through a spring and into the gap of the door with a portion extending into the recess. The oven has a pair of posts extending from respective sides thereof. When mounting the door onto the oven, the pin is urged by the spring to retract so that the door may be moved to the gap and the recesses of the engaging devices will be engaged with the posts, respectively, and the pin extends into the recesses to secure the door on the oven.

Abstract: An automatic document feeder having a quick release hinge assembly for attachment to a computer input device having a medium receiving surface and an associated aligned flat bed bezel with at least one receiving sleeves includes a plurality of interconnectable modular assemblies where one of the assemblies functions as a hinge mount and includes a set of protrusions complementary in shape to a corresponding set of stops tilts on an attachment hinge secured removably to the hinge mount. The attachment hinge and hinge mount cooperate to permit the automatic document feeder to be swiveling mounted to the computer input device in a precisely aligned manner to facilitate the moving of documents in seriatim from an input tray to an output tray of the automatic document feeder via the medium receiving surface of the computer input device.

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved design for a notebook computer with a detachable display unit. A connector is pivotally mounted on the display unit fits into a socket in the main body to provide an electrical connection between the main body and the display unit while allowing the display unit to rotate open and closed onto the main body. A pair of hinge members mechanically connect the display unit to the main body. At least one of the hinge members is slidably mounted on the top side of the main body to allow the user to pull the hinge member to the side, thus increasing the gap between the hinge members, thus allowing the user to either attach or remove the display unit to or from the main body.

Abstract: A first, fork-shaped component accommodates a second component, in which case an articulated connection between the two components takes place by means of an inserted pin. In order to establish a rattle-free connection between the two components with a good functioning and a simple mounting and a small space requirement in the longitudinal direction of the pin, it is provided that one sleeve respectively, which receives the pin, is inserted into bores of the first fork-shaped component, on the side facing the second component, each sleeve having an outwardly directed, elastic ring segment which, under prestress, is supported on the two components. In addition, on the side facing away from the ring segment, inwardly directed elastic noses are molded to the sleeves and reach behind the slid-in pin without a head and secure it against a falling-out.

Abstract: A toilet seat assembly comprising a first seat, a second smaller seat supported by said first seat when in a lowered position thereof, a cover for the first and second seats, a hinge block and retractable hinge pins for hingedly connecting the first and second seats and the cover to the hinge block.

Abstract: The suspension of a door hinged within a frame for swinging movements in a horizontal plane includes a suspension member with blocks secured upon its ends, with spaced apertures within the frame and door and with blocks projected into said apertures and supportably interlocked with the frame and door.

Abstract: The suspension of a door hinged within a frame for swinging movements in a horizontal plane includes an elongated metal cable with blocks secured upon its ends, with spaced apertures within the frame and door and with blocks projected into said apertures and supportably interlocked with the frame and door.

Abstract: An enclosure for terminal blocks for interconnecting conductors of multiconductor cables includes provision for two or more terminal block modules. A lid is pivotably hinged to a box-like base section, by dowels trapped in slots of hinge hooks by free ends of latch arms, with both hinge hooks and latch arms molded integrally to the rear wall of the base section. A single-piece molded clip is also defined by the hook and latch arm joined to a common base section.

Abstract: Combined vehicle vent and escape hatch having a frame bounding a roof opening, a cover hingedly connected to opposite sides of the frame by hinge brackets for limited venting movement relative to one or more of the sides, one of the brackets being separable into cover and frame parts and normally prevented from separating by a cammable release rod engaging the cover part and a frame-backed movable stop plate backing the rod, and an emergency button instanding from the cover and when pushed operative to project the cover from all of said sides to full venting position and separate the parts of the separable bracket for enabling the cover, as an escape hatch, to be swung about the opposite bracket to open position. For extending the service life of the combined vent and hatch, an inner panel of the cover is backed by a rigid metal backup plate on which, for relieving the panel of stress, are hung the operating parts attached to the cover.

Abstract: A sheet transport device is provided which has a sheet tray removably attachable to the body of an apparatus pivotally movably to an upright position or an unfolded position. The sheet tray has pivots projecting from the respective opposite sides of base end of the tray and each having a first width when the tray is in the upright position and a second width larger than the first width when the tray is in the unfolded position. The apparatus body has cutouts for the respective pivots, each having an inlet portion with a width larger than the first width and smaller than the second width and a support portion with a diameter not smaller than the second width. An elastic member is disposed close to at least one of the cutouts for restraining the pivot as positioned in the support portion from rotating from the unfolded position to the upright position by contacting the pivot.

Abstract: A hinge, in particular a one-axle hinge, includes a hinge arm mountable to a furniture wall and at least one hinge casing which is on the side of a door. The hinge casing is linked to the hinge arm and an inner coupling member insertable therein. A clamping screw holds the coupling member. The coupling member is lockable in the hinge casing by a locking member which is a spring or has spring acting parts or which is acted upon by a spring.

Abstract: A concealed hinge for switching boxes which is unhingeable, the hinge having a first and second hinge part. The first hinge part having a bearing eye attached to an inside of a door leaf. The second hinge part surrounds the first hinge part in the shape of a U and is connectable to a vertical frame member of the box. The second hinge part has two bearing eyes on ends of a U-shaped member. The hinge parts are connected by a bearing bolt arrangement.

Abstract: A position retentive hinge assembly is provided in which two bodies are swing about one or more axially aligned hinge pins. The first body has at least two paired supports holding the one or more hinge pins. The second body has a receiving and retaining portion for each hinge pin. The inner end face of at least one support is non-planar and cooperates with a non-planar opposed adjacent end face of a receiving and retaining portion of the second body. A spring confined between a support and an end face urges the non-planar opposed faces together and position retentive cam and cam follower action is had as the bodies are swung pivotally.

Abstract: Self-aligning hinge for providing a properly aligned, uniformly tight fit between opposite mating first and second members has a resilient element in the form of a wire spring for permitting restrained movement of a hinge in all directions. The wire spring which is generally U-shaped has an intermediate portion residing within a groove in a mounting post extending outwardly from the first member and opposite end portions which encircle the opposite ends of a hinge pin. The pin resides within slots within an opposite pair of lugs mounted on the first member and within a hole in a single lug disposed between the spaced-apart pair of lugs and mounted on the second member.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for assembling spring frame hinges that utilize a pin having a tapered self-aligning section, a stepped midsection and a raised diameter stopping element. By harvesting the offsetting tension created by the hinge tang and curls the pin is easily inserted, lockingly held securely in place without the use of any additional fastening technique and yet can be non-destructively disassembled with little difficulty. In preferred embodiments of the invention audio confirmation that the pin has been properly inserted is achieved and a locking flush pin is disclosed.

Abstract: A self protecting toggle latch assembly in which the latch handle nests in a narrow slot cut a part way through the extruded side member of the container. The slot interrupts a hole of circular cross section which is extruded throughout the length of the side member to form a hole on each side of the slot. The handle is pivotally retained in the side member by projections thereon which engage the holes formed in the side walls of the slot.

Abstract: A handle having a pair of legs each bifurcated at its end to provide a slot defined by a pair of fingers. One of the fingers is flexible and is provided with a cylindrical pin, the end of which has an inclined cam surface forming a slide on which an eyelet hinge bracket rides when inserted into the slot. The flexible finger moves permitting easy entry of the lug.

Abstract: A trolling attachment for motor boats comprises pivotal trolling flaps for securement to the transom of a boat so that the flaps may be lowered into and raised from the water as required. The flap are carried on a rectangular box-section tube with leaf springs disposed against the tube to provide resilient frictional resistance to movement of the flaps and positive location and retention of the flaps in the raised and lowered positions by engagement of the springs against adjacent surfaces of the tube respectively.

Abstract: A three-part hinge mechanism is disclosed as a concealed hinge with two of the parts being first and second mounting brackets interconnected by a link. The first mounting bracket has means for mounting on an enclosure and the second mounting bracket has means for mounting on a cover for the enclosure. The hinge is concealed and permits the cover to be lifted or translated directly away from the enclosure by a sliding connection within the hinge and then the sliding connection becomes also a pivotal connection so that the cover may be pivoted to one side. This permits a relatively deep cover to enclose components mounted within the enclosure and closely adjacent the walls of the cover. By the first translational movement, the cover will clear these components and then the cover may be pivoted to one side. Additionally, the hinge may be readily connected and disconnected so that the cover may be completely moved out of the way for access to the components within the enclosure.

Abstract: A locking device for an openable automobile roof lid is provided. The base plate of the device is fixed to the edge of an opening formed in the roof panel. It is further formed with a hook portion at its one end. The lid to close the opening carries a handle at a portion corresponding to the hook portion of the base plate. To this handle, one end of a link is pivotally connected. From the other end of the link, a shaft pin projects and is rotatably fitted in the hook portion. To hold the shaft pin in the hook portion the base plate is provided with a stopper which is adapted to retract and release the shaft pin from the hook portion.

Abstract: A convertible sewing machine bed lid and hinge arrangement includes a lid that may be pivoted downwardly to expose an elongated arm for sewing tubular garments. The lid has depending pivot bosses and the bed has a web casting that includes legs connected to the bosses by the hinge pins fitted into apertures in the bosses and slots in the legs. A pair of leaf springs held by projections that interlock with the casting entrap the pins within the slots and urge them toward a closed extremity of the slots. Latching projections on the free side of the lid are resiliently forced into recesses in the arm to retain the lid in a horizontal position to provide an expansive work supporting surface.