Abstract: An armrest assembly for a vehicle and method of operating includes a body with a hinge receiver coupled to the top section. An armrest member is rotationally and removably coupled to the body and is movable between first, second, and third positions A latch receiver having a locking mechanism that operably couples to a latch is defined on the top section or the armrest member. A hinge feature operably couplable to the hinge receiver is defined on the armrest member. An input device is communicatively coupled to a controller, wherein the controller is configured to actuate the locking mechanism.

Abstract: A furniture fitting includes a first fitting portion to be fixed to a furniture carcass, and a second fitting portion to be fixed to a movable furniture part, the two fitting portions being pivotally connected by a hinge axis member. The first fitting portion can be inserted into a recess in the furniture carcass, and/or the second fitting portion can be inserted into a recess in the movable furniture part. The first fitting portion and/or the second fitting portion includes a longitudinal housing having two end sections spaced apart. The hinge axis member is arranged on a first end section of the housing, and the first fitting portion and/or the second fitting portion includes a fastening device having a movably-mounted actuating element formed as a rotatable screw. By actuating the actuating element, at least one fitting portion can be fixed within the recess on both end sections of the housing.

Abstract: A hinge including two parts, the first part having a folding portion formed by a first leaf having holes and the second leaf having mechanical components for support, the second part formed by a portion having mounting holes and complementary mechanical support components to those in the first part.

Abstract: In a invisible hidden door hinge (1), a first connecting body (2a) and a second connecting body (2b) are connected together by an articulation device (3) which allows the relative movement between a condition of opening and a closed condition in which the first (2a) and the second (2b) connecting body define a seat in which the articulation device (3) is enclosed. At least one of the connection bodies (2a, 2b) comprises a support structure (4a, 4b) in which, for a position adjustment, at least one movable body (5a, 5b) is housed which is shaped from a respective single metal sheet in a single concave piece having concavity defined by a bottom (52a, 52b) and by side walls (53a, 53b) that realize a continuous peripheral edge of the bottom (52a, 52b), joined to the bottom (52a, 52b) without interruption of the material of which said respective single metal sheet consists of and surrounding the bottom (52a, 52b) on at least three consecutive sides.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a refrigerator, and more particularly to a refrigerator including a dual door, which is convenient to use.

Abstract: This invention is a retractable cargo wall for flatbed trucks and trailers that lowers into an enclosure that may be rollup canister or tray. Once the cargo walls are lowered, the posts supporting the walls may collapse into the bed, thereby transforming a bed with cargo walls into a flatbed. It is also anticipate that a truck or trailer bed with posts can be transformed into a flatbed truck or trailer.

Abstract: Solar panel connection assemblies for mounting solar energy panels to buildings as well as for affixing multiple solar energy panels together. Solar panel corner connection assemblies including a bracket that can be fastened to the corner edge of solar panel frames. Solar panel corner connection assemblies including flanges extending from the corner of a bracket for connecting with a neighboring flange on a neighboring bracket.

Abstract: A refrigerator hinge includes a hinge supporter configured to be mounted on a front surface of a cabinet of a refrigerator, the hinge supporter defining a fitting hole and including a bracket support portion that at least partially surrounds an edge of the fitting hole and protrudes from a front surface of the hinge supporter, a hinge bracket configured to be perpendicularly coupled to the hinge supporter, the hinge bracket including an insertion portion that protrudes from a first end of the hinge bracket and is configured to be inserted into the fitting hole, and a hinge pin configured to be coupled to a second end of the hinge bracket opposite the first end. When the hinge bracket is coupled to the hinge supporter, an inner edge of the bracket support portion contacts an outer circumferential surface of the hinge bracket.

Abstract: A vehicle seating assembly includes a seatback and a seat base including a first section and a second section where the first and second sections independently pivot between a raised position and a lowered position. An internal storage compartment is defined between the first and second sections of the seat base. An interior bin is coupled to the second section of the internal storage compartment where the interior bin independently pivots between the raised and lowered positions. A partition is coupled to a first section of the internal storage compartment.

Abstract: A refrigerator is provided that includes a cabinet having a cabinet wrapper, a door coupled to the cabinet and operable between substantially open and closed positions, and a hinge assembly operatively coupled to the cabinet and to the door. The hinge assembly includes a hinge body defining a door portion and a cabinet portion, the door portion coupled to the door and the cabinet portion coupled to an external side of the cabinet wrapper. A foldable hinge connects the door portion and cabinet portion of the hinge body such that the door portion may rotate relative to the cabinet wrapper. A reinforcement member is positioned on an internal side of the cabinet wrapper and coupled to the hinge body. A locking mechanism is positioned on the door portion. The locking mechanism is configured to engage the reinforcement member and lock the door portion in place.

Abstract: A motor vehicle door is configured to hingedly mount to the body of a motor vehicle. The door includes a door structure having a hinge reinforcement arranged on an interior side of the door structure. The hinge reinforcement includes a respective mounting flange section abutting the door structure on at least two opposing outer edges and a force absorption area between the at least two opposing mounting flange sections. The force absorption area is situated at a distance from the door structure to define a hollow space there between. The force absorption area is supported against the door structure by at least one bushing.

Abstract: A hood hinge structure includes a hood hinge base (12) and a hood hinge arm (14). The hood hinge base is fixed to a vehicle body. The hood hinge arm includes a supported portion (22) and a fixed portion (24). The supported portion is provided at a base end side of the hood hinge arm and is supported by the hood hinge base. The fixed portion (24) is provided at a tip end side of the hood hinge arm and is fixed to a hood. At least a portion of the hood hinge arm from the supported portion to the fixed portion has a laminated structure.

Abstract: A refrigerator is provided that may include a main body having a storage compartment in which food or other items may be stored, a main door configured to open or close the storage compartment, the main door having a storage chamber separate from the storage compartment, a sub door configured to open or close an opening of the storage chamber, a tray configured to be introduced into or withdrawn from the storage chamber, a guide configured to guide movement of the tray by being compressed when the tray is introduced into the storage chamber and released from compression when the tray is withdrawn from the storage chamber, and a basket placed on the tray, the basket having a storage space therein. The guide may cause variation in a moving speed of the tray when the tray is introduced into or withdrawn from the storage chamber.

Abstract: A door hinge has a first hinge plate connected with a second hinge plate that is adjustably disposed in a hinge accommodation element, so as to pivot, with a pin on a hinge roll. The hinge accommodation element has a front part and a rear part, and the second hinge plate is guided in the hinge accommodation element so as to move in the vertical direction, and can be tilted in the horizontal direction, relative to the hinge accommodation element, with an adjustment screw. The front part and the rear part of the hinge accommodation element are connected by a connection screw, and the second hinge plate is clamped in place between the front part and the rear part, so that it cannot be displaced in the vertical direction, after the connection screw has been tightened. A hinge system can be formed by three of these door hinges.

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel hinge connection (1) for a transport container made of plastic, which hinge connection comprises a hinge part (2) designed as a sleeve (4) having a longitudinal opening (5) and a hinge clip (3) that encompasses the sleeve. The sleeve has a wide outer circumferential groove (6) for receiving the hinge clip, which has a recess (7) at least at one of the ends thereof. The hinge clip (3) further comprises at one end a detent (9) that projects inward for engaging with the recess.

Abstract: An end-side portion of a front door is pivotably mounted to a hinge base portion of a door hinge member. A link portion of the door hinge member is formed integrally with the hinge base portion, and links between a rear end-side mounting portion of a fender panel, and a front pillar. The link portion is provided with a fender fastening portion to which the rear end-side mounting portion of the fender panel is fastened, and which serves a purpose of positioning the rear end-side mounting portion.

Abstract: 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).

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: A fastener includes a body member including a receiving portion longitudinally formed therein, two clamping portions transversely extending from the receiving portion and two through-holes in the clamping portions, respectively. A joint member, coupled to the two clamping portions of the body member in a pivotal manner, includes a cam portion defined on the distal portion of a second end of the joint member and includes a fixed hole provided through the second end transversely and corresponding to the through-holes. The joint member is moveable between an unfolding position and a folding position. The cam portion restricts a pivot angle of the joint member in the unfolding position. A fixing member is installed onto the clamping portions opposite to the joint member, with the fixing member selectively inserted into the through-holes and the fixed hole for fixing the joint member with respect to a support.

Abstract: A power machine having a frame, an engine, a cab defining an operator compartment having an access opening, and a door capable of being attached to the cab adjacent the opening is discussed. A hinge includes first and second hinge components attached to the cab and the door, respectively. A hinge securing mechanism for securing the second hinge component to the door is attached to the door. The mechanism includes a shaft with a handle moveable between first and second positions coupled to its first end and a protrusion extending radially proximal to its second end. The shaft extends through a bore in the door so that the handle is proximal to an interior surface and the protrusion is proximal to an exterior surface of the door. The shaft extends through an aperture in the second hinge component when the second hinge component is mounted to the door.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: A door assembly for pivotally securing a door to an animal enclosure or other enclosure. The door assembly comprises a pivot pin assembly integrally formed with the door and a hinge secured to the enclosure adjacent the opening. The pivot pin assembly preferably comprises a vertically oriented pivot pin integrally formed with upper and lower horizontal support members extending from upper and lower ends of the pivot pin across a portion of the door. The pivot pin is fitted within a hinge barrel formed within the hinge in a manner to permit the pivot pin to rotate within the barrel such that the door may be pivoted from an open to a closed position.

Abstract: A fastener means comprises a body member including a receiving portion longitudinally formed therein, two clamping portions transversely extending from the receiving portion and two through-hole provided the clamping portions, respectively; a joint member coupled to the clamping portions of the body member in a pivotal manner including a cam portion defined on the distal of a second end of the joint member and a fixed hole provided through a second end transversely and correspond to the through-holes wherein the joint member is moveable between an unfolding position and a folding position; the cam portion restricts a pivot angle of the joint member as the joint member in the unfolding position; and a fixing member installed onto the clamping portions opposite to the joint member, with the fixing member selectively inserted into the through-holes and the fixed hole for fixing the joint member with respect to the support means.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: A safety arrangement for a motor vehicle includes a pyrotechnic actuator for retracting a hinge pin of a vehicle hood. The pyrotechnic actuator includes a housing defining a longitudinal axis and further includes a first end defining an opening. The pyrotechnic actuator additionally includes a piston disposed in the housing for movement along the longitudinal axis between an extended position and a retracted position. The piston carries the pin. The pin at least partially extends from the housing in the extended position. The piston includes a base portion defining a combustion chamber. The pyrotechnic actuator further includes a pyrotechnic charge disposed in the combustion chamber for producing a combustion gas operative to move the piston from the extended position to the retracted position. The combustion chamber is defined by a thin walled member that is sealed to contain the ballistic event.

Abstract: A fast disassembling joint structure includes a base part and a removable part. One end of the removable part is secured to a desired structure; the other end is a connection arm. The housing has a raceway and a first semi-circular concavity. The movable clamp has an insertion section to engage a recess of the connection arm. The insertion section has a second semi-circular concavity to fit with the first semi-circular concavity so as to pivotally connect with the connection arm. A spring is adapted to provide a push force for the movable clamp. A top cover, secured on the housing, is employed to house the spring and movable clamp inside. A handle of the movable clamp extends out of an opening of the cover so that users can manually control the handle to disassemble the removable part.

Abstract: A hinge that has a first mounting base for attachment to a first hinged object. The hinge also has first and second hinge members pivotally connected together. The first hinge member and the first base are configured and dimensioned for cooperatively positioning and aligning the first hinge member in a plurality of mounted positions along the base length. At least one first locking member is associated with the first hinge member and the first base for locking the first hinge member to the first base in one of the mounted positions. The hinge may also be segmented. A positioning tool may be connected to at least the first base with an attachment portion and configured for positioning the first base and attachment portion on a first hinged object at a predetermined distance from the second hinge member.

Abstract: In a door hinge mounting structure, a retaining member having a threaded hole formed therein is provided in the interior of a door panel or a door mounting portion on a vehicle body. A positioning bolt is screwed into the threaded hole via a positioning bolt passable hole formed in the door panel or the door mounting portion. A door hinge is positioned based on the position of the positioning bolt so mounted. In the door hinge mounting structure, the positioning bolt passable hole is formed larger in diameter than the threaded hole in the retaining member. Restrictive wall portions are provided in the interior of the door panel or the door mounting portion for restricting the movement of the retaining member within a range in which the positioning bolt passable hole and the threaded hole in the retaining member substantially coincide in position with each other.

Abstract: A hinge assembly includes a first member having a curved-shape abutment surface spaced about a pivot axis, and a second member having a second abutment, which is a complementary shape to the first abutment surface. A link connects the members in a manner such that articulate movement is enabled while preventing human fingers or other objects being pinched between the abutment surfaces. A primary application of such a hinge is in a sectional door which is formed of a plurality of elongate panels having abutment surfaces. A method of forming the hinge and the door panels and a method of assembling such a sectional door are also disclosed.

Abstract: A ceiling LCD mounting structure includes a mounting base fixedly fastened to the ceiling of a car, the mounting base defining a bottom receiving chamber, a pivot shaft coupled between two clamping plates in a top side of the mounting base and held down by at least one holding down plate and adapted to be rotated relative to the clamping plates, and a LCD holder frame holding a LCD (liquid crystal display), the LCD holder frame having mounting flange inserted through an opening in the mounting base and fastened to the pivot shaft for enabling the LCD holder frame to be turned in and out of a bottom receiving chamber of the mounting base and positioned in one of a series of angular positions.

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 structure of an oven structure, comprised of a lateral, round body and a door panel pivoted to the body that can be lifted to open, and separated by removing the pivot members if required.

Abstract: A hinge for metal cabinets has a first bearing support mounted to a body of a metal cabinet. A second U-shaped bearing support is attached to the door leaf of the metal cabinet by being inserted into a cutout provided in a corner area of an angled portion of the door leaf. The angled portion extends toward the body of the metal cabinet. A rotation axle of the hinge mounted in the first bearing support is positioned at an external side of the door leaf in the area of the angled portion. The second bearing support has a first bore. A fastener is received in the first bore for attaching the second bearing support to the door leaf. The first bore extends angularly to the door leaf and the angled portion. A U-shaped support bracket has U-legs embracing the second bearing support. The U-legs rests on the door leaf and the angled portion. The support bracket is provided with a second bore for penetration by the fastener.

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: A toilet seat hinge for releasably securing a toilet seat to a toilet bowl. The hinge comprises a mounting post and a hinge post. The mounting post is fixed to the toilet bowl. Various alternative constructions are employed for releasably securing the hinge post to the mounting post such that the hinge post and the toilet seat can be removed from the toilet bowl without removing the mounting post.

Abstract: A lower hinge engaging structure for a refrigerator which is capable of providing a substantial door supporting force which is proportional to the weight of the refrigerator door and preventing a deformation of the refrigerator door. The structure includes a lower hinge inserted into a lower surface of a refrigerator door for supporting the weight of the refrigerator door, a hinge support member installed behind the lower hinge for supporting the lower hinge, and a hinge plate inserted between the hinge support member and the lower hinge for supporting the lower hinge toward the hinge support member by a predetermined force which is generated proportionally to the weight of the refrigerator door.

Abstract: A roller shutter member for a roller shutter arrangement, which comprises individual, articulatingly connected slats, each slat being connected at one of its two connected longitudinal sides with a hook joint rail and at its other connected longitudinal side with a hook receiving channel. The hook receiving channels are provided with sealing rails. The hook-like joint rails are thrust in a sealing manner against the sealing rail in the flat region on the roller shutter member when the slats are extended in a linear form so that a sealed roller shutter member is formed.

Abstract: A door hinge fixing structure for a refrigerator which is capable of enabling an easier engagement and separation between a refrigerator main body and a door so that a door hinge structure is simply engaged to and separated from the refrigerator main body without using a predetermined device.

Abstract: A refrigerator has a door-coupling structure facilitating the connection or disconnection of a door relative to a main body. The main body forms a food storage chamber which is opened and closed by the door. The door is hingedly mounted to the body by a hinge plate. An auxiliary hinge plate is fixed to the main body, and the rear end of the hinge plate is placed on the auxiliary plate. A fixing plate is disposed on the hinge plate and detachably coupled with the auxiliary hinge plate by a snap-on connection so as to secure the hinge plate onto the auxiliary hinge plate in the absence of separate fasteners such as bolts or screws.

Abstract: An upward acting sectional door is formed of rectangular door sections which are interconnected to each other by a continuous hinge comprising opposed partial arcuate hinge members formed on a lower rail of an upper section and an upper rail of an adjacent lower section and engaged with a third hinge member comprising an elongated tubular pin having a D-shaped cross section. The hinge pin is secured against rotation by retainer members at opposite ends of one of the door sections. The hinge permits lateral assembly and disassembly of one door section relative to the other. Additional load bearing hinge members are provided connected to the lateral side edges of adjacent door sections and are interconnected by support members disposed in the tubular hinge pin for transferring part or all of the forces between adjacent door sections thereby allowing the arcuate hinge members to function substantially as cooperating light and weatherseal members and to provide a substantially pinch proof door.

Abstract: A hinge and lock assembly for releasably mounting a vehicle door on a door pillar of a vehicle including two hinge flaps attachable to the door and the door pillar, respectively, a hinge pin for pivotally connecting the two flaps with each other, a support releasably attachable to the door pillar for attaching the hinge to the door pillar an indexing arrangement formed on the hinge flap attachable to the door pillar and including alternating, following each other projections and indentations which cooperate with the torsion bar of the door lock for locking the door in a predetermined position, and a plurality of holding members pivotally supported on one leg of the door pillar hinge flap and cooperating with respective indentations of the indexing arrangement for holding a weighting arm of the torsion bar.

Abstract: The invention is based on a pinless sheet-metal hinge with maintenance-free bearing for motor vehicle doors, comprising two hinge halves, each securable via hinge tabs to one of the two parts of the door arrangement and meshing with one another with their single-joint regions, at least one of which is shaped from a sheet-metal material blank and in its single-joint region has two regions parallel to one another and oriented perpendicular to the hinge axis; the two hinge halves are supported pivotably on one another about a hinge axis with the interposition of bearing bushes made of a maintenance-free bearing material.

Abstract: Hinge apparatus for a door of a motor vehicle providing precise door-on-door-off capability enabling the door to be hinged to a vehicle body post in adjusted position, unhinged, and then re-hinged in the same adjusted position. A pair of hinges connect a door panel to a body post panel. Each hinge comprises a first hinge plate connected to the body post panel and a second hinge plate connected to the door panel. A tapping plate is secured to the door panel and has a pair of spaced threaded holes therein. Clearance openings are provided in the second hinge plate and in the door panel in alignment with the threaded holes in the tapping plate to clear mounting screws which are threaded into the tapping plate. The clearance holes are large enough to allow adjustment of the door. A locator comprises a tab secured to the second hinge plate, provided with a locator pin adapted to extend into a locator hole in the tapping plate.

Abstract: A furniture hinge (10) with a carcase-related part (12) which can be fastened adjustably on the carcase of a furniture piece, which is coupled to a door-related part by a linkage mechanism, and which is configured as a hinge cup (14) of metal. The cup part (18) of the hinge cup (14) can be mounted sunken in a mortise in the door and has a flange (20) lying on the inside of the door and projecting from the edge of the cup part. From the bottom of the flange protrude at least one, and preferably two, studs (32) provided with a number of anchoring ribs of pointed cross section, which can be mounted in associated, separate holes in the door. The stud (32) or studs are made expandable by a screw (30) in the manner of an expansion plug and are premounted on the flange by means of the screw being driven in only partially.

Abstract: A cabinet-wall member of a cabinet hinge in the form of an elongate arm which is stamped from initially flat sheet metal and shaped so that a flange is bent at a substantially right angle from each of its longitudinal edges such that the arm has an inverted channel-shaped cross section over most of its length. The flanges are additionally stiffened over at least a portion of their length--e.g., by embossing at least one bead running lengthwise of the arm.

Abstract: A hinge securement device for hingably securing the LCD support member and the main body of a portable computer. The hinge securement device includes a pair of hinges provided adjacent to opposite sides of a lower, front portion of an LCD support member, a pair of flat bars provided on respective ones of the hinges and extending outwardly therefrom, a pair of rails provided adjacent to opposite corners of the main body, each of the rails being provided with a slot or notch formed therein. The flat bars are preferably snap-fit into respective ones of the notches, to thereby couple the hinges to the main body. A pair of cap members are slidably secured to respective ones of the rails in at least partially covering relationship to the respective flat bars, to thereby secure the hinges to the main body of the portable computer.

Abstract: A center-lock portable truck scale has an end positioning post (4) between sides at ends of a truck scale and a central positioning post (8) positioned centrally in truck-scale sections. Positioning rods (5 and 9), preferably bolts, form positioning bumpers at adjustable distances from the lock posts. Hinges (23, 29 and 49) are employed to connect sides of the scale bridge (11, 12) so that large truck scale decks may be foldable for easy transportation to the site of installation. Scale loading weight is carried on a vertical load-cell pillar (75) that rests pivotally on a load button (77) that is positional in a load-button indentation in a top surface of strain-gauge beams (80). The central positioning post and positioning bolts prevent excessive end-to-end movement while the end positioning posts prevent excessive side-to-side or twisting movement of a scale unit, thereby positioning scale weight directly on load cells (3) in jarring and temperature-change use-conditions for more accurate weighing.

Abstract: A furniture hinge has a door fastening member coupled via a joint mechanism to a carcase fastening member which is constructed as a support arm movably securable to a mounting member secured to the furniture carcase. Means are provided which allow the door fastening member to be vertically adjustable with respect to the carcase fastening member, even while the door fastening member is secured thereto.

Abstract: A stay generally indicated at 10 comprises a base 11, a window support 12 and a link 13. The link 13 is releasably and pivotally connected at 20 to the base 11. The connection at 20 is formed between a projection 22 and an end cap 23, which defines a through passage 25 for receiving the projection 22. The end cap 23 has an annular projection 26 which is dimensioned to snap fit into a circular groove 27 in the projection 22.