By Relatively Sliding Connection (e.g., Dovetail) Patents (Class 16/271)
  • Patent number: 12060740
    Abstract: A multi-position hinge for the angular connection of two adjacent cable trays, includes a pin that defines a geometric articulation axis, a first member and a second member articulated together around the geometric axis. The first member and second member are each configured to be coupled to a corresponding cable tray. The multi-position hinge Includes two intermediate attachment members. Each of the intermediate attachment members are to be simultaneously coupled to a respective first member and second member and to a respective cable tray Each of the intermediate attachment members includes first coupling means configured to be coupled to a respective articulated element and second coupling means configured to be coupled to a respective cable tray.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2024
    Assignee: BASOR ELECTRIC, S.A.
    Inventor: Javier Bañuls Tobaruela
  • Patent number: 10724253
    Abstract: A dual hinge method that uses a temporary hinge 150 that is subsequently replaced by a replacement hinge 250 that both have snap-in features on both the panel leaf and frame jamb.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2020
    Inventors: Bror Fries, Frank W. Campbell
  • Patent number: 10697216
    Abstract: A hinge system is described having at least one first hinge leaf with a single bore, suitable for fixing in an elongated opening or a row of openings in a thin wall, such as a door leaf or door frame of a metal cabinet or housing, wherein the first hinge leaf comes to lie against the margins of the breakthrough or the row of breakthroughs on one side of the thin and with a plate which comes to lie against the margins of the breakthrough or the breakthroughs on the other side of the thin wall, and with a screwed connection which presses together the two surfaces lying on the marginal surfaces, wherein, in the region of the breakthrough, projections extend from the hinge leaf or the plate which extend into or through the breakthroughs, wherein recesses are formed in the plate or the hinge leaf to receive the projections, wherein the projections are guided by the surfaces of the inner edges of the breakthroughs, wherein the threaded bore for the free end of screw passed through a projection provided with a bore.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2020
    Inventor: Dieter Ramsauer
  • Patent number: 10435932
    Abstract: The present disclosure includes a fastenerless hinge system which enables a thin form factor low cost design. A hinge system described herein may include a hinge bracket and a hinge wing. The hinge bracket includes an elevated portion thereby providing a hollow region and one or more spring tabs. The hinge wing is slidably coupled to the hinge bracket through the hollow portion. Advantageously, a hinge system consistent with the present disclosure does not include fasteners such that the “Z” height of the computing device may be minimized in addition to reducing costs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2019
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Mark E. Sprenger, Kenan Arik, Drew G. Damm
  • Patent number: 10138928
    Abstract: A turning member includes a pair of projecting shafts projecting coaxially in a shaft wall member formed in both right and left end portions of a shaft member. The turning member further includes a projecting portion projecting on a tip face of the projecting shaft, wherein a diameter is reduced relative to the projecting shaft. Usually, the projecting shaft is received in a bearing hole of a base member, so that the turning member is axially supported on the base member. When an unexpected external force is applied to the turning member, the projecting shaft is disengaged from the bearing hole so as to absorb an impact, thereby preventing damage to members, and the projecting portion engages the bearing hole and is held in a state received in the bearing hole, thereby preventing the turning member from dropping out.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2018
    Assignee: NIFCO INC.
    Inventor: Yoshitsugu Honma
  • Patent number: 9703327
    Abstract: The present disclosure includes a fastenerless hinge system which enables a thin form factor low cost design. A hinge system described herein may include a hinge bracket and a hinge wing. The hinge bracket includes an elevated portion thereby providing a hollow region and one or more spring tabs. The hinge wing is slidably coupled to the hinge bracket through the hollow portion. Advantageously, a hinge system consistent with the present disclosure does not include fasteners such that the “Z” height of the computing device may be minimized in addition to reducing costs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2017
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Mark E. Sprenger, Kenan Arik, Drew G. Damm
  • Patent number: 9049280
    Abstract: A display unit includes: a display panel; a pair of side frames extending along side surfaces of the display panel respectively; a back cover that is mounted to the side frames and covers a back surface of the display panel; a front cover that is mounted to the pair of side frames, covers a periphery of a front surface of the display panel and holds a outer periphery of the display panel with the back cover; an upper positioning portion that is formed at an upper end of each of the pair of side frames and extends along an upper surface of the display panel; and a lower positioning portion that is formed at a lower end of each of the pair of side frames and extends along a lower surface of the display panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2015
    Assignee: FUJITSU LIMITED
    Inventor: Shintaro Ohishi
  • Publication number: 20150113724
    Abstract: A shower door assembly includes a wall member, a door and a hinge assembly. The wall member is configured to be coupled to a fixed portion of a bathing enclosure. The door is pivotably coupled to the wall member by the hinge assembly, and the door is positioned such that at least a portion of the door overlaps with at least a portion of the wall member when the door is in a closed position. The door is configured to pivot about a pivot axis relative to the wall member between an opened position and a closed position. The door is also configured to translate in a direction normal to the pivot axis to selectively adjust a relative distance between a side edge of the door and a side edge of the wall member such that the door fits in a door opening of the bathing enclosure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2014
    Publication date: April 30, 2015
    Inventors: Roque M. Corpuz, JR., James L. Marlowe, Greg L. Parris
  • Publication number: 20140165332
    Abstract: A pivot shower door assembly is provided comprising a stationary frame having a guiding groove extending longitudinally along the stationary frame; sliders slidably mounted in the guiding groove, including an upper slider and a lower slider disposed at respective end of the guiding groove, each of the sliders having a first engaging element; and a movable frame having detachable seats, including an upper seat and a lower seat, each of the seats having a second engaging element and a spindle for connecting with a pivot door, wherein when a relative position of the stationary frame and the movable frame is determined, the first engaging element of the upper slider is engaged with the second engaging element of the upper seat and the first engaging element of the lower slider is engaged with the second engaging element of the lower seat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2013
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Applicant: Foshan Ideal Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Wuxiang Wei
  • Patent number: 8739365
    Abstract: A hinge structure includes a first connecting member, a tray for securing a first component, and a second connecting member for securing a second component. The first connecting member includes two clamping panels substantially parallel to each other. A retaining panel extends from the tray. The second connecting member is rotatably secured to the first connecting member. The retaining panel is located between the two clamping panels, for preventing the tray from moving in a direction substantially perpendicular to the two clamping panels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Hao-Ting Hung
  • Patent number: 8739367
    Abstract: In accordance with the disclosure, in various door constructions, a projection of a door leaf is inserted in a hollow of a doorframe, height of the door leaf is minutely adjusted, and an interval between the door leaf and the doorframe is adjusted, which results in easy fastening of the door leaf and the doorframe and reduced construction time. In addition, the door leaf is completely fastened to the doorframe through the locking mechanism, the door leaf is prevented from being twisted in long use, thereby increasing its durability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Inventor: Jang-Ho Park
  • Patent number: 8381357
    Abstract: A door hinge, in particular an edge hinge, which has door-mounted support and a support mounted on a door frame, both of which are designed such that they can be swiveled relative to each other around a common rotational axis. To suggest a new type of door hinge, in particular an edge hinge which allows a simplified handling, the invention suggests a door hinge, in particular en edge hinge, with a door support to be arranged on a door and a frame support to be arranged on a door frame, both of which are designed to be arranged around a common rotational axis such that they can be swiveled relative to each other, wherein the door support and the frame support are designed to be of equal construction and equally usable for left and right doors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2013
    Assignee: Steinbach & Vollmann GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Jürgen Zinn
  • Patent number: 8302808
    Abstract: A closure device includes: a main body having first and second shoulders; a door secured rotatably to the main body and having first and second door edges; an engaging member; an engaging mechanism; and a second pivot axle. The first shoulder and the first door edge respectively have a through hole and a first axle hole. The engaging member and the engaging mechanism are disposed respectively at an inner side of the main body. The engaging member includes a first pivot axle extending through the through hole and the first axle hole, and a positioning piece extending radially from the first pivot axle and engaging the engaging mechanism. One of the second shoulder and the second door edge has a second axle hole, while the other of the second shoulder and the second door edge has the second pivot axle extending through the second axle hole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2012
    Assignee: Wistron Corporation
    Inventors: Chia-Hsien Lin, Yung-Feng Lin, Zhong-Hui Mao
  • Patent number: 8079114
    Abstract: A height adjustment device for a hinge having one hinge leaf that can be snapped into or inserted into a receiving part mounted on a door leaf or on a door frame, and with a height adjustment mechanism in the receiving part which has abutment against an edge of the hinge leaf. The height adjustment mechanism has a slide that is limitedly movable in the receiving part, and a rotatable height adjustment member. The slide has a portion for abutment against an edge of the hinge leaf. The height adjustment member has a plurality of radially directed, angularly separated arms of different lengths, wherein an end portion of such an arm is adapted to engage with an adapted engaging portion of the slide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Assignee: Creative Research & Development, Inc.
    Inventors: Bror Fries, Frank W. Campbell
  • Patent number: 7888609
    Abstract: A mounting assembly comprising: a first housing portion adapted to be mounted to an object, the first housing portion having a first opening and a plurality of pins located in the opening and a first portion of a closing mechanism located on the outside of the first housing portion; and a second housing portion having a member having a plurality of slots for mating with the plurality of pins and a second portion of a closing mechanism that mates with the first portion of a closing mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2011
    Assignee: Pelco, Inc
    Inventors: Lawrence E. Bakst, Bryan Grziwok, Bob Musetti
  • Patent number: 7861374
    Abstract: A hinge unit useful in the manufacture of readily assembled and erect shelving and storage units and furniture comprises an elongate locking member having a first portion adapted to be received within a slotted channel in the surface of a first panel, a second portion extending away from the elongate member for attaching the hinge to a second panel and integral axial flexion member between the two portions of the hinge. The cross-sectional shape of the elongate locking member and the channel are selected to prevent rotation of the locking member within the channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2011
    Assignee: The Orange Group, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard E. Verdicchio
  • Patent number: 7698783
    Abstract: A hinge for a door is disclosed. The hinge comprises a receiver assembly having a slot, a door leaf having a retaining spring biased away from the door leaf, the door leaf being dimensioned for insertion into the slot and a retaining device associated with the receiver assembly for releasably engaging the retaining spring to releasably retain the door leaf in the slot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2010
    Assignee: Newell Operating Company
    Inventor: George E. Heid
  • Patent number: 7658564
    Abstract: A palm rest with a detachable assembly mechanism attaches to a keyboard via the detachable assembly mechanism. The palm rest has a shell and at least one assembly mechanism. The shell forms a concave portion. The assembly mechanism has a base and a joint arm. The base is disposed in the concave portion of the shell. One end of the joint arm is pivotally mounted on the base so that the joint arm is rotatable and retractable in order to be received in the concave portion. The other end of the joint arm can extend outside the shell for assembly with the keyboard.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2010
    Assignee: Lite-On Technology Corporation
    Inventor: YongTong Deng
  • Patent number: 7607198
    Abstract: A hinge mechanism which makes detachably engage a casing with a cover including: an insertion portion formed in the casing or cover and protrudes outward from an outer face of the one; and a holding portion extending from the other one which has an insertion hole, wherein a clip for applying a pressing force is engaged with the holding portion or the insertion portion, and includes an engagement part engaged with a tip end of the insertion hole or with an outer peripheral face of the insertion portion, and a spring part, the spring part includes a bending part bent in one axial direction, and -opposing parts on both sides thereof, and generates the pressing force to open the opposing parts, and the insertion portion is pressed against the bottom of the holding portion with the pressing force.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2009
    Assignee: Toyo Roki Seizo Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventor: Chikara Shimomura
  • Patent number: 7584523
    Abstract: There is disclosed an anti-sag hinge (10) which includes a mounting flange assembly (12) pivotally coupled to a strap assembly (15). The mounting flange assembly includes a mounting flange (16) having four mounting holes (17) therethrough, a lower hinge barrel (18) extending from the mounting flange, and a removably mated upper hinge barrel (19) extending from the mounting flange. The upper and lower hinge barrels provide for a dual or double shear system (two positions wherein a shearing force is provided between the strap assembly and the flange assembly 12) that provides a stable connection between the strap assembly (15) and the flange assembly (12). The strap assembly includes a strap (31) extending from a cylinder portion (32).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2009
    Assignee: Kason Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Burl M. Finkelstein, Brett A. Mitchell, Thomas A. Thorsen
  • Patent number: 7454815
    Abstract: The invention relates to a coupling device for creating a hinged connection between adjacent panels of a sectional door leaf, comprising a connecting element that is fixed to the adjacent panels and a support element holding a guiding element which interacts with a guide rail. Said support element is fixed, preferably in a detachable manner, to the connecting element once said connecting element has been fastened to the panels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2008
    Assignee: Hörmann KG Brockhagen
    Inventor: Michael Brinkmann
  • Patent number: 7431171
    Abstract: A two piece storage container including a lid having a rectangular shape with sides and ends defining therebetween a recessed interior, the lid including a plurality of spaced apart lips extending from a selected end. A base corresponding generally in outline with the lid and including an equal plurality of upwardly projecting hinge supports which are located proximate to an associated end of the base arrayed in opposing and communicable fashion relative to the lips upon positioning of the lid over the base. The lips are angularly supported within said hinge supports in a first open rotated position and, upon being rotated to a closed position, capable of being linearly displaced against said hinge supports to lock said lid to said base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2008
    Inventor: Paul Lamarche
  • Patent number: 7383615
    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
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2008
    Assignee: System Holz S.p.A.
    Inventor: Alberto Pozzi
  • Patent number: 7346959
    Abstract: A hinge for a door is disclosed. The hinge comprises a receiver assembly having a slot, a door leaf having a retaining spring biased away from the door leaf, the door leaf being dimensioned for insertion into the slot and a retaining device associated with the receiver assembly for releasably engaging the retaining spring to releasably retain the door leaf in the slot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2008
    Assignee: Newell Operating Company
    Inventor: George E. Heid
  • Patent number: 7113396
    Abstract: A mounting bracket (40) for mounting different types of power supplies (10) having different configurations of screw holes (14) to a computer enclosure (20) includes a body (41) for being attached to one of the power supplies. A plurality of countersunk portions (52) is defined in the body to configure such that selected of the through holes correspond to screw holes of the one of the power supplies. An L-shaped latch (44) is formed on a top portion of the body for suspending on the enclosure. A tab (46) depends from the body and defines a screw aperture (48) for engaging with a screw (60) which extends through the enclosure. A first rolled hook (50) and a second rolled hook (58) are formed outwardly from the body for engaging with the enclosure. A plurality of spring fingers (60) is formed in the body for electrically connecting with the enclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2006
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Ind. Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yun Lung Chen, Da-Long Sun, Li Tong
  • Patent number: 6925683
    Abstract: A hinge comprises two elements, respectively attachable to first and second structures, and hingedly rotatable about an axis relative to each other. One said element comprises a first elongate member extending along the direction of the said axis and having a keyway slot that extends part way along the said member from one end thereof, and also comprises a second member adapted for attachment to one of the said structures and integrally formed with a key member receivable in the slot. The keyway slot and the key member are formed with profiles that enable the key member to be received in the slot to a selected one of a plurality of depths, thereby enabling adjustment in the spacing of the said one structure radially of the said axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2005
    Inventor: Alan R Zebedee
  • Patent number: 6920049
    Abstract: A bladed server with a chassis having a front and rear is provided. A plurality of blades is disposed within the chassis so that opposing faces and a faceplate of each of the plurality of blades are substantially perpendicular to the front and rear of the chassis. The plurality of blades includes at least one server blade. One or more fans are located at at least one of the front and rear of the chassis such that a flow-path at at least one of an inlet and exit of the one or more fans is substantially parallel to the opposing faces and faceplate of each of the plurality of blades.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2005
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Michael Alan Brooks, Michael J. Greenside, Glenn Simon
  • Patent number: 6732409
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2004
    Inventor: Austin R. Baer
  • Patent number: 6715181
    Abstract: A hinge device of the snap-in type for use in a door leaf and door frame assembly, the hinge device having a first hinge leaf attachable to the door frame and second hinge leaf pivotably attached to said first hinge leaf and snap insertable into a receiving pocket on the door leaf. The second hinge leaf has a notch at its free end portion for interaction with an adjusting screw having a pair of step flanges to bear against either side of the second hinge leaf to enable lateral adjustment of the hinge device about hinge pivot means on the second hinge leaf, the pivot means being elevated protuberances at each lateral edge on both lateral surfaces of the second hinge leaf. Means are provided for also enabling height adjustment of the hinge device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2004
    Assignee: FRIP AB
    Inventor: Bror Fries
  • Patent number: 6691371
    Abstract: A hinge for furniture comprises a fastening base (11) carrying the hinge articulation (14). The fastening base has a slot (18) passed through by a screw (12) for fastening to the piece of furniture. The slot (18) is open towards the base edge through a channel (19) of a width smaller than the slot width. The fastening screw under the head is provided with a collar (21) which is housed in the slot (18) and the diameter of which is greater than the width of at least one channel portion (19). Thus passage of the screw through the channel is inhibited if the screw is not untightened a sufficient amount to bring the collar out of the slot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2004
    Assignee: Agostino Ferrari S.p.A.
    Inventor: Carlo Migli
  • Patent number: 6557810
    Abstract: A hinge assembly for adjustably connecting a picture frame strut to a picture frame back includes a mounting plate having length and a width. A first fastener, such as rosettes, are provided on the mounting plate for affixing it to the picture frame back. A hinge member includes a first plate that is slidably connected to the mounting plate. A second plate is rotatably connected to the first plate. A second fastener, such as rosettes, are provided on the second plate to affix a picture frame strut thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2003
    Assignee: Craft, Inc.
    Inventor: Armand E. Roy
  • Patent number: 6516494
    Abstract: A hinge is provided which includes a frame-side base member 41 adapted to be attached to an open frame 10 and a door-side base member 42 adapted to be attached to a door 20. The frame-side base member 41 is connected to a first plate 31 and the door-side base member 42 is connected to a second plate 32 which is hinge connected to the first plate 31, for holding the door 20 so as to be capable of rotating. The second plate 32 is separable from the door-side base member 42. The door-side base member 42 is shaped to be symmetrical about the vertical center line of the door edge, and is imbedded in the edge of the door 20 without any protrusions from the door 20. Further, the door-side base member 42 is provided with a slit 44 which penetrates the member 42 in the width direction of the door 20 and into which the second plate 32 can be inserted from both the front and back sides of the door 20. There is also provided a lock apparatus to lock the second plate 32 inserted into the slit 44.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2003
    Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha Juken Sangyo
    Inventors: Yusho Nakamoto, Katsunori Sako, Kiminori Kubo
  • Patent number: 6493905
    Abstract: A hinge is disclosed comprising a mounting member for mounting to a stationary operational surface and having a hinge portion formed along the longitudinal extent of the mounting member. An elongate shaft is included having a hollow cross-sectional profile and formed along the longitudinal extent of the hinge portion. An elongate mouth is formed at the opening of the shaft and has a cross-sectional profile of smaller extent than the cross-sectional profile of the elongate shaft. A flap attachment member including an elongate hinge member is disclosed having a cross-sectional shape that conforms to the cross-sectional profile of the elongate shaft, and being received in the shaft and retained by the elongate mouth to thereby rotatably couple the flap attachment member to the mounting member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2002
    Inventor: Dana Stettler
  • Patent number: 6481054
    Abstract: A hinge assembly for operably coupling a flip panel display to a sign panel is disclosed. The hinge assembly includes pair of hinge clips having an interlocking feature formed thereon. The pair of hinge clips are assembled in an opposed facing relationship such that the interlocking features engage one another to secure the hinge assembly to the sign panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2002
    Assignee: Marketing Displays, Inc.
    Inventor: Brian J Hillstrom
  • Patent number: 6415476
    Abstract: In one embodiment of the invention a locking device is provided, the device comprising a first movable object; a second movable object; and a housing, wherein the housing defines at least (i) a cavity, (ii) a first bore for receiving the first movable object, and (iii) a second bore which opens into the cavity and intersects with the first bore, and in which the second movable object is at least partially disposed; whereby upon movement of the first movable object into a locking position within the first bore, the second movable object is moved to a position in proximity or in contact with an abutting surface within the cavity. Related combinations of such devices, as well as releasable hinges and closures employing such configurations and related methods are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2002
    Inventor: Kevin P. McCoy
  • Patent number: 6389643
    Abstract: A modular hinge includes a clutch module coupled to an extension arm for supporting an enclosure, such as a display enclosure for a portable computer. The clutch module and extension arm are fabricated as separate parts, and then assembled together to form essentially one permanent hinge. This arrangement allows the extension arm of the hinge to by-pass the prehardening heat treatment, which is required for the clutch module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2002
    Assignee: Compaq Computer Corporation
    Inventors: Felicity Sy Hing Lim, Long Chew Theng
  • Patent number: 6367122
    Abstract: A simple and compact hinge structure pivotally and detachably fixes a lid to a housing. The hinge structure has a shaft provided for the housing and a bearing unit provided for the lid. The bearing unit has a shaft-attaching/detaching opening for attaching or detaching the shaft in the axial direction. The bearing unit further includes a first bearing for receiving one portion of the peripheral surface of the shaft and a second bearing for receiving another portion of the peripheral surface of the shaft. The first bearing and the second bearing face each other. The space between the first bearing and the second bearing becomes narrower as it is closer to the shaft-attaching/detaching opening. The second bearing is formed of a leaf spring. With this arrangement, even if an excessive force is applied to the lid or the housing, it is possible to prevent both the elements from being destroyed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2002
    Assignee: Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
    Inventor: Kazusato Tagawa
  • Patent number: 6353966
    Abstract: A hinge is attached to a cabinet wall of a frameless cabinet by an elongated support plate. The cabinet wall has an opening, an elongated recess extending inwardly from the opening and an elongated slot extending along the elongated recess and in communication therewith. A fastener member is inserted into the opening and slid along the recess. A threaded bolt on the support plate is secured to the fastener member and tightened to secure the support plate at a desired location on the cabinet wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2002
    Inventor: Ron E. King
  • Patent number: 6317926
    Abstract: This invention provides a device for fixing an LCD unit for a computer. It includes two slots formed on the main body of computer for receiving two connecting blades of pivots of the LCD unit. Each of the connecting blades is formed with a step portion in the middle of the blade so as to temporarily keep the LCD unit in a position suitable for users to connect the connectors between the LCD unit and the main body of computer when the step portions are placed on rims of the slots. The LCD unit needs no hands to hold, so the connectors can be easily handled by both hands, and the wires can be well connected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2001
    Assignee: Inventec Corporation
    Inventor: Huey-Shyang Ren
  • Patent number: 6315027
    Abstract: A hinge mechanism particularly suitable for hinging releasable rectangular panels of overhead sectional doors. The hinge mechanism includes first and second hinge plates hinged to each other wherein one of the hinge plates is slidably mounted within a base plate affixed to a rectangular panel to enable the entire hinge mechanism to move longitudinally with respect to the base plate, and thus enable the rectangular panels to move longitudinally with respect to each other, to enable pivoting or rotation of the releasable panel in a direction opposite to the face where the hinge and face plate are mounted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2001
    Assignee: ThruWays Doorsystems, Inc.
    Inventor: Dale M. Lichy
  • Publication number: 20010011406
    Abstract: A hinge comprising a frame-side base member 41 attached to an open frame 10 and a door-side base member 42 attached to a door 20, wherein the frame-side base member 41 is connected to a first plate 31 and the door-side base member 41 is connected to a second plate 32 which is hinge connected to the first plate 31, holding the door 20 capable of rotating. The second plate 32 is separable from the door-side base member 42. The door-side base member 42 is shaped symmetrical about the vertical center line of the door edge, and is imbedded in the edge of the door 20 while protruding no portions out of the door 20. Further, the door-side base member 42 is provided with a slit 44 which penetrates the member 42 in the width direction of the door 20 and into which the second plate 32 can be inserted from both the front and back sides of the door 20. There is also provided a lock apparatus to lock the second plate 32 inserted into the slit 44.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2001
    Publication date: August 9, 2001
    Inventors: Yusho Nakamoto, Katsunori Sako, Kiminori Kubo
  • Patent number: 6264020
    Abstract: The device has a base element (1) and a wing (5) arranged so as to be pivotable on the latter with a swivel joint (3). The swivel joint (3) has two fastening flanges (9, 10) which are pivotable about the swiveling axis (7) for fastening on the base element (1) or on the wing (5). At least one of the fastening flanges (9) has a snap on first holding element (21b, 23a) and second holding elements interacting with the first at least on one of the free rim sides of the base element (1) and/or of the wing provided for fastening the swivel joint. With these holding elements, the fastening flange is permanently connectable with the long side of the base element (1) and/or wing following the following fastening by pressing together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2001
    Assignee: Ascom Autelca AG
    Inventors: Peter Rufener, Fritz Siegenthaler
  • Patent number: 6178598
    Abstract: An adjustable hinge assembly for swingably joining hinging panel members together, where improved mounting capability is provided, and adjustability of a pin and the hinge components in multiple directions relative to the hinging panels and to each other is provided, where a base member is mounted to a first hinging member and a pin-carrying member is connected to the base, and a base member mounted to a second hinging member and maintains an adjustable pin-receiving component thereon. Stops are provided to regulate the pivot of the members over a predetermined range.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2001
    Assignee: Southco, Inc.
    Inventors: Albert L. Creely, III, Gert Berg, Andreas A. Bolinas, David Giles, Thomas D. Goham, Thomas E. Hall, Lynn A. Handley, Eli J. Holtman, Stefan M. Koveal, H. Allen Riblett, Wolfgang Strasky
  • Patent number: 6085385
    Abstract: An upper hinge frame of a refrigerator, capable of firmly supporting a refrigerator door, thus preventing a refrigerator from having a gap between the door and a main body thereof, includes: a hinge supporting body formed at a front edge of a top surface of the main body as a single body and each end portion of which is downwardly bent by 90 degrees and an end portion thereof is again outwardly bent by 90 degrees; an upper hinge of a flat board shape downwardly inserted into a portion of the hinge supporting body, and having an inserting portion which is rearwardly protruded from a rear end thereof and inserted into an insertion hole of the hinge supporting body, and having a front end part of a circular arc shape formed by which each side thereof is incurvated; and a hinge attaching lever downwardly inserted into the upper hinge thereby connecting the upper hinge to the hinge supporting body, and having a lower end portion which is downwardly bent by 90 degrees, thus forming a L-shape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2000
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventor: Pil Don Joo
  • Patent number: 6061873
    Abstract: Apparatus comprising a platform having a flank panel connected pivotally to a lateral margin of the seat or platform by means of a hinge device, wherein the hinge device comprises at least two mountings and a moulding comprising an elongate flexible web bridging mounting formation which are releasable securable on the mountings; wherein one of the mountings is provided on or secured to the lateral margin of the platform and the other of the mounting is provided on or secured to a margin of the flank panel; so that the web of the moulding provides a flexible bridge between the platform and flank panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2000
    Assignee: Mangar International Limited
    Inventor: Timothy S Fry
  • Patent number: 6030064
    Abstract: Disclosed is a refrigerator having a hinge member assembled with a door for opening/closing a cooling compartment, and a hinge bracket for supporting the hinge member. The hinge member has a hinge pin assembled on a lower comer of the door, and a pin support part for supporting the hinge pin. The hinge bracket is fixed on a body of the refrigerator, and forms a pocket part for accommodating the hinge member so as to be capable of being pulled out upward therefrom. When the width of the refrigerator has to be narrowed in order to pass the refrigerator through a gate of a room, the door is disassembled and then the hinge member is pulled out from the hinge bracket. Thus, the width of the refrigerator can be narrowed without detaching the hinge bracket from the body, and the damage on the hinge member can be prevented while the refrigerator is conveyed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 29, 2000
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Yong Myoung Kim
  • Patent number: 5913781
    Abstract: A landscape timber connecting system for use with landscape timber or the like includes first and second interlocking members. The first and second members each have a bracket shaped to engage an end of a first landscape timber, and in a preferred embodiment, a hinge component. The hinge components are adapted to align with each other and form a channel along a common, substantially vertical pivot axis. A hinge pin shaped to be inserted in the channel along the common pivot axis and extend downwardly into ground beneath the system such that the first and second members can be pivotally positioned relative to each other about the common pivot axis to position associated engaged landscape timbers at a selected angle relative to each other, and the hinge pin anchors and fixes the system to the ground. In an alternate embodiment, the members slidably engage to form a straight, non-pivoting joint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 22, 1999
    Assignee: Hanover Catalog Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: James Vidmar, Peter Rimback
  • Patent number: 5884366
    Abstract: A door hinge fixing structure for a refrigerator which is capable of enabling an easier assembling and disassembling operation between a refrigerator main body and a refrigerator door without using a predetermined device (tool) for assembling or disassembling the same. The structure includes a hinge support member fixed to a predetermined portion of a refrigerator main body and having a plurality of engaging plates each having a curved portion and an engaging shoulder protrudely formed on a center portion thereof on which the engaging plate is formed, and an upper hinge being detachable with respect to the hinge support member and having a first engaging groove formed in the center portion thereof and a plurality of second engaging grooves formed above and below the first engaging groove into which the engaging plate of the hinge support member is inserted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 23, 1999
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventor: Gwan Sik Jeong
  • Patent number: 5829098
    Abstract: An apparatus and method of providing improved attachment and securement for a reciprocating operative device stability control bracket (26) which comprises an arm structure (32) connected to a basal structure (28), and functions from a predetermined location which is proximal to the edge (38) of a surface (36), the improvements including a reinforcement basal attachment plate (10) of larger dimensions than the basal structure (28) of the stability control bracket (26) whereby a fastening means (12) is provided; a chambered area (14) providing securement for said basal structure (28) of the stability control bracket (26); and a primary slot (20) for accommodating the protruding arm structure (32) also of the stability control bracket (26). Furthermore, the exterior edge (16) or any interior edge (17) of the chambered area (14) may provide a secondary slot (24) whereby the stability control bracket (26) may optionally mount and demount.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 3, 1998
    Inventor: Ricardo Alonso
  • Patent number: 5806144
    Abstract: A device for a door hinge structure of the snap-in type, where the hinge has a first hinge flap designed to be secured to a door frame and pivotally attached to a second hinge flap in the form of an insertion part which can be snapped into an insertion pocket in a receiving part that is secured to an end portion of a door leaf. The receiving part has a spring-loaded peg which is slidably mounted in a slide that is moveable parallel to the depth direction of the insertion pocket. The slide forms steplessly adjustable threaded engagement with an axially immoveable, rotatable adjusting screw, provided in the receiving part, and the peg is moveable transverse to the insertion pocket for releasable engagement with a hole or a cut-out portion in the insertion part, whereby the length of insertion of the insertion part in the depth direction of the insertion pocket is steplessly adjustable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 15, 1998
    Assignee: Grorud Industrier AS
    Inventor: Bror Fries