Abstract: A furniture hinge includes a carrier arm and a door fitting having a recessed cup that is rotatably disposed at one end of the carrier arm. A fastening plate is adjustably connected to another end of the carrier arm. A mounting plate is longitudinally adjustably attached to the fastening plate and is attachable to a furniture body. Either the fastening plate or the mounting plate includes a guide wall having a guide slot where the guide wall is bent perpendicularly to a plane of the respective plate. The other of the fastening plate or the mounting plate includes a guide tongue extending into the guide slot where the guide tongue is parallel to a plane of the other respective plate.

Abstract: A door hinge lubricator includes a tube, a wicking material and at least one attachment device. At least one lubrication opening is formed through a wall of the tube. Each lubrication opening could be a hole or a slot. The wicking material is inserted into an inner perimeter of the tube. The wicking material is saturated with a lubricant, such as oil. Each end of the tube is sealed with an end plug or the like. The at least one attachment device is preferably attached substantially in-line with the at least one lubrication opening. It is preferable to place the single attachment device on each end of the tube. The door hinge lubricator is attached to one of the hinge plates, adjacent the hinge pin. Lubricant will be wicked into the joints between the opposing hinge plates. After a door hinge stops squeaking, the door hinge lubricator may be removed.

Abstract: A pivot structure is used to pivotally connect a first object to a second object includes a pivot hole and a pivot portion. The pivot hole is disposed at the second object, while the pivot portion is disposed at the first object. The pivot portion has a discontinuous ring with an outside diameter lager than an aperture of the pivot hole. The discontinuous ring can be squeezed to be deformed and be inserted into the pivot hole, such that the discontinuous ring tightly bears against the pivot hole to maintain an included angle between the first object and the second object at any time, thereby a user can steplessly adjust the included angle of the two objects.

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

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

Abstract: Articulating window assemblies are provided comprising, in combination, a windowpane and a hinge having a hinge axis. The hinge comprises a first hinge member that cooperates with a second hinge member and optionally with a hinge pin to form a hinge joint. The first hinge member has at least an encapsulation section with at least a first encapsulant void, optionally two or more encapsulant voids. A continuous body of encapsulant overlays at least a portion of an outward-facing surface of the encapsulation section, at least partially fills the first encapsulant void, overlays at least a portion of an inward-facing surface of the encapsulation section and overlaps either at least a portion of an external peripheral edge of the encapsulation section, a portion of a void edge defining a second encapsulation void, or both from both the outward-facing surface and the inward-facing surface. This provides a mechanical grip of the first hinge member by the encapsulant.

Abstract: Mounting plate (10) which can be fixed on the supporting wall of the carcass of a piece of furniture for adjustably retaining the bracket of a furniture hinge, wherein the said mounting plate has a flat base plate (12) with wing projections (22), which project from opposing long edges and in each of which at least one through hole (28) for a fixing screw is provided, and an elongate bracket retaining part (16) projecting from the base plate (12) between the wing projections (22). The base plate (12) is provided in its underside facing the carcass supporting wall with a flat recess of large surface area in which a planar adjusting plate with a thickness substantially equal to the internal depth of the recess is adjustably disposed so as to be movable in at least one co-ordinate direction.

Abstract: Imaging device and cover therefor. One embodiment of the imaging device comprises a frame assembly and at least one hinge releasably mounted to the frame assembly. The at least one hinge pivotally couples the frame assembly in one location on the imaging device. The at least one hinge is readily removable from the frame assembly and remountable to couple the frame assembly in another location on the imaging device.

Abstract: The invention concerns a cabinet hinge with an adjusting device that is directly or indirectly on the cabinet side, single or multi-part mounting plate stored hinge arm, that is connected jointed with a door-side stop part, so that the adjusting device has a side adjusting screw by means of which the hinge arm's position perpendicular to the mounting plate can be changed to the door's side adjustment. The side adjusting device has a side adjusting screw with at least one eccentric- or cam disks so that by turning the side adjusting screw, a side adjustment and, at the same time, a parallel shifting of the hinge arm relative to the mounting plate occurs, resulting in a correction of the door's depth adjustment for an amount.

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.

Abstract: Furniture hardware device (20) which can be fastened to the wall of a piece of furniture because it has fastening means projecting from its surface facing the furniture wall, which can be introduced into bores in the wall of the furniture and can be secured against withdrawal from the bores. At least one of the fastening means is configured as a fastening stud which has at least one knife-edged projection (60) running substantially circumferentially. The fastening stud or studs can be shifted between a mounting position in which the at least one knife-edged projection is withdrawn into the interior of the associated bore, and a fastening position in which they cut into the wall of the fastening bore.

Abstract: A hinge cup for mounting a hinge on a door of a furniture article, such as a desk of cabinet, which allows for an increased angular range of opening of the door relative to the door mounting frame of the furniture article. The hinge cup has a side defining a cut-away which is adjacent to a pivotal attachment of a hinge arm, wherein the cut-away receives the hinge arm in a fully open position thereby allowing an increased angular range of opening.

Abstract: The invention is a box hinge comprising a pair of identical hinge members pivotably secured by a sequestered pin captured within a bore in each hinge member. The identical hinge members are cylindrical with a rounded end from which a spherical quadrant has been removed and which has been partially and centrally bored. Each bore extends perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the hinge member and perpendicular to the plane defined by the flat surface of the remaining spherical quadrant. The pin box hinge is formed by inserting one half of the sequestered pin in the bore of each hinge member such that the flat surfaces of both spherical quadrants are coplanar. In an alternative embodiment, the pin sequestration bores are coaxial with the longitudinal axis of the hinge members, which rotate about that longitudinal axis. Jigs for preparing boxes and lids to receive the hinges, and methods of installation, are also disclosed.

Abstract: A coupling device for coupling a cover to a platform body of a scanner. The coupling device comprises two legs for attaching to the cover; a pivot shaft formed between the distal ends of the two legal a stopper coupled to the pivot shaft at a first predetermined angle; a pivot socket formed at the intersection top surface of the platform and the platform sidewall comprising a cavity, two vertical slots formed in the sidewall of the platform and extending to and penetrating the top surface of the platform for respectively receiving the two legs into the cavity, a horizontal slot formed in the sidewall of the platform for receiving the pivot shaft into the cavity, an upper engaging portion, and a lower engaging portion.

Abstract: A hinge especially suited for securing the rear gate of a vehicle to a vehicle body. The hinge is moveable between a retracted and an extended position. In the extended position, the hinge facilitates painting of the vehicle body and gate, especially the area between the vehicle body and gate, including the hinge itself. The hinge is maintained in the extended position without the need to insert a screw, or other extraneous member, into the hinge, thereby simplifying the painting procedure.

Abstract: A hinge device for connecting a main body and a display unit of a portable computer includes a projection, a hinge member, and attachment units. The projection extends from a lower edge of the display unit, and the hinge member extends outwardly from both sides of the projection and connects to respective attachment units. A groove for receiving an end portion of hinge member is formed in each attachment unit. Each groove has a shape that is complementary to the shape of the end portion of the hinge member, so that the end portion of the hinge member easily inserts into the groove. In a preferred embodiment, one attachment unit is fixedly installed on the main body of the computer, and the other attachment unit is detachably connected to the main body. The attachment units and projection define a pivot axis about which the display unit rotates relative to the main body.

Abstract: A furniture hinge (10) with a door-related hinge member, which is constructed as a hinge pot (18) that can be inserted countersunk in a recess (16) on the inside of the door leaf (12) and is composed of a pot part (20), lying within the recess, and a fastening flange (22), which can be placed upon the region of the inside of the door leaf, adjoining the door leaf recess (16), and can be fastened to the back side of the door leaf (12) by fastening means engaging the material of the door leaf (12) in the specified fastening position of the door leaf (12), the pot part (20), engaging the recess (16), being dimensioned smaller than the recess (16) in the door leaf (12) in such a manner, that, in the unfastened state, it can be shifted in the recess by a specified amount at least at right angles to the border edge of the door leaf (12).

Abstract: Hinge for hanging a door on a cabinet carcase. The door-related hinge member has a cup which can be inserted into a mortise which is created in the back of the door near its adjacent edge and cuts through that edge. A joint-bearing component can be easily and quickly snapped into and removed from the door-related hinge member. A linkage mechanism enabling the door to rotate relative to the cabinet carcase is disposed between the joint-bearing component and the door-related hinge member affixed to the wall of the carcase.

Abstract: A door fastening member of a furniture hinge having a hinge cup for installation sunk in a recess in the rear surface of a door leaf. The hinge cup has a fastening flange engaging the inner surface of the door leaf. Projecting from the underside of the fastening flange, spaced from the hinge cup, are offset fastening pegs which engage in associated bores in the door leaf and which may each be fixed in the associated bore by means of a fastening element which is rotatable relative to the fastening flange.Due to eccentric mounting of the rotatable fastening element, knife-like anchoring ribs provided on the fastening element of the fastening peg are movable out of a position of the bores.

Abstract: A hinge cup with releasable fastener for use with a cabinet component having a bore hole includes an assembly component anchorable in the cabinet component bore hole. The assembly component is provided with a receptacle, and a cup casing is receivable in the assembly component receptacle in a press fit relationship and is fastenable to the assembly component.

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 furniture hinge (10) for hanging a door (12) on a cabinet carcase, whose door-related member (18) is configured as a hinge cup which can be set into a mortise (16) in the inside of the door (12), the hinge cup being composed of the actual cup part (20) lying within the mortise and a mounting flange (22) which can be placed on the area of the inside of the door adjoining the door mortise. In the mounting flange at least one slot (24) running at right angles to the adjacent edge of the door is provided for a mounting screw which can be driven into the door. The cup part (20) engaging in the mortise (16) is undersized with respect to the door mortise such that, when the mounting screw is loosened it can be shifted in the mortise by a given amount at right angles to the door edge.

Abstract: A press-fit hinge cup for a hinge is anchored in a recess in a furniture portion, preferably in a door portion, and the anchoring means consists of tabs which project radially outwardly from the side wall of the hinge cup into the material of the peripheral wall of the recess of the furniture portion. In order to avoid excessive weakening of the material of the peripheral wall of the furniture portion and to ensure secure fitting of the hinge cup in the furniture portion respective upper or distal edges of the tabs are located at different distances from the base of the hinge cup relative to each other. As a result these tabs engage in the peripheral wall of the furniture portion along different contour lines in the recess. Additional splay tabs defined by slits positioned substantially perpendicularly to the hinge cup's base and pressed outwardly into the peripheral wall of the recess may be provided. The splay tabs provide additional resistance to twisting of the hinge cup in the recess.

Abstract: A hinge for insertion in a recess in a furniture portion (e.g. a door) including a press-in cup for engagement with the recess and rotary cup which is engageable with the press-in cup by a rotary action. Pairs of complementarily engageable tabs are provided on the bases of the cups. Further pairs of complementarily engageable engagement tabs are provided on side walls of the cups which provide a camming action tending to urge the cups together as they are engaged. The base of the press-in cup is provided with a resilient detent tongue which springs into place when the cups are connected and resists inadvertent disconnection. Manual depression of the detent permits the cups to be separated.

Abstract: A hinge for a vehicle includes a stationary sheet metal hinge base adapted to attach to a vehicle, a sheet metal panel bracket adapted to attach to a vehicle panel, and a sheet metal hinge member operably connecting the hinge base and panel bracket. The panel bracket is slideably attached to the hinge member and movable between an extended position and a retracted final assembly position. The hinge member is also pivotally connected to the hinge base and rotatably movable through an arcuate path including a panel open position, a panel closed position and at least one intermediate position therebetween. The hinge member, when the panel bracket is in the extended position, is movable to the intermediate position in the arcuate path so that the panel is spaced from the vehicle to facilitate painting of the panel and the vehicle. The hinge member, when the panel bracket is in the retracted position, is movable to locate the panel relative to the vehicle in a final assembly position.

Abstract: A refuse container (2) is disclosed comprising a base receptacle (4) and a lid (6). A pair of support plates (16) are spaced apart and connected to the rearward sidewall (9) of the base (4) and a pivot pin (28) is located at a distal end of each support plate (16) and extends normally therefrom. Each pivot pin (28) comprises a smaller diameter shank portion (30) and a larger diameter end cap (32). The lid is configured to have a pair of spaced apart arms (42,44) projecting from a rearward side, each arm having a peanut-shaped aperture (48) through an inward facing sidewall (56) thereof. The aperture (48) receives an associated pivot pin (28) through a larger aperture portion (50) thereof, and the lid is pushed forward to position by force fit the shank portion (30) in a smaller aperture portion (52). A pivoting connection is thereby established between the lid and the base, and the lid is free to pivot from a location on top of the base to a position adjacent a rearward sidewall (9) of the base.

Abstract: A furniture hinge comprises a cup (12) which is flush-mounted in a door (17). The cup (12) comprises lateral protrusions (13, 14) having slots (15, 16) into which are inserted a shank with a button-shaped end (21, 22) protruding from the surface of the door (17) on either side of the housing (18) of the cup. The cup (12) is rotatable in the housing (18) from a first position in which the button-shaped ends fit into the slots (15, 16) to an operative or locking position with the wing (11) generically perpendicular to the edge of the door (17) and the button-shaped end locked in the slots (15, 16). A base (34) is provided for securing an articulated wing (11) of the hinge to the piece of furniture. Said base (34) comprises slots (47, 48) into which are inserted a shank (49, 58) of a button-shaped end (63, 64) protruding from the surface of the furniture.

Abstract: An enclosure support for fluid nozzles in a shower facility wherein there are linkage members for oscillating the nozzles as well as an oscillating member for effecting oscillation with the linkage members and the oscillating member being connected to the support wall which is hinged for connection to a wall member. The hinging member allows for complete access to the back of the support wall without detachment from the wall. In another embodiment, there are fluid nozzles which are attached to a pulsating member with the pulsating member attached to the support wall which is hinged to allow access to the pulsating member at the back of the support wall. Alternatively, the support wall can have connected thereto both the linkage members, the oscillating member, as well as the pulsating member.

Abstract: A furniture connector for connecting furniture parts is used for the attachment of a hinge arm on a body part or also for attaching a drawer front to a drawer side wall. In this case one part of the fixture is provided with a slide-in opening respectively for the arms pointing forward in the slide-in direction of the other part of the fixture, and one part of the fixture has a spring element which engages in a snap-in recess of the other part of the fixture when the parts of the fixture are assembled and interengaged.

Abstract: Described is a hinge with a rotary cup and a press-fit cup at the end of the hinge-joint, in which for assembly the rotary cup is inserted into the press-fit cup on the door side and for fastening is twisted in a bayonet-like manner. In order to prevent damage by parts projecting at the top, the press-fit cup is provided with lateral walls of reduced height in such a way that the press-fit cup is completely countersunk in the cup drilling on the door side and that from the bottom of the press-fit cup rise up bent portions which, through turning, are engaged by lugs of the rotary cup.

Abstract: A double-hinged device for a console box of an automobile whose lid can be opened or closed from either lateral side without using a lever or a similar tool. Since the device has a simple construction, it can be assembled easily and manufactured at a reduced cost. Two sets of a number of pivotal members 3 are removably arranged along the lateral edges of a console box main body 1 and two sets of the same number of connectors 4 are arranged at respective corresponding positions of a box lid 2 so that the pairs of pivotal members 3 and the connectors 4 can be releasably and mutually engaged to close the box lid by means of magnetic force or ball stoppers as they are placed in contact with each other. The box lid 2 can be opened simply by pulling upward either lateral edge of the box lid 2 as the pivotal members 3 and the connectors 4 arranged along that edge are mutually separated and the box lid 2 can be swung open around the other lateral edge.

Abstract: A hinge includes a hinge arm mountable on a wall of a furniture unit and at least one hinge pot mounted on a furniture door and rotatably connected to the hinge arm. The hinge pot has a recess into which an inner coupling member may be inserted and in which the latter is releasably anchorable by means of a locking member acted upon by a spring. Provided in one part of either the hinge pot or the coupling member is at least one shoulder which is received with form fit in a recess of the other part. The coupling member may be inserted into the hinge pot in a direction perpendicular or approximately perpendicular to the plane of the door. The locking member, which is mounted tiltably on the coupling member, presses against a nose of a hinge pot wall delimiting the recess.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a mounting plate (30) for an adjustable mounting of a hinge supporting arm on a cabinet. The mounting plate is made by punching and pressing operations from sheet metal, of a U-shaped cross section at least in an upper section facing the supporting arm to be mounted thereon. The mounting plate has in its cabinet-interior end area a threaded bore for a screw (38) locking the hinge supporting arm, plus an open-ended longitudinal slot (39) at its end pointing out of the cabinet interior. Along the margins of the web (52) of the mounting plate (30), which laterally define the slot, ridges are raised from the plane of the web (52), and the distance measured from one flat side of the undeformed web to the opposite boundary surface of the upturned ridges is greater than the material thickness of the web (52) in the undeformed area.

Abstract: A goods-handling door constituted by rigid panels connected to reinforcing bars, at least some of which extend into slideways, wherein each panel is constituted by two parallel rails disposed in the vicinity of its longitudinally-extending sides, each rail having fixing means on two opposite longitudinal edges thereof enabling it to be fixed on one edge to connection means for connection with a reinforcing bar and on the opposite edge to at least two spacers for interconnecting the two rails of the panel, with the area between the rails being filled by rigid filler plates.

Abstract: A folding closure displaceably supportable in an opening to secure the opening. The closure is comprised of a plurality of elongated vertical panels interconnected along their vertical edges by a hinge assembly to permit the panels to fold in an accordion fashion for storage and to extend in an undulating stretched manner to obstruct the opening. The hinge assembly has a plurality of hinge attaching members to pivotally secure a pair of opposed panel connecting posts thereto. Each of the connecting posts is detachably securable to the hinge attaching members. The connecting posts further have a connecting slot for securing panel elements thereto. The improvement resides in that the connecting slot has an extension protective flange at least on an outer side portion of the connecting post to overlap and conceal an attachment member of a connector strip removably secured in the connecting slot.

Abstract: Intermediate bearing, for a door, window, or the like, having at least a leaf pivoting about a vertical spindle, is provided with a fixed base integral with the sash-frame, and a movable element inserted at the level of the leaf. The fixed base is provided with an opening into which engages a cataching pin of the movable member. This intermediate bearing additionally includes an adjustable articulation mechanism to change, perpendicularly to the stile of the sash-frame, the catching area between the movable member and the fixed base, in order to adjust the compression force exerted onto the seal arranged in the fillister of the sash-frame of the door, window or the like.

Abstract: A quick assembly attachment mechanism comprising an elongated stud member having two notches formed in its surface and a receiving member that non-rotatably engages the stud member and includes at least two bendable tabs that are bent into the notches to lock the stud against longitudinal motion. The receiving member includes access openings to permit the tabs to be bend back out of the notches so that the stud may be removed. The attachment mechanism is particularly suited for use in connecting steel components such as steel hinges to steel doors.

Abstract: Jointed fitting for a swing door, window or the like, designed in metal or plastic material and the movable frame whereof is partially overlapping the fixed frame, consisting of an angular support and of a compass bearing. The latter are embodied in a symmetric manner in relation to a median horizontal plane, allowing for their reversibility in view of being used either right or left of the movable frame, with this angular support and this compass bearing comprising, furthermore, means designed for fillister and applied fastening to the fixed frame.

Abstract: The invention relates to a door, especially an all glass door, with a bearing recess provided which extends perpendicularly to a vertical edge of the door. The bearing recess has a side opening for the insertion of pivot pin at the end which is closest to the vertical edge.

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 hinge is provided between bodywork and a door of a motor vehicle. A stationary bracket is fixed to an upright of the bodywork and includes a base with a hole. A movable bracket is fixed to the door and a pin connects the stationary and movable brackets. A torsion bar has a wheel/cam follower for engagement with a cam on a connection element. The stationary bracket, torsion bar, cam follower and connection element comprise a sub-assembly and the cam and cam follower are located intermediate the height of the hinge. The movable bracket includes a boss with an opening. Upon linear movement in a direction parallel to the hinge axis, the boss may be disposed about the pin with a connection element and movable bracket cooperable to prevent relative rotation therebetween whereby accurate assembly is achieved.

Abstract: A moldable edge connecting apparatus is disclosed that can optionally be employed as a hinge. It is suitable for use as fencing and is particularly applicable to removable fencing. It employs integrally molded connecting fingers that are designed without deep slots, lips thereover, or fully circumscribed openings to economize on mold manufacturing cost and the expense and difficulty of operating the mold, rendering the invention appropriate to very low cost items. The entire structure is substantially coplanar with segments to be connected, even when used as a hinge, and utilizes half-round grooves that are substantially no deeper than the radius of the groove.

Abstract: A door hinge assembly enabling a vehicle door to be readily removed and remounted during an assembly line operation, for example. A hinge body-half sub-assembly comprises a main member mounted on a body strut and a U-shaped link member, having a plurality of external guide surfaces, pivotally connected by a pintle pin to the main member. The door-half member is channel-shaped having its bight wall formed with a pair of normally extending sidewalls with one sidewall and the bight wall defining a pair of interior guide surfaces. Upon the door-half member being initially moved laterally into nested relation with the link member its interior guide surfaces are located in flush abutment with associated link member guide surfaces. Subsequent guided vertical sliding travel of the door-half member relative to the link member provides self-aligned reception of the pintle pin within a leaf flange pintle pin hole of the door-half member.

Abstract: A quick-assembly hinge frame with easily releasable attachment of the furniture-side cover bracket to a mounting plate attached to a furniture piece will be described, in which the connection between the releasable part of the hinge frame and the piece firmly attached to the furniture side is made by a detent engagement. For ease of quick assembly a pivot connection between the base plate of the hinge frame and the mounting plate is provided on the end nearest the door, and on the end furthest from the door a locking side is provided which has an open detent which pivots under spring pressure into the locked position thus connecting the base plate in a quick-release fashion with the mounting plate.

Abstract: A hinge has a hinge arm which is snappable onto a mounting plate by means of an intermediate member. The front of the intermediate member is engageable into the mounting plate and the rear of the intermediate member is provided with a pivot lever having a hook member by means of which the pivot lever locks the intermediate member to the mounting plate. A cover member is mounted on the hinge arm and at its rear end has a shoulder which embraces the end of the hinge arm and extends between the hinge arm and the pivot lever, so that the pivot member cannot be released from the mounting plate unintentionally.

Abstract: A roof structure of a vehicle is composed of left and right removable roof lids, and a frame having front and rear portions, a longitudinal center beam connecting the front and rear portions, and left and right roof openings which are separated by the center beam between the front and rear portions, and closed by the left and right roof lids. Front and rear receiving members each having left and right latch holes are fixedly mounted on the center beam. Front and rear L-shaped latch plates are fixed to the underside of an inboard portion of each lid so that the front and rear latch plates are inserted in the latch holes of the front and rear receiving members, interlocking with each other, for securing the lid to the frame. Each of the receiving members further has a top wall which is formed with a stopper projection projecting upwardly.

Abstract: A hinge is mountable on the frame of a cabinet and includes a base plate, an intermediate part and a hinge arm. The intermediate part is held in slide grooves in the base plate, and the intermediate part and the hinge arm are held together by a screw.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a reclining chair or lounge having a pivotally connected back portion. The preferred form is a molded plastic sun lounge which can recline to function as a couch or bed. The sun lounge is able to be stacked when in the fully reclined position, and has arm rests which are adjusted in attitude according to the position of the back rest so as to maintain comfortable arm support throughout all back rest positions.

Abstract: An over-center hinge for thin doors of cabinets, especially those of bathroom mirrored cabinets, having a thin door-related part which can be fastened in a mating recess provided on the inside of the door and open at the door edge. The door-related hinge part is divided into an outer mounting plate which can be fastened in the recess of the door and is likewise open at the end adjacent the open door edge, and a separate link holder which can be inserted into the mounting plate from the open edge, on which link holder the supporting arm fastenable to a supporting wall of the cabinet is pivotingly articulated. A cap mounting projection extending from the inside of the door, to which projection there is removably fastened a molded cap which bears a tongue extends into the path of a contact surface provided on the supporting arm and is resiliently compressible by this contact surface against a spring force.