Abstract: A slide/tilt mechanism is provided to include a base plate; a slide plate which is slid between a closed position and an open position with respect to the base plate; a guide plate which supports the slide plate to make the slide plate movable; a tilt mechanism which tilts the slide plate with respect to the base plate by inclining the guide plate with respect to the base plate; an elastic member which actuates the slide plate in a slide direction and a tilt direction; and a tilt restriction member which engages the tilt mechanism to restrict the inclination of the guide plate when the slide plate is slid from the closed position to the open position, and disengages the tilt mechanism to permit the inclination of the guide plate when the slide plate reaches the open position.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a hinge device for installing a tablet computer and disposed at a base having a fixing hole. The hinge device includes a casing, an elastic element, a fixing pin, and a lifting pin. The casing is pivotally connected with the base thus to be capable of rotating relative to the base, and it has a through hole corresponding to the fixing hole. The elastic element and the fixing pin are disposed in the casing. The fixing pin has a first inclined surface. One end of the fixing pin is connected with the elastic element, and the other end corresponds to the through hole. The lifting pin is moveably disposed through and protrudes from the casing, and the lifting pin has a second inclined surface against the first inclined surface. A docking station using the aforementioned hinge device is also disclosed.

Abstract: A linkage mechanism includes a fixing member, a rotary member, a support member and a sliding module. A first end of the rotary member is rotatably assembled to the fixing member. A first end of the support member is rotatably hinged to the second end of the rotary member, and the second end of the support member is hinged with the sliding module. The sliding module includes a sliding member and a sliding rod slidably assembled to the sliding member. The sliding member is slidably mounted to the fixing member, and further hinged to the second end of the support member. The sliding member defines a sliding hole. The sliding rod is rotatably assembled to the rotary member together with the fixing member, and further slidably passing through the sliding hole of the sliding member. An electronic device using the linkage mechanism is also provided.

Abstract: The hinge (1) for furniture comprises a first and a second swinging arm (2, 3) hinged at their ends by means of pins (12, 13, 14, 15) to a box-shaped body (4) designed to be attached to a swinging portion (5) of the furniture and to a hinge arm (6) suitable for being attached to a fixed portion (7) of the furniture, a bending spring (8) also being provided, that has a first spring arm (9) presenting a profile (17a, 17b) for sliding against a cam (10) provided at one end of the first swinging arm (2), and a second spring arm (11) engaging with the hinge arm (6) or with the box-shaped body (4), the spring (8) being designed to exert a thrusting force on the cam (10) by means of its profile (17a, 17b) so as to enable the rotation of the first swinging arm (2) in the closing direction of the swinging portion (5), the sliding profile (17a, 17b) comprising a first stretch (17a) that engages with the cam (10) during the final part of the angular closing stroke of the swinging portion (5) and a second stretch (17b) t

Abstract: A sliding module includes a first section, a second section, a sliding member, a rotary plate, and at least one elastic member. The sliding member is slidably engaged with the second section, and is rotatably connected to the first section. The rotary plate is respectively rotatably connected to the first section and the second section. One end of the at least one elastic member is fixed to the second section, and the other end is fixed to the sliding member. When the sliding member slides relative to the second section, the rotary plate rotates relative to the second section and causes the first section to move and rotate relative to the second section in a tilted orientation.

Abstract: A sliding module includes a first section, a second section, a sliding plate, a rotary plate, a connecting rod, and at least one elastic member. The sliding plate is fixed to the first section. The rotary plate is rotatably connected to the second section, and the sliding plate is slidably connected to the rotary plate. The connecting rod is connected to the first section and the second section. One end of the at least one elastic member is fixed to the rotary plate, the other end of the at least one elastic member is fixed to the sliding plate. When the sliding plate and the first section slide relative to the second section, the connecting rod rotates the rotary plate relative to the second section, causing the first section to move and rotate relative to the second section into a tilted orientation.

Abstract: A hinge mechanism includes two pivot shafts, two rotating shafts, a first connection member, a second connection member, two main gears, two transmission gears, and two resilient members. The two pivot shafts are substantially parallel to each other. The two rotating shafts are parallelly positioned between the two pivot shafts. The first connection member is sleeved on the two pivot shafts and the two rotating shafts together with the second connection member. The two main gears are sleeved on the two pivot shafts respectively. The two transmission gears are respectively sleeved on the two rotating shafts together with the two resilient members, and positioned between the two main gears. Each transmission gear engages with the other transmission gear and one of the main gears. The two main gears and the two transmission gears are held between the first and second connection members.

Abstract: A holding element for adjusting a lid (4) of a piece of furniture between a closed position and an open position has a first fitting part (1) that is connectable to the body (2) of a piece of furniture. A second fitting part (3) is connectable to the lid (4). A first support arm (5) is pivotably fastened around a first body axis (7) to the first fitting part (1) and is pivotably fastened around a first lid axis (8) to the second fitting part (3). A second support arm (6) is pivotably fastened around a second body axis (9) to the first fitting part (1) and is pivotably fastened around a second lid axis (10) to the second fitting part (3). A lever (19) is pivotably fastened around a pivot axis (20) to the first fitting part (1). An adjustment arm (26) is pivotably connected to the lever (19) at a distance from the pivot axis (20). The adjustment arm (26) is pivotably fastened around a third lid axis (28) to the second fitting part (3).

Abstract: The invention relates to a hinge assembly (1) for connecting two vehicle parts (2, 3) to a vehicle that is capable of crab steering, has articulated frame steering and comprises articulating vehicle axles. It comprises four structural elements (4, 5, 6, 7) which are connected to each other by four hinge connections (8, 9, 10, 11), the hinge centers of which are arranged in a common plane in a basic state, in such a manner that they form a frame which is substantially rigid with respect to thrust forces in that plane. Two of the structural elements (4, 6) forming opposite sides of the frame which is substantially rigid with respect to thrust forces can in each case be rotated about a rotational axis (D1, D2) located in said plane with respect to the respective other three structural elements.

Abstract: An entry assembly includes a frame and a gate. The frame has a first side and a second side. The gate is connected to the frame. The gate defines a demarcation between the first side and the second side of the frame. The gate is pivotable about the frame along at least two axes of rotation. Each axis of rotation intersects at least one of the at least two axes of rotation.

Abstract: A portable terminal including a pair of housings and a hinge apparatus for coupling the housings in such a way that the housings pivot with respect to each other are provided. The hinge apparatus includes a hinge bracket fixed to a first housing of the pair of housings, a pivot member connected to a second housing of the pair of housings and pivotably coupled to the hinge bracket to pivot with respect to a hinge axis, a cam surface provided on the pivot member around the hinge axis, the cam surface comprising at least a pair of recess portions, and a cam member received to protrude and retreat in perpendicular to the hinge axis on the hinge bracket. When the pivot member pivots, the cam member slides and contacts the cam surface and is engaged with one of the recess portions on the cam surface, such that at least the housings are folded to each other or are kept stationary in a position where the housings are inclined with respect to each other at a predetermined angle.

Abstract: The furniture hinge comprises a first and a second equaliser connecting, operatively to each other, a box-shaped body-adapted to be fixed to a door of the furniture and an arm of a hinge adapted to be fixed to a fixed element of the furniture, the first equaliser being pivoted to the box-shaped body through a first pin and to the hinge arm through a second pin parallel to the first pin, the second equaliser being pivoted to the box-shaped body through a third pin parallel to the first pin and the hinge arm through a fourth pin parallel to the first pin, further provided for also being a flexure spring for generating a force on the door during the rotation of the hinge, the flexure spring being wound around a pin fixed to the hinge arm and having a first arm abutting against the hinge arm and a second arm abutting against a control cam present on the first equaliser, further provided for being a contact surface between the control cam and the second arm, during the rotation of the hinge, moves both along the p

Abstract: Taught is a mobile phone with a bidirectional swiveling display, comprising a display, a main portion and a rotating portion having a body and a second axis. The body comprises a hole horizontally disposed therein and a first axis perpendicular to the hole. The first axis is rotatably inserted in the hollow supporter. One end of the second axis is fixed at the back of the display. The other end of the second axis is rotatably inserted in the hole of the body, so that the display is capable of rotating around the second axis. The display is also capable of rotating around the first axis.

Abstract: An exemplary dual-axis hinge mechanism includes a base seat, a first rotatable assembly and a second rotatable assembly. The first rotatable assembly includes a rotary member rotatably assembled in the base seat, a steady member and an elastic member non-rotatably received in the base seat, and a fastening member. The rotary member includes a rotational shaft configured for extending through the steady member, the elastic member, the base seat, and then engages with the fastening member. Each of the rotary member and the steady member defines an engaging surface. The engaging surfaces movably engage with each other. The fastening member is rotatable along the rotational shaft for adjusting an external force for rotating the rotary member. The second rotatable assembly includes a pivotal shaft fixed to the rotary member, and a bracket pivotally assembled on the pivotal shaft.

Abstract: A device has a closed position and at least first and second open positions. The device includes a base. A hinge assembly is engaged with the base. The hinge assembly has first and second axes. A hinged portion is engaged with the hinge assembly. The hinged portion is individually pivotable with respect to the base about each of the first and second axes of the hinge assembly. Pivoting of the hinged portion about the first axis moves the device between the closed position and at least the first open position. Relative pivoting of the hinged portion about the second axis moves the device between the closed position and at least the second open position.

Abstract: Two-shaft hinge mechanism components enabling harness wiring are provided to realize durability, reduction in size and weight and a mechanism to restrict rotation, in cellular phones, notebook computers and remote controllers required to have a smaller size, less weight and new functions. Rotation shaft and opening/closing shaft are inserted into coil spring, concave and convex cams, and a caulking component, to assemble a rotation shaft torque unit and an opening/closing torque unit. The units are attached to a hinge housing to constitute the two-shaft hinge. The opening/closing torque unit is disposed either on the left or right side of the hinge housing. A pipe-like shaft with a hollow is employed as rotation shaft, whereby harness wiring is provided easily.

Abstract: A standing apparatus is provided. The standing apparatus includes a base, a link, and a stopping device. The base is placed on a seat surface to support a display device. The link has one side connected with the display device and the other side rotatably connected to the base. The stopping device maintains a folded state of the link when the link is folded with respect to the base. The stopping device includes a stopper and a stopper fixing groove. The stopper is supported by one of the base and the link, and the stopper fixing groove is formed in the other of the base and the link to allow the link to maintain a folded state by automatically interfering with the stopper when the link reaches the folded state.

Abstract: Disclosed is a swing hinge module for a portable communication device, which includes a first housing; a second housing opened from and closed onto the first housing by a hinge about a first hinge axis; a third housing disposed between the first and second housings, the third housing being rotated about a second hinge axis, which is separated from the first hinge axis and follows a vertical direction, so as to be disposed parallel to the first and second housings, the third housing folded or unfolded about a third hinge axis perpendicular to the second hinge axis; and a swing hinge module connecting the third housing to the first housing, so that the third housing can be rotated about the second and third axes.

Abstract: A compact hinge device is provided with which it is possible to turn two members and it is possible to make one of the members incline with respect to the other member. By a turning shaft part turning in a through hole in a first base member, a second base member constructed to turn together with the turning shaft part can be turned, and by an abutting part provided on the second base member sliding on a cam surface provided on the first base member the second base member can be made to incline with respect to the turning shaft part.

Abstract: An exemplary hinge assembly (10) includes a base body (12), a bracket (14), a support board (18), a pivotal mechanism (16) and a rotational mechanism. The pivotal mechanism includes a pivotal shaft (163) fixed to the base body and rotatable relative to the bracket, an elastic member (165) and a fixing member (167). The rotational mechanism includes a rotational shaft (191), a rotary member (193), a steady member (195) and an elastic member (197). The support board and the rotary member are rotatable relative to the steady member, the base body, the bracket and the pivotal mechanism around a second axis. Each of the rotary member and the steady member defines an engaging surface (1932, 1951). One of the engaging surfaces forms at least one peak (1933), and the other of the engaging surfaces defines at least one valley (1953) corresponding to the peak.

Abstract: A foldable electronic device comprising a first and second housing element and a coupling assembly, including a linkage assembly and a biasing member, that directs the housing elements between a closed and a deployed orientation. The linkage assembly includes a plurality of adjacently disposed links collectively defining a first end and a second end. The first end is coupled to the first housing element and the second end is coupled to the second housing element. Each link is rotatably coupled to each adjacently disposed link and includes an outward limiting member limiting the relative rotation of adjacent links in an outward direction of rotation. The biasing member is coupled to the housing elements and outwardly biases the housing elements relative to each other to direct rotation of the housing elements toward the deployed orientation. The operable length of the biasing member changes as the housing elements are rotated toward the deployed orientation.

Abstract: A hinge has a base, a first bracket, a second bracket and a vertical-angular-positioning assembly. The first bracket is mounted pivotally on the base. The second bracket is mounted pivotally on the base. The vertical-angular-positioning assembly is mounted on the base, positions the second bracket in specific angular positions relative to the base and has positioning rings and a sleeve. The sleeve is mounted on the base and prevents dust from accumulating in the sleeve. With the arrangement of the sleeve, the hinge is durable.

Abstract: A hinge for connecting a first folding element to a second folding element. The hinge includes a fixing element which comprises a first fixing face by means of which the fixing element is contactingly fixable to the second folding element; a first arm connected to the fixing element so as to be pivotable around a first pivot axis between a first position and a second position; a second arm having a fixing device by which the second arm can be fixed to the second folding element, and is connected to the first arm so as to be pivotable around a second pivot axis extending parallel to the first pivot axis between a first position and a second position. In the first position, the first arm encloses a smallest angle relative to the fixing face and, in the second position, encloses a greatest angle relative to the fixing face.

Abstract: Disclosed is a portable communication apparatus. The portable communication apparatus includes a first housing including a plurality of keys, a second housing including a main display unit and being movable from the first housing about a first hinge axis and being rotated about a second hinge axis, which is perpendicular to the first hinge axis, and a swing hinge housing for allowing the second housing to rotate with respect to the first housing about the first and second hinge axes, which pass through the swing hinge housing. The swing hinge housing is provided at a lateral portion thereof with a camera lens. A bottom surface of the swing hinge housing is rotatably attached to an upper surface of the first housing so that the swing hinge housing is rotated together with the main display unit about the second hinge axis.

Abstract: A multi-stage hinge assembly has a first connecting board, a second connecting board, a first hinge, a second hinge, an inner mounting lever and an outer mounting lever. The first connecting board has a first ring, a second ring and a recess. The second connecting board has a first ring and a second ring. The first hinge is mounted on the connecting boards. The second hinge is mounted on the connecting boards. The inner mounting lever is mounted pivotally on the second mounting bracket of the first hinge and the rotating head of the second hinge and has two retaining plates, a holding frame and a spring. The outer mounting lever is mounted pivotally on the second mounting bracket of the first hinge and the rotating head of the second hinge.

Abstract: A biaxial hinge having a rotating mechanism that realizes durability, a good tactile feedback, smaller size and more lightweight is provided for use in a notebook computer or a portable telephone that needs to be smaller and more lightweight. The biaxial hinge is constituted such that a rotating shaft support member is fixed to a rotational shaft support member, a rotation-side member is inserted and attached to the outer periphery of the rotating shaft member, and an opening/closing torque unit mechanism for opening and closing operations is disposed at the rotation-side member, wherein sliding friction torque and click torque are generated by the load produced by a coil spring between pressing members and the rotating shaft support member or a sliding member attached to the rotating shaft member. The rotating mechanism of the biaxial hinge of the present invention affords good durability, a good tactile feedback, and a reduction in size and weight.

Abstract: A pair of projection elements 42, 42 are formed on the opposite sides of an inner link 4. Each projection element 42 is formed with a cutout recess 42b. A fitting shaft part 72a, which is formed on each end of an abutment shaft 72, is inserted into the cutout recess 42b through an open part thereof and turnably fitted to a bottom part of the cutout recess 42b. A second abutment part 71c of a coiled spring 71 is abutted with an enlarged-diameter part 72b of the abutment shaft 72. The abutment shaft 72 is biased towards the bottom side of the cutout recess 43b from the open part side thereof by the coiled spring 71.

Abstract: A hinge for pivotably mounting a panel to a vehicle body includes a panel attachment plate securable to the panel, a body attachment plate securable to the vehicle body, and an intermediate member pivotably attached between the body and panel attachment plates. The intermediate member has opposite sidewalls and a center flange extending between the sidewalls. The sidewalls engage the body attachment plate with the center flange spaced from the body attachment plate when the intermediate member is pivoted such that the sidewalls are positioned generally along the body attachment plate. The intermediate member may include a stop member for limiting pivotal movement of the panel attachment plate. The stop member may limit such pivotal movement at different positions by being cut to different sizes during manufacture of the hinge. The body attachment plate may provide a hinge portion that provides enhanced structural rigidity to the hinge.

Abstract: A bi-directional hinge has a body with two barrels formed at two sides thereof. The barrels each have a slot defined through an outer periphery and adjacent a top end thereof Two torsional springs are respectively received in the barrels. A first leaf and a second leaf are pivotally mounted on the barrels respectively. Two upper seats are respectively provided on the top ends of the barrels, and two lower seats are respectively provided on the bottom ends of the barrels. Two axles respectively extend through the lower seats, the torsional springs and the upper seats. Two upper caps are provided at upper ends of the axles, and two lower caps are provided at lower ends of the axles. The upper and lower caps have linings of an abrasion-resistant plastic formed therein.

Abstract: A sprung hinge for a two-way door has a body. The body has two side ends curled to form two barrels. Two springs are respectively mounted inside the barrels. Two adjusting seats are respectively mounted on top of the barrels. Two bases are respectively mounted under the barrels. The adjusting seats and the bases are made of durable plastic. Each spring has a top end and a lower end respectively connected to the corresponding adjusting seat and base. Each barrel is further pivotally connected to a pivoting member. Two axles respectively extend through the barrels and the corresponding adjusting seats and bases. Each axle has two ends respectively and securely mounted with a top cap and a bottom cap, wherein fillers made of the durable plastic are disposed in the top caps and the bottom caps.

Abstract: A hinge system for deploying panels or other structures from a satellite or spacecraft has at least two configurations. The panels are held in a substantially stacked disposition in the stowed configuration by the hinge system which connects to each panel and includes an intermediate arm sized to span any necessary space between the two panels in the stowed configuration. A deployment cable is attached to one of the panels and threaded over a series of pulleys disposed on the hinge system and onto a spool in the other panel. When the spool is driven to wind the deployment cable onto it, the tension in the cable pulls on the pulleys, causing the hinge to unfold and then slide into a housing located on one of the panels. This deployed configuration allows the panels to be held aligned and directly adjacent to one another by the tension of the deployment cable.

Abstract: An improved hinge mechanism for use with a portable computing device is disclosed. According to one aspect, a hinge mechanism includes a first assembly with a pivot connection, a cam follower, and a second assembly. The cam follower is used to produce a cam action. The second assembly includes a cam. The cam follower cooperates with the cam to produce a moment about an axis associated with the latching hinge mechanism. The cam follower and the cam also cooperate to effectively latch the first assembly with respect to the second assembly when the cam is in a first position. According to another aspect, a display screen of the portable computing device can be rotateably-hinged to a base such that the display screen is set back from the base when the display screen is opened.

Abstract: A detachable, auxiliary car door handle comprises an intermediate grip (16) and end clips (18) adapted for selective attachment to the edge of a door to facilitate opening.

Abstract: The present invention provides a structure improvement of spring hinge which mainly utilizes the tension adjustment stand, made of plastic composite material, to simplify the composition in order to achieve the purposes of reducing cost and the difficulties in assembling, yet to preserve the original intended functions, and an insertion portion extended from the end of the torque spring to insert a insertion hole formed at the tension adjustment stand to enhance the stability of the positioning of the torque spring and to abrade the torque produced by the torque spring to avoid broken the end of the torque spring.

Abstract: Two laterally spaced hinges (18, 20) each comprising a pair of pivotally connected brackets (22, 24) (74, 74') one bracket being connected to the hood (10) (10') or deck lid and the other to the edge of the vehicle opening. A pair of links (42, 44) (82, 84) pivotally connected together at one end extend between the brackets of each hinge. Each pair of links is pivotally connected at opposite ends to the associated brackets and in a first embodiment arranged such that the links of one pair (42) fold and unfold in opposite directions from the links of the other pair (44) when the hinges are swung during opening or closing of the hood or deck lid. In a second embodiment, the two pairs of links (82, 84) fold in the same direction. A torsion rod (36) (104) extends between the hinges and is connected at opposite ends to the links of each pair, such that upon closing the deck lid or hood, the links twist the torsion rod at its ends in opposite directions to tension it.

Abstract: A hinge (1) for a door (6) of an electrical appliance, (for example a refrigerator, for use in particular where the appliance is built in) to be covered with a facing panel (7) is provided with structure for adjusting the position of the panel on the door. The hinge includes a first support member (2) attached to the body (4) of the appliance, a second support member (5) attached to the door (6) and the facing panel (7) and first and second connecting bars (9, 10) connecting said first and second support members to form a hinged quadrilateral therewith. The second support member also includes adjustment structure ( 16, 17) enabling adjustment of the horizontal and vertical position of the panel (7) relative to the door (6). The adjustable structure may be detachable from the hinge.

Abstract: The hinge for the hood of an agricultural tractor includes a reversing plate pivotally mounted on the vehicle body. A first hinge arm has one end coupled to the reversing plate and a second end coupled to the hood. A second hinge arm has one end coupled to the vehicle body and a second end coupled to the hood. The reversing plate is rotated by a manually-operated lever mechanism. A lock mechanism near a front end of the hood retains the hood in a closed position and releases the hood only after a first opening phase, after which the hood can be fully opened during a second opening phase. A gas spring is coupled between the vehicle body and the reversing plate. In the closed position the gas spring helps to hold the hood in the closed position. The gas spring helps to open the hood after the reversing plate is rotated by a certain amount beyond a neutral position.

Abstract: A double-pivot door hinge is disclosed that is particularly suited for household appliances such as refrigerators or microwave ovens. The hinge arrangement allows the appliance door to be opened a full 180 degrees from its closed position without coming into contact with a flush mounted wall such as an abutting kitchen cabinet. The hinge has a first pivot pin and a stop arrangement which allows a door to be swung outwardly until a 90-degree position is reached whereby the stop arrangement is engaged. Upon further outward movement, the assembly shifts to a second hinge pin until a 180-degree position is reached. The movement from the 90-degree position to a 180-degree position requires the overcoming of a spring force of the hinge arrangement.

Abstract: The present invention provides a hinge assembly which comprises a three link, six pivot linkage arrangements constructed and arranged such that when a deck lid is being initially moved from its closed position toward an open position the deck lid will be caused to be rapidly moved vertically upward from its associated seal means with only very minor pivotal movement until the closure panel clears the seal means located adjacent the hinge assemblies whereby the exertion of transverse forces against the seal means due to any wiping action of the closure panel on the seal means as it is initially moved to its open position is minimized.

Abstract: The present invention provides a hinge consisting of two halves. Each half of the hinge comprises a base plate (5, 6), to be respectively fastened to a side (3) and a door (1) of a piece of furniture, a rocker arm (10, 14), and a link (7, 11). The intersecting rocker arms (10, 14) which are each provided in one half of the hinge, have a "V" profile in cross section, and are fitted the one into the other through an opening (26) formed in the crosspiece of the "V" profile of rocker arm (10). At an intersecting pivot point these rocker arms are pivotally connected to each other by means of pin (17), and at the facing ends of the base plates (5, 6), the rocker arms (14, 10) are each hingedly connected by means of a hinge pin (15, 16) with the base plate (5, 6) of the one half of the hinge.

Abstract: A pinless hinge structure including a pair of longitudinally extending hinge members which are rotatably joined to each other and a longitudinally extending clamp member for maintaining said hinge member in rotatable association relative to each other. A torsion spring engages each hinge member and provides a self-operating feature to the hinge structure.

Abstract: A connecting device for portable computers includes: a housing unit with an open section formed at one side, a pivot opening, a bolt stud with a bolt hole formed therethrough and a blind screw hole respectively provided at another side of the housing unit; a first pivot bolt movably disposed in the pivot opening through the open section of the housing unit; a second pivot bolt movably disposed in the bolt hole; a first torsional element disposed around a middle portion of the first pivot bolt; a second torsional element installed around the bolt stud in connection with the second pivot bolt; and a linking member formed in conjunction with the open section of the housing unit and provided with a plurality of through openings, a stud hole thereof being connected to the housing unit in conjunction with the first and second pivot bolts; whereby, different positioning effects of the connecting device can be achieved through the turning movements of the first and second pivot bolts.

Abstract: The present invention provides a hinge construction of two mounting plates and a substantially U-shaped center link which connects the axes of pivot of the two plates. The link and plates contain stop mechanisms which determine their respective limits of pivot. In addition, the hinge contains a means for restraining the rotation of only one of the mounting plates around its corresponding link arm to insure a pattern of motion that is always consistent, and allows for the hinge to be mounted with a very narrow gap between the members being joined. The hinge of the present invention can be variably constructed to conform to a number of alternative uses.

Abstract: A hinge consisting of a base, a rotating member mounted to one end of the base through a pair of link arms, the rotating member being supported by a spring in a closed or open condition. The base is formed out of a single piece of sheet metal by bending and shaping so as to have a pair of side plate portions to be fitted over projections of a member on which the hinge is mounted; a connecting plate portion formed integral with, and provided between, the link arm mounting sides of the pair of the side plate portions; and screw support plate portions bent inwardly from the pair of the side plate portions so that they face the projections of the member on which the hinge is mounted, the screw support plate portions being joined together to be shaped like a letter U, the joint part of the screw support plate portions being formed with screw insertion holes.

Abstract: A hinge includes a hinge arm to be connected with a second hinge part by hinge links. The hinge arm is provided at the front thereof with a joint adjusting screw for engagement with a mounting plate. The rear of the hinge arm is provided with a clamping screw which permits a depth adjustment and extends through a rearwardly open slot in the hinge arm. The clamping screw connects the hinge arm with an intermediate member which carries a tensioning lever which is acted upon by a spring. The tensioning lever holds the intermediate member with the hinge arm on the mounting plate in a clamping arrangement.

Abstract: A hinge for connecting two relatively movable components of a piece of furniture has a housing which is mounted on one of the components and a carrier which is mounted on the other component. A link bar pivotally connects the housing to a hinge arm which is secured to a quick-mounting plate via a fastening screw. The fastening screw passes through a slotted hole of the hinge arm so that the latter can be moved longitudinally relative to the quick-mounting plate when the fastening screw is loosened. An adjusting screw is threaded into the hinge arm and allows the inclination of the hinge arm relative to the quick-mounting plate to be adjusted. One end of the quick-mounting plate is provided with a pivotable arresting member for rapidly locking the quick-mounting plate to, and rapidly releasing it from, the carrier. The arresting member has a lip which engages a projection of the carrier in the locked condition. A cover is provided for the hinge arm and is designed to overlie the fastening and adjusting screws.

Abstract: A furniture hinge is described which comprises a hinge base, and a hingeable arm arrangement adjustably connected to a hinge bracket which is clipped onto the hinge base. The hinge base is attached to a piece of furniture adjacent a door thereof, and the arm arrangement is attached to the door thereof.The invention provides a clip-on arrangement which may be easily operated, requires only a few parts, and operates reliably. In this respect, the hinge base has front and rear extensions projecting away from the base in opposite longitudinal directions. The hinge bracket has a U-shaped cross-section formed by two lateral limbs and a front base limb. The front extensions on the base, which are situated adjacent the door, pivotally engage the front base limb of the U-shaped hinge bracket, and the rear ends of the lateral limbs remote from the door are provided with spring catches which resiliently snap-lock onto the rear extensions of the base.

Abstract: An improved snap-toggle hinge for furniture comprising a toggle segment and a first pivot arm both combined with a base plate, the toggle segment connected with a pin by way of a shaft, the shaft surrounded by a helical spring, a foot provided in the toggle segment able to insert in between two fixing pins provided in the second pivot arm when this hinge becomes closed up.

Abstract: A flush mounted hinge assembly for use in applications where the hinges are to be fully concealed and where the doors abut one another or an adjacent structural member, includes a cabinet mounted bracket, a door mounted bracket, and a housing pivotally mounted to the cabinet bracket. The movement of the door accomplished in two stages, with initial pivoting being handled by a parallelgram-type linkage interconnecting the housing with the door mounted bracket, and permitting initial outward movement of the door to clear the adjacent door or abutting cabinet structure.

Abstract: Self-closing hinge for hanging the free leaf of a two-leaf corner cabinet door on the leaf that is hung on the carcase of the cabinet. The hinge has two members, one associated with each of the door leaves, which can turn by about 90.degree. on hinge pins passing through aligned bores provided in the area of the meeting edges of the door leaves, from the position at approximately right angles to one another when the corner cabinet is closed to a position in which they are aligned substantially parallel to one another when the corner cabinet is open. The hinge members are coupled together by an elongated, strap-like connecting element which is pivotally fastened to the one member and is mounted so as to be longitudinally displaceable on the other member. This strap-like connecting element acts on the one hand as a door stop which prevents the door leaves from turning relative to one another beyond a given angle, and on the other hand it forms part of a self-closing mechanism acting when the door is closed.