Abstract: A Cam Hinge is a hinge mechanism that connects a Wing Framework to a horizontal Main Framework in a perpendicular orientation, and allows the Wing Framework to fold down and form a single close fitting platform in one plane. Such a hinge is generally used in portable staging and or folding wing systems. The Wing Framework folds down to a horizontal position and is supported by a leg in contact with the ground on the outside edge of the Wing Framework. At this point the cam lever is unlocked and rotated approximately 190 degrees to the final position creating a close fitting platform in one plane.

Abstract: A double pivot door hinge for a door of a motor vehicle including a door connector for connecting to a door of the motor vehicle, a pillar connector for connecting to a door pillar or body of the motor vehicle, a link, a door-side pivot rotatably connecting the link and the door connector, a pillar-side pivot rotatably connecting the link and the pillar connector. A braking resistance of the pillar-side pivot is less than a braking resistance of the door-side pivot during opening.

Abstract: A tubular spring hinge assembly includes a connecting tube for connecting two tubes, and two separation tubes mounted between the connecting tube and each of the two tubes. Each of the two separation tubes is made of a wear-resistant plastic, thereby eliminating noise due to friction when the two tubes are rotated relatively by the door plate.

Abstract: A hinge for a motor vehicle door allows the door to be displaced with respect to a door pillar in a transverse movement combined with a pivoting movement by means of a four-joint mechanism that has a support arm and a control rod, both of which are hinged to the door and the door pillar. The support arm has a base support arm, at least one support arm element that can be detached from the base support arm and that has two hinge lugs supported on an extremity of the support arm, and means for interlinking the base support arm and the support arm element. The support arm element can be adjusted relative to the support arm through an axis that extends through the tangent plane of the base support arm and the support arm element by rotating them around a swiveling axis that is perpendicular to the tangent plane.

Abstract: An end cap for a supporting bracket having a multi bar linkage includes at least one reinforcing rib. The reinforcing rib extends along a seating portion of the end cap, which engages a track of the supporting bracket and along a length of an upstanding portion of the end cap. End caps configured for offset or inline supporting brackets can include the reinforcing ribs.

Abstract: A computer chassis includes a media access door mounted on a first surface of the chassis. The door is movable between a closed position and an open position. A first hinge portion connects the door to the chassis and permits the door to move in a rotating motion to a first open position. A second hinge portion connects the door to the chassis and permits the door to move in a translating motion along side a second surface of the chassis adjacent the first surface.

Abstract: A hinge for a motor vehicle rear door (2) includes a fixed knuckle (20) mounted on the body (1) of the vehicle, a moving knuckle (30) mounted on the rear door (2), the door being movable between a closed position and an open position resting against the side of the body (1), and an intermediate knuckle (40) connected to each of the knuckles (20; 30) by a hinge pin (11; 15). The hinge also includes a device (60) for holding the rear door (2) in a wide-open position.

Abstract: A flat panel display apparatus having a tilt/swivel mechanism therein allows a user to adjustably move the display panel in an up-and-down tilt direction and a right-and-left swivel direction along the connecting area. The flat panel display apparatus includes: a flat panel display, a computer, a swivel base, a yoke, a mounting base and a pair of elastic members. The yoke is pivotally secured to the connecting area of the flat panel display. The swivel base is pivotally secured to the flat panel display with the yoke. The swivel base has a first cylinder with two grooves parallel and opposite each other on the outer surface of the first cylinder. The mounting base is located in the computer. The mounting base has a second cylinder, the second cylinder having a cable hole formed at the center of the second cylinder to hold the swivel base and two mounting slots located in the cable hole opposite each other. Each elastic member has a projection to be held in the mounting slot.

Abstract: A compound hinge system includes a first link and a second link. The first link includes knuckles and arcing engaging surfaces next to stop portions that are configured for receiving engaging lug portions on a second link member. A second link member includes first and second sets of knuckles. One of the sets of knuckles cooperates with a hinged pin to pivot relative to the first link while the second set of knuckles receives a hinge pin to pivot relative to the second element. The lugs slide relative to the engaging surface and push against the stop portions to flex them outward and require additional force to move between various stops in the range of motion.

Abstract: A door hinge for a covered arrangement between door post and door includes two mounting bases, hinge brackets and adjustable connectors arranged in the mounting bases. The two mounting bases are capable of insertion into recesses in the door post and in the narrow side of the door. The hinge brackets interact in pairs and are connected so as to be capable of pivotal movement about a vertical axis. On each adjustable connector, the end of one hinge bracket is mounted, capable of pivoting about a vertical axis of rotation, and the end of the other hinge bracket is guided for longitudinal movement. One of the two hinge brackets has the form of a fork with two fork arms connecting on a rearward connecting section, wherein the connecting section and the fork arms are mounted at the connectors. The other hinge bracket is inserted in the free space between the fork arms and has a middle element mounted in a rotational manner at the fork arms.

Abstract: A safety and anti-theft door guard for a server provides an improved door guard opening and closing structure for servers of 1U, 2U and 2U up specifications. The door guard of the invention offers a two-stage turning mechanism to allow hard disk drives retrievable from the server freely with interference, and also has a lock means installable on any type of models to provide theft protection function, thereby to resolve the problem of conventional single shaft door opening that might otherwise impede the retrieval of hard disk drives from the server.

Abstract: A side door assembly for a vehicle includes a front pillar extending between a roof and a floor of a vehicle body of the vehicle. The side door assembly also includes a rear pillar extending between the roof and the floor and spaced longitudinally from the front pillar to define a continuous door opening in the vehicle body. The side door assembly includes a front side door having a rear end and a forward end pivotally connected to the front pillar to open and close a front portion of the door opening. The side door assembly also includes a rear side door having a forward end and a rear end. The side door assembly further includes at least one hinge assembly connected to the rear end of the rear side door and connected to the rear pillar and having a dual pivot to allow the rear side door to pivot to a first open position and a second open position and to a closed position relative to a rear portion of the door opening.

Abstract: A reduced tolerance heavy duty window support bracket assembly is disclosed. The bracket includes a hinge with a vent bar having apertures to accept fasteners for engaging the hinge to a window sash. The apertures and the fasteners are configured to provide that the play between the window sash and a frame is optimized, thus avoiding the extremes of possible leakage and excessive pressure on a weather-strip.

Abstract: A reduced tolerance window support bracket assembly is disclosed. The bracket includes a hinge with a vent bar having apertures to accept fasteners for engaging the hinge to a window sash. The apertures and the fasteners are configured to provide that the play between the window sash and a frame is optimized, thus avoiding the extremes of possible leakage and excessive pressure on a weather-strip.

Abstract: An upward acting sectional door is disclosed having pinch-resistant joints and hinges. The hinges have a top member securable to the upper panel and a base member securable to the lower panel. The base member and top member are connected by first and second links, each of which have a first end pivotally connected to the top member and a second end pivotally connected to the base member. The geometry of the links insures that a foot which depends from the upper panel is always spaced closely enough to the lower panel that a person cannot easily insert a fingertip into the joint. The foot also acts to push a fingertip away from the joint as the door is closed. A door seal on each panel moves to engage the adjacent panel when the door is closed, but lifts away as the door opens.

Abstract: A hinge structure for use in an electronic device such as a digital camera for connecting two elements and making the two elements turn against each other. A gear unit is provided, which has two gears engaging with each other and turning in opposite directions. The two gears connect respectively with the two elements. When one element is turned in one direction, through the transmission of the gear unit, another element will be driven to turn in the opposite direction, to thereby change the angle between the two elements and enhance picture taking flexibility.

Abstract: A hinge for joining two adjacent panels. The hinge comprises a first piece adapted to receive a first panel, a second piece adapted to receive a second panel, and a middle piece. Each of the first and second pieces has an opening for receiving a panel and a socket defined between two spaced stopping surfaces. Portions of the middle piece are received within the sockets of the first and second hinge pieces. The configuration of the hinge pieces prevents the panels from folding in one direction while enabling the panels to fold together in the other direction.

Abstract: A door hinge system and door assembly allow a door in a wood veneer dryer to be pulled directly away from its associated door frame before being allowed to swing open in the normal fashion, thus reducing wear on the seal between the door and the door frame. The door assembly allows the tightness of the door to be easily adjusted without the need for shims, and allows the tightness to be adjusted even when the dryer is in operation.

Abstract: A vehicle hood hinge includes a hinge arm contacted with a bottom surface of hood at its top surface and provided with a fitting hole and first and second hinge holes, the fitting hole being fitted into the bottom surface of the hood by a bolt, and the first and second hinge holes being formed at front and rear portions of one side of the hinge arm; first and second links being respectively fitted into the first and second hinge holes by a shaft pin at their top portions; a hinge support provided with a hinge hole at one side portion and securing holes at front and rear portions, the hinge hole being rotatably fitted to a bottom portion of the second link by the shaft pin, and the securing holes being fitted into a top surface of the vehicle at its bottom surface by a bolt; a slot longitudinally pierced in a lengthwise direction to detach the hinge pin fitted into the bottom portion of the first link from a center shaft of the hinge during an external impact; and a hinge positioning means formed in the slot t

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

Abstract: A hinge for the mounting of a closure panel to a display cabinet. The hinge has a panel mounting member (11) to which is pivotally mounted (19) an arm (16). A second arm (12) is pivotally coupled (15) to a fixture mounting member (10). The arms (12 and 16) cross over and are joined by a pivot (20). A link (22 and 22a) which is adjustable in length is coupled between an extension (21, 21a) of the arm (12, 16) and the mounting member (10, 11) opposite to that to which the arm (12, 16) is pivotally connected.

Abstract: A hinge for joining two adjacent panels. The hinge comprises a first piece adapted to receive a first panel, a second piece adapted to receive a second panel, and a middle piece. Each of the first and second pieces has an opening for receiving a panel and a socket defined between two spaced stopping surfaces. Portions of the middle piece are received within the sockets of the first and second hinge pieces. The configuration of the hinge pieces prevents the panels from folding in one direction while enabling the panels to fold together in the other direction.

Abstract: A hinge apparatus consisting of a wire hinge, hinge bracket and cover bracket to provide a means for permitting the easy removal of a cover of a protective enclosure without its complete disengagement from the body of the enclosure. The hinge apparatus maintains the attachment of the cover to the main body of the protective enclosure without hindering access to the internal components within the enclosure.

Abstract: A snap hinge for supporting closure sheet-like elements, comprising a first articulated quadrilateral and a second articulated quadrilateral which have a first lever and a second lever in common, at least two elastic springs in parallel being further provided.

Abstract: A hinge assembly has a first hinge rod unit and a second hinge rod unit. The first hinge rod unit is fixed at its upper end to the bottom of a hood by means of a first hinge pin and at its lower end to a fender apron by means of a second hinge pin. The second hinge rod unit is fixed at its upper end to the bottom of the hood by means of a third hinge pin and at its lower end to the fender apron by means of a fourth hinge pin. The first and third hinge pins are spaced apart by a first interval, while the second and fourth hinge pins are spaced apart by a second interval longer than the first interval. Each of the first and second hinge rod units comprises a first hollow hinge rod, a second hinge rod slidably inserted into the first hinge rod, and a means for locking the second hinge rod to the first hinge rod, that is breakable when a force greater than a predetermined certain amount is applied.

Abstract: A multiaxis closure hinge for pivotally mounting a closure panel adjacent to an opening in a body to rotate about a point remote from the hinge between a closed position over the opening and an open position disposed apart from the opening is disclosed.

Abstract: A hinge with a safety shield plate unit is designed not to cover the hinge but to be rotatably fitted to the fixed front shaft of the hinge and be resiliently urged toward the cup-shaped fixing member of the hinge by a resilient member in such a way that the safety shield plate unit is prevented from unnecessarily moving toward the cup-shaped fixing member by causing the anchoring sections of the movable link arm to abut the respective anchored sections of the safety shield plate unit. The hinge main body includes a fixing member fitted to a fixed plate and a cup-shaped fixing member fitted to a movable plate. The members are linked together by movable arms. A safety shield plate unit fitted to the fixed front shaft linking the fixing member and the movable link arm is urged downward to follow and hide the hazardous area defined by the movable arms and the cup-shaped fixing member and having a volume that increases with the opening movement of the movable plate.

Abstract: A door stop apparatus holds a door in an open position. The door stop includes a first member mounting to the door and having a slot formed therein with a ramp portion located at one end of the slot. A link member pivotally mounts to a bracket on a door frame. A follower mounts to an end of the link and slides along the slot in the guide member. The follower slides up and over the ramp when slid along the slot in a first direction and engages an abrupt edge of the ramp when slid in the opposite direction.

Abstract: An implement supports several ground cultivating tools on a main toolbar and at least one wing toolbar. The two are coupled together by two pivot brackets attached to the outer end of the main toolbar and the inner end of the wing toolbar. The pivot brackets are coupled to the main toolbar and the wing toolbar to permit the wing toolbar to pivot upwardly and downwardly with respect to the main toolbar. When the wing toolbar pivots upwards with respect to the main toolbar, it pivots about an upper point or axis and when it pivots downwards with respect to the main toolbar it pivots about a lower point or axis below the upper point or axis.

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: A pivot device with multiple pivotal bars for a notebook computer is disclosed. The pivot device has a main frame and multiple pivotal bars pivotally mounted on the main frame. Each pivotal bar has a positioning means mounted thereon to position each corresponding bar at a desired angle. The pivot device can be connected to several different units of the notebook computer with the multiple pivotal bars respectively. Such that, a digital photo unit can be connected with the notebook computer directly by the pivot device. This will improve the convenience of using and carrying the computer and the digital photo device outdoors.

Abstract: A snap hinge and method of manufacturing includes a plurality of articulated levers interposed between a first member and a second member and reciprocally angularly positionable between first and second end positions. An elastic member is interposed between the levers and at least one of the levers includes side portions and at least one interconnecting portion between side portions. At least one lever cooperates with the elastic member at hinge means that are only defined by one interconnecting portion. The components are punched from a metal stamp and bent with side portions at right angles to interconnecting portions to form hinge means integrally with the side portions.

Abstract: A redundant hinge element and a hinge assembly made from the redundant hinge element that are adapted to provide pivotal connection between casings of a notebook computer, laptop computer, handheld computer, palmtop computer, or other appliance.

Abstract: A support arm includes first and second links that are interconnected at a pivot. A gas spring is mounted to the first and second links such that the gas spring is disposed between the links and it biases the links to an extended position. The support arm can be used to support the hinged lid for a pickup truck bed.

Abstract: An articulated door hinge attaching a vehicle door having an outer surface with a leading edge and an inner surface to a vehicle pillar having an outer surface and an inner surface, the door hinge including a pillar half linkage having a base rigidly attached to the pillar inner surface and a bearing surface projecting from the base supporting a pair of horizontally spaced rotary center shafts, a door half linkage having a base rigidly attached to the door inner surface and a bearing surface projecting from the base supporting a pair of horizontally spaced rotary center shafts, a forward link connecting corresponding longitudinally forward most rotary center shafts of the door half linkage to the pillar half linkage, and a rearward link connecting corresponding longitudinally rearward most rotary center shafts of the door half linkage to the pillar half linkage thereby creating an articulated door hinge, the articulated door hinge operable between a door closed position where the door outer surface leading ed

Abstract: A portable electronic device has a main body, a display part having a display panel, and a connection part having a first rotary part respectively connected to and rotatably interconnecting a second rotary part and supporting the main body and the display part relatively to each other. The first rotary part maintains a fixed angular relationship between the main body and the connection part and permits adjustment of the angle therebetween when a first rotary manipulation force is applied therebetween which exceeds a rotary manipulation force due to the weight of the main body itself. The second rotary part maintains a fixed angular relationship between the main body and the connection part and permits adjustment of the angle between the display part and the connector when a second rotary manipulation force is applied therebetween which exceeds a rotary manipulation force due to the weight of the main body itself.

Abstract: Disclosed is a front-mounted hinge for mounting a door to a vehicle structure. The hinge includes a housing, a translating base, a hinge strap, and a cover assembly. The housing mounts to the exterior surface of the vehicle structure, and the hinge strap mounts to the exterior face of the door. The translating base is slidably mounted to the interior surface of the housing. The translating base moves relative to the housing between an abutting position, in which the translating base abuts a mounting plate of the housing, and an elevated position, in which the translating base is moved away from the mounting plate. The hinge strap is pivotally connected to the translating base so that when the hinge strap is pivoted, the translating base is caused to move between the abutting and elevated positions and the door moves between closed and open positions.

Abstract: A hinge assembly for a motor vehicle having an upper joint, a middle joint and a lower joint. The upper joint pivotally interconnects a door to a body. The middle joint pivotally interconnects the door to a rod. A door axis of rotation is defined by the upper and middle joints. A lower joint pivotally interconnects the body to the rod. A control linkage pivotally interconnects the door and the body defining a conical path for the door axis of rotation to follow.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a wide-angle hinge having articulated arms in the form of U-shaped profiled levers, the lateral sides of which are offset from one another and with U-shaped profiled transverse swinging arms being articulated to the levers with the same offset. In an open position, hinge pins of both levers lie in an approximately cylindrical shell, the axis of which lies on the outer side of the hinge portions.

Abstract: A mounting arrangement for a window stay. The mounting arrangement comprises a mounting bracket 11 which is mountable to a part of a window construction such as a window frame or window sash. The mounting bracket 11 has an abutment 25 with an opening 26 to receive a tab 27 at one end of the mounting base 10 of the window stay. The mounting bracket 11 also has a clip 23 which can engage with a cut-out 28 in the mounting base 10 of the window stay. The window stay can thus be quickly located with a mounting base already mounted to a window construction.

Abstract: A container (10) with a rectangular access opening (12) is closable by a rectangular door (14), which is turnably journalled on the container by a rod (22) having downwardly directed pins (26) journalled in the container (10) and upwardly directed pins (28) journalled in the door (14), so that the door (14) can be opened about 270.degree. relative to the container (10).

Abstract: A sliding shoe portion of a awning window hinge includes a cantilevered rail fitting within a channel of a track on which the shoe slides. A wedge screw placed between the fulcrum of the cantilevered portion and its open end deforms the rail to control the clearance between the rail and channel. The wedge screw may be displaced toward one longitudinal end of the shoe allowing its access when the awning hinge is assembled to a window and window frame with attached operator.

Abstract: A segmented door (10, 107) such as a garage door includes a plurality of adjacent door panels (12, 14, 104, 106) pivotally interconnected for movement between a pivoted position and an alignment position. The edge walls (30, 34, 190, 192) on opposed sides of the juncture (26, 110) between adjacent panels (12, 14, 104, 106) present mated, arcuate surfaces. The preferred door (10, 107) includes a hinge bracket (38, 112) mounted to one panel (12, 104) and a hinge brace (40, 116) mounted to an adjacent panel (14, 106) configured to present hinge pin holes (66, 74, 126, 142) in registration with a hinge pin (42, 128) received therein, adjacent the first panel (12, 104) and spaced from the juncture (26, 110) between the panels (12, 14, 104, 106).

Abstract: A support arm includes first and second links that are interconnected at a pivot. A gas spring is mounted to the first and second links such that the gas spring is disposed between the links and it biases the links to an extended position. The support arm can be used to support the hinged lid for a pickup truck bed.

Abstract: A hinge part for attachment of a motor vehicle door and including a hinge part body formed of a thin-walled hollow extruded section having at least three chambers, and two pairs of hinge gudgeon provided on opposite sides of the hinge part body for mounting the hinge part on the motor vehicle body for rotation about two, spaced from each other, pivot axes.

Abstract: A three point pivoting 360.degree. articulable pinchless hinge connects two members which may pivot 360.degree. with respect to each other. The hinge has two opposing couplers, each having a toothed semicircular portion meshed with the opposing coupler toothed semicircular portion. Each coupler is adapted to be connected to one of the members to be pivoted with respect to each other. A pin is in each coupler extending along an axis of the semicircular portion thereof. A link connects each pin to maintain the meshed engagement of the couplers through 360.degree. of coupler pivotal rotation with respect to each other. The link has a sufficient width substantially that of the width of the coupler body as to block and prevent the meshed semicircular portions from pinching an individual's finger or object.

Abstract: A barrier for delimiting spaces, indicating paths, pointing out dangers and the like, comprising a tubular frame which has a closed shape and to which a sheet-like element made of extruded plastics and closed in a loop can be applied, the sheet-like element being anchored to two mutually opposite portions of the frame by shrinkage produced by a thermal treatment.

Abstract: A hinge assembly having a first leaf, a second leaf and linking member. The first leaf has a contact surface. The second leaf has a first contact surface and a second contact surface. The linking member pivotally connects to the first leaf and to the second leaf. The hinge assembly is capable of moving from a closed position to an open position. In the closed position, the contact surface of the first leaf merges with the first contact surface of the second leaf. In the open position, the contact surface of the first leaf merges with the second contact surface of the second leaf. The hinge assembly can include a seal on the contact surface of the first leaf.

Abstract: Solid rod-shaped hinges and articles incorporating the same, such as collapsible sports articles, e.g., landing nets and snow sticks. A tubular landing net frame and handle incorporates at least three rod-shaped hinges. The hinge for the landing net comprises a cylindrical base element with locking shoulders on each end with pin rotatable, cylindrical and hooked extension elements. The extension elements have slots to accommodate the pins on the base element. Each extension element has a spring-loaded locking button for interacting with first locking apertures in the tubular net frame and handle. Each hook on the extension element is connected to a spring, anchored within the tubular frame. The folding procedure only requires a pull on the landing net frame at the joints to dislodge the locking buttons to expand the anchor springs and engage the locking buttons in second (limited in diameter) apertures of the tubular frame, thus to hold the net and handle in the folded position.

Abstract: A wall-mounting apparatus is provided for mounting a cabinet (20) upon a wall. The apparatus includes a wallmount bracket (12) for mounting on the wall, the wallmount bracket (12) having first and second wallmount hinge pin conduits (42, 44) disposed along opposite edges thereof. A first hinge pin assembly (18) is longitudinally disposed in the first hinge pin conduit (42) and a second hinge pin assembly (18) is longitudinally disposed in the second hinge pin conduit (44). A first side bracket (14), attachable to the cabinet at one end, has at an opposite end a first hinge pin pipe (51) substantially encircling a portion of the first hinge pin assembly (18) such that the first side bracket (14) is generally rotatable about the first hinge pin assembly (18) with respect to the wallmount bracket (12).