Abstract: Window hinge assemblies with energy control and methods of using the same are described herein. The hinge assemblies include a track assembly, a shoe slidably engaged in a shoe track of the track assembly, a sash arm configured for attachment to a rotating sash, the sash arm being pivotally attached to the shoe, and a connecting arm pivotally connected to both the track assembly and the sash arm. The track assembly includes a base extending along a track axis, a shoe track extending along the track axis, and one or more energy control structures associated with the sash arm.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hinge for a furniture item or a domestic appliance, in particular for a washing machine, having a first hinge part (10) and a second hinge part (40), wherein the two hinge parts (10, 40) are interconnected in an articulated manner by means of two hinge levers (20, 30), wherein a base part (70) is provided that has a fastening portion (71) with fastening elements (72) and also has a holding receptacle (77), wherein the second hinge part (40) is held on the holding receptacle (77), wherein the base part (70) has a fastening portion (75) that interacts with a holding element (41.1) of the second hinge part (40) in order to bring about a releasable connection between the second hinge part (40) and the base part (70), wherein the holding receptacle (77) has a guide (76.1), and wherein, with the connection released, the second hinge part (40) is guided on the base part (70) along the guide (76.1), preferably in a linearly adjustable manner, by means of at least one sliding piece (43).

Abstract: An electronic device includes: a first display, a transmission assembly, and at least two second displays. The first display includes a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface. The at least two second displays are connected to the transmission assembly. The transmission assembly drives the at least two second displays to move between first positions and second positions. When the at least two second displays are located at the first positions, at least part of each of the least two second displays is covered by a orthographic projection of the first display along a perpendicular direction of the second surface. When the at least two second displays are located at the second positions, at least two second displays are located on an periphery of the first display and abut against an outer peripheral wall of the first display.

Abstract: An aircraft door having: a first handling arm and a first forearm; a second handling arm and a second forearm; a holding device movable between: an immobilising position in which the first forearm and the second forearm are immobilised relative to the door panel; and a released position in which the first forearm and the second forearm are free to pivot relative to the door panel in at least one direction of rotation.

Abstract: Thermal anti-icing systems are disclosed. An example anti-icing system includes a housing defining an inner recess, a first support fitting, a second support fitting spaced away from the first support fitting. The housing is positioned between the first support fitting and the second support fitting. The first support fitting, the second support fitting and an outer wall of the housing define a heating chamber that is fluidly separated from the inner recess.

Abstract: A hinge device includes a first hinge body 10, a second hinge body 20 and a link mechanism 6. The link mechanism includes a moving link 30 having a rear end rotatably connected to the first hinge body and a front end rotatably connected to the second hinge body, a front connecting link 50 having a proximal end portion rotatably connected to a front end portion of the first hinge body and an intermediate portion rotatably connected to an intermediate portion of the moving link, and a supporting link having one end rotatably connected to a distal end of the front connecting link and the other end rotatably connected to the second hinge body. The front connecting link has a pair of resin spacers 57 interposed between the pair of side walls 11 of the first hinge body 10 and the pair of side walls 31 of the moving link.

Abstract: Aircraft door including a support arm (10) connecting a door leaf (5) and a door frame (13), the locking/unlocking mechanism of which includes: a control shaft (17) extending along a substantially vertical axis; a guide track (29); an actuating finger (32) attached to the support arm (10); the locking/unlocking mechanism having: an actuating configuration in which the actuating finger (32) is inserted into the guide track (29), the rotation of the control shaft (17) causing the actuating finger (32) to move along the guide track (29); a release configuration in which the actuating finger (32) is outside the guide track (29).

Abstract: A multi-joint link hinge may include hinge bracket provided with a base in which a plurality of screw coupling holes are defined, a plurality of side walls which protrude from the base and are spaced apart from each other in a vertical direction, a plurality of link modules which are vertically arranged between the side portions and axially coupled to the hinge bracket by a rotation shaft, and a door bracket which is axially coupled to each of the plurality of link modules.

Abstract: The invention relates to a flap bearing having a pivot bearing for coupling a control arm of a prestressed lifting device in an articulated manner to a flap, folding flap, door, or the like of an item of furniture, an installation support of the flap bearing being fastened to the flap, folding flap, door, or the like, and a bearing part of the flap bearing supporting the pivot bearing and being supported on the installation support for displacing or pivoting along a displacement path. According to the invention, a positioning element is displaceably or pivotably supported on the installation support, and the positioning element is disposed in a displacement range of the bearing part along the displacement path. The invention further relates to a lifting device having such a flap bearing and a method for adjusting such a flap bearing. The flap bearing can be simply and quickly adjusted to the correct position thereof so that the flap, folding flap, door, or the like closes completely.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a container including: a container body for accommodating a content therein; an outer cover rotating with respect to the container body to open and close the container body; and a hinge part for rotatably coupling the container body and the outer cover to each other, wherein the hinge part may include: a first rotating member having one side rotatably coupled to the container body and another side coupled to the outer cover; and a second rotating member having one side rotatably coupled to the outer container and another side coupled to the container body.

Abstract: Window hinge assemblies with energy control and methods of using the same are described herein. The hinge assemblies include a track assembly, a shoe slidably engaged in a shoe track of the track assembly, a sash arm configured for attachment to a rotating sash, the sash arm being pivotally attached to the shoe, and a connecting arm pivotally connected to both the track assembly and the sash arm. The track assembly includes a base extending along a track axis, a shoe track extending along the track axis, and one or more energy control structures associated with the sash arm.

Abstract: A door assembly (2) for an aircraft is moveable between a closed position and a disengaged position and comprises a door frame (6), a hinge arm (12) pivotally coupled to the door frame (6), and a door (4). A support bracket (14) pivotally supports the door (4) on the hinge arm (12). The door frame (6) and door (4) each comprise at least one stop (8, 10) configured to engage with each other to retain the door (4) within the door frame (6) in the closed position. At least one pin (18, 20; 38) is mounted on each side of the door (4) and at least first and second guides (28, 30; 40) are coupled to the sides of the door frame (6). Each guide (28, 30; 40) comprises a channel (24, 26; 43) receiving a pin (18, 20; 38).

Abstract: A hinge assembly for an aircraft overhead storage bin that includes a housing having a hinge space and a hinge opening defined therein, an arm pivotably connected to the housing within the hinge space, and a dampener. The hinge opening communicates the hinge space with an exterior of the housing. The arm is pivotable between a closed position and an open position and extends through the hinge opening such that the first end of the arm is positioned outside of the housing. The dampener includes first and second ends. The first end is connected to the housing and the second end is connected to the arm. The dampener biases the arm from the closed position to the open position.

Abstract: Furniture including a furniture body with an opening, a furniture lid for closing the opening and defining a lid plane, and a lid fitting including: a base element fixed to a side wall of the furniture body, a pivot arm pivotally attached to the base element, a pivot-arm-side connecting element pivotably connected to the pivot arm, a lid-side connecting element which has a mounting surface arranged parallel to the lid plane and which can be mounted on the pivot-arm-side connecting element by movement relative to the pivot-arm-side connecting element in an assembly direction parallel to the mounting surface, a ramp surface on one of the two connecting elements, which is arranged at an angle to the mounting surface, and a sliding element which is arranged on the other of the two connecting elements and slides along the ramp surface when the lid-side connecting element is moved in the assembly direction.

Abstract: A hinge assembly for receiving a door, for example for an aircraft storage bin, and including a wall having opposed inner and outer surfaces, an edge of the wall including two spaced apart wall panels extending from a respective one of the inner and outer surfaces and defining part of a perimeter of an opening closable by the door; a pivot located between the wall panels, the pivot defining a pivot axis intersecting the wall panels; and a hinge arm having a portion received between the wall panels and engaged to the pivot, the hinge arm extending away from the wall panels and configured for attachment to the door, the hinge arm pivotable about the pivot axis to be movable between open and closed positions of the door, the hinge arm movable between the open and closed position within a plane extending between the opposed inner and outer surfaces.

Abstract: An embodiment apparatus for preventing a sliding door from swaying includes a rail on a vehicle body, an arm bracket attached to a door panel of a door, a slider slidable in a front-rear direction on the rail, a first arm having first and second sides hingedly coupled to the arm bracket and to a first side of the slider, respectively, a second arm having first and second sides hingedly coupled to the arm bracket and to a second side of the slider, respectively, and a latch part on the slider for adjusting rotations of the first and second arms, wherein the first and second arms push the door outward while being spread and deployed during a first stage operation, and the slider slides on the rail to fully open the door during a second stage operation.

Abstract: A construction vehicle includes a chassis having a front end and a rear end. The construction vehicle also includes an operator cabin supported by the chassis and a hood proximate to the rear end of the chassis. The construction vehicle further includes a hood structure for supporting the hood. The hood structure includes a first frame member coupled to the chassis proximate to the rear end and a second frame member disposed distal to the rear end and proximal to the operator cabin. The second frame member is coupled to the chassis by a mounting assembly. The mounting assembly includes a plate member connected to the second frame member. The mounting assembly also includes a first mounting device connecting a first end of the plate member to the chassis. The mounting assembly further includes a second mounting device connecting a second end of the plate member to the chassis.

Abstract: Cabinets, methods for making cabinets, and aircraft including cabinets are provided. In one example, a cabinet includes a cabinet body that at least partially surrounds a cabinet space and that defines a cabinet opening that allows access to the cabinet space. A cabinet door at least partially covers the cabinet opening when in a closed position and extends upward from a lower edge portion to an upper edge portion. The cabinet door has an outer exposed surface facing generally in a first direction away from the cabinet space when in the closed position. The cabinet door is operatively coupled to the cabinet body for opening from the closed position to an open position including the lower edge portion moving generally upward and the upper edge portion moving generally upward and towards the first direction to expose the cabinet opening.

Abstract: A hinge mechanism includes a hinge assembly connected with a first body and a second body to rotatably connect the first body and the second body, and a torque assembly mounted at the first body and connected with the hinge assembly. When the first body and the second body are relatively rotated to drive the hinge assembly, the hinge assembly drives the torque assembly to cause at least a part of the torque assembly to translate relative to the first body to provide a torque for the hinge assembly.

Abstract: A furniture board with an integrated or inserted flap fitting includes a lever mechanism having a plurality of levers guiding a flap of a furniture item. The flap fitting has a spring unit acting on at least one lever of the lever mechanism via an adjustable preload. The lever mechanism, in a closed position of the guided flap, moves into a front-side opening of the flap fitting and a front-side opening of the furniture board. The preload of the spring unit and/or the transmission ratio between the spring unit and the lever mechanism is adjustable via an adjusting element having a tool receptacle. The tool receptacle is accessible through a front-side opening in the furniture board and/or the flap fitting.

Abstract: A structure includes a rail mounted on a vehicle body, a rail roller device connected to the rail, a slider mounted on the rail roller device, a movement support device having a first side fixed to a door and a second side connected to the slider, and a catch-pawl locking device including catches and pawls locked to or unlocked from one another while rotating. The catches and the pawls include a first catch and a first pawl for restricting a movement of the rail roller device in a first direction when the first catch and the first pawl are locked to each other, and a second catch and a second pawl for restricting a movement of the movement support device in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction when the second catch and the second pawl are locked.

Abstract: A hinge mechanism includes first and second inner guiding members secured on a base seat, and first and second movable members slidable engaged with the first and second inner guiding members and connected with first and second substrate units. During the movement of the movable members to an upright folded state, inboard end edges of the substrate units are moved away from each other to provide a bending space therebetween for a flexible display attached to the substrate units to be bendably received therein.

Abstract: A lifting hinge module includes a first bracket, a rotating shaft rotatably connected to the first bracket, a driving bracket disposed on the rotating shaft, a first guiding bracket disposed on the first bracket, a second guiding bracket disposed on the first bracket and spaced from the first guiding bracket, a sliding link having a first end rotatably connected to the driving bracket and a second end slidably connected to the first guiding bracket, and a supporting link rotatably connected to a second end of a sliding link and slidably connected to the second guiding bracket. When the rotating shaft rotates relative to the first bracket, the driving bracket is adapted to drive the second end of the sliding link to slide relative to the first guiding bracket, and the sliding link is adapted to drive the supporting link to slide and lift relative to the second guiding bracket.

Abstract: A hinge is coupled to a first component and a second component. The hinge supports the second component for movement relative to the first component between a closed position covering an opening through the first component and an opened position displaced from the opening. The hinge includes a first bracket coupled to the second component, a second bracket coupled to the first component, a support link coupled to the first and second brackets, and a control link coupled to the first and second brackets. Rotation of the support link relative to the first bracket causes rotation of the first component relative to the second component and relative to the support link.

Abstract: A sliding door structure includes a door body, a vehicle body rail, a vehicle body rail support member, a door rail, and a door rail support member. The vehicle body rail support member includes a vehicle body-side end portion coupled to the vehicle body rail and capable of moving along the vehicle body rail, and a door-side end portion coupled to the door body. The vehicle body rail support member is capable of rotating about the vehicle body-side end portion, and of rotating about the door-side end portion. The door rail support member is configured to include a door-side end portion coupled to the door rail and capable of moving along the door rail, and a vehicle body-side end portion coupled to the vehicle body. The door rail support member is capable of rotating about the door-side end portion, and of rotating about the vehicle body-side end portion.

Abstract: A corner cabinet includes a cabinet carcass with a door opening and a corner cabinet door which is mounted on the cabinet carcass so as to swivel between a closed position in which the door opening is closed and an open position allowing access to an interior space of the cabinet carcass. The corner cabinet door is designed as a folding door with two door elements. In the closed position, outer sides of the two door elements pointing away from the interior space enclose an external angle ? which can be changed when opening the corner cabinet door. A swivel angle limiting device acting between the two door elements is provided through which the swiveling range of the two door elements relative to one another is limited to a maximum external angle ?.

Abstract: A showcase for preservation and display of objects. The showcase has a fixed casing and at least one openable panel made of glass, mounted through opening supports on the fixed casing, openable externally towards a first side of the showcase. The opening supports have an upper asymmetric quadrilateral and a lower asymmetric quadrilateral having the same geometry, respectively comprising a short upper rod and a long upper rod and a short lower rod and a long lower rod; the lengths of the short rods are equal to each other, as well as the lengths of the long rods are equal to each other. The opening takes place in a single roto-translation step. The asymmetric quadrilateral system formed by the uneven rods determines a roto-translational movement of the openable panel towards the first side of the showcase, so that the openable panel leaves the opening space completely free.

Abstract: A synchronous hinge device includes a first base having a first connecting portion and a first assembling portion. The first connecting portion has a first central groove, a first outer groove, a first through hole and a second through hole. A second base has a second connecting portion and a second assembling portion. The second connecting portion has a second central groove, a second outer groove, a third through hole and a fourth through hole. First, second, third, and forth shafts extending through the first, the second, the third, and the fourth through holes, respectively. A first torque element disposed between the first shaft and the third shaft; and a second torque element disposed between second shaft and the fourth shaft, wherein the first torque element has axle sleeves limiting the first distance, and the second torque element has axle sleeves limiting the second distance.

Abstract: A smoke mitigation system for an aircraft includes an exhaust shutter in an upper region of a fuselage of the aircraft. The exhaust shutter has a closed position in which the exhaust shutter does not exchange air from outside of the fuselage with air inside of a passenger cabin that is within the fuselage and an open position in which the exhaust shutter exchanges air from outside of the fuselage and inside of the passenger cabin, thereby enabling escape of smoke from the passenger cabin. The system includes one or more devices for opening the exhaust shutter and a device for initiating opening of the exhaust shutter. The device for initiating opening of the exhaust shutter includes mechanisms for determining that it is safe to open the exhaust shutter.

Abstract: A parallel opening hinge includes a pair of parallel hinges, each parallel hinge having a moveable pivot within a track of the parallel opening hinge, wherein a connector joins the two movable pivots in the track such that the movable pivots move together.

Abstract: A hinge apparatus has a first attachment member to be attached to a housing, a second attachment member to be attached to a door; and first and second links, respective basal end portions of the first and the second links rotatably attached to the first attachment member, respective distal end portions of the first and the second links rotatably attached to the second attachment member. The first attachment member, the second attachment member, the first link and the second link constitute a link mechanism. The first attachment member has a base member to be attached to the housing, and a connecting member removably attached to the base member. The basal end portions of the first and the second links are rotatably attached to the connecting member. The connecting member, the second attachment member, the first link and the second link constitute a link mechanism.

Abstract: An active hinge with a reset mechanism that disables an additional degree of freedom in the hinge's movement to permit the trailing edge of a vehicle hood to lift is disclosed. The active hinge includes a deployment bracket on which a reset clip is mounted, a hood bracket for attachment to the vehicle's hood, and a body bracket for attachment to the vehicle's body. To re-lock movement between the deployment bracket and the hood bracket, an engagement tab on the reset clip enters a notch in the hood bracket whereby the reset clip rotates until a locking tab on the clip engages a hole in the deployment bracket. Curved surfaces mounted on the engagement and locking tabs provide surface-to-surface contact between the reset clip and the deployment bracket, whereby the deployment bracket is not scratched when the reset clip is rotated, thereby precluding rust from developing on the deployment bracket.

Abstract: In a door hinge for hidden placement between a door frame and a door leaf a first hinge rod is rotatably mounted on a door frame receiving body at one end and at another end is guided rotatably and displaceably in a slot link guide of a door leaf receiving body, a second hinge rod is rotatably mounted on the door leaf receiving body at one end and at another end is guided rotatably and displaceably in a slot link guide of the door frame receiving body, disposed at an angle of at least 45° relative to front surfaces of the door leaf in a closed position, and a depth of the door frame receiving body is less than 80% of a depth of the door leaf receiving body.

Abstract: The hinge device according to the present invention includes a plurality of shaft units arranged in parallel, and a link unit configured to connect each shaft unit and rotate about each shaft unit, wherein rotation of a first member and a second member, the first member and the second member being objects of hinge, is realized by rotation of each link unit using a plurality of rotation shaft as a base.

Abstract: The present invention provides a hinge for a display device. A hinge for a display device according to the present invention, which connects and folds/unfolds first and second plates in a display device, includes: a soft plate member that is bendable while connecting first and second plates; a plurality of ribs formed at regular intervals at both sides of the soft plate member; a link means connecting the ribs and composed of first and second link and individually rotating with the bending of the soft plate member; and a fixing mechanism generating a fixing force by spring elasticity to control the rotation angle of the first and second links of the link means.

Abstract: Example embodiments disclosed herein relate to a hinge assembly. An example of the hinge assembly includes a pair of active hinges and a pair of passive hinges. The hinge assembly may be utilized in portable computing devices such as notebook computers and personal digital assistants (PDAs).

Abstract: A hinge for a movable furniture part fastened to a body of a piece of furniture is proposed, the hinge having a first fastening part which is attachable to the body and which is connected pivotably via a joint mechanism to a second fastening part attachable to the movable furniture part, the joint mechanism comprising articulated levers mounted via axes of articulation. According to the invention, a further pivotably mounted lever is present, which, during a complete as-intended pivoting movement of the hinge, is temporarily coupled to a guide portion on the hinge, the further lever acting upon a damper arrangement of the hinge.

Abstract: A hinge including a device bracket, a door bracket, a first arm, a second arm, and a door stop is provided. The device bracket mounts to a device surface. The door bracket mounts to a door surface of a door. The first arm is mounted for rotation about a first pin and a second pin. The second arm is mounted for rotation about a third pin and a fourth pin. The first pin and third pin are mounted to the device bracket, and the second pin and fourth pin are mounted to the door bracket. The first pin is closer to an axis of rotation of the door than the third pin when the door is in a closed position. The door stop is mounted to the second arm and positioned to contact the first arm when the door is opened to a selected angle.

Abstract: In a fully concealed hinge (1), a connecting device (2) joins a first and a second fastening member (1a;1b) allowing their relative mobility between open and closed position. An arm element (20) of the connecting device (2), hinged on a pin (3) of the first fastening member (1a), has at different positions along said pin (3) a first (5) and a second (6) cam element having corresponding active portions (52, 62) interacting with a first and a second tappet (50, 60) of the first fastening member (1a) in respective, at least partly not superposed, angular fields of rotation of the arm element (20). First and second elastic means (51, 61), biasing the first and second tappet (50,60) respectively, are loaded by increasing the angle of rotation in the first or second angular field, respectively, and released by decreasing said angle of rotation, thereby causing movement towards the closed position.

Abstract: A furniture hinge for a hinged lid is arranged in a horizontally swiveling manner on a body of a piece of furniture includes a fastening plate and a swivel plate that is arranged in a swiveling manner on the fastening plate by two lever arms that are arranged as parallel linkages. The hinge includes a damping device that can be fixed on the fastening plate. The damping, device includes a damping cylinder and a piston rod that can be displaced in a dampened manner inside the damping cylinder, whereby the piston rod is mechanically linked with a lever arm.

Abstract: A hood hinge assembly is provided for operatively attaching a hood to a vehicle. The assembly includes a base link configured to be coupled to the vehicle; a deploy link coupled to the base link; and a hood link coupled to the deploy link and configured to be coupled to the hood. In a first transition from a first position into a second position, the base link and the deploy link pivot with one another relative to the base link, and, in a second transition from the first position into a third position, the hood link pivots relative to the deploy link.

Abstract: An electronic apparatus includes a first casing, a second casing and a hinge structure. The hinge structure is pivotally connected to the first and second casings, and has a base, a rotating base, a first connecting element and a second connecting element. The base is disposed on the first casing. The rotating base is disposed on the second casing. Two ends of the first connecting element are pivotally connected to the base and the rotating base, respectively, and two ends of the second connecting element are also pivotally connected to the base and the rotating base, respectively. The rotating base rotates with respect to the base between a first position and a second position through the first and second connecting elements. When the first connecting element contacts the second connecting element, the rotating base is located at the second position.

Abstract: A door hinge includes a fixing member (10) fixed to a door frame (100), an actuation frame (20) fixed to a door (200) to enable the door to be opened and closed, a slider (22) coupled between the actuation frame and the fixing member, a rotatable moving guide plate (30) rotatably moved around the hinge (34) when the door is opened, and configured to forwardly push the slider, a guide roller (18) to resiliently support the rotatable movement of the rotatable moving guide plate, and a connection frame (60) having one end connected to a slot (11) of the fixing member by a pin (62) and the other end connected to the actuation frame by the hinge (24) and forwardly pushed out when the door is opened along with the slider.

Abstract: An opening/closing device includes an opening/closing mechanism which moves a movable plate between an opened position and a closed position including a hinge arm including a first axial portion rotatably connected to the fixed plate, a third axial portion rotatably connected to the movable plate, and a slide groove provided between the first axial portion and the third axial portion, and capable of moving the movable plate between the closed position and the opened position with respect to the fixed plate by being rotated around the first axial portion as a center, a link arm including a second axial portion rotatably connected to the fixed plate and a fifth axial portion slidably connected to the slide groove, and a slide arm including a fourth axial portion rotatably connected to the movable plate at an end portion and connected to the fifth axial portion at the other end portion.

Abstract: A hinge assembly with two pivot axes is provided for a folding frame. One pivot axis, a working pivot axis, allows the outer wing frame to rotate while in operation to follow the ground contours by rotating relative to the adjacent frame section without creating any interference between adjacent tools mounted to the frame sections. The second pivot axis is a folding pivot axis above the frame and about which the outer wing frame rotates to fold the outer wing into the transport position. This hinge assembly when used on a five section implement frame allows the outer wing frame to both follow the ground contour and to fold into an acceptable transport position.

Abstract: A four bar hinge for mounting a door on an enclosure, the hinge including a first mounting bracket adapted to secure the hinge to the enclosure, a second mounting bracket adapted to secure the hinge to the door, a first link rotationally connected to the first mounting bracket at a first location and rotationally connected to the second mounting bracket at a second location, a second link rotationally connected to the first mounting bracket at a third location and rotationally connected to the second mounting bracket at a fourth location, a first shield fixedly connected at the second and the fourth locations and a second shield slidably connected to the first link and rotationally connected at the third location, wherein throughout an entire range of motion of the first mounting bracket relative to the second mounting bracket at least a portion of one of the first or second shields overlaps at least a portion of the other of the first and second shields whereby access to a volume formed between the first and

Abstract: Snap hinge (10) for furniture comprising two articulated quadrilaterals elastically driven by at least two elastic means wherein at least one of said elastic means consists of a double spiral flexure spring stressed perpendicularly to the winding axis of the double spiral.

Abstract: A parallel opening hinge (1) comprises a first track (3), a second track (5) and at least two pairs of pivotally connected crossing links (7, 9), wherein each pair of crossing links (7, 9) is mounted to the tracks (3, 5) via a fixed pivot (13, 17) and a movable pivot (15, 19) in each track (3, 5), wherein a connector (23) joins two movable pivots (15) in a track (5) such that the movable pivots (15) move together. Improved opening of a parallel opening vent can thereby result. Other improved features of a parallel opening hinge are also described.

Abstract: A vehicle door hinge includes a base, a main link having first and second arms, a first end of the main link being pivotally mounted to the base at a first pivot, a drive link pivotally connected to an end of a control link, the drive link passing through a slot in the main link, a mounting plate having open ended slots opening at a first end of the plate, at least one closed end slot wherein an end of the drive link is pivotally secured in one of the open ended slots, an idle link pivotally secured in a closed end slot of the main link and an open ended slot of the door mounting plate, a kicker link having a first end thereof pivotally secured in the open ended slot of the main link and a second end pivotally secured in a closed end slot of the door mounting plate wherein the kicker link is longer than the idle link.

Abstract: A device is provided which includes at least four device parts, a first hinge element foldably connecting a first device part and a second device part along one edge of said first and second device parts; a second hinge element foldably connecting a third device part and a fourth device part, a third hinge element foldably connecting said first device part and said third device part, and a fourth hinge element foldably connecting said second device part and said fourth device part.