Abstract: A foldable device may include a foldable layer and a hinge subassembly including a hinge mechanism and a sliding mechanism. The hinge mechanism may include a plurality of hinge segments, arranged in a plurality of rows, and with adjacent hinge segments movably coupled by a plurality of joint assemblies, based on a folded configuration and an unfolded configuration of the foldable device. The sliding mechanism may be coupled to the hinge mechanism, to provide for further adjustment of relative positions of the plurality of hinge segments based on the folded and unfolded configuration of the foldable device.

Abstract: A hinged system includes a preassembled hinge module for pivotally coupling a first component to a second component. The preassembled hinge module includes a shaft, a torque element frictionally engaging the shaft, and a housing. The housing includes a cover, a side wall, and a rear wall that define an interior space enclosed within the housing. The interior space receives the torque element inside the housing. The cover defines a first aperture, and the rear wall defines a second aperture, the first aperture and the second aperture aligned with a pivot axis of the shaft. The shaft extends through at least the first aperture, the interior space, and the second aperture. The shaft is separate from, and configured to be mounted to, the first component. The housing is separate from, and configured to be mounted to, the second component.

Abstract: A linked hinge mechanism includes a first member, a second member, a hinge unit and a passive unit. The hinge unit is connected to the first member and the second member, wherein the first member is adapted to be rotated relative to the second member via the hinge unit. The passive unit is adapted to be moved by the movement of the hinge unit, wherein the passive unit is adapted to be rotated by the movement of the hinge unit in only a portion of the whole rotation range of the hinge unit.

Abstract: A pivot assembly includes a fixing base, a pivot portion, a center shaft, a compression spring and two hollow abrasion proof pieces. The fixing base is equipped with an isolating board defining a fixing hole. The pivot portion defines a pivoting hole in alignment with the fixing hole. The center shaft is inserted into the fixing hole and the pivoting hole. The compression spring is mounted around the center shaft. The two hollow abrasion proof pieces are sleeved around the center shaft. The two abrasion proof pieces are located between the isolating board and the pivot portion. The compression spring is located between the two abrasion proof pieces. An electronic device includes the pivot assembly.

Abstract: A foldable display device includes a display panel which includes a folding area and non-folding areas on some sides of the folding area, and a hinge unit which is disposed in an area corresponding to the folding area below the display panel to in-fold or out-fold the display panel. The hinge unit includes a plurality of rotary shafts and a plurality of coupling links disposed between the plurality of rotary shafts. Accordingly, the foldable display device can be bi-directionally (e.g., inwardly or outwardly) folded by the hinge unit with a simple structure. Further, a radius of curvature during the folding can be desirably changed by adjusting a component of the hinge unit, for example, a number of the plurality of rotary shafts and the plurality of coupling links, a cross-sectional length, and the like.

Abstract: A refrigerator includes a cabinet provided with a storage compartment, a door capable of opening and closing the storage compartment, a turning plate and a hinge assembly including a hinge moving member and a hinge fixed member connecting the door to the turning plate. One of the hinge moving member or the hinge fixed member defines a trajectory having a first end portion and a second end portion. The other of the hinge moving member or the hinge fixed member has a limiting portion adapted to rotate between the first end portion and the second end portion along the trajectory.

Abstract: An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a rollable display. The electronic device may include a main bracket configured to support the first portion of the rollable display, a roller member disposed in the first direction from the main bracket and arranged in a third direction perpendicular to the first direction, at least one folding support member disposed between the main bracket and the roller member and configured to support the second portion of the rollable display, a circuit board disposed to overlap at least a portion of the main bracket, at least one electronic component disposed adjacent to the roller member, and a FPCB configured to electrically connecting the main circuit board and the electronic component, wherein the FPCB is disposed to pass through the folding support member and extends from a portion of the circuit board to a portion of the electronic component.

Abstract: A vehicle outer plate panel includes: a transparent resin plate that is formed into a prescribed shape through pressure molding and is attached to a vehicle so as to constitute an outer wall of a body; and a decorative layer that is formed on at least a part of the transparent resin plate through screen printing such that the transparent resin plate is decorated therewith. A method of producing an vehicle outer plate panel is also disclosed.

Abstract: A rotary shaft link assembly structure is connected between a first support and a second support of two articles. The rotary shaft link assembly structure has a rotary shaft assembly and at least one synchronous rotational assembly. The rotary shaft assembly has multiple connection members side-by-side disposed between the first and second supports. Each connection member is correspondingly formed with at least one hollow section. The synchronous rotational assembly passes through the hollow sections of the connection members to respectively connect with the first and second supports, whereby the connection members are transversely serially connected to drivingly bend and connect along with the synchronous rotational assembly. The connection members respectively shield a part of the synchronous rotational assembly to provide a protection effect and reduce the dropped powder and oil leakage caused by the friction.

Abstract: An accessory device for an electronic device is disclosed. The accessory device includes multiple sections, with one section holding the electronic device, and another section having an input mechanism, such as a keyboard. The accessory device includes a hinge assembly that allows relative movement of the sections with respect each other. An additional hinge assembly is integrated with the section carrying the electronic device, and provides additional flexibility and range of motion of the section, thereby allowing a user to position the electronic device at multiple different angles relative to the section carrying the input mechanism. Also, each hinge assembly may include multiple roller and spacer elements, as well as a retention structure passing through each roller element and spacer element. The retention structure can provide tension to increase the frictional force between the roller and spacer elements, and/or provide counterbalance to offset the weight of the electronic device.

Abstract: Provided is eyewear comprising a front piece that has a metallic wraparound end piece and a non-metallic hinge member that constitutes a hinge portion together with the wraparound end piece. Thereby eyewear that is comfortable to wear and has a metallic front piece is provided.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a housing assembly, a sliding rail assembly, a reel assembly and a flexible screen. The sliding rail assembly is assembled to the housing assembly and includes a sliding rail including opposite front and rear surfaces. The reel assembly is fixed to an edge of the sliding rail slidable outwards from the housing assembly. The flexible screen includes a winding end, and has a first part provided at the front surface of the sliding rail and fixed to the housing assembly, and a second part extendably and retractably wound around the reel assembly through the winding end. The sliding rail is able to extend the second part of the flexible screen from the reel assembly when slid outwards from the housing assembly and to retract the second part of the flexible screen to the reel assembly when slid towards the housing assembly from an outside.

Abstract: A valve member is mounted on a shaft to pivot within a fluid passage. A control selectively moves a piston in a linear direction to control a position of the valve member in the fluid passage. The piston causes a roller pin to move as the piston moves linearly. The roller pin is mounted in crank collars of a crank shaft such that movement of the roller pin causes the crank collars to rotate crank shaft rotating position, and the valve shaft. The roller pin is mounted within the crank collars by bearings. The bearings each have an outer race associated with a crank collar, an inner race associated with the roller pin, and bearing members separate the inner and outer race. There is a spring bias resisting movement of the inner races relative to said roller pin. An anti-ice system is also disclosed.

Abstract: A ball throwing device including a lower handle portion, a middle lever portion, and a head portion. The middle lever portion may include a plurality of latitudinal bends positioned between the lower handle portion and the head portion. Additionally and/or alternatively, the head portion may include a half-spherical cup configured to releasably retain a ball, the half-spherical cup having a plurality of edge lobes configured to flex over an outside diameter of the ball.

Abstract: A roller with a plastic injection tube to coat the steel shaft wherein the plastic coated shaft eliminates the metal-to-metal contact that creates the noise. Further disclosed is an improved roller wheel having a tire made of material selected from the group consisting of urethane and urethane (PER) on which the roller will roll within a garage door track to significantly reduce the noise of the roller as it rolls inside the garage door tracks as the garage door is raised and lowered. The roller shaft has the treads extending to a distal end of the roller shaft where a plastic washer and a closing cover nut with interior threads are threaded onto the distal end of the roller shaft. The closing cover nut with interior threads is selected from an acorn nut with a nylon insert and a hex lock nut with a nylon insert.

Abstract: A bedding or seating product comprises a connector assembly and a stabilizer assembly at each corner of the product for joining perpendicular first and second upholstered trusses. Each stabilizer assembly comprises a first bracket secured to the first truss, a second bracket secured to the second truss and a leg assembly comprising a leg and a threaded rod. One of the first and second brackets has a threaded boss and the other of the first and second brackets has an opening aligned with the threaded boss. The threaded rod extends through the aligned threaded boss and opening of the first and second brackets and the leg abuts the first and second trusses to assist supporting the product above the ground.

Abstract: The present invention comprises: hinge members which rotatably link a device body and a door; wires which electrically connect the door side with the device body side; and a moving-side wiring retention member and fixed-side wiring retention member which retain the wires and are attached to the hinge members. The moving-side wiring retention member and the fixed-side wiring retention member are disposed spaced apart in an axial direction of the hinge members. The moving-side wiring retention member and the fixed-side wiring retention member rotate relative to each other on the same axis in accordance with a rotation operation of the door.

Abstract: A built-in refrigerator which includes a body; a door configured to open and close an inside of the body; a hinge configured to connect the body with the door; and a wire cover unit configured to guide a wire drawn from the body while a portion thereof slides according to an opening and closing of the door.

Abstract: A pin assembly includes: a resin pin; and a collar fitted to a round shaft portion of the resin pin and having higher hardness than the resin pin. The round shaft portion is sheared to cancel connection between a first plate and a second plate upon secondary collision of a vehicle. The collar includes an end face received by a reception surface of the second plate, and shears the round shaft portion in a shear plane along the end face upon the secondary collision. The round shaft portion includes a hollow hole. An inner circumference of the hollow hole includes a straight portion which has a generating line parallel to an axial direction of the round shaft portion and which is traversed by a plane including the end face of the collar.

Abstract: Embodiments described in this specification are generally directed to a bolted hinge assembly for a waterbox cover (a “waterbox hinge assembly”). The waterbox hinge assembly generally does not require welding on the waterbox cover or the heat exchanger in an HVAC system (“HVAC unit” hereinafter). Further, the waterbox hinge assembly may be installable to the HVAC unit without removing the heat exchange fluids (e.g., water, refrigerant, etc.) from the HVAC unit. In some embodiments, the waterbox hinge assembly can be installed on an HVAC unit without removing any bolts from the waterbox cover. Once installed, the waterbox hinge assembly can be left in place so that it can be reused anytime the HVAC unit is serviced.

Abstract: A portable information handling system has a hinge assembly that rotationally couples lid and main portions with one or more communication cables passing between the lid and main portions. A flexible cover over the hinge assembly protects the cables and offers free rotational motion by stretching and compressing responsive to rotation of the lid and main portions relative to each other.

Abstract: A portable information handling system has lid and main portions rotationally coupled to each other with a set of hinges having motion managed by rack and pinion gears. The rack translates motion between pinions by moving outward from the housing portions during rotation of the housing portions. A flexible cover over the rack stretches in response to movement of the rack to contain the hinges within the portable information handling system structure.

Abstract: A refrigerator having a structure in which, when a first door or a second door is opened, a lamp installed at sidewalls of an opening in the first door emits light so that food stored in a door guard disposed in the opening can be illuminated. The refrigerator includes a main body having a storage compartment; a first door that is rotatably disposed in front of the main body and opens/closes the storage compartment, and has an opening formed therein, where at least one door guard is disposed in the opening; a second door that is rotatably disposed in front of the first door, opens/closes the opening, and is rotated in the same direction as the first door; and a lamp installed at the sidewalls of the opening.

Abstract: A portable information handling system has lid and main portions rotationally coupled to each other with a set of hinges having motion managed by rack and pinion gears. The rack translates motion between pinions by moving outward from the housing portions during rotation of the housing portions. A flexible cover over the rack stretches in response to movement of the rack to contain the hinges within the portable information handling system structure.

Abstract: A plugging device for plugging an end of a conduit is provided. The plugging device includes a sealing plug to the end of the conduit, and a pin intended to be axially driven into the bore of the socket for ensuring a sealing contact between the socket and the end, comprises a driver able to drive the pin into the bore of the socket. The plugging device further includes a determiner configured to determine an instantaneous axial position of the pin relatively to the socket as the pin is gradually driven into the bore of the socket by the driver. A method for plugging an end of a conduit is also provided.

Abstract: A hinge is provided, including a hinge arm and a hinge cup connected to one another by a hinge pin at a joint in association with a spring, and an insert provided on the hinge arm at the joint and having an external surface which the spring slidably contacts.

Abstract: According to some embodiments, an assembly includes at least one of a plug or a receptacle. The plug includes a first electrical insulator that isolates a plurality of first electrical contacts. The first electrical insulator includes two separable halves. The receptacle includes a second electrical insulator that isolates a plurality of second electrical contacts. The second electrical insulator may also include two separable halves. The plurality of first electrical contacts are engageable with the plurality of second electrical contacts to electrically couple the plug and receptacle.

Abstract: A surgical stapler can comprise: a housing having side walls an end wall, a front wall, and a upper side that define a channel; a trigger; and a thermoplastic leaf spring having a proximal end and a distal end, the leaf spring comprising a non-corrugated portion and a corrugated portion. The leaf spring is attached to the trigger at the proximal end. The leaf spring extends from the trigger, through the channel toward the upper side. In an embodiment, a method for using a surgical stapler can comprise: creating relative motion between a housing and a trigger of a surgical stapler by placing a load on the surgical stapler; contacting a surface of the trigger with a cartridge comprising staple pins; releasing a staple pin from the cartridge and folding ends of the staple pin; releasing the load; and biasing the housing and trigger apart with the thermoplastic leaf spring.

Abstract: A pivot bar for a double hung window sash includes an elongated member having a knobbed end for engaging a window jamb or frame. The pivot bar has vertical and horizontal shields for completely covering apertures formed in contiguous horizontal and vertical sides of the window sash. The pivot bar is “snap-fitted” into the window sash apertures formed with a conventional electric drill. The aperture formed in the vertical side of the window sash is less than a complete circle in order for the drill bit to simultaneously form the aperture in the vertical side of the window sash and the horizontal side of the window sash.

Abstract: A hinge structure adapted to an electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a first body, a second body, a first cable and a second cable. The hinge structure includes a first hinge, a second hinge, a first electrical connection element and a second electrical connection element. The first hinge is fixed at the first body. The second hinge is fixed at the second body and pivoted to the first hinge along an axis. The second electrical connection element is rotatably connected to the first electrical connection element along the axis. The first cable is connected between the first body and the first electrical connection element, and the second cable is connected between the second body and the second electrical connection element.

Abstract: A pivot apparatus to allow the opening and closing together of two elements in the manner of a clamshell includes a first pivoting member defining a helical gap, a second pivoting member, and a motivating member. The first pivoting member and the motivating member are coupled to the second pivoting member from opposite directions. The motivating member has a retractable pole and a positioning post protruding from the retractable pole. When the retractable pole couples to the first pivoting member, the positioning post extends into and is guided by the helical gap. The retractable pole can move axially to motivate the positioning post to slide along the helical gap. The first pivoting member is rotated relative to the second pivoting member by the positioning post. The present disclosure further discloses an electronic device using the pivot apparatus.

Abstract: The invention relates to a lid which is pivotably attached by a link at a filling spout (1) of a windshield washing water container. The invention proposes to provide the link with pinions which are received in support eyelets with an intermediary space there between. During injection molding the intermediary space is filled by slides of an injection molding tool so that the lid is injection moldable in one step together with the filling spout.

Abstract: An operating device usable with an image forming apparatus to increase free movement thereof and an image forming apparatus having the same. A sliding unit and a hinge unit provided at a rear surface of the operating device can provide increased free movement of the operating device. A horizontal sliding motion of the operating device can be provided by a the sliding unit, and the sliding unit can be rotated relative to a body of the image forming apparatus with the hinge unit. The sliding unit can include a first sliding member and a second sliding member to slide on the first sliding member. The hinge unit can include a hinge shaft and a bracket rotatably coupled to the hinge shaft.

Abstract: A sandwich mechanism is disclosed that has to opposing members that form a pocket into which material such as downspout sheet metal can be inserted. The opposing members clamp onto the downspout and can be secured into place using a screw that passes through the opposing members and the inserted downspout. Two sandwich mechanisms may be coupled together using a brace or a hinged member. The hinged member will permit a user to independently articulate the coupled pieces of downspout or downspout extension.

Abstract: A downspout hinge system where a plurality of downspout hinges are used as a one-size-fits-all solution for downspouts of a variety of sizes. The system of hinges utilize a first downspout hinge and a second downspout hinge coupling a downspout to a downspout extension. The downspout hinges are coupled to opposing surfaces of the downspout, including opposing sides of the same horizontal surface. Alternatively the downspout hinge may be coupled to opposing lateral sides of a downspout. Alternatively a downspout hinge may couple to more than one surface of the downspout.

Abstract: A hinge module for an electronic device includes a main body and an upper cover. The hinge module includes a biaxial hinge and a pad. The biaxial hinge includes a first rotary shaft, a second rotary shaft and a connecting member. One end of the first rotary shaft is fixed to the main body, and another end of the first rotary shaft being pivotally connected with the connecting member. One end of the second rotary shaft is fixed to the upper cover, and another end of the second rotary shaft is pivotally connected with the connecting member. The pad is disposed at the connecting member of the biaxial hinge. When the upper cover rotates with respect to the main body, the connecting member and the pad rotates using the first rotary shaft as a rotation axis.

Abstract: A hinge is disclosed that can allow a downspout extension to rotate from a horizontal position to a vertical position to allow people to easily access these areas about the downspout extension. In some instances, the hinge includes a first plate positioned on the inner wall surface of a downspout and a second plate positioned on an opposing outer wall surface of the downspout. The first and the second plates can be substantially parallel.

Abstract: A hinge device with an adhesive for attachment. The present invention may include a hinge with a first leaf and a second leaf rotatably attached together. The first leaf and the second leaf may each include an adhesive. The adhesive may be used to connect the hinge to a first component and a second component and thereby hinge together the first component and second component.

Abstract: A double-shaft type rotary shaft pivotal positioning structure includes an elastic guide assembly and two pivot shafts. The elastic guide assembly includes two containing portions which are outwardly communicated and formed with two opposite elastic arms and two corresponding planed press-contact sides. The pivot shafts are respectively centrally provided with center section portions that are utilized to respectively enter the containing portions of the elastic guide assembly and each of which includes a periphery provided with two center section planed surfaces capable of being pressingly contacted with the press-contact sides of the elastic guide assembly. When the pivot shafts are synchronously pivoted close to a preset positioning angle, the center section planed surfaces of the pivot shafts are capable of rotatably attaching toward the press-contact sides of the elastic guide assembly, thereby enabling the pivot shafts to approach and be positioned at the preset positioning angle.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a first casing rotatably supported by a first rotation axis, a second casing rotatably supported by a second rotation axis that is parallel to the first rotation axis, a first cam that is provided on the first rotation axis, rotates about the first rotation axis in accordance with rotation of the first casing, and causes the first casing to move together with the first rotation axis in a direction away from the second rotation axis, a second cam that is provided on the second rotation axis, rotates about the second rotation axis in accordance with rotation of the second casing, and causes the second casing to move together with the second rotation axis in a direction away from the first rotation axis, and an elastic member that applies a force in a direction in which the first rotation axis and the second rotation axis become closer.

Abstract: A gate lifting apparatus for retrofitting a sagging gate including a first cylindrical segment having a first diameter and a second cylindrical segment having a second diameter that is larger than the first diameter. The second cylindrical segment has a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of the second cylindrical segment abuts the first cylindrical segment. The second cylindrical segment is cylindrically hollow and the second end of the second segment exposes a cylindrical cavity formed by it being hollow. The cylindrical cavity of the second cylindrical segment is configured to form a mating engagement with typical a gate hinge pin such that the first cylindrical segment then operatively serves as the new pin in a gate hinge assembly to vertically raise the position of the pin and, thus, raise the gate.

Abstract: A hinge apparatus includes an inner cylindrical housing having a first slot formed therethough extending between distal ends of the inner cylindrical housing, and an outer cylindrical housing having a second slot formed therethough extending between distal ends of the outer cylindrical housing and being configured to engage with the inner cylindrical housing. The first slot and second slot form unique paths which prevent complete alignment of the first slot and the second slot during axial rotation of the hinge apparatus.

Abstract: A rotary shaft wire passage structure includes a pivot pin and a pivot seat respectively fixedly connected with a pivotal rotary member and a relative pivotal rotary member. The pivot pin has a pivoted section and an annular raised section disposed at one end thereof. The pivoted section is formed with an axial through hole in full communication with outer side via a split. The pivot seat has a shaft hole in which the pivoted section is fitted. One side of the shaft hole is formed with a fissure in communication with the outer side. The fissure is adjustable to a position where the fissure is aligned with the split for placing a wire into the through hole. When the relative pivotal rotary member is pivotally rotated to a working position by a certain angle, the fissure is misaligned from the split to prevent the wire from slipping out.

Abstract: A method is provided for molding an integral joint including a stationary member and an enclosure rotatable about the stationary member. The method utilizes a joint formation assembly defining an inner cavity, a first passageway connected to the inner cavity, an outer cavity surrounding the inner cavity, and a second passageway connected to the outer cavity. The method includes the steps of: introducing moldable material into the inner cavity from the first passageway to form the stationary member; introducing moldable material into the outer cavity from the second passageway to form the enclosure; and divorcing the inner cavity from the outer cavity for separately and independently forming the enclosure around the stationary member to allow rotatable movement of the enclosure about the stationary member.

Abstract: A hinge (100) including a first flange (102) having a first sleeve segment and a portioned sleeve segment is disclosed. The hinge also includes a second flange (104) having a second sleeve segment. The second flange is configured to mate with the first flange such that the first sleeve segment, the second sleeve segment, and the portioned sleeve segment are substantially aligned. A pin (106) is configured to be removably inserted into the first sleeve segment and the second sleeve segment. Also disclosed are a method for assembling a hinge and a container assembly including a hinge.

Abstract: A hinge includes a rotating member and a sleeve member. The rotating member includes a rotating shaft and a mounting portion connected to the rotating shaft. The mounting portion includes a first mounting portion. The first mounting portion includes a first mounting piece used to secure to an enclosure and a second mounting piece connected to the first mounting piece. The sleeve member includes a main body and a positioning portion extending from the main body. The rotating shaft is received in the sleeve member, and the second mounting piece is secured to the positioning portion.

Abstract: A pivoting mechanism capable of being passed through by a wire is disclosed. The pivoting mechanism includes a first fixing portion and a second fixing portion. The first fixing portion includes a pivot body. An accommodating slot is formed on a surface of the pivot body, and the accommodating slot stretches from a side of the pivot body to the other side of the pivot body. The second fixing portion includes an annular body corresponding to the pivot body, and a pivot hole is formed around the annular body. The pivot body passes through the pivot hole. The first fixing portion pivots to the second pivoting portion via a combination of the pivot body and the annular body, and the wire passes through the accommodating slot. The present invention has low manufacturing cost and preferred assembly convenience.

Abstract: A hinge has a hinge-integrated stop. The hinge includes a first hinge leaf having a substantially-planar portion with a pivot edge and a top edge. The first hinge leaf includes a first knuckle extending from the pivot edge of the substantially-planar portion near the top edge. The first knuckle of the first leaf includes an inner splined surface. The hinge also includes a second hinge leaf having a substantially-planar portion having a pivot edge. A first knuckle extends from the pivot edge of the substantially-planar portion of the second hinge leaf, where the first knuckle has an inner surface and a first knuckle stop element on the inner surface. A hinge pin has a shaft having a shaft diameter and an upper splined portion having fingers extending beyond the shaft diameter and a hinge pin stop element located on the shaft below the upper splined portion.

Abstract: A locking hinge including barrel members with a cylindrical female recess and a multi-sided center bore. A medial barrel member has a center bore and first and second cylindrical male portions rotatably inserted into one of the female recesses, and a multi-sided center bore, such that the bores are in axial alignment. First and second hinge pins have a cylindrical portion and a multi-sided portion slidably inserted through the aligned multi-sided center bores. A spring disposed in the medial barrel member urges the hinge pins apart. When in a fully locked configuration, the multi-sided portions of the hinge pins engage the multi-sided center bore of a male portion and a barrel member; when in an unlocked configuration, at least one or both of the hinge pins is depressed such that its multi-sided portion is disengaged from the multi-sided center bore of the barrel member through which it is slidably inserted.

Abstract: Disclosed is a long arm quick release hinge comprised of a hinge cup pivotally connected to a hinge body with a hinge pin via a hinge arm and a link in a four-bar linkage arrangement. The link is a collection of plates with interlocking projections and indentions arranged adjacent to each other and separated by resilient shock absorbing spacers. The hinge body is adjustably connected to a connecting plate with an overlay screw and an adjustment screw.