Overcenter hinge
US4414705A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 17, 1981 |
| Grant date | Nov 15, 1983 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 17, 2001 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE05Y2999/00
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An integral thermoplastic biasing hinge is disclosed. Hinged plate members are biased to achieve one of two positions, e.g., an open or closed position by the utilization of a spring member having two arms which are resiliently connected at one of their ends and hingedly connected to the plate members at their other ends.
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