Patent · US Expired

Overcenter hinge

US4414705A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 17, 1981
Grant dateNov 15, 1983
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Expiry dateJul 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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