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Synthetic resin panels joined by an integral hinge having dual durometer plies

US4463046A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 11, 1983
Grant dateJul 31, 1984
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Expiry dateOct 11, 2003

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/24983
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A dual-durometer integral synthetic resin hinge joins two relatively rigid synthetic resin sections. The hinge comprises a first ply of the same composition and hardness as the rigid panels and an overlying second ply of relatively softer synthetic resin material. The first ply of the hinge is scored to provide a fracture line adjacent the hinge axis.

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