Hinges
US4619304A · kind A · utility
Assignee
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 17, 1982 |
| Grant date | Oct 28, 1986 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 17, 2002 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE05Y2900/13
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A hinged structure comprising two substantially cylindrical supports (13, 14) and one or more hinges (11, 12) hinging the supports together so that they are parallel and closely adjacent, wherein the hinge comprises two members (1, 2) each made of resiliently flexible strip material, each member being S-shaped, passing partially round each support and together with the other member forming a letter script letter X or figure 8 configuration as seen in a direction along the supports, respective means (5, 6; 9, 10) being provided fastening together the ends of the members alongside each support so that the members are tensioned round the supports.
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