Patent · US Expired

Hinge for cable routing

US4802605A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 2, 1987
Grant dateFeb 7, 1989
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Expiry dateApr 2, 2007

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE05Y2999/00
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Pivotably connecting a first and second housing to allow limited relative rotation along a hinge axis, having a first member provided with a sealing surface and a circumaxial slot extending about the hinge axis projecting into the first housing. The second pivot member sealingly cooperates with the first pivot member and has a port formed therein aligned with the circumaxial slot and extending into the second housing for providing an internal routing for a cable. Attachment means are also provided to axially align and pivotably retain the first and second pivot members.

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