Protective cover for a hinge joint
US5362131A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 23, 1993 |
| Grant date | Nov 8, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 23, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60N2/793
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A seating assembly (10) including a hinge joint (30) rotatably connecting an articulated member (21) to a support member (28). The hinge joint (30) includes a cover (26) having a face plate (32) positioned adjacent to the hinge joint (30) for preventing ingress of foreign materials into the joint from an axial direction. The cover (26) further includes flexible strips (34, 34') extending circumferencially about the hinge joint (30). Channels (56, 56') are attached to the articulated member (21) at a location adjacent the hinge joint (30) and slidably receive and guide the strips (34, 34') circumferencially about the hinge joint (30) to prevent ingress of foreign materials into the hinge joint (30) from a radial direction.
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