Multi-function hinge structure
US5659929A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 27, 1995 |
| Grant date | Aug 26, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 27, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE05D3/12
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An improved multi-function hinge structure is disclosed. It contains: (a) two substantially symmetrical wing plates (20, 21), wherein each of the wind plates has a substantially rectangle-shaped notch (25) on an inner edge (31) thereof and a pair of round surfaces (32) separated by the rectangularly-shaped notch; (b) a connecting plate (23) received by the rectangle-shaped notches collectively; and a pair of pivots (26) for connecting the wing plates with the connecting plate together to form a hinge. The connecting plate is substantially rectangular in shape with two round edge surfaces (33) facing the wings plates, respectively. Each of the round edge surfaces of the connecting plate and a corresponding round surface of the wing plate are on the same circumference of a fictitious circle centered at a corresponding pivot, so as allow the hinge plates to turn from 0.degree. to 360.degree. relative to each other.
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