Bistable hinge with reduced stress regions
US6321923A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 26, 2000 |
| Grant date | Nov 27, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 26, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S16/13
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A closure is provided for a container opening. The closure includes a base for mounting to the container and a lid movable between a closed position and an open position. The lid and base are connected by a bistable, snap-action hinge structure having a web with a reduced thickness region along a lateral edge.
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