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Bistable hinge with reduced stress regions

US6321923A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 26, 2000
Grant dateNov 27, 2001
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Expiry dateApr 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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