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Hinge assembly for a storage enclosure

US6681447B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 9, 2002
Grant dateJan 27, 2004
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Expiry dateMar 3, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE05Y2900/20
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A hinge assembly for a storage enclosure is disclosed. The hinge assembly includes a base and a pair of pivot mounts. The base includes a pivot member, and the pair of pivot mounts include a male/female interface. The male/female interface is configured to connect the pair of pivot mounts and to couple the pair of pivot mounts to the retaining member. The male/female interface may be provided by a hook member inserted through a slot and pivoted to engage the wall that defines the slot. One pivot mounts includes a groove, and the other pivot mount includes a ramped lug that engages the groove in a snap-in engagement to provide resistance to movement when the pivot mounts are aligned.

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