Patent · US Expired

Hollow pivot

US7331552B2 · kind B2 · utility

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19Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJan 17, 2006
Grant dateFeb 19, 2008
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Expiry dateApr 1, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T403/32606
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Apparatuses, a system, and a method for rotatable coupling of components are disclosed herein. The apparatus may include a base having a mounting feature to couple the appparatus to a product housing and a through-hole to provide access to an interior cavity of the product housing. The apparatus may further include a flange, couple to the base having a surface and a plurality of detents disposed on the surface, the flange and the plurality of detents configured to rotatably couple to a pivot mate configured to complement one or more of the plurality of detents in a manner to allow the pivot mate to rotate from a first position relative to the apparatus to a second position creative to the apparatus.

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