Hinge for adjoining rods
US8006345B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 10, 2009 |
| Grant date | Aug 30, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 21, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16C11/045
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Rod segments can be adjoined with a simple hinge. Various embodiments of hinges include locking, non-locking, spring biased open or closed, and aligned rod segments or non-aligned rod segments.
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