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Drop-in damped hinge module

US8104142B2 · kind B2 · utility

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16Claims

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Assignee

Southco, Inc. · US

Inventors

David A. Lowry · Wayne, US
Eugene Novin · Blue Bell, US
Mark Cooper · Huntingdon Valley, US

Key dates

Filing date	Mar 2, 2006
Grant date	Jan 31, 2012
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jun 27, 2027

Classification

Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
CPC primaryE05Y2800/205
WIPO fieldCivil engineering
WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A damped hinge module is disclosed and includes a first member, a second member and a torsion spring. The second member is rotationally movable relative to the first member between a first position and a second position. The second member being received at least in part within the first member. The torsion spring is located internally with respect to the first member and biases the second member toward the first position relative to the first member. The spring has a preload with the second member in the first position relative to the first member.

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