Patent · US Active

Button activated spring-loaded hinge assembly

US8549709B2 · kind B2 · utility

2Cited by

6References

9Claims

0Family size

Assignees

SHENZHEN FUTAIHONG PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD. · CN
FIH (HONG KONG) LIMITED · CN

Inventors

Yi Luo · Pittsburgh, US
Chao Duan · Nanhu, CN
Chia-Hua Chen · New Taipei, TW

Key dates

Filing date	Aug 17, 2011
Grant date	Oct 8, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 18, 2031

Classification

Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
CPC primaryE05F1/1207
WIPO fieldCivil engineering
WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A hinge assembly includes a receiving seat, a control member, a clutch member, a follower, a main shaft and an elastic element. The receiving seat includes a first cam surface. The control member is releasably latched with the receiving seat. The cam includes a second cam surface. The follower includes a third cam surface engaging with the first cam surface or the second cam surface. The receiving seat, the control member, the cam and the follower are placed around the shaft. The elastic element provides an elastic force for the follower. After the control member is unlocked, the second cam surface engages with the first cam surface.

Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.