Hinge assembly
US8857016B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 26, 2012 |
| Grant date | Oct 14, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 17, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE05Y2900/548
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A hinge assembly for a trunk lid of an automotive vehicle. The hinge assembly includes a mounting plate secured to the vehicle and a hinge arm having first and second ends. The first end of the connecting arm is mounted to the mounting plate such that the second end of the hinge arm is pivotally movable between a lowered position and a fully raised position. A friction plate is provided adjacent to the mounting plate and hinge arm and includes a portion biased into contact with the hinge arm. The contact between the friction plate and the hinge arm provides frictional resistance to movement of the hinge arm between the lowered position and the fully raised position.
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