Hinge assembly
CA 1193407 A · Owner: Martin Marietta Corporation · Inventors: Gardner, William J.; Tobey, William H.; Thomas, Donald A.
Overview
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Abstract of the Disclosure A hinge assembly which includes two sleeves two U-channels, a spring to effect pivotal movement between the sleeves and several links which both transmit drive force from the spring and act as an overcenter latch to lock the hinge assembly in an unfolded configuration. Each U-channel is disposed within one of the sleeves and is pivotally connected to the other U-channel to provide the pivotal connection between the sleeves. The spring and links are contained within the interior of the hinge assembly to provide a smooth, snag resistant exterior.
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- Granted September 17, 1985. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended September 17, 2002.
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