Flexible hinge mechanism

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1996-11-19

1998-06-09

Mah, Chuck

Miscellaneous hardware (e.g., bushing, carpet fastener, caster,

Hinge

Pliant or elastic hinge

16268, 16382, 16DIG13, E05D 100

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057617686

ABSTRACT:
The present invention is a flexible hinge assembly. The hinge component includes a flexible body having a flange extending lengthwise down each side. The body has a groove cut into it extending lengthwise. The body is inserted into an opening in a frame until the flanges engage the upper surface of the frame. Halfway across the opening, two thin bars extend from each end. These bars enter the groove in the top of the flexible body as it is inserted in the opening, thereby holding the flanges in contact with the surface of the frame. The flexible body may be directly attached to an article to be hinged or it may be connected to an attachment device.

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patent: 4828004 (1989-05-01), Martinez et al.
patent: 5148850 (1992-09-01), Urbanick
patent: 5513909 (1996-05-01), Teich

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