Hinge device

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1998-05-05

1999-10-19

Mah, Chuck Y.

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

Hinge

Including means to hold or retard hinged members against...

16303, 16342, E05D 1110, E05F 108

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059667761

ABSTRACT:
A hinge device is disclosed for interconnecting a first member with a second member for relative rotational movement, the hinge device comprising: a rod means connected with the first member; a sleeve member for receiving the rod means for relative rotation therewithin, the sleeve member being connected with the second member and having an interior surface extending longitudinally therethrough, the interior surface being in contact with the outer surface of the shaft means in order to provide a friction force between the shaft means and the sleeve member, the interior surface including a plurality of contact regions for exerting different friction forces on the shaft means.

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