Hinge mechanism for air cleaner

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2005-09-27

2009-10-27

Mah, Chuck Y. (Department: 3677)

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

Hinge

Pliant or elastic hinge

C016S224000, C016S268000, C016S271000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07607198

ABSTRACT:
A hinge mechanism which makes detachably engage a casing with a cover including:an insertion portion formed in the casing or cover and protrudes outward from an outer face of the one; anda holding portion extending from the other one which has an insertion hole, whereina clip for applying a pressing force is engaged with the holding portion or the insertion portion, and includes an engagement part engaged with a tip end of the insertion hole or with an outer peripheral face of the insertion portion, and a spring part,the spring part includes a bending part bent in one axial direction, and -opposing parts on both sides thereof, andgenerates the pressing force to open the opposing parts, andthe insertion portion is pressed against the bottom of the holding portion with the pressing force.

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