Panel articulation system

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1991-06-17

1992-07-28

Spruill, Robert L.

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

Hinge

Pliant or elastic hinge

16355, 16DIG13, E05D 100

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active

051331080

ABSTRACT:
An articulation system for two panels, comprising a flexible hinge (4) and edge sections (1, 2; 3) for the panels, for receiving and retaining the flexible hinge, a flexible hinge (4) having a central tubular portion (13) arranged in the vicinity of the median plane of the panels is provided and includes two flanges (14, 15) adapted to snap lock into the edge sections; the latter comprise channels (L1, L2) permitting this snap locking engagement, and guide surfaces (S, Sc; Sax, Sac, AL) are arranged on respective parts about the median plane of the panels, for guiding their pivotal movement about an axis of rotation passing through the central tubular portion of the flexible hinge. The invention may in particular be used with sectional doors.

REFERENCES:
patent: 2952313 (1960-09-01), Stroup
patent: 3234996 (1966-02-01), King et al.
patent: 3326268 (1967-06-01), Dixon
patent: 3527283 (1970-09-01), Butler et al.

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