Suitcase pivoting arm

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1989-02-06

1990-06-05

Godici, Nicholas P.

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

Hinge

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

16319, 16297, 16341, 297356, 297379, 190100, 190114, E05D 1110

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049301861

ABSTRACT:
A suitcase pivoting arm including an upper and a lower arm member, an actuating plate, a mating block, axle pins, and a spring. The upper and lower arm members are pivotally connected with the actuating plate to allow the actuating plate to freely rotate. The upper arm member includes a round plate shaped front end with inner and outer lugs and one or more notches made therearound, the mating block being pivotally connected to the lower arm member with the top end of the mating block being forced by the spring to be in contact with the periphery of the round plate shaped front end of the upper arm member. Upon turning the arms outward the mating block is allowed to set in the notch of the round plate shaped front end of the upper arm member, the upper arm member is protected from reverse rotation so as to support the lifted suitcase cover. Upon further outward extension of the arms the outer lug of the round plate shaped front end of the upper arm member drives the actuating plate to push the mating block away from the notch so as to allow the upper and lower arm members to pivot freely to allow closing the suitcase. Upon closing the suitcase, the inner lug of the round plate shaped front end of the upper arm member drives the actuating plate to break away from the mating block to reset the pivoting arm.

REFERENCES:
patent: 2966697 (1961-01-01), Mintz
patent: 4576411 (1986-03-01), Kitamura

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