Torque limiting spring hinge

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1993-08-31

1995-11-07

Bonck, Rodney H.

192 clutches and power-stop control

Vortex-flow drive and clutch

With brake

16337, 16342, 192 7, 464 40, E05F 500, E05D 1108, E05C 1902

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054640830

ABSTRACT:
A spring hinge and method of making same are disclosed. The spring hinge has a housing enclosing the spring and its associated shaft. The housing includes projections adjacent the ends of the spring such that upon rotation of the spring in either direction, an end of the spring is engaged by the housing and the spring is caused to expand into the "wrap open" condition.

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Brochure entitled: Custom designed slip device concept/application; Reel Precision Manufacturing Corporation; (1 pg).
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