Hinge assembly

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1975-08-15

1978-05-16

Apley, Richard J.

Amusement devices: games

Aerial projectile game; game element or accessory therefor...

Target

108 6, 108112, 108115, A63B 3900

Patent

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040895220

ABSTRACT:
A hinge mechanism for connecting a surface panel such as a table top to a support frame and operative to guide the panel for pivotal movement about a horizontal axis between a stowed upright attitude adjacent a vertical datum plane and a horizontal operative attitude, the hinge comprising a first link pivoted at a first point to the panel and to the support frame and a second link pivoted to the panel at a point spaced from the first pivot and operatively connected to the first link through a bearing which is slidable in slots, in the first link and in a guide plate, to provide positive triangular guidance and support for the panel, with respect to the frame, in each of the panel's adjusted positions. Additional side panels and/or ball deflecting means may conveniently be added so that a table embodying the hinge mechanism can be used not only for a table tennis game but also for table tennis practice by a single player or for a table squash game by two players; such tables also having general adaptability as picnic tables or the like.

REFERENCES:
patent: 510858 (1893-12-01), Hastings
patent: 3267885 (1966-08-01), Shore
patent: 3823938 (1974-07-01), Unno

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