Patent ID: 9295334
Filing Date: 2016-03-29
CPC Classification: A47C,E05D,E05Y,Y10T

Claim Text:
1. A hinge mechanism, comprising: a pin having a proximal end and a distal end, said pin including a shaft with a non-circular cross-section extending along a longitudinal axis from the proximal end to an at least partially spherical race member disposed about the longitudinal axis, said pin further including at least one arm mounted distal to the race member and extending perpendicular to the longitudinal axis, the proximal end of the shaft adapted to slidably engage into and form a telescopic connection with an aperture having a noncircular cross-section; a bracket having a socket; wherein said bracket is adapted to receive and axially retain said distal end of said pin, wherein said race member mates with said socket, the at least one arm is disposed within an interior of said bracket, and said shaft is disposed outside said bracket upon receipt of said distal end into said bracket; and said pin is rotatable within said socket.