Patent ID: 6929224
Filing Date: 2005-08-16
Classification: F16M,G06F,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A multi-hinge comprising: a body including a first end and a second end opposite said first end, said first end defining a beam axis of rotation and said second end defining a bracket axis of rotation, a bracket coupling rotatably coupled to said second end of said body along said bracket axis of rotation, said bracket coupling comprising a rotary section rotatably coupled to said second end of said body along said bracket axis and a mounting section disposed coaxially with and rotatably coupled to said rotary section and to said body, whereby rotation of said mounting section is permitted relative to said body and relative to said rotary section, and said rotary section is permitted to rotate said mounting section around said bracket axis; a base rotatably coupled to said first end of said body about said beam axis of rotation; a moment arm pivotally coupled to said base away from said beam axis and pivotally coupled to said rotary section of said bracket coupling away from said bracket axis; and a torsional preloading member coupled between said body and said base.