Patent ID: 6430776
Filing Date: 2002-08-13
Classification: E05D,E05Y,G06F,Y10T

Abstract:
A hinge mechanism suitable for hinging a first part of a device to a second part of the device wherein the first part can be tilted between an open position and a closed position in relation to the second part, the hinge mechanism comprising:a pair of pins attached to the first part and arranged along a pivoting axis; a pair of guides on the second part of the device for receiving the pins to hinge the first part to the second part, wherein each guide defines a first guide portion and a second guide portion within the confines of the guide; a pivoting point along the confines of the guide, on one of the first and the second part of the device; and a cam-profiled section on the other of the first part and the second part for interacting with the pivoting point to urge the pin into the second guide portion for securing the first part in the open position when the first part is tilted from the closed position to the open position.