Patent ID: 6149998
Filing Date: 2000-11-21
Classification: E05D,Y10T

Abstract:
A method for producing a heat laminated fabric hinge where a fabric hinge member is heat laminated to a first member and a second member to accomplish a long lasting durable bond therebetween resulting in a silent operating and corrosion-resistant hinge, said method comprising:a) providing a first member having a hinge attachment surface thereon;b) providing a second member having a hinge attachment surface thereon;c) providing a fabric hinge member comprising fibers;d) providing a heating element;e) arranging said fabric hinge member such that said fabric hinge member is in contact with said hinge attachment surfaces of said first and second members;f) applying said heating element to said fabric hinge member until said hinge attachment surfaces of said first and second members become pliable enough to securably receive at least some of the fibers of said fabric hinge member; andg) embedding at least some of said fibers of said fabric hinge member into said pliable hinge attachment surfaces of said first and second members.