Patent ID: 8689496
Filing Date: 2014-04-08
Classification: B64D,E05D,E05Y,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A frangible hinge mechanism for a partition of a platform, comprising: a hinge and movement assembly comprising a first fastening region for fastening on a stationary portion of the partition, a second fastening region for fastening on a releasable portion of the partition, and a hinge connecting the first fastening region to the second fastening region, the hinge defining an axis of rotation of the second fastening region relative to the first fastening region; and a maintenance assembly for maintaining the releasable portion of the partition relative to the stationary portion of the partition, the maintenance assembly comprising at least one frangible connection that may be broken to rotatably release the second fastening region relative to the first fastening region, wherein the hinge and movement assembly comprises a guide for the relative movement of the second fastening region relative to the first fastening region at least in a direction parallel to the axis of rotation.