Patent ID: 6634060
Filing Date: 2003-10-21
Classification: B65D,E05D,E05Y,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
A multi-axis hinge arrangement comprisinga first hinge part; a second hinge part; at least two connecting arms spaced a distance apart, each said connecting arm being substantially torsionally stiff; and bending regions connecting each of said connecting arms to each of said first hinge part and said second hinge part; at least one of said first hinge part and said second hinge part including, a resilient area operating as an energy storage region located remotely from said bending regions, for storing energy imparted by said connecting arms when said hinge is actuated, and transmitting regions intermediate at least one said bending region and said resilient area, and immediately contacting said bending region, said transmitting regions transmitting force supplied by said bending region by actuation of said hinge to said resilient area.