Patent ID: 8938185
Filing Date: 2015-01-20
Classification: G03G,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A cover and slotted hinge assembly, comprising: a) a cover structured with a first edge and a second edge; b) a plurality of spaced first hinge members, coupled to the cover proximate to the second edge; c) with each first hinge member including: d) a matching plurality of spaced and aligned second hinge members that are fixedly coupled to an upper location of a rear side wall of a housing, and rotatably and slideably coupled to aligned first hinge members via the slotted second portions thereof; e) with the cover and slotted hinge assembly structured for enabling the cover to remain fully attached to the imaging apparatus housing while being placed in any of a fully covering position, a lifted parallel covering position, a partially lifted and rotated position, or a non-covering rotated and stowed position; f) wherein the cover and each of the included first hinge members are at least one of: a) formed of a single piece of sheet material; and b) each arranged to be substantially within a common plane.