Patent ID: 6256836
Filing Date: 2001-07-10
Classification: E05D,E05Y,G06F,Y10T

Abstract:
A hinge system including an axle, used for coupling a first component and a second component together to allow the same to axially rotate with respect to each other along the axle, comprising:(a) a first component including a protruding edge having a first width;(b) a second component including an indented edge for receiving the protruding edge of the first component, the indented edge having a second width, the second width being greater than the first width;(c) a hinge portion including:(i) a first fastener including a first end and a second end, the first end being adapted to be secured to the first component, the second end defining a first cylindrical portion,(ii) a clutch including a first end and a boss, the first end including a second cylindrical portion defining a first cavity therein, the first cavity being sized to tightly yet rotatably receive the first cylindrical portion of the first fastener therein to form the axle of the hinge, the boss including a radial surface, and(iii) a second fastener including a first end and a second end, the first end including a third cylindrical portion defining a second cavity therein, the second cavity being sized to slidably receive the boss of the clutch therein, the second cavity and the boss being incapable of axially rotating with respect to each other, the second end being adapted to be secured to the second component; and(d) a stopping piece having a third width, the third width being approximately the difference between the first and the second widths.