Patent ID: 6536079
Filing Date: 2003-03-25
Classification: A47C,Y10T

Abstract:
A locking hinge device for folding furniture comprising:a first member having a locking assembly mounted on the first member, said locking assembly having a first end and a second end, said locking assembly being mounted on the first end by a hinge connection to the first member, a stop post extending from the first member; a second member spaced from and retained to said first member by a hinged connection, whereby said first and second members can pivot with respect to each other, said locking assembly having a hollow interior portion to receive the second member, said locking assembly also having a latch means for engaging said stop post mounted on said first member to lock the first member and the second member with respect to each other, said latch means having a tab attached to one side of said latch means, said housing having a slot to receive said tab, and said slot and said tab limiting the amount said latch means can travel out of said housing.