Patent ID: 6484731
Filing Date: 2002-11-26
Classification: B65D

Abstract:
A one piece molded assembly comprising:a first part; a second part integral with said first part, said first part including at least one first member engageable with at least one second member formed by the second part so as to form an articulation of said first part and said second part about an axis; and at least one linking strip connected to said first and second parts to provide a spring-effect assist for opening and closing of the assembly about said axis, said linking strip crossing said axis in an intermediate position between an open position and a closed position of the assembly; wherein said first member comprises a pin, and said second member comprises a housing oriented parallel to said pin and having an opening to receive said pin, and wherein the opening of the housing is delimited by two edges and extends at an angular portion such that the pin elastically snap-fits in the housing.