155 results about "Living hinge" patented technology

A vehicle component includes a tub configured to store cargo and an access panel configured to cover at least a portion of the bay defined by the vehicle. A living hinge couples the tub to the access panel. All of the tub, the access panel, and the living hinge are monolithically formed in a common mold, such as using gate sequenced injection molding. The component may include side portions secured to the tube. The living hinge may include a first portion connecting a first side portion to the access panel and a second portion connecting a second side portion to the access panel. The tub may be detached from the access panel between the first and second side portions. An upper edge of the tube may have a dust seal secured thereto that engages a cover, e.g., hood, configured to cover the bay.

A removable pop out window provides a modular design. The window is configurable for multiple positions, including closed, vented, removable (e.g., pop out) positions, and combination thereof. The window may include latches, actuators, living hinges, or a combination thereof to allow for the multiple positions. The window may be modular, configured to be installed either as fixed of removable in a vehicle.

A method and system to conduct thermal energy between two hinged portions of an electric device. In examples, the method employs a thermal hinge system configured to transfer or spread thermal energy, and optionally electrical energy, through a mechanical articulation or hinge in an electronic device. A thermal hinge may include a thermally conductive living hinge, complementary and / or mating thermal interface components, or a combination of both.

A removable pop out window provides a modular design. The window is configurable for multiple positions, including closed, vented, removable (e.g., pop out) positions, and combination thereof. The window may include latches, actuators, living hinges, or a combination thereof to allow for the multiple positions. The window may be modular, configured to be installed either as fixed of removable in a vehicle.

A removable pop out window provides a modular design. The window is configurable for multiple positions, including closed, vented, removable (e.g., pop out) positions, and combination thereof. The window may include latches, actuators, living hinges, or a combination thereof to allow for the multiple positions. The window may be modular, configured to be installed either as fixed of removable in a vehicle.

A collapsible beverage container includes a main body having a front wall, a back wall, a top wall, a pair of side walls and an interior space. An opening is positioned along the top wall, and a cap is secured to the opening via a twisting motion. The back wall includes a rigid construction, and the remaining walls include a malleable construction. The main body includes a plurality of living hinges along the front and side walls and transitions between an expanded position and a collapsed position. In the expanded position, the main body comprises a generally rectangular shape. In the collapsed position, the height and depth of the container are reduced, and the cap engages the bottom wall to secure and maintain the container in the collapsed position.

The invention provides a vehicle-gauge-level single-core via hole shielding connector, and belongs to the technical field of new energy vehicles. The connector comprises a shell assembly, an O-shaped ring, a shielding ring, a wire sealing body and a tail cover, the shell assembly is integrally formed by injection molding of a metal mounting head and a plastic shell; the shielding ring is a seamless metal component which is integrally drawn and formed, and is sequentially provided with a crimping cylinder body, a stress isolation groove, a positioning step part and an annular contact part with a spherical convex hull along the axial direction. Crimping cracking risk and deformation interference are eliminated by using the shielding ring structure of the seamless stress isolation groove, reliable anti-vibration shielding is realized by using the C-shaped cutting groove to be matched with the spherical convex hull structure, and axial stopping of the cable is realized by using the positioning step. In addition, the tail cover B adopts an integrally injection-molded movable hinge and a double-buckle structure, and is matched with a special deformation groove and an anti-springback inclined surface, so that stable grasping and loosening prevention of the corrugated pipe are realized. The invention has the characteristics of high vibration resistance, high sealing property and convenience in assembly.

A flip-up potty seat for a standard toilet includes a mount secured to the underside of the toilet lid by a removable attachment such as an adhesive pad, hook-and-loop fastener with adhesive, one or more suction cups, a magnet with adhesive, a fastener, or a clamp. A toilet-seat ring is joined to the mount by a living hinge and is positionable on the adult seat for potty-training use. Two stabilizer tabs on the ring engage the adult seat's inner opening to resist lateral movement. One or more hinged tabs on the mount are movable from flush to about-perpendicular and frictionally engage complementary recesses on the ring to retain the ring when flipped up. The assembly is thin enough to store between the lid and the seat with the lid closed, enabling rapid conversion between potty-training and adult use.

A panel system includes a front door attached to a chassis by a living hinge. In certain examples, the door also is pivotally attached to the living hinge. The living hinge components can snap-fit to the front door and / or to the chassis. The panel system also may have a mounting bracket that attaches to the chassis without tools to hold the chassis at a rack. The mounting bracket may be mounted at any of multiple predetermined positions along the depth of the chassis.

A syringe assembly void of silicone is disclosed. The syringe assembly includes a syringe plunger and a syringe barrel. The syringe plunger includes a handle and a plunger tip. The plunger tip includes a wiper extending from a hinge configured to allow the wiper to flex proximally and distally. The wiper includes a proximal circumferential seal and a distal circumferential seal. The proximal circumferential seal is configured to seal against an internal surface of the syringe barrel when the syringe plunger is displaced proximally and a negative pressure is generated within the syringe barrel. The distal circumferential seal is configured to seal against the internal surface of the syringe barrel when the syringe plunger is displaced distally and a positive pressure is generated within the syringe barrel. The syringe barrel includes internal detents to retain the syringe plunger within the syringe barrel.

A vacuum formed, tamper resistant container resists deformation of the sides thereof that might otherwise permit access to contents of the container without removal of the lid. Downward protruding lid features reinforce the wall of the container base, and buttress features included in the rim of the base extend from a base flange diagonally downward and inward to the inner rim of a recessed shelf, thereby resisting downward rotation of the wall beneath the lid protruding features. In embodiments, attachment tabs surrounded by frangible boundaries are incorporated in the lid and attached to the base by living hinges, such that removal of the lid requires breaking of the frangible boundaries and detachment of the lid from the attachment tabs. Pucker elements associated with the attachment tabs can cause the attachment tabs to pivot away from the lid when the attachment tabs are detached from the lid.

The utility model discloses a hinge mechanism for a window and a ship window, which comprises a fixed hinge seat and a movable hinge plate, the fixed hinge seat is fixedly connected with a window frame, the movable hinge plate is fixedly connected with a window leaf, the movable hinge plate is rotatably connected to the fixed hinge seat through a pin shaft, and the hinge mechanism also comprises a locking assembly, the locking assembly is used for achieving locking of the window sash. Compared with the prior art, through the arrangement of the locking assembly, the window sash can be effectively locked, the situation that the window sash is blown by wind to be collided and damaged is avoided, the structure is simple, and operation is convenient.

A hinge clip assembly is provided for coupling a lid to a container having a pin. A hinge clip assembly includes a first body, a second body, and a hinge coupling the first body to the second body, the first body and the second body being pivotable relative to each other between a shipping position and a mounted position. At least one part of the cover body is clamped between the first main body and the second main body at the installation position. The hinge defines a pin receiver that is configured to be pivotally secured with a pin of the container to allow rotation of the lid relative to the container. Various embodiments include a living hinge integrally formed with the first body and the second body, a snap to secure the assembly to a through hole in the lid, and a stopper to restrict rotation of the lid in the closed position.

A lid structure (10) for a container (40) includes an annular collar (14) for attachment to the container, the annular collar having an opening (15) providing access to an interior (56) of the container. The cover structure further comprises a cover (12) for closing the opening, the cover being connected to the collar by a first living hinge. The cover includes a first cover portion and a second cover portion that are connected together by a second living hinge that traverses the top surface of the cover and is parallel to the first living hinge. The first cover partially covers the opening. The second lid portion includes a mating element and the collar includes a complementary mating element configured to engage together to latch the lid to the collar in the closed position of the lid, thereby providing latching and unlocking of the lid structure by pivotable movement of the second lid portion about the second living hinge.

This invention relates to displays and display devices. The display of this invention is deformable from a first state to a second state, wherein the first state is a planar state and the second state is a curved surface state with changed curvature. The display includes: a flexible display panel; a movable hinge located on the back of the flexible display panel, capable of deforming in response to bending deformation during the transition from the first state to the second state; and a non-elastic plate coupled to the back of the movable hinge, lacking extensibility. The non-elastic plate wrinkles in the first state and unfolds in the second state, limiting the curvature of the display. The display device of this invention can be extended or retracted, extended when needed and retracted when not needed, thereby reducing the size of the exposed screen. The rigidity of the display portion is improved through a back support structure and a non-elastic plate that prevents reverse bending deformation, thus preventing damage to the display within the flexible structure.

Various implementations include a food tray stand. The stand includes a body and two or more legs. The body has a first surface and a second surface opposite and spaced apart from the first surface. The first surface defines a tray opening extending to the second surface. The two or more legs are hingedly coupled to the body by a living hinge. Each of the two or more legs is hingedly movable between an extended position and a retracted position. Each of the two or more legs extends away from the second surface in the extended position and is at least partially disposable within the tray opening in the retracted position.

A vacuum formed, tamper resistant container resists deformation of the sides thereof that might otherwise permit access to contents of the container without removal of the lid. Downward protruding lid features reinforce the wall of the container base, and buttress features included in the rim of the base extend from a base flange diagonally downward and inward to the inner rim of a recessed shelf, thereby resisting downward rotation of the wall beneath the lid protruding features. In embodiments, attachment tabs surrounded by frangible boundaries are incorporated in the lid and attached to the base by living hinges, such that removal of the lid requires breaking of the frangible boundaries and detachment of the lid from the attachment tabs. Pucker elements associated with the attachment tabs can cause the attachment tabs to pivot away from the lid when the attachment tabs are detached from the lid.

An injection-molded cargo liner has a floor panel, at least one seat back panel and first and second pleats joining the floor panel to the seat back panel. Living hinges between adjacent ones of the panels and pleats are made by reducing thickness. A surface of each hinge is concave in the direction of folding. The pleats allow the seat back panel to travel with the seat back, as the seat back is moved forward and down. In this way, the cargo liner provides a continuous barrier against dirt and water.

This utility model provides an early warning system for the operating mechanism of a high-voltage circuit breaker, including a base, and a left side plate and a right side plate arranged parallel to each other on the top of the base. A first rotating shaft, a second rotating shaft, and a rotating column are provided between the left side plate and the right side plate. A first gear is provided on the first rotating shaft, and a second gear meshing with the first gear is provided on the second rotating shaft. A crank arm is provided at one end of the second rotating shaft, and a disc spring is connected to the crank arm. The other end of the disc spring is connected to the rotating column. A movable hinge is provided on the rotating column, and a telescopic rod is movably connected to the movable hinge. A movable part is provided at the front end of the telescopic rod, and a piston is movably connected to the movable part. A cylinder is provided inside the left side plate, and the piston is located inside the cylinder. A pipe is provided above the cylinder, and a detector for detecting the air pressure inside the cylinder is provided above the pipe. When the air pressure inside the cylinder changes, the detector monitors and transmits data in real time through the pipe. The system responds quickly, activates the protection mechanism, and achieves the early warning effect.

A chest dressing includes an air and fluid impermeable main body having a diverter that is positioned centrally along the bottom surface and a plurality of fluid drains extending outward therefrom. Each of the fluid drains include an opening along a distal end that removes blood and air from the bottom surface of the main body through to the top surface of the main body. The bottom surface including a layer of skin safe adhesive that is positioned between the plurality of fluid drains and along the entire outer periphery of the main body. A removable protective cover is positioned against the adhesive on the bottom surface of the main body, and the main body and protective cover include living hinges to permit the device to fold twice in order to reduce the size of the device by 75% when being stored.

The cable clamp comprises a main frame, the bottom of the main frame is provided with a clamping mechanism, the bottom of the main frame is rotatably provided with a quick mounting mechanism, two first supports and a translation sliding plate are arranged in a mutually hinged state, and in actual use, when the height of an inner threaded sleeve is adjusted, the two first supports are connected with the translation sliding plate in a hinged mode; the expansion angles of the first support and the second support can be changed by rotating the rotating shaft, and then the two translation sliding plates can translate at the top of the bearing type connecting seat, so that the second hanging frame and the second wire clamping plate are pushed to translate until the second wire clamping plate and the first wire clamping plate are in contact with each other to clamp the outer wall of the cable. The positioning positions of the first wire clamping plate and the second wire clamping plate can be fixed by inserting the positioning bolts into the matched positioning pin holes formed in the movable hinge frame and the guide sliding frame, the cable mounting and dismounting device is suitable for cables of various models and thicknesses, mounting and dismounting are very convenient, and the cable mounting and construction efficiency is greatly improved.

The utility model provides a laser cutting head convenient to clean, which comprises a cylindrical reflector module, a focusing lens cone, a cutting nozzle connecting part and a laser cutting nozzle, a motor part connected with a cleaning cover is arranged at the bottom end of a rotary connecting table, and a hard cleaning seat connected with an inner cavity of the cleaning cover is arranged at the top end of the rotary connecting table. And a cleaning cavity corresponding to the laser cutting nozzle is formed in the middle of the hard cleaning seat. The cleaning cover is installed on the bottom side portion of the cutting nozzle connecting portion through the movable hinge, the rotary connecting table is arranged at the bottom of the inner cavity of the cleaning cover and connected with the hard cleaning base, the motor piece connected with the cleaning cover is arranged at the bottom end of the rotary connecting table, and the hard cleaning base is driven to rotate through rotation of the motor piece. Due to the fact that the cleaning cavity corresponds to the laser cutting nozzle, the laser cutting nozzle can be cleaned, slag in the cutting process is reduced, follow-up cutting operation can be better carried out conveniently, meanwhile, the hard cleaning base is convenient to replace, and the cleaning effect is guaranteed.

The disclosed technology includes tiered void cells which provide protection, comfort, and stability during compression. The tiered void cells may be arranged in vertically stacked columns and include a stroke whereby tiers of a void cell can telescope into adjacent tiers of that void cell, as well as telescope into adjacent tiers of adjacent void cells in a column. Implementations described and claimed herein include a cushioning system comprising an array of tiered void cells, wherein each tiered void cell includes a base portion, a plunger portion, the plunger portion to collapse into the base portion under compression of the cushioning system, and a living hinge elastically connecting an inner perimeter of the base portion to an outer perimeter of the plunger portion.

A foldable pelvic binding device and method of use is provided. The device includes a main body divided into a plurality of panels and segments by a grid of living hinges, thereby facilitating movement between stowed and flat configurations. The main body is configured to couple with one or more other main body, as necessary or desired, to create a binding device that is sized for the required application, thereby accommodating a variety of applications in a variety of situations for a variety of body shapes and sizes. By engaging the binding device with a tourniquet, a binding system is created. When not in use, each the main body of the binding device can be moved to the stowable configuration by folding the various panels over each other.

The present disclosure relates to portable dance floors comprising, in various embodiments, one or more panels that can be rolled up for easy storage and transport; or one or more removably couplable panels that can be assembled and disassembled in modular configurations; or one or more panels that are connected with a hinge, such as a living hinge. The panels can comprise lightweight and durable materials that can be flexible or rigid, such that the portable dance floors can be easily stored, transported, and assembled or disassembled and dismantled by a single user or a low number of users. The present disclosure also relates to methods of assembling and disassembling or dismantling a portable dance floor.

Automotive systems are presented. In one example, a cabin interior storage compartment includes a continuous latticed panel. The latticed panel has a portion defining a door for the cabin interior storage compartment and a living hinge portion defining a seam configured to permit rotation of the door about the seam for access to the cabin storage compartment. Other examples are also provided.

This utility model relates to the field of electrical equipment accessories technology, and discloses a switch panel with a protective cover structure. The panel includes a switch panel body and a circuit box. The switch panel body is connected to the circuit box by two fastening screws. The panel also includes a protective cover body made of transparent high-strength plastic, connected to one side of the switch panel body via a hinge. A snap-fit ​​mechanism is provided at the bottom of the protective cover body, and two slots are formed at the bottom of the switch panel body. A sealing strip is embedded in one edge of the protective cover body, and a sealing groove is formed on one edge of the switch panel body to cooperate with the sealing strip. The advantages of this utility model are that the high-strength material of the protective cover body, the sealing strip, and the snap-fit ​​structure effectively prevent dust, moisture, oil, and external impacts from damaging the switch panel body, improving its protective performance and ensuring its normal operation. Compared with traditional devices, this significantly improves operational quality and efficiency.

The utility model provides a hinge device and refrigeration equipment, and the hinge device comprises a fixed hinge part used for being fixed on a box body, a movable hinge part used for being fixed on a door body, a connecting rod assembly for connecting the movable hinge part to the fixed hinge part, and a door closer arranged on the movable hinge part, the connecting rod assembly has a folded state and an unfolded state; the door closer comprises a fixed block and an elastic piece, one end of the elastic piece abuts against the fixed block, the fixed block is fixed to the movable hinge piece, and the other end of the elastic piece moves along with switching of the connecting rod assembly between the folding state and the unfolding state. The elastic piece has the original shape state when the connecting rod assembly is in the folded state and the deformation state when the connecting rod assembly is in the unfolded state, so that the door closer has the effect that the connecting rod assembly is kept in the folded state. According to the hinge device, the door closer is arranged on the movable hinge piece, and the thickness of the connecting rod assembly can be reduced.

The invention discloses a high-reliability hinge structure and electromagnetic shielding equipment, the high-reliability hinge structure comprises an adjustable hinge fixing block, an adjusting seat, a movable hinge block and a position adjusting assembly, and the position adjusting assembly is used for adjusting the relative position of the adjustable hinge fixing block and the adjusting seat so as to change the size of a gap between one side of the outer surface of the electromagnetic shielding equipment and a door body. According to the technical scheme, by arranging the position adjusting assembly, accurate and flexible relative position adjustment can be achieved between the adjustable hinge fixing block and the adjusting seat, so that fine adjustment is conducted on a door slot under the condition that a door body is not disassembled, and the conditions that an existing medium-heavy shielding door hinge is low in adjusting precision and tedious in operation are effectively avoided; according to the structure, the gap between the door leaf and the door frame can be balanced while the high bearing capacity is kept, the electric conduction continuity is ensured, and corner falling adjustment of the shielding door and a shielding box body (or a shielding room body) can be further achieved.

A vacuum formed, tamper resistant container resists deformation of the sides thereof that might otherwise permit access to contents of the container without removal of the lid. Downward protruding lid features reinforce the wall of the container base, and buttress features included in the rim of the base extend from a base flange diagonally downward and inward to the inner rim of a recessed shelf, thereby resisting downward rotation of the wall beneath the lid protruding features. In embodiments, attachment tabs surrounded by frangible boundaries are incorporated in the lid and attached to the base by living hinges, such that removal of the lid requires breaking of the frangible boundaries and detachment of the lid from the attachment tabs. Pucker elements associated with the attachment tabs can cause the attachment tabs to pivot away from the lid when the attachment tabs are detached from the lid.