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US 2013/0074286 A1Published application
Hinge Assembly
OwnerMichael Hall, Stephen Hall +1inventors
InventorsMichael Hall, Stephen Hall, Roberto Torres
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Abstract
In one aspect of the present invention, a hinge joint has first and second hinge members, each with ends that have a plurality of hollow links that form a cavity configuration when the hollow links are joined. The cavity configuration has opposing openings and each opening receives a ball bearing insert. The ball bearing insert has a distal end connected to the first hinge member and a proximal end connected to the second hinge member.
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A hinge joint, comprising:
- first and second hinge members, each comprising ends with a plurality of hollow links that form a cavity when the hollow links are joined;
- the cavity comprising opposing openings and each opening shaped to receive a ball bearing insert;
- the ball bearing insert comprises a first end connected to the first hinge member and a second end connected to the second hinge member;
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- the first and second ends are separated by a plurality of balls disposed within a track formed by the first and second ends.
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