Hinge mechanism for use with folding structures
AssigneeMiranda Investments Limited
InventorFrederick W. Reilly
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Abstract
This invention relates to a folding structure and more particularly, to a novel hinge mechanism for use with a folding structure. The hinge mechanism comprises a corner joint with at least one flange extending therefrom. A pivotal support means is provided with a securing means to secure the corner joint to the support means to provide a pivotal connection thereto. The novel hinge mechanism when used with the folding structure provides a device which is simple to manufacture, easy to use and which requires no special tools or expertise to assemble or disassemble. It can be quickly and easily converted from a folded position to an unfolded position and vice versa.
Claims7
A hinge mechanism for use with a folding structure, which comprises a corner joint with at least one flange extending therefrom, a pivotal support means, and a securing means to pivotal secure said corner joint to said support means,
- said corner joint consisting of a block and said at least one flange extending from said block, said flange having a rounded outer end and an aperture extending therethrough;
- said pivotal support means having a pair of arms for securing said flange therebetween, said pair of arms having an aperture extending therethrough, and said pivotal support means further including at least one flange extending outwardly from the sides of one of said arms, said flanges for supporting a display means;
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- said securing means consisting of a split pin to fit through the aperture of said flange and through the aperture in said arms to pivotally secure said corner joint to said support means.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.