Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Self-aligning hinge
- Patent Title (中): 自调心铰链
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Application No.: US13315891Application Date: 2011-12-09
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Publication No.: US08584319B1Publication Date: 2013-11-19
- Inventor: Douglas Ludin , Matthew S. Stauffer
- Applicant: Douglas Ludin , Matthew S. Stauffer
- Applicant Address: US IL Chicago
- Assignee: The Boeing Company
- Current Assignee: The Boeing Company
- Current Assignee Address: US IL Chicago
- Agency: Moore & Van Allen PLLC
- Agent Christopher J. Knors
- Main IPC: E05D7/10
- IPC: E05D7/10

Abstract:
A hinge is disclosed comprising one or more first hinge segments comprising a first surface having disposed thereon: a plurality of spatially separated first lugs each having a first slot formed therein; and a plurality of spatially separated first rods; one or more second hinge segments comprising a second surface having disposed thereon: a plurality of spatially separated second lugs, each second lug having a second slot formed therein; and a plurality of spatially separated second rods. The hinge has a first configuration of partial engagement of the first hinge segment with the second hinge segment where the first slots are aligned and engaged with the second rods; and a second configuration of full engagement of the first hinge segment and the second hinge segment wherein the first slots are rotatably engaged in a direction different than the first configuration.
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