AUTOMATIC RELEASING HINGE
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1. An automatic releasing hinge, comprising:
- a pintle hub having a plurality of anchor ridges;
an elastic element having a first end connecting to a second end of the pintle hub;
a first bushing having a plurality of turning troughs, a plurality of anchor troughs and a plurality of release troughs formed therein; and
a barrel housing the elastic element and the pintle hub, and being engaged with the first bushing.
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Abstract
An automatic releasing hinge enables a device to be turned under an external force, and to be automatically released when the turning angle exceeding a selected limit so that the device may be prevented from damaging when being turned by force beyond the normal range.
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1. An automatic releasing hinge, comprising:
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a pintle hub having a plurality of anchor ridges;
an elastic element having a first end connecting to a second end of the pintle hub;
a first bushing having a plurality of turning troughs, a plurality of anchor troughs and a plurality of release troughs formed therein; and
a barrel housing the elastic element and the pintle hub, and being engaged with the first bushing. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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