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Combination actuator latch mechanism

  • US 20070094847A1
  • Filed: 11/03/2005
  • Published: 05/03/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/03/2005
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A hinge assembly comprising:

  • a first hinge body including at least one hinge tab;

    a second hinge body including at least one hinge tab;

    a hinge pin coupled to the hinge tabs so that the first and second hinge bodies are rotatably coupled together;

    a drive shaft mounted to the first hinge body;

    a drive link including a first end and a second end, said first end of the drive link being rigidly coupled to the drive shaft;

    a first link including a first end and a second end, said first end of the first link being pivotally coupled to the second end of the drive link by a first link pin; and

    a second link including a first end and a second end, said first end of the second link being pivotally coupled to the second end of the first link by a second link pin, wherein the first hinge body moves from a first position to a second position by rotating the drive shaft so that the drive link, the first link and the second link go from an extended position to a compact position where the drive link is positioned between the first and second links and the first hinge body is positioned in contact with the second hinge body.

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