Hinge for a mobile video system
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1. A hinge for use in conjunction with an overhead mobile video system, comprising:
- a pivot rod fixedly coupled to a mounting bracket;
a housing pivotally mounted upon the pivot rod;
a friction spring interposed between the pivot rod and the housing controlling rotation of the mounting bracket relative to the housing;
a biased cam interposed between the pivot rod and the housing controlling rotation thereof relative to the housing; and
a safety mechanism interposed between the pivot rod and the mounting bracket, the safety mechanism includes a coil spring interposed between a supporting bracket of the housing, the pivot rod and the mounting bracket.
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Abstract
A hinge for use in conjunction with an overhead mobile video system includes a pivot rod fixedly coupled to a mounting bracket, a housing pivotally mounted upon the pivot rod and a friction spring interposed between the pivot rod and the housing controlling rotation of the mounting bracket relative to the housing.
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21 Claims
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1. A hinge for use in conjunction with an overhead mobile video system, comprising:
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a pivot rod fixedly coupled to a mounting bracket; a housing pivotally mounted upon the pivot rod; a friction spring interposed between the pivot rod and the housing controlling rotation of the mounting bracket relative to the housing; a biased cam interposed between the pivot rod and the housing controlling rotation thereof relative to the housing; and a safety mechanism interposed between the pivot rod and the mounting bracket, the safety mechanism includes a coil spring interposed between a supporting bracket of the housing, the pivot rod and the mounting bracket. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 14)
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15. A hinge for use in conjunction with an overhead mobile video system.
a pivot rod fixedly coupled to a mounting bracket; -
a housing pivotally mounted upon the pivot rod; a biased cam interposed between the pivot rod and the housing controlling rotation of the mounting bracket relative to the housing; and a safety mechanism interposed between the pivot rod and the mounting bracket, the safety mechanism includes a coil spring interposed between a supporting bracket of the housing, the pivot rod and the mounting bracket. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 20)
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19. (canceled)
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21. A binge for use in conjunction with an overhead mobile video system, comprising:
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a pivot rod fixedly coupled to a mounting bracket; a housing pivotally mounted upon the pivot rod; a friction spring interposed between the pivot rod and the housing controlling rotation of the mounting bracket relative to the housing, wherein the friction spring is wrapped around the pivot rod for selective frictional engagement therewith; and a safety mechanism interposed between the pivot rod and the mounting bracket, the safety mechanism includes a coil spring interposed between a supporting bracket of the housing, the pivot rod and the mounting bracket.
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