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COMPLIANT DOOR HINGE

  • US 20100212112A1
  • Filed: 02/25/2009
  • Published: 08/26/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/25/2009
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An apparatus comprising:

  • a frame;

    a door; and

    a compliant hinge mechanism hingably mounting the door to the frame, the compliant hinge mechanism comprising a resistance configured to provide a preload to balance the door in a first open position and an increasing force resisting further opening of the door when the preload is overcome and the door is opened past the first open position.

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