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Dual axis hinge apparatus with braking mechanism

  • US 5,987,704 A
  • Filed: 04/15/1998
  • Issued: 11/23/1999
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/15/1998
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A hinge mechanism comprising:

  • a first gear rotatable about a first axis;

    a first deformable braking mechanism, the first deformable braking mechanism being coupled to the first gear, wherein the first deformable braking mechanism is substantially axially aligned with the first gear along said first axis;

    a second gear rotatable about a second axis, the second gear being arranged to engage the first gear during rotation of one of the first gear and the second gear;

    a second braking mechanism, the second braking mechanism being arranged to contact the first deformable braking mechanism to cause the first deformable braking mechanism to deform during the rotation, wherein the second braking mechanism is substantially axially aligned with the second gear along said second axis; and

    a linking mechanism, the linking mechanism being arranged to maintain a constant distance between the first axis and the second axis.

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