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Ratcheted pivot

  • US 6,354,549 B2
  • Filed: 11/02/1999
  • Issued: 03/12/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/02/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A pivot system, comprising:

  • a first mounting plate, having a hinge axis;

    a second mounting plate operatively connected to the first mounting plate, the second mounting plate rotating relative to the first mounting plate about the hinge axis;

    a first sliding friction device coupled to the first and second mounting plates, the first sliding friction device imposing a first direction rotation resistance on the first and second mounting plates; and

    a second sliding friction device, coupled to the first and second mounting plates, imposing a second direction rotation resistance on the first and second mounting plates that is less than the first direction rotation resistance.

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