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Bearing, hinge assemblies, and method of making and using the same

A bearing including a substrate and a low friction layer, where the bearing includes an annular shape including a radial bearing portion in the form of an axially-extending base region, and an axial bearing portion in the form of a radially-extending flange, where the axial bearing portion terminates in a deep drawn axially extending lip, and at least one of a radial coining region or an axial coining region, where the radial coining region is positioned along the radially-extending flange and forms an annular depression, where the axial coining region is positioned along the axially-extending base region, and where the axial coining region is deformed so as to be non-parallel to a longitudinal axis of the bearing.

Pivoting mechanism and electronic device
10914104 · 2021-02-09 · ·

A pivoting mechanism includes a first hollow tube and a second hollow tube. The second hollow tube is rotatably sleeved on the first hollow tube to generate a torsion force with the first hollow tube. An electronic device is also provided.

Pivoting mechanism and electronic device
10914104 · 2021-02-09 · ·

A pivoting mechanism includes a first hollow tube and a second hollow tube. The second hollow tube is rotatably sleeved on the first hollow tube to generate a torsion force with the first hollow tube. An electronic device is also provided.

VEHICLE CONSOLE ASSEMBLY WITH HINGE ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLY

A vehicle console assembly with a hinge assembly includes a console body, an armrest lid, and a pivotable hinge assembly. The console body includes first and second spring arm engagement portions and a pair of slots. The armrest lid includes an armrest lid engagement portion. The pivotable hinge assembly includes a double torsion spring with a center linkage bar that extends outward between a pair of helical coil portions and between first and second hook locking features. The pivotable hinge assembly includes a hinge pin that extends through the pair of helical torsion coil portions of the double torsion spring to connect the pivotable hinge assembly to the console body.

FREEZER WITH RELEASABLE DOOR HINGES
20210025207 · 2021-01-28 ·

A freezer appliance includes a cabinet defining a food storage chamber. A door is positioned on the cabinet and is movable between a closed position and an open position. The door is rotatably and releasably coupled to the cabinet by a hinge. The hinge includes a first hinge arm fixed to one of the door or the cabinet, a second hinge arm pivotably joined with the first hinge arm, and a carrier fixed to the other of the door or the cabinet. The second hinge arm is releasably received in the carrier, such that the door is detachable from the cabinet.

FREEZER WITH RELEASABLE DOOR HINGES
20210025207 · 2021-01-28 ·

A freezer appliance includes a cabinet defining a food storage chamber. A door is positioned on the cabinet and is movable between a closed position and an open position. The door is rotatably and releasably coupled to the cabinet by a hinge. The hinge includes a first hinge arm fixed to one of the door or the cabinet, a second hinge arm pivotably joined with the first hinge arm, and a carrier fixed to the other of the door or the cabinet. The second hinge arm is releasably received in the carrier, such that the door is detachable from the cabinet.

Safe enclosure hinge integrated stop
10890023 · 2021-01-12 · ·

Door hinges on safe doors include recessed areas within the holes and the recessed areas include partial obstructions. Body hinges on safe bodies include protruding appendages. The appendages fit inside the recessed areas and during circular movement of the doors the doors are stopped when the protruding appendages abut and are blocked by ends the partial obstructions.

Safe enclosure hinge integrated stop
10890023 · 2021-01-12 · ·

Door hinges on safe doors include recessed areas within the holes and the recessed areas include partial obstructions. Body hinges on safe bodies include protruding appendages. The appendages fit inside the recessed areas and during circular movement of the doors the doors are stopped when the protruding appendages abut and are blocked by ends the partial obstructions.

Refrigerator

The present invention provides a refrigerator, comprising a cabinet, a door and a hinge body. A guide block is provided on the door, a rotation shaft is provided on the hinge body, and rotation shaft grooves are provided on the guide block. With the structure of the hinge body, the gravity of the door and the friction force may be shared onto the first and second plate bodies of the hinge body, thereby reducing abrasion and prolonging the service life of the door of the refrigerator.

Refrigerator

The present invention provides a refrigerator, comprising a cabinet, a door and a hinge body. A guide block is provided on the door, a rotation shaft is provided on the hinge body, and rotation shaft grooves are provided on the guide block. With the structure of the hinge body, the gravity of the door and the friction force may be shared onto the first and second plate bodies of the hinge body, thereby reducing abrasion and prolonging the service life of the door of the refrigerator.