Patent classifications
E05D15/507
CONSOLE LID OPENING/CLOSING MECHANISM
A dual swing-mode console lid opening/closing mechanism configured to allow a console lid to be selectively opened and closed about opposite sides of a console body includes a pair of hinge units positioned on opposite sides of the console lid. The hinge units correspond to the opposite sides of the console body. In addition, the mechanism includes a pair of manipulation knobs corresponding to the hinge units. The hinge units are rotatably attached to the console lid and include hinge stoppers associated with the manipulation knobs. The hinge units are configured to be connected to the console body in a lid-closed condition to form connected conditions of the hinge units to the console body. Each of the hinge stoppers is configured to engage the console body in the lid-closed condition. Each of the hinge stoppers is configured to be disengaged from the console body by manipulating the corresponding manipulation knob.
ROOF WINDOW WITH A HINGE ASSEMBLY
In the roof window, a hinge assembly (9) is provided to allow the sash (3) to be tophung in a first operational condition corresponding to normal use in that the sash (3) is intended to be rotated about a substantially horizontal first hinge axis () at or near the top frame member (21) and top sash member between a closed position and an open position, the hinge assembly (9) comprising a hinge unit (91) with a frame hinge part (92) connected to or connectable to at least the top frame member (21), a sash hinge part (93) connected to at least the top sash member, and a hinge pin (94) connecting the frame hinge part (92) with the sash hinge part (93). The frame hinge part (92) is connected to the top frame member (21) and provided with a receiving structure (922) for the hinge pin (94) defining the first hinge axis (), and the sash hinge part is connected to the top sash member (31) and provided with a receiving structure (932) for the hinge pin (94), such that the hinge unit (91) forms a pin-and-barrel hinge.