公开(公告)号：US06182330B2

公开(公告)日：2001-02-06

申请号：US09196682

申请日：1998-11-20

Applicant: Eugene Novin ,  David A. Lowry

Inventor： Eugene Novin ,  David A. Lowry

IPC: E05D1110

CPC classification number: G06F1/1681 ,  E05D11/082 ,  E05Y2900/606 ,  G06F1/1616 ,  G06F1/1679 ,  Y10T16/5385 ,  Y10T16/5389 ,  Y10T16/54028 ,  Y10T16/54035

Abstract: A self-latching hinge for rotatably coupling a first member to a second member is provided. The hinge comprises a hinge housing connected to one of the first and second members. A shaft is rotatably disposed in the hinge housing, with the shaft being connected to the other of the first and second members. A cam is located on the shaft. A rotatable roller is located in the housing adjacent to the cam such that as the shaft is rotated, the cam contacts and rotates the roller. Contact between the roller and the cam at a specified angle of rotation causes interference between the roller and the cam to create an increased latching torque which must be overcome for movement of the shaft. A portable computer is also provided having a self-latching hinge located between the display housing and the processor housing.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于将第一构件可旋转地联接到第二构件的自锁铰链。 铰链包括连接到第一和第二构件之一的铰链外壳。 轴可旋转地设置在铰链壳体中，轴与第一和第二构件中的另一个连接。 凸轮位于轴上。 一个可旋转的滚轮位于壳体中，与凸轮相邻，使得当轴旋转时，凸轮接触并旋转滚筒。 以指定的旋转角度在滚子和凸轮之间的接触使得滚子和凸轮之间的干涉产生增加的锁定扭矩，这必须克服用于轴的运动。 还提供了一种便携式计算机，其具有位于显示器壳体和处理器壳体之间的自锁铰链。

公开(公告)号：US5832987A

公开(公告)日：1998-11-10

申请号：US821942

申请日：1997-03-21

Applicant: David A. Lowry ,  Eugene Novin

Inventor： David A. Lowry ,  Eugene Novin

IPC: F28F13/00 ,  G06F1/16 ,  G06F1/20 ,  F28D15/00 ,  H05K7/20

CPC classification number: G06F1/203 ,  F28F13/00

Abstract: A rotatable heat transfer coupling for rotatably connecting a first object to a second object for transfer of heat from the first object to the second object is provided. The rotatable heat transfer coupling includes a first heat transfer housing for attachment to one of the first and second objects. The housing has an outside surface and an inside surface defining a generally cylindrical cavity having a longitudinal axis. A slot is provided through the housing between the surface and the generally cylindrical cavity. The housing is geometrically configured to have substantially uniform strength in a direction normal to the longitudinal axis. A cylindrical heat transfer component which is connected to the other of the first and second objects is located within the generally cylindrical cavity. A clamp is positioned on the outside surface of the housing to apply an additional force on the housing.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于将第一物体可旋转地连接到用于将热量从第一物体传递到第二物体的第二物体的可旋转传热联接器。 可旋转传热联轴器包括用于附接到第一和第二物体之一的第一传热壳体。 壳体具有外表面和限定具有纵向轴线的大致圆柱形腔体的内表面。 通过壳体在表面和大致圆柱形的空腔之间提供槽。 壳体几何构造成在垂直于纵向轴线的方向上具有基本均匀的强度。 连接到第一和第二物体中的另一个的圆柱形传热部件位于大致圆柱形的腔内。 夹具定位在外壳的外表面上，以在壳体上施加额外的力。

公开(公告)号：US07707690B2

公开(公告)日：2010-05-04

申请号：US11187279

申请日：2005-07-22

Applicant: David A. Lowry ,  Mark Cooper ,  Eugene Novin

Inventor： David A. Lowry ,  Mark Cooper ,  Eugene Novin

IPC: E05D3/10

CPC classification number: H04M1/0222 ,  E05D3/10 ,  E05Y2900/606 ,  G06F1/1616 ,  G06F1/1679 ,  G06F1/1681 ,  H04M1/0245 ,  Y10T16/53824 ,  Y10T16/53832 ,  Y10T16/53833 ,  Y10T16/53843 ,  Y10T16/53864 ,  Y10T16/547 ,  Y10T16/5472

Abstract: A device has a closed position and at least first and second open positions. The device includes a base. A hinge assembly is engaged with the base. The hinge assembly has first and second axes. A hinged portion is engaged with the hinge assembly. The hinged portion is individually pivotable with respect to the base about each of the first and second axes of the hinge assembly. Pivoting of the hinged portion about the first axis moves the device between the closed position and at least the first open position. Relative pivoting of the hinged portion about the second axis moves the device between the closed position and at least the second open position.

Abstract translation: 装置具有关闭位置和至少第一和第二打开位置。 该装置包括一个基座。 铰链组件与基座接合。 铰链组件具有第一和第二轴。 铰链部分与铰链组件接合。 铰链部分可相对于基部围绕铰链组件的第一和第二轴线的每一个单独地枢转。 围绕第一轴枢转铰链部分使装置在关闭位置和至少第一打开位置之间移动。 铰链部分围绕第二轴线的相对枢转使装置在关闭位置和至少第二打开位置之间移动。

公开(公告)号：US20080189908A1

公开(公告)日：2008-08-14

申请号：US11997554

申请日：2006-08-01

Applicant: David A. Lowry ,  Mark Cooper

Inventor： David A. Lowry ,  Mark Cooper

IPC: E05D3/10 ,  B60J5/04 ,  E05D15/48

CPC classification number: B60R11/0235 ,  B60R11/00 ,  B60R2011/0085 ,  Y10T16/528 ,  Y10T16/545 ,  Y10T16/5472

Abstract: A sliding and rotating hinge module for supporting a display screen or the like, includes a bracket, a slider and a support member. The slider is capable of sliding movement relative to said bracket and said support member is capable of pivotal movement relative to said slider.

Abstract translation: 用于支撑显示屏等的滑动和旋转铰链模块包括支架，滑块和支撑构件。 滑块能够相对于所述支架滑动，并且所述支撑构件能够相对于所述滑块枢转运动。

公开(公告)号：US07320152B2

公开(公告)日：2008-01-22

申请号：US11188228

申请日：2005-07-22

Applicant: David A. Lowry ,  Mark Cooper

Inventor： David A. Lowry ,  Mark Cooper

IPC: E05F1/08 ,  E05C17/64 ,  G06F1/16

CPC classification number: G06F1/1616 ,  E05C17/64 ,  E05D11/084 ,  E05D11/1078 ,  E05F1/1223 ,  E05Y2900/606 ,  G06F1/1681 ,  Y10T16/5385 ,  Y10T16/5387 ,  Y10T16/540255 ,  Y10T16/54028 ,  Y10T16/540345 ,  Y10T16/54038

Abstract: A hinge assembly includes a main member having a main cam member and a bore extending generally along an axis of rotation. A pivot member, fixed to an end of a shaft extending through the bore, includes a pivot cam member and is rotatable with respect to the main member. At least one torque element is rotatably engaged with the shaft and is substantially rotationally fixed with respect to the main member. The at least one torque element imparts a first frictional resistance to the shaft with rotation of the shaft in a first direction and a second frictional resistance to the shaft with rotation of the shaft in a second direction. The first frictional resistance is greater than the second frictional resistance. Interaction of the main cam member with the pivot cam member assists in maintaining the hinge assembly in at least first and second positions.

Abstract translation: 铰链组件包括主构件，主构件具有主凸轮构件和大体上沿着旋转轴线延伸的孔。 固定到延伸穿过孔的轴的端部的枢转构件包括枢转凸轮构件并且可相对于主构件旋转。 至少一个扭矩元件与轴可旋转地接合并且相对于主构件基本上旋转地固定。 所述至少一个扭矩元件在所述轴沿第一方向旋转时给予所述轴的第一摩擦阻力，并且所述第二摩擦阻力通过所述轴沿第二方向旋转。 第一摩擦阻力大于第二摩擦阻力。 主凸轮构件与枢转凸轮构件的相互作用有助于将铰链组件保持在至少第一和第二位置。

公开(公告)号：US07065834B2

公开(公告)日：2006-06-27

申请号：US10864662

申请日：2004-06-09

Applicant: David A. Lowry

Inventor： David A. Lowry

IPC: E05F1/08

CPC classification number: H04M1/0216 ,  E05D11/084 ,  E05D11/1078 ,  E05F3/20 ,  E05Y2201/21 ,  E05Y2201/254 ,  E05Y2201/266 ,  E05Y2900/606 ,  G06F1/1679 ,  G06F1/1681 ,  Y10T16/304 ,  Y10T16/5387 ,  Y10T16/540255 ,  Y10T16/540256 ,  Y10T16/54028

Abstract: A hinge for controlling a pivotal rate of movement. The hinge includes a first hinge part and a second hinge part that is pivotally mounted to the first hinge part. The first hinge part movable to and between open and closed positions relative to the second hinge part. A connector extends along an axis and the first and second hinge parts are pivotally mounted around the connector on the axis. A gap is defined between at least one of the first and second hinge parts and the connector. A damping fluid is located within the gap for controlling a relative rate of movement of the first and second hinge parts between the open and closed positions.

Abstract translation: 用于控制枢转运动速度的铰链。 铰链包括第一铰链部分和枢转地安装到第一铰链部分的第二铰链部分。 所述第一铰链部分相对于所述第二铰链部分可移动到打开位置和关闭位置之间。 连接器沿轴线延伸，并且第一和第二铰链部分围绕连接器枢转地安装在轴线上。 间隙限定在第一和第二铰链部分和连接器中的至少一个之间。 阻尼流体位于间隙内，用于控制第一和第二铰链部分在打开位置和闭合位置之间的相对运动速度。