公开(公告)号：WO1995014842A1

公开(公告)日：1995-06-01

申请号：PCT/US1994012476

申请日：1994-10-27

Applicant: GENERAL CLUTCH CORPORATION

Inventor： GENERAL CLUTCH CORPORATION ,  RUDE, Edward, T. ,  GELFAND, Mikhail ,  CARPENTER, David, A.

IPC: E05D11/08

CPC classification number: G06F1/1616 ,  E05D11/082 ,  E05D11/105 ,  E05Y2201/49 ,  E05Y2900/606 ,  G06F1/1681

Abstract: An inventive friction hinge (5) is provided which also provides detenting in a position or arcuate range. The friction torque is provided by a spring band (13, 65 or 73) which fits tightly about a shaft (11, 61 or 67) or within the cavity of a housing. Detenting is provided by features (21, 63 or 71) on the band and the mating part (19, 59 or 69) that cause the band to change shape when the features align. The detenting torque can be varied by changing the detailed shape of the features. Covers (3) that close, as on laptop computers, can be held shut by the use of the inventive detenting friction hinge which can also provide the friction needed to hold the screen of the computer in position during operation.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种创新的摩擦铰链（5），其还在一个位置或弧形范围内提供定位。 摩擦扭矩由围绕轴（11,61或67）或壳体的腔内紧密配合的弹簧带（13,65或73）提供。 在特征（21,63或71）上提供了定位，并且当特征对准时，导致带变化的配合部分（19,59或69）。 可以通过改变特征的详细形状来改变定位扭矩。 通过使用本发明的定位摩擦铰链可以关闭笔记本电脑上的封盖（3），这也可以提供在操作期间将计算机的屏幕保持在适当位置所需的摩擦力。

公开(公告)号：WO1995003464A1

公开(公告)日：1995-02-02

申请号：PCT/US1994008235

申请日：1994-07-21

Applicant: GENERAL CLUTCH CORPORATION

Inventor： GENERAL CLUTCH CORPORATION ,  RUDE, Edward, T. ,  GELFAND, Mikhail

IPC: E05D11/08

CPC classification number: G06F1/1616 ,  E05D11/082 ,  E05Y2201/49 ,  E05Y2900/606 ,  G06F1/1681 ,  Y10T16/54038

Abstract: There is disclosed a friction hinge assembly that can be inexpensively produced having a shaft and, in the simplest embodiment, one sheet metal part. In the preferred embodiment, the friction band (21) and the bracket (31) are one piece. In order to achieve the necessary alignment between the axis of the friction band and the axis of the shaft (17), the configuration of the mounting hole (23) for the shaft is elongated only along one axis. This provides clearance for necessary manufacturing tolerances without introducing additional backlash. In another embodiment, proper alignment is assured by slotted mounting holes (37) for mounting the friction bands to the bracket.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种摩擦铰链组件，其可以廉价地制造具有轴，并且在最简单的实施例中是一个金属板部件。 在优选实施例中，摩擦带（21）和支架（31）是一体的。 为了在摩擦带的轴线和轴（17）的轴线之间实现必要的对准，用于轴的安装孔（23）的构造仅沿着一个轴伸长。 这提供了必要的制造公差的间隙，而不引入额外的间隙。 在另一个实施例中，通过用于将摩擦带安装到支架的开槽安装孔（37）来确保适当的对准。

公开(公告)号：EP0663980A1

公开(公告)日：1995-07-26

申请号：EP94922666.0

申请日：1994-07-21

Applicant: GENERAL CLUTCH CORPORATION

Inventor： RUDE, Edward, T. ,  GELFAND, Mikhail

IPC: E05D11 ,  G06F1

CPC classification number: G06F1/1616 ,  E05D11/082 ,  E05Y2201/49 ,  E05Y2900/606 ,  G06F1/1681 ,  Y10T16/54038

Abstract: There is disclosed a friction hinge assembly that can be inexpensively produced having a shaft and, in the simplest embodiment, one sheet metal part. In the preferred embodiment, the friction band (21) and the bracket (31) are one piece. In order to achieve the necessary alignment between the axis of the friction band and the axis of the shaft (17), the configuration of the mounting hole (23) for the shaft is elongated only along one axis. This provides clearance for necessary manufacturing tolerances without introducing additional backlash. In another embodiment, proper alignment is assured by slotted mounting holes (37) for mounting the friction bands to the bracket.