초록 ▼

A self-latching hinge includes a connector having an outer surface with at least one irregularity. A receiver is provided that includes an inner surface with at least one irregularity. By selectively moving the connector relative to the receiver the irregularity on the outer surface of the connector

A self-latching hinge includes a connector having an outer surface with at least one irregularity. A receiver is provided that includes an inner surface with at least one irregularity. By selectively moving the connector relative to the receiver the irregularity on the outer surface of the connector is engaged with the irregularity on the inner surface of the receiver for retaining the connector and retainer in a predetermined position. The receiver is designed to be hook-shaped and constructed of a pliable material for enabling the connector to be received within a recessed portion. In a preferred embodiment, the connector is cylindrical in shape and includes a plurality of dimples disposed on the outer surface thereof. The receiver includes a cylindrical recess for receiving the connector, the cylindrical recess includes a plurality of recesses formed to selectively mate with the plurality of dimples formed on the connector for maintaining the positioning of the connector in a predetermined position relative to the receiver.

대표청구항 ▼

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A self-latching hinge comprising:a connector having an outer surface with a plurality of projections extending outwardly from said outer surface or a plurality of recesses formed in said outer surface; anda receiver having an inner surface with a plurality of recesses f

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A self-latching hinge comprising:a connector having an outer surface with a plurality of projections extending outwardly from said outer surface or a plurality of recesses formed in said outer surface; anda receiver having an inner surface with a plurality of recesses formed in said inner surface or a plurality of projections extending outwardly from said inner surface;said connector being adapted to be retained within said receiver and being movably mounted relative thereto;wherein selectively moving said connector relative to said receiver engages a predetermined number of said plurality of projections or said plurality of recesses on the outer surface of said connector with a corresponding number of said plurality of recesses formed in the inner surface of said receiver or said plurality of projections extending outwardly from said inner surface of said receiver for retaining said connector and receiver in a plurality of predetermined positions relative to each other.