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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 22, 2016
Filed:
Oct. 17, 2013
Hartwell Corporation, Placentia, CA (US);
Douglas Soren Nielsen, Placentia, CA (US);
Timothy S. Rozema, Placentia, CA (US);
Hartwell Corporation, Placentia, CA (US);
Abstract
The present disclosure includes a hinge assembly for use in a hinged attachment of a panel relative to a frame and providing movement of the panel relative to the frame. A link which provides an extension or reach motion and positioning of the assembly, shown for purposes of illustration and not limitation in the form of a gooseneck arm, is provided in the hinge assembly to facilitate an extended range of motion of the hinge assembly. A first spherical bearing assembly and a second spherical bearing assembly are operatively associated with a bearing end of the link to provide multiple degrees of motion while securely retaining the panel relative to the frame. The hinge is intended to provide universal application of a single version of a hinge which can be used in multiple locations as facilitated by the multiple degrees of motion provided by the bearing end of the link.