US PATENT SUBCLASS 16 / 302-- .~.~ Plural hinge axes (e.g., multiple pintle)

US PATENT SUBCLASS 16 / 302
.~.~ Plural hinge axes (e.g., multiple pintle)

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16 /	HD	MISCELLANEOUS HARDWARE

221	DF	HINGE {32}
277	DF	.~ Resiliently biased hinge {10}
302		.~.~ Plural hinge axes (e.g., multiple pintle)

DEFINITION

Classification: 16/302

Plural hinge axes (e.g., multiple pintle):

(under subclass 277) Hinge wherein the structure which swingably connects the two hinged members* defines two or more distinct axes about which the hinged members pivot relative to one another.

(1) Note. The pivotal movement may occur alternately about either axis or simultaneously about two or more axes.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

282+, for a double-acting hinge having plural hinge axes*.

287+, for a hinge having plural hinge axes* and biased by a

coil oriented transversely to a hinge axis*.

294, for a hinge having plural hinge axes* and provided with an over-center travelling spring or linkage.