US PATENT SUBCLASS 16 / 341
.~.~.~ Cam or wedge actuator

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221  DF  HINGE {32}
319  DF  .~ Including means to hold or retard hinged members against pivotal movement (e.g., catch) {8}
337  DF  .~.~ By friction {3}
341.~.~.~ Cam or wedge actuator

DEFINITION

Classification: 16/341

Cam or wedge actuator:

(under subclass 337) Hinge including an element having either an inclined or curved surface wherein translation or pivotal movement of the element along or about an axis supplies a force perpendicular to the movement of the surface which results in increased pressure between the opposing frictional surfaces.

(1) Note. The inclined or curved surface may or may not

serve as one of the opposing frictional surfaces.