Virtual hinge

A support system includes a frame member and a cover magnetically coupled to one another proximate an edge of the cover and in an aligned state. The cover is rotatable with respect to the frame member without any structural coupling therebetween while the frame member and cover remain substantially...

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Main Author DANKO PETER
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 12.06.2012
Subjects
FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
HINGES OR OTHER SUSPENSION DEVICES FOR DOORS, WINDOWS OR WINGS
KEYS
LOCKS
SAFES
WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS
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Summary:A support system includes a frame member and a cover magnetically coupled to one another proximate an edge of the cover and in an aligned state. The cover is rotatable with respect to the frame member without any structural coupling therebetween while the frame member and cover remain substantially in the aligned state. A method of supporting a cover with respect to a frame includes magnetically attracting the cover and frame to each other proximate an edge of the cover.
Bibliography:Application Number: US20100702285