Claims
- 1. A hinge for a cover on an electrophotographic printing machine, comprising:
- a single planar member having a length, a width, and a plurality of bends formed widthwise therein so as to form a plurality of lengthwise extending, nonparallel surfaces;
- a connecting device formed into one long edge the planar member for attaching the cover to the edge of the planar member;
- a pin adapted to be attached to the cover to cooperate with said connecting device; and
- an upset formed into one of said plurality of nonparallel surfaces such that upon pivoting the cover from a first position to a second position the cover contacts said upset.
- 2. A hinge according to claim 1 wherein said connecting device comprises a substantially round channel.
Parent Case Info
Priority is claimed from previously-filed Provisional Patent Application filed Apr. 11, 1997, as U.S. application Ser. No. 60/043,893 by David R. Jones, et al, entitled "Cover Hinge With Integral Indent".
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