IQS Newsroom Articles on Friction Hinges
Friction Hinges
Friction hinges, or constant torque hinges, provide precise positioning capabilities
while allowing for smooth controlled flow from one position to another. They
can make secondary mechanical supports unnecessary and provide zero-backlash.
Constant torque friction hinges are used in applications requiring that an
object be swiveled into and then held in position. Examples of such applications
are sun visors, display lighting, speaker systems, swing-out television support
stands, slide-out keyboard shelves, medical device positioning, DVD players,
flat screen monitors, etc.
Another typical application of constant torque friction hinges is positioning
and then preventing lids or doors from slamming shut due to forces such as
gravity, vehicle motion or wind gusts. Some examples are arm rest lids, glove
compartment doors, tool box and toy chest lids, outdoor electrical enclosures
and lighted signs, RV and marine hatches, doors and windows, etc..