How does a frictional hinge work?

GNANAVEL K
GNANAVEL K
26 Oct, 2017 08:33 AM

How does a frictional hinge work?

2 Answers

Mohammedazim Tinwale
Mohammedazim Tinwale
Answered on 26 Oct, 2017 10:06 AM

I guess below link will help you out In understanding friction hinge

https://www.maccon.de/en/electromechanics/friction-hinges.html

MF
MF
Answered on 26 Oct, 2017 01:28 PM

They use friction :)
But in all honesty, Mohammedazim posted a great link to a short read that will go in-depth about the hinges.

If you're like me and a visual learner, I will post a link to a video down below which steps through the process in detail.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ovcEuFcE4tE

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