What Do You Call This Type of Hinge?

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The hinge discussed is identified as a type that springs into one of three positions, often referred to as a "spring detent hinge." It operates on the principle of a cam mechanism for positioning. Participants suggest searching terms like "cam detent hinge" or "multi-position hinge" to find similar examples. There is no widely recognized unique name for this hinge type. The conversation emphasizes the functionality and versatility of such hinges in various applications.
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Can you tell me what this type of hinge is called? I like how it springs into 1 of 3 positions. I'd like to see other examples but I don't know what to search for.

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Don

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Looks like a normal hinge with a detent for positioning.
 
Yea I don't think it has a unique name. It uses a the principle of a cam to facilitate the poisitioning.
 
I see. Can you give me some other examples that I could look up online?
 
If I had to give it a name, I would call it a "spring detent hinge". Try searching variations such as, "cam detent hinge", or "multi-position hinge", etc.
 
+1 for cam hinge
 

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