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hinge
(redirected from flexible joint)

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hinge
1. a device for holding together two parts such that one can swing relative to the other, typically having two interlocking metal leaves held by a pin about which they pivot
2. Anatomy a type of joint, such as the knee joint, that moves only backwards and forwards; a joint that functions in only one plane
3. a similar structure in invertebrate animals, such as the joint between the two halves of a bivalve shell
4. Philately a small thin transparent strip of gummed paper for affixing a stamp to a page

hinge [hinj]
(design engineering)
A pair of metal leaves forming a jointed device on which a swinging part turns.


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Abstract: A non-pneumatic tire comprises circumferentially-spaced support elements joined together by an inter-connection structure with the interposition of flexible joints, so as to ensure good overall operation.
Other new features include flexible joint support that lets multiple hinges share loads equally, yielding more consistent results; nonlinear springs and dampers such as those on automobile shock absorbers; and the ability to compare results between different simulations.
Other Products--Hyaluronic acid products like Hyalgan and Synvisc mimic a naturally occurring body substance that lubricates the knee joint and permits flexible joint movement without pain.
 
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