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Abstract

A double-hinge device according to the invention enables the lid of a console box to be smoothly opened from either of a pair of opposite edges from a closed position or conversely closed and locked form an open position by a simple operation. A shaft 3 is arranged along each of the opposite edges of the main body 1 of the console box and an engagement/release mechanism 4 is arranged to the corresponding edge of the lid 2. The shaft 3 is securely embraced by pivotally arranged primary arm 4a and secondary arm 4b under the effect of the resilient force of a return spring 5 fitted between the primary arm 4a and the lid 2. The movement of the secondary arm 4b is dependent on that of the primary arm 4a when the latter is operated to release the shaft from the primary and secondary arms 4a and 4b and open the lid. The lid can be closed simply by pushing it downward until the shaft 3 abuts primary and secondary inclined end surfaces 4k, 4l of a recessed area 6 then opens the primary and secondary arms 4a and 4b against the resilient force of the return spring 5 so that the shaft 3 is embraced by the arms.

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