With the current global economic situation, too many good people may have heard these words in an unpleasant context. In the world of hinges and positioning technology, however, there are ways we can prevent the door from hitting us, and in the process introduce a real product differentiator.
Many applications use constant torque hinges to hold doors in position, giving the end user hands-free unencumbered access. Let me use a couple of scenarios to illustrate...
Imagine that you need to open a door to access the inside of an enclosure and make some repairs. Now imagine that the enclosure is outside, and you've just climbed a 20 foot ladder, on a stormy day to reach it. A gust of wind comes along causing the door to slam into your hand, making you drop your screwdriver to the ground. As you climb back down to retrieve the tool, the value of a well placed positioning hinge becomes clear.
Ever try to fill up a bag with rolls from a grocery store bulk bin? Easy right? Just hold the tongs in one hand, the bag in the other hand, and hold the lid of the bin open with your third hand. Plus, if your kids are curious like mine, you might want to hold onto them with the fourth hand to avoid having the orange display turn into a citrus tsunami.
Using the right hinge can change the user experience from one of frustration, to one of ease. In tough times, these little differentiators can help separate the products that ultimately win a customer's loyalty from those that didn't quite make the grade.
Have questions or ideas on how you can use positioning technology, post your thoughts here!
Many applications use constant torque hinges to hold doors in position, giving the end user hands-free unencumbered access. Let me use a couple of scenarios to illustrate...
Imagine that you need to open a door to access the inside of an enclosure and make some repairs. Now imagine that the enclosure is outside, and you've just climbed a 20 foot ladder, on a stormy day to reach it. A gust of wind comes along causing the door to slam into your hand, making you drop your screwdriver to the ground. As you climb back down to retrieve the tool, the value of a well placed positioning hinge becomes clear.
Ever try to fill up a bag with rolls from a grocery store bulk bin? Easy right? Just hold the tongs in one hand, the bag in the other hand, and hold the lid of the bin open with your third hand. Plus, if your kids are curious like mine, you might want to hold onto them with the fourth hand to avoid having the orange display turn into a citrus tsunami.
Using the right hinge can change the user experience from one of frustration, to one of ease. In tough times, these little differentiators can help separate the products that ultimately win a customer's loyalty from those that didn't quite make the grade.
Have questions or ideas on how you can use positioning technology, post your thoughts here!
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