Multiple hinges Sample Clauses

Multiple hinges. The hinge assemblies shall be positioned on the test fixture to satisfy the following requirements: 2.2.3.1. the hinge pins shall be in a straight line, so that the prescribed transverse load is perpendicular to the plane defined by the longitudinal load and the axis of the pivots, and situated in a plane passing through the axis; 2.2.3.2. the distance between further ends of adjacent hinges shall be 406 mm. For the case in which the 406 mm dimension cannot be complied with, the hinges shall be arranged in such a way that the distance between the nearest parts of two adjacent hinges shall be at least 100 mm; 2.2.3.3. a line joining the mid-points of the engaged portions of the two outermost hinge pins shall be bisected at right angles by the line of application of tensile force; 2.2.3.4. the tensile force, when applied, will stress the set of hinges approximately in the vehicle transverse direction.