Weber Knapp Case Studies
ETS Tan
 ETS Tan, the world leader in high quality
tanning equipment, asked Weber Knapp to
develop an adjustable counterbalance hinge
system to support a series of lids ranging in
size and weight from 250lbs to 309 lbs for their
new tanning bed line. Weber Knapp was
able to develop a single unique counterbalance
hinge that could manage the varying center of
gravity locations and weights for the entire
tanning bed line. With this type of flexibility
in a single counterbalance design, ETS was able
to minimize the inventory needed to support its
tanning bed line.
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 Protecting National Treasures is an Open-and Shut Case
The Rotunda of the National Archives Building
in Washington, D.C. contains display cases housing the
Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the
Bill of
Rights. Flanking these are two sets of seven cases lining the
Rotunda's curved walls that display the "American Originals"
document collection. Both banks of cases have seven individual
glass lids, each framed in ornate bronze castings.
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Counterbalanced Hinge for Imaging Machine Lid
Custom counterbalanced hinges from
Weber Knapp Co., Jamestown, N.Y,
www.weberknapp.com,
help support heavy lids in the thermal printing plate-making
industry.
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Hinge Lifts Lid on Trike Trunk
 www.lehmantrikes.com
Lehman Trikes, Westlock, Alberta, Canada converts high-end touring motorcycles into trikes for the
added stability and comfort of three wheels. The conversion
includes rear fenders and a trunk. Lehman's original design
forced the rider to be in an awkward position when operating
the trunk lid.
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The Hidden Fridge
 The kitchen has achieved unprecedented status in today’s homes. As the modern-day hub for family interaction
and entertaining, its new generation of
high-end appliances has taken center stage,
merging high style with performance.
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Concealed Hinge Puts The Lid On Tripping Hazards
 Custom concealed hinges from Weber Knapp, Jamestown, N. Y. keep
utility cover plates flush with floors in convention
centers. The covers conceal a series of trenches containing Walker
Systems, West Hartford, Conn.
www.wiremold.com,
power cables and connectors. The approach eliminates the
tripping hazards of exposed hinges and electrical cables
cluttering the floor.
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Industrial Design & Human Factors Beyond Aesthetics
Conventional wisdom about design is that the identity of a
product has relied on aesthetic presentation alone: its
design. No one is debating that this first impression is
still a valid marker, but to succeed, designers must
recognize that the visual is only part of the end experience
for consumers with each and every product.
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