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1. This is my initial design presented last week. The main intent of this hinge design is to reduce, or if possible, eliminate disassembly time. There is also a lock mechanism between adjacent panels.

2. Pipe sleeve connected to flaps with hinges. Panel and chassis shaft may be disassembled by unfastening the two fasteners on each end of the flaps, rotating them to be perpendicular with the panel, and sliding the flap down through the fitted slits of the panels.

*Not necessary to unfasten both flaps, system may be disjoined by sliding only one flap under the panel to create an opening.

This design allows disassembly from up-top.

Manufacturing would entail creating the "U" shape sleeve with hinged upper ends, two rectangular flaps also with hinges, and cutting two slits through the panel.

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1. Bracket and screws, can be welded or not. The shape of the bracket can be changed to leave room between the panel and the chassis. Would be secure, not sure about weight/ease of assembly.
2. Hinges held together with screws. Not sure about weight, could be too bulky. The manufacturing could be an issue. (Side note: the top part could probably just be one big piece, I just made half and reflected it).

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