Hinge Hinge A hinge is a mechanical bearing that connects two solid objects, typically allowing only a limited angle of rotation between them. Two objects connected by an ideal hinge rotate relative to each other about a fixed axis of rotation: all other translations or rotations being prevented, and thus a hinge has one degree of freedom. Hinges may be made of flexible material or of moving components. In biology, many joints function as hinges like the elbow joint. There are many types of door hinges. The main types include: Other types include: Since at least medieval times there have been
Hinge (app) apps such as Tinder, made investments into Hinge as early as September 2017. On June 20, 2018, Match Group acquired 51% ownership of Hinge. The organization has the right to acquire all the remaining shares within the next 12-month period. Hinge (app) Hinge is a dating app founded by Justin McLeod in 2012. The app uses connections to Facebook friends to facilitate connections. With a goal to be seen as younger and cooler than Match.com or eHarmony but less superficial than Tinder, Hinge dispensed with Tinder-like swiping and used the slogan "the relationship app". The app has a "Your Turn"