Is there a way to keep the lid open at times? Is that what that little hinge is for?
2063965
Yes. I just tried, and if the little black ends of the lid hinges are pushed, the top stays open! Hey! I didn't even know that! Glad you asked.
971631
It is not so much a hinge as it is a slot and tab, the two sides fit together very easily and lock together as you bring the handles together, and come apart effortlessly as you open it wide. Makes for easy cleaning, I would think a fixed hinge would get quite dirty, be very hard to keep clean and be unsanitary.
2118494
Yes. when closed and you un- latch to open it open automatic. So when closing you have to push down on lid to close. In other words the lid wont fall shut by its self you have to push down on the lid to close.
996062
There's nothing that holds the lid open. So when you lift it up you need to use your hand to keep the lid open otherwise it will close.
929883
The lid does have a hinge. The lid leans back a bit when it's all the way open.
834736
The instructions say you should lock it down, which I found odd. If you don't latch it, the lid can rise a bit.
939657
Tes, you can lift lid w/ hand (not engaging the pedal system) and it stays open.
1779452
Is been a long time but I think it keeps the lid from opening to far, cheers!
91382
I believe the extra effort to open it is so the lid stays open and does not fall closed.
212897
No, however when opening the ottoman, the lid holds the place. Meaning, it does not open any farther than you lift it up or close any father then you push it down. We do not have children, but if we did I would feel completely confident in this product around a small child. You can not lock the ottoman or lock the hinge.
2115836
It does open to the full height of the lid, which is hinged at the back. We pull it out to open it, and slide it back in when we're done.
1933691
The lid isn't hinged on, but there is a hinge to hang the lid on if you want to use it. I don't use the hinge myself. This is as great slow cooker.
2016180
Not so much. There's a little black button you push to the side which must be held there as you open the lid.
937596
The lid locks very securely shut. It will not pop open if it is latched, and you can hear the latch engage when closing it.
1996901
The clam-shell hinge has an internal spring that engages when the case is nearly shut that shuts the case completely. It will keep the case from opening due to vibrations, etc., if that's what you're asking.
2147870
Yes, it will stay open, if you have it up against a wall. We keep the lid up most of the time - it doesn't fall shut on its' own.
1053170
Yes, mine does. There is a stiffness to the lid so it even stays in position halfway open too!