摘要 |
A hinge (14) includes first and second members (16, 18), a backing member (20), and a connecting member (24). The connecting member (24) connects the backing member (20) to the second member (18) in such a manner as to be able to vary the distance between the second and backing members. A brittle object (10) is located between the second and backing members (18,20). First and second packings (28,30) are provided between the brittle object (10) and the second member (18), and between the brittle object (10) and the backing member (20), respectively. A spacer (46) is provided between the second and backing members. The dimension of the spacer (46) along the distance between the second and backing members (18,20) is chosen so that when the connecting member (24) is adjusted until the spacer (46) comes into contact with both the second and backing members (18,20), the second and backing members clamp therebetween the brittle object (10) by way of the packings (28,30) with an optimal clamping force exerted on the brittle object (10). |