Using the resistance of viscuous bodies, this component technology reduces the opening and/or closing speed of flaps and lids. Based on our original damper component LAPCON, we have developed over 50 different types of products with soft motion technology. By doing OEM and ODM customizations to our existing product range, combined with our years of experience and expertise, we can deliver components with smooth movement that are optimized for customer use cases.

Using friction inside the movement axis, flaps and lids can be held in position, even after use release them. This technology has been built into many different hinges and lid stays. By doing OEM and ODM customisations to our existing product range, combined with our years of experience and expertise, we can deliver components with torque force and holding that are optimised for customer use cases.

By using the reaction force of springs, even heavy lids and flaps can feel light to open. This assist motion technology has been implemented into many different Sugatsune components. By doing OEM and ODM customisations to our existing product range, combined with our years of experience and expertise, we can deliver components with the assist force optimised for smooth and convenient operation of end users, customised to our customer’s needs.

Using depressions inside the components and placing balls which rotate around on the inside, when the rotation reaches a certain angle, the balls will fit into the depressions, allowing or a temporary holding motion. For use cases that require holding at several predefined angles, this is a very useful motion. It has been implemented into many different hinges. By doing OEM and ODM customisations to our existing product range, combined with our years of experience and expertise, we can deliver components with detent motion optimised for our customer’s needs.