3 Unique Hinges for 2024 M/Y Designs

With 2024 model year planning underway, it's time to consider these cool, innovative and patented ratchet hinges. Contact your dedicated TACO Sales Representative today for product demonstrations and quotes.

Hideaway Ratchet Hinge

Versatile, robust and concealed describe the innovative Hideaway Ratchet Hinge. The Hideaway Hinge transforms a standard seat cushion into a Class-A backrest to allow for versatile seating and deck options. The distinctive below-deck design provides functional, adjustable hinge operation without visible hardware. Under-cushion installation permits long runs of backrests to operate in independent sections. Adaptability to varied seatback widths also allows for unique applications, such as fold-down transom seats, hideaway tables and access doors. 

• Electro-polished, stainless steel Type-316L 
• Smooth operation with multiple backrest positions
• Three locking positions at 35°, 50° and 65° 
• Easily modified to accommodate more or different angles by changing side plates 
• Mounts to edge of bulkhead with the majority of hinge below deck 
• Easily add independent operating backrests 
• Full Down Position: 4-5/16”H x 18-1/2”W x 17"L 
• Full Up Position: 17-3/4”H x 18-1/2”W x 12-5/16"L 
• For cushions 3” to 3-1/2" thick 
• Can be used for seat backs up to 20” 
• Single seat capacity 
• Tested up to 600 pounds vertical load 
• 500-hour ASTM B117-16 salt fog 
• This hinge exceeds the strength requirements specified for seat backs in H31.9.2.

Command Ratchet Hinges

Winner of an IBEX Innovation Award!

9-3/8", H25-0016

Constructed from high-grade stainless steel and brass, our Command Ratchet Hinge is ideal for sunpads, bolsters and lounge backrests. This heavy-duty specialty hinge has a 15º locking inclination and ratchets up to four positions. 

18-1/2", H25-0023

Because of the success of the popular 9-3/8" long Command Ratchet Hinge, we developed the 18-1/2" long counterpart for longer applications. This heavy-duty, extended specialty hinge has one locking position at 61.5º and is perfect for sunpads, bolsters and lounge backrests.