Help with my Energizer Folding Lantern!!

[Brinkman]

Does anyone know how to stop these lanterns from loose swinging after being used multiple times? /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif

 

[pedalinbob]

i have the same question.
after about 1 year use, it has really loosened up to the point where it doesnt stay open well.

tried tightening a screw on the back, but it didnt help.

any ideas?

Bob

 

[Brinkman]

Yeah, i tried to tighten two screws right by the hinge, but that didn't help, although i noticed there are two tabs where it folds, propping it open at about an inch, so that will wear down some, but there's nothing else i see that will wear out really.

 

[pedalinbob]

hmmm, i might have to try taking one apart to see if there is a simple fix.

Bob

 

[Brinkman]

I took it apart by taking out the 4 screws at the hinge, but i see no reason as to why it flops around.....so, if anyone could inform me, i'd be most happy, along with Bob.

 

[Orion]

Since you have it apart, is it possible to place one layer of clear tape wherever to take care of the looseness?

 

[Lynx_Arc]

I haven't seen the design but if there is a hinge *pin* you could try stuffing a small O ring in there to tighten the gap and would insert a friction surface to slow things down or even take a soldering iron and melt plastic to make the hinge tighter somehow.