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How to insert hinge in assembly properly

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durablack2

Automotive
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Hello,
I am trying to insert a hinge into an assembly so that a toolbox lid can be opened. The problem I am having is I cannot seem to figure out how to mate the hinge correctly so that when the toolbox lid opens, the hinge allows proper movement. Right now I have it close (I think). When the lid opens, the hinge hinges a little, but the bottom part of the hinge moves down in the "Y" direction. I have tried numerous ways to fix the hinge but when I do it seems that the lid will no longer open.... Can someone help out with this? See attached for the zip file of the assembly.
Thanks
 
 http://files.engineering.com/getfile.aspx?folder=0aefa2cb-31a3-4c90-93dc-1ff6e870c506&file=toolbox.zip
After inserting and mating the hinge, make sure you set it as a flexible sub-assembly.

Jeff Mirisola, CSWE
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Delete Coincident27 mate.
Add a vertical distance mate between the fixed leaf of the hinge and the toolbox.

FYI ... There is material interference between the lid and toolbox (hinge side) when the lid is closed.
 
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