# hingeJoint

> The HingeJoint attached to this GameObject (Read Only). (Null if there is none attached).

## Definition

* **Type:** Property
* **Namespace:** [UnityEngine](/engine/6000.3/script-reference/unityengine.md)
* **Assembly:** UnityEngine.CoreModule

> **Warning:**
>
> **Removed.** Property hingeJoint has been deprecated. Use GetComponent\\\<HingeJoint\\>() instead.

```csharp
public Component hingeJoint { get; }
```