US3597790A
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Folding door hardware
Assignee: Acme General Corp
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Filing: 1968-11-29
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Granted: 1971-08-10
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Expires: 1988-11-29
Abstract
Abstract A pivot or guide assembly for folding doors comprising a sleeve secured in its door-edge opening by driving it thereinto innerend-first. The sleeve is hexagonal to receive a hexagonal portion of a pivot or guide pin to prevent rotation of the pin while permitting vertical adjustment of the position thereof. Springs bias certain of the pins in such a way that the corresponding sleeves can be driven through the pins without damaging the springs. In one form, an annular retainer secures a rotatable nut to the outer end of the sleeve and the pin threadedly engages the nut so that rotation of the nut displaces the pin longitudinally of the sleeve without rotation of the pin. The sleeve is a split sleeve and the annular retainer limits spreading of the segments thereof. The disclosure also includes a folding-door bottom pivot assembly which includes a pivot bracket and a pivot socket adjustable relative thereto to adjust the horizontal position of the pivot axis of the door.
Inventors
- 👤 Kenneth K Kellems
- 👤 Robert Brydolf
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 17:07
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05D; E05D15/00; E05D15/26; E05D15/264; E05D15/266; E05Y; E05Y2900/00; E05Y2900/10; E05Y2900/13; E05Y2900/132
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
187 words
In a hardware assembly for use with a member having an opening therein, the combination of: a. a sleeve having inner and outer ends and capable of being driven, inner end first, into the opening in the member, said inner end being substantially flat and said outer end having a flange seatable against said member; b. a pin having a planar inner end within said sleeve and seatable against said flat inner end of said sleeve; c. the length of said pin being greater than that of said sleeve; d. said pin having an outer end projecting from said outer end of said sleeve when said inner end of said pin is seated against said inner end of said sleeve; e. said outer end of said pin being exposed and defining a cylindrical pivot member having an exposed end so that a driving force applied thereto is transmitted to said inner end of said sleeve through said pin when said inner end of said pin is seated against said inner end of said sleeve; and f. interengaging means on said sleeve and pin preventing relative rotation therebetween.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
187 words
In a hardware assembly for use with a member having an opening therein, the combination of: a. a sleeve having inner and outer ends and capable of being driven, inner end first, into the opening in the member, said inner end being substantially flat and said outer end having a flange seatable against said member; b. a pin having a planar inner end within said sleeve and seatable against said flat inner end of said sleeve; c. the length of said pin being greater than that of said sleeve; d. said pin having an outer end projecting from said outer end of said sleeve when said inner end of said pin is seated against said inner end of said sleeve; e. said outer end of said pin being exposed and defining a cylindrical pivot member having an exposed end so that a driving force applied thereto is transmitted to said inner end of said sleeve through said pin when said inner end of said pin is seated against said inner end of said sleeve; and f. interengaging means on said sleeve and pin preventing relative rotation therebetween.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
126 words
A hardware assembly as set forth in claim 1 wherein said inner end of said pin is provided with a longitudinal hole therein, said hardware assembly further including: a. a coil spring having an end in said longitudinal hole and seated against said pin and having its other end seated against said inner end of said sleeve; b. said spring acting in compression to bias said pin away from said inner end of said sleeve; c. the length of said longitudinal hole exceeding the minimum length of said spring; and d. whereby said inner end of said pin, when displaced toward said inner end of said sleeve, seats against said inner end of said sleeve before all of the coils of said spring contact each other.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
176 words
In a hardware assembly for use with a member having an opening therein, the combination of: a. a sleeve having inner and outer ends and capable of being driven, inner end first, into the opening in the member; b. a pin in said sleeve and projecting longitudinally from said outer end thereof; c. said pin having an inner end within said sleeve and seatable against said inner end of said sleeve and provided with a longitudinal hole therein; d. a coil spring having an end in said longitudinal hole and seated against said pin and having its other end seated against said inner end of said sleeve; e. said spring acting in compression to bias said pin away from said inner end of said sleeve; f. the length of said longitudinal hole exceeding the minimum length of said spring; and g. whereby said inner end of said pin, when displaced toward said inner end of said sleeve, seats against said inner end of said sleeve before all of the coils of said spring contact each other.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
176 words
In a hardware assembly for use with a member having an opening therein, the combination of: a. a sleeve having inner and outer ends and capable of being driven, inner end first, into the opening in the member; b. a pin in said sleeve and projecting longitudinally from said outer end thereof; c. said pin having an inner end within said sleeve and seatable against said inner end of said sleeve and provided with a longitudinal hole therein; d. a coil spring having an end in said longitudinal hole and seated against said pin and having its other end seated against said inner end of said sleeve; e. said spring acting in compression to bias said pin away from said inner end of said sleeve; f. the length of said longitudinal hole exceeding the minimum length of said spring; and g. whereby said inner end of said pin, when displaced toward said inner end of said sleeve, seats against said inner end of said sleeve before all of the coils of said spring contact each other.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
159 words
In a hardware assembly for use with a member having an opening therein, the combination of: a. a sleeve having inner and outer ends and capable of being driven, inner end first, into the opening in the member; b. said sleeve being of noncircular internal cross section the full length thereof; c. a pin in said sleeve and projecting longitudinally from said outer end thereof; d. said pin having a portion of noncircular external cross section in and complementary to and engaging and held against rotation by said sleeve; e. the length of said portion of said pin being small as compared to the length of said sleeve; f. whereby said portion of said pin is movable longitudinally of said sleeve a substantial distance as it is held against rotation thereby; and g. a compression spring seated against said inner end of said sleeve and said pin and biasing said pin away from said inner end of said sleeve.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
159 words
In a hardware assembly for use with a member having an opening therein, the combination of: a. a sleeve having inner and outer ends and capable of being driven, inner end first, into the opening in the member; b. said sleeve being of noncircular internal cross section the full length thereof; c. a pin in said sleeve and projecting longitudinally from said outer end thereof; d. said pin having a portion of noncircular external cross section in and complementary to and engaging and held against rotation by said sleeve; e. the length of said portion of said pin being small as compared to the length of said sleeve; f. whereby said portion of said pin is movable longitudinally of said sleeve a substantial distance as it is held against rotation thereby; and g. a compression spring seated against said inner end of said sleeve and said pin and biasing said pin away from said inner end of said sleeve.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
170 words
In a hardware assembly for use with a member having an opening therein, the combination of: a. a sleeve having inner and outer ends and capable of being driven, inner end first, into the opening in the member; b. means on said outer end of said sleeve providing a flat driving surface; c. a pin in and movable longitudinally of said sleeve and having an outer end projecting longitudinally from said outer end of said sleeve; d. a wheel having a hub mounted on said outer end of said pin and having an annular rim and an annular web connecting said rim to said hub; e. said wheel having a flat side adjacent said flat driving surface on said sleeve which is larger than said flat driving surface and which is movable into engagement with said flat driving surface upon longitudinal movement of said pin relative to said sleeve; and f. whereby said sleeve may be driven by means of a tool seated against the opposite side of said wheel.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
170 words
In a hardware assembly for use with a member having an opening therein, the combination of: a. a sleeve having inner and outer ends and capable of being driven, inner end first, into the opening in the member; b. means on said outer end of said sleeve providing a flat driving surface; c. a pin in and movable longitudinally of said sleeve and having an outer end projecting longitudinally from said outer end of said sleeve; d. a wheel having a hub mounted on said outer end of said pin and having an annular rim and an annular web connecting said rim to said hub; e. said wheel having a flat side adjacent said flat driving surface on said sleeve which is larger than said flat driving surface and which is movable into engagement with said flat driving surface upon longitudinal movement of said pin relative to said sleeve; and f. whereby said sleeve may be driven by means of a tool seated against the opposite side of said wheel.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
178 words
In a hardware assembly for use with a member having an opening therein, the combination of: a. a sleeve having inner and outer ends and capable of being driven, inner end first, into the opening in the member, said outer end having a flange seatable against said member; b. a pin having an inner end within said sleeve and seatable against said inner end of said sleeve; c. the length of said pin being greater than that of said sleeve; d. said pin having an outer end projecting from said outer end of said sleeve when said inner end of said pin is seated against said inner end of said sleeve; e. said outer end of said pin being exposed and defining a cylindrical pivot member having an exposed end so that a driving force applied thereto is transmitted to said inner end of said sleeve through said pin when said inner end of said pin is seated against said inner end of said sleeve; and f. interengaging means on said sleeve and pin preventing relative rotation therebetween.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
178 words
In a hardware assembly for use with a member having an opening therein, the combination of: a. a sleeve having inner and outer ends and capable of being driven, inner end first, into the opening in the member, said outer end having a flange seatable against said member; b. a pin having an inner end within said sleeve and seatable against said inner end of said sleeve; c. the length of said pin being greater than that of said sleeve; d. said pin having an outer end projecting from said outer end of said sleeve when said inner end of said pin is seated against said inner end of said sleeve; e. said outer end of said pin being exposed and defining a cylindrical pivot member having an exposed end so that a driving force applied thereto is transmitted to said inner end of said sleeve through said pin when said inner end of said pin is seated against said inner end of said sleeve; and f. interengaging means on said sleeve and pin preventing relative rotation therebetween.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
185 words
In a hardware assembly for use with a member having an opening therein, the combination of: a. a sleeve having inner and outer ends and capable of being driven, inner end first, into the opening in the member; b. said sleeve having a flange at its outer end; c. a pin in said sleeve and projecting longitudinally from said outer end thereof; d. a nut threaded on said pin and seated against said flange on said sleeve; e. retainer means connecting said nut and said flange on said sleeve to prevent longitudinally outward movement of said nut relative to said sleeve while permitting rotation of said nut relative to said sleeve; f. interengageable means on said pin and said sleeve for preventing relative rotation thereof and for permitting longitudinal movement of said pin relative to said sleeve in response to rotation of said nut relative to said pin and sleeve; and g. means on the inner end of said pin and engageable with said nut for limiting longitudinally outward movement of said pin, such means having a sliding fit with the interior of said sleeve.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
185 words
In a hardware assembly for use with a member having an opening therein, the combination of: a. a sleeve having inner and outer ends and capable of being driven, inner end first, into the opening in the member; b. said sleeve having a flange at its outer end; c. a pin in said sleeve and projecting longitudinally from said outer end thereof; d. a nut threaded on said pin and seated against said flange on said sleeve; e. retainer means connecting said nut and said flange on said sleeve to prevent longitudinally outward movement of said nut relative to said sleeve while permitting rotation of said nut relative to said sleeve; f. interengageable means on said pin and said sleeve for preventing relative rotation thereof and for permitting longitudinal movement of said pin relative to said sleeve in response to rotation of said nut relative to said pin and sleeve; and g. means on the inner end of said pin and engageable with said nut for limiting longitudinally outward movement of said pin, such means having a sliding fit with the interior of said sleeve.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-08-09 | 1975-02-08 | 1975-08-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-08-09 | 1979-02-08 | 1979-08-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-08-09 | 1983-02-08 | 1983-08-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |