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Hinge

Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-04-02
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Granted: 1973-07-24
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Expires: 1991-04-02
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Abstract

Abstract A power operated or counterbalance spring type hinge mechanism is provided wherein movement of the connected closure element is effected from the open to the closed position and vice versa by means of three links which co-act in close coupled relationship to reduce to a minimum the space requirements of the hinge structure.

Inventors

  • 👤 R Adamski

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-07 17:57
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05D; E05D3/00; E05D3/06; E05D3/18; E05F; E05F1/00; E05F1/08; E05F1/10; E05F1/12; E05F1/1246; E05F1/1269; E05F1/1276; E05Y; E05Y2900/00; E05Y2900/50

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim 139 words
A hinge assembly comprising first and second bracket members, a guide link, a rocker link and a control link, pivot pins connecting one end of the guide link to the first bracket member and slidably and pivotally connecting the other end thereof to the second bracket member, pivot pins connecting one end of the rocker link to the second bracket member and the other end to one end of the control link, a further pivot pin connecting the rocker link, intermediate its ends to the guide link and a pivot pin connecting the other end of the control link to the first bracket member, including a linear actuator, a pivot pin connecting one end of the linear actuator to the second bracket and a further pivot pin connecting the other end of the linear actuator to the rocker link.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 139 words
A hinge assembly comprising first and second bracket members, a guide link, a rocker link and a control link, pivot pins connecting one end of the guide link to the first bracket member and slidably and pivotally connecting the other end thereof to the second bracket member, pivot pins connecting one end of the rocker link to the second bracket member and the other end to one end of the control link, a further pivot pin connecting the rocker link, intermediate its ends to the guide link and a pivot pin connecting the other end of the control link to the first bracket member, including a linear actuator, a pivot pin connecting one end of the linear actuator to the second bracket and a further pivot pin connecting the other end of the linear actuator to the rocker link.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 35 words
The invention defined in claim 1, wherein the pivotal connection between the linear actuator and the rocker link lies between the pivotal connections between the rocker link and the guide link and the control link.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 14 words
The invention defined in claim 1, wherein the linear actuator comprises a hydraulic ram.

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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows

Annuity Stage Window Opens Payment Deadline Surcharge Period Until Estimated Fee Status
3.5 Years (Year 4) 1976-07-23 1977-01-22 1977-07-24 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1980-07-23 1981-01-22 1981-07-24 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1984-07-23 1985-01-22 1985-07-24 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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