US3748689A
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Adjustable hinge for butt-closing doors
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-09-30
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Granted: 1973-07-31
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Expires: 1991-09-30
Abstract
Abstract A hinge assembly for adjustably mounting at least one door leaf to a face of a frame wall member. A first mounting means is mounted on the frame wall member and a second mounting means is mounted on the door leaf. The first mounting means includes a plate element, a hinge angular support bracket and a hinge pin bracket connected in series so as to provide adjustable movement between the frame wall member and the door leaf member in two distinct intersecting planes which are held in fixed angular relationship with each other. In one embodiment the adjustment planes are perpendicular to each other and one of the planes is held parallel to the surface of the frame wall member. Projections on the rear side of the mounting plate element are impressed into the surface of the frame wall member in order to rigidly position and hold the plate in fixed position. Elongated, mating serrations are included on the contiguous surfaces between the elements of the first mounting means. These serrations are provided to hold the surfaces in fixed relation so that they will not slip during usage. Retaining means are provided between the plate element and the angular bracket to prevent inadvertent separation or loss of parts.
Inventors
- 👤 H Grunert
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 14:47
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05D; E05D11/00; E05D11/06; E05D5/00; E05D5/02; E05D5/0276; E05Y; E05Y2900/00; E05Y2900/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
190 words
A hinge assembly for supporting two members in pivotal relationship with respect to each other, said assembly comprising a. a first mounting means attached to one of said members; b. a second mounting means attached to said other members and being separate from the first mounting means; c. a pivot means interconnecting said first and second mounting means so that said members can pivot with respect to each other; d. said first mounting means including means for adjusting the position of the second mounting means with respect to the member to which the first mounting means is attached; and e. said adjusting means including first means to shift the position of the second mounting means in a first adjusting plane that is generally parallel to the surface of the member to which the first mounting means is attached and second means to shift the position of the second mounting means in a second adjusting plane that is disposed in a transverse direction with respect to the surface of the member to which the first mounting means is attached, said planes being in fixed angular relationship with respect to each other.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
190 words
A hinge assembly for supporting two members in pivotal relationship with respect to each other, said assembly comprising a. a first mounting means attached to one of said members; b. a second mounting means attached to said other members and being separate from the first mounting means; c. a pivot means interconnecting said first and second mounting means so that said members can pivot with respect to each other; d. said first mounting means including means for adjusting the position of the second mounting means with respect to the member to which the first mounting means is attached; and e. said adjusting means including first means to shift the position of the second mounting means in a first adjusting plane that is generally parallel to the surface of the member to which the first mounting means is attached and second means to shift the position of the second mounting means in a second adjusting plane that is disposed in a transverse direction with respect to the surface of the member to which the first mounting means is attached, said planes being in fixed angular relationship with respect to each other.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
A hinge assembly as defiNed by claim 1 wherein said second adjusting plane is generally perpendicular to both the first adjusting plane and the member surface to which the first mounting means is attached.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
75 words
A hinge assembly as defined by claim 1 wherein said first mounting means includes a plate element, an angular bracket and a pivot element; said plate element being disposed on the surface of the respective member; said angular bracket includes a slot which is disposed over the plate element for adjustable movement in said first adjusting plane; and the pivot element being adjustably mounted on the angular bracket for movement in said second adjusting plane.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
A hinge assembly as defined in claim 3 wherein said first mounting means includes a single rivet means for fixedly holding the plate element and bracket together on said respective member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
36 words
A hinge assembly as defined in claim 3 wherein said slot is formed as an undercut groove located in the surface of the bracket and the plate element is shaped as a tongue to fit therein.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
33 words
A hinge assembly as defined in claim 3 wherein said plate element includes projections which are embedded in the surface of said member to prevent shifting between said plate element and said member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
54 words
A hinge assembly as defined in claim 1 wherein said first mounting means includes a plate element, a pivot element and an angular bracket having an oblong slot, said plate element being disposed within said oblong slot for lateral support with respect to the direction of movement between the angular bracket and plate element.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
53 words
A hinge assembly as defined in claim 7 wherein said plate element includes two projections which are embedded in the surface of said member to prevent shifting between said plate element and said member, said projections are hollow to allow screws to be used for fixing the first mounting means to said member.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
33 words
A hinge assembly as defined in claim 7 wherein said oblong slot is undercut and the edges of the plate element are shaped to conform to the angular configuration of the oblong slot.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
166 words
A hinge assembly for supporting two members in pivotal relationship with respect to each other, said assembly comprising: a. a first mounting means attached to one of said members; b. a second mounting means attached to said other member and being separate from the first mounting means; c. a pivot means interconnecting said first and second mounting means so that said members can pivot with respect to each other; d. said first mounting means including means for adjusting the position of the second mounting means in a first plane of adjustment with respect to the member to which the first mounting means is attached; and e. said first mounting means includes a plate element, and an angular bracket having an oblong slot whereby said angular bracket is adjustable in a second plane of adjustment; f. said plate element being dimensioned to slidably move within said oblong slot and to obtain lateral support with respect to the direction of movement between the angular bracket and plate element.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
166 words
A hinge assembly for supporting two members in pivotal relationship with respect to each other, said assembly comprising: a. a first mounting means attached to one of said members; b. a second mounting means attached to said other member and being separate from the first mounting means; c. a pivot means interconnecting said first and second mounting means so that said members can pivot with respect to each other; d. said first mounting means including means for adjusting the position of the second mounting means in a first plane of adjustment with respect to the member to which the first mounting means is attached; and e. said first mounting means includes a plate element, and an angular bracket having an oblong slot whereby said angular bracket is adjustable in a second plane of adjustment; f. said plate element being dimensioned to slidably move within said oblong slot and to obtain lateral support with respect to the direction of movement between the angular bracket and plate element.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
31 words
A hinge assembly as defined in claim 10 wherein said first mounting means includes a single rivet means for fixedly holding the plate element and bracket together on said respective member.
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) | 1976-07-30 | 1977-01-29 | 1977-07-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-07-30 | 1981-01-29 | 1981-07-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-07-30 | 1985-01-29 | 1985-07-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |