US3893209A
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Hinge for a piece of furniture
Assignee: Paul Hettich GmbH and Co KG
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Filing: 1973-10-24
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Granted: 1975-07-08
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Expires: 1993-10-24
Abstract
Abstract A hinge for a piece of furniture having a body and a door which is movable relative to the body between an open and a closed position. The hinge has a housing which is to be recessed into the door and which is formed in a surface with a recess and with at least one lateral chamber. A hinge arm is mounted in the recess for movement about a pivot axis normal to its elongation and extends in part out of the recess and beyond the housing for connection with the furniture body. A rocker member is mounted in the recess for rocking movement about an axis extending parallel to the pivot axis, and has a part projecting into the chamber. A spring is received in the chamber engaging the housing and the part and being movable passed a dead-center position between respective end positions in response to the door moving towards the open and closed positions, respectively.
Inventors
- 👤 Gerhard Sewing
- 👤 Jurgen Bachor
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 14:35
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05D; E05D11/00; E05D11/10; E05D11/1014; E05D11/1021; E05D3/00; E05D3/06; E05D3/14; E05D3/142; E05F; E05F1/00; E05F1/08; E05F1/10; E05F1/1041; E05F1/105; E05Y; E05Y2201/00; E05Y2201/40; E05Y2201/404; E05Y2201/41; E05Y2201/412; E05Y2600/00; E05Y2600/10; E05Y2900/00; E05Y2900/20; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/40; Y10T24/4002
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
179 words
A hinge for a piece of furniture having a body and a door which is movable relative to said body between an open and a closed position, comprising a housing adapted to be recessed into said door and having a surface formed with a recess and with at least one lateral chamber open to said surface; a hinge arm mounted in said recess for movement about a pivot axis normal to its elongation and extending in part out of said recess and beyond said housing for connection with said body; a rocker member mounted in said recess for rocking movement about a rocking axis extending parallel to said pivot axis, said rocker member having a part projecting into said chamber and said rocker member having cam portions which project from the region of said rocking axis towards said pivot axis; and a spring received in said chamber and engaging said housing and said part, said spring being movable past a dead-center position between respective end positions in response to said door moving towards said open and closed positions, respectively.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
179 words
A hinge for a piece of furniture having a body and a door which is movable relative to said body between an open and a closed position, comprising a housing adapted to be recessed into said door and having a surface formed with a recess and with at least one lateral chamber open to said surface; a hinge arm mounted in said recess for movement about a pivot axis normal to its elongation and extending in part out of said recess and beyond said housing for connection with said body; a rocker member mounted in said recess for rocking movement about a rocking axis extending parallel to said pivot axis, said rocker member having a part projecting into said chamber and said rocker member having cam portions which project from the region of said rocking axis towards said pivot axis; and a spring received in said chamber and engaging said housing and said part, said spring being movable past a dead-center position between respective end positions in response to said door moving towards said open and closed positions, respectively.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
50 words
A hinge as defined in claim 1, wherein said housing has an additional lateral chamber opposite and transversely spaced from the first-mentioned chamber, said rocker member having an additional part projecting into said additional chamber, and an additional spring similar to the first-mentioned spring being provided in said additional chamber.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
A hinge defined in claim 2, wherein said parts also have respective cam portions projecting from the region of said rocking axis towards said pivot axis laterally of said roller member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
53 words
A hinge as defined in claim 2, said housing including a snap-in cover for said recess, and said rocker member having a pair of axially aligned pins which define with one another siad rocking axis; and wherein said housing and said cover are each provided with respective partial seats for the respective pins.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
34 words
A hinge as defined in claim 4, said housing comprising wall portions which separate the respective chambers from said recess; and wherein the partial seats in said housing are formed in said wall portions.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
A hinge as defined in claim 4, wherein said cover comprises cover portions which cover the respective lateral chambers.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
36 words
A hinge as defined in claim 6, wherein said cover portions are substantially strip-shaped and have respective free ends provided with projections; and wherein said housing is provided with depressions in which said projections are receivable.
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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) | 1978-07-07 | 1979-01-06 | 1979-07-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-07-07 | 1983-01-06 | 1983-07-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-07-07 | 1987-01-06 | 1987-07-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |