US3913173A
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Hinge device
Assignee: Blum GmbH
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Filing: 1975-01-22
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Granted: 1975-10-21
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Expires: 1995-01-22
Abstract
Abstract A hinge device whereby an intermediate part is arranged between a mounting plate and the hinge arm of the hinge, the intermediate part being provided with hook-shaped projections that fit into anchorings or lips of the mounting plate. The projections and the anchorings are each directed in a single opposite direction, and a free path is provided in the area of anchoring-projection engagement between the intermediate part and the mounting plate.
Inventors
- 👤 Erich Rock
- 👤 Bernhard Mages
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-10 02:12
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05D; E05D7/00; E05D7/04; E05D7/0407; E05D5/00; E05D5/02; E05D5/0276; E05Y; E05Y2201/00; E05Y2201/60; E05Y2201/622; E05Y2201/624; E05Y2800/00; E05Y2800/34; E05Y2800/342; E05Y2900/00; E05Y2900/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
122 words
A hinge device, particularly for mounting a door to a piece of furniture, said device comprising: a mounting plate adapted to be attached to a piece of furniture, said mounting plate having a pair of lips projecting therefrom in the same direction; an intermediate part positioned on the top of said mounting plate, said intermediate part having a pair of projections extending in the same direction therefrom, said projections being fitted beneath said lips of said mounting plate; a hinge arm mounted on said intermediate part; and said mounting plate having therein means providing a free path of relative movement between said projections and said lips, said free path having a length at least as long as a first of said lips.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
122 words
A hinge device, particularly for mounting a door to a piece of furniture, said device comprising: a mounting plate adapted to be attached to a piece of furniture, said mounting plate having a pair of lips projecting therefrom in the same direction; an intermediate part positioned on the top of said mounting plate, said intermediate part having a pair of projections extending in the same direction therefrom, said projections being fitted beneath said lips of said mounting plate; a hinge arm mounted on said intermediate part; and said mounting plate having therein means providing a free path of relative movement between said projections and said lips, said free path having a length at least as long as a first of said lips.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
The device claimed in claim 1, further comprising screw means threaded through said intermediate part and abutting said mounting plate for moving said intermediate part away from said mounting plate and urging said projections against said lips.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
The device claimed in claim 1, wherein said projections and lips extend longitudinally of said mounting plate.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The device claimed in claim 1, wherein at least one of said lips projects from an end face of said mounting plate.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
The device claimed in claim 1, wherein the length of said first lip is at least twice the length of opposite of said lips.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
29 words
The device claimed in claim 1, wherein the breadth of said intermediate part and said projections is greater than the breadth of said mounting plate by a predetermined amount.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
29 words
The device claimed in claim 1, wherein at least one of said lips and projections, at the engaging surfaces thereof, have rib means to prevent relative sideways movement thereof.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
16 words
The device claimed in claim 1, wherein said intermediate part is formed of a deformable material.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
45 words
The device claimed in claim 8, wherein said intermediate part has therein a horizontal slot dividing said intermediate part into an upper portion and a lower portion joined, at the end thereof adapted to be positioned furthest from a furniture door, by a connecting bar.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
31 words
The device claimed in claim 9, further comprising screw means threaded into said lower portion and abutting said mounting plate, said screw means having a shoulder thereon abutting said lower portion.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
30 words
The device claimed in claim 9, further comprising clamping means operatively connected to said intermediate part to move said upper portion thereof toward and away from said lower portion thereof.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
23 words
The device claimed in claim 10, wherein said clamping means comprises a screw threaded into said upper portion and engaging said lower portion.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
22 words
The device claimed in claim 1, further comprising setscrew means extending into said intermediate part for adjustably fixing said hinge arm thereto.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-10-20 | 1979-04-21 | 1979-10-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-10-20 | 1983-04-21 | 1983-10-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-10-20 | 1987-04-21 | 1987-10-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |