US4146211A
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Device for joining partitions and doors to posts
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-05-22
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Granted: 1979-03-27
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Expires: 1998-05-22
Abstract
Abstract The invention relates to a device for joining partitions and doors to posts. The device comprises sleeves each having an octagonal profile which are mounted and fixed on posts to present faces each having two tapped holes. Against these faces brackets can be fixed for holding partitions or hinges can be fixed by way of a fastening lug. Each hinge also has means for fastening to a door. The invention is particularly useful for the rapid erection of boxes from completely prefabricated elements.
Inventors
- 👤 Daniel Choisel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 02:38
CPC Classifications
E; E06; E06B; E06B11/00; E06B11/02; E04; E04H; E04H17/00; E04H17/14; E04H17/1413; E04H17/1417; E04H17/1447; E04H17/16; E04H17/165; E04H17/166; E05; E05D; E05D7/00; E05D7/08; E05D7/081; E05Y; E05Y2900/00; E05Y2900/10; E05Y2900/13; E05Y2900/132; E05Y2900/40
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
211 words
A device for joining partitions and doors to posts, comprising a plurality of sleeves, each said sleeve having an inner profile corresponding to the outer profile of the posts, each said sleeve having an outer profile of polygonal shape presenting a plurality of faces each facing in a different direction, each face having at least two tapped holes spaced apart longitudinally; a plurality of brackets, each said bracket having two arms, at least one of said arms being identical with at least one of said faces of each sleeve and having two spaced holes, the other arm of each said bracket being arranged to be fixed to a partition; and a plurality of hinges, each said hinge being composed of a male part and a female part, said male part comprising a plate and a pivot pin carried by said plate, said female part comprising a plate having an opening therein for receiving said pivot pin, wherein one of the male part or female part is provided with a fastening lug, said lug being identical with at least one of said faces of each said sleeve and having two spaced holes, and wherein the other of said male part or female part carries means arranged to be fastened to a door.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
211 words
A device for joining partitions and doors to posts, comprising a plurality of sleeves, each said sleeve having an inner profile corresponding to the outer profile of the posts, each said sleeve having an outer profile of polygonal shape presenting a plurality of faces each facing in a different direction, each face having at least two tapped holes spaced apart longitudinally; a plurality of brackets, each said bracket having two arms, at least one of said arms being identical with at least one of said faces of each sleeve and having two spaced holes, the other arm of each said bracket being arranged to be fixed to a partition; and a plurality of hinges, each said hinge being composed of a male part and a female part, said male part comprising a plate and a pivot pin carried by said plate, said female part comprising a plate having an opening therein for receiving said pivot pin, wherein one of the male part or female part is provided with a fastening lug, said lug being identical with at least one of said faces of each said sleeve and having two spaced holes, and wherein the other of said male part or female part carries means arranged to be fastened to a door.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
A device according to claim 1, wherein each said sleeve has in cross-section an octagonal profile.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
44 words
A device according to claim 1, wherein said means for fastening one part of each said hinge to a door is a member having a profile and dimensions arranged to permit easy insertion of said member into a corresponding socket provided in the door.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
38 words
A device according to claim 1, wherein said means for fastening one part of each said hinge to a door is a member arranged to be easily inserted into the end portions of tubular uprights of a door.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
46 words
A device according to claim 4, wherein in each said hinge the plate of the male part is provided with the fastening lug, and the plate of the female part is provided with a member adapted to be introduced into the tubular uprights of a door.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
A device according to claim 1, wherein three said sleeves are arranged to be fixed on one post at suitable levels.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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