US4686769A
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Marking gauge for use in mounting hinges
Assignee: Julius Blum GmbH
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Filing: 1986-06-24
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Granted: 1987-08-18
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Expires: 2006-06-24
Abstract
Abstract A marking gauge the allows exact drilling of the fastening holes for a mounting plate of a hinge and for a hinge casing. The marking gauge has an open slot at its rear and a screw in its center. The marking gauge is thus engageable on the mounting plate, and a bore for the hinge casing can be marked at a recess. When reversed, the marking gauge is insertable into a bore for the hinge casing so that the bores for the mounting plate can be marked.
Inventors
- 👤 Erich Rock
- 👤 Helmut Rupprechter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 17:26
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05D; E05D11/00; E05D11/0009; E05B; E05B17/00; E05B17/06; E05Y; E05Y2900/00; E05Y2900/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
166 words
A marking gauge for use in locating and marking the positions of hinge elements on elements of an article of furniture, said gauge comprising: a plate member having opposite first and second sides to be positioned on surfaces of furniture elements; a flange extending from at least said first side of said plate member to abut an edge of one furniture element; said plate member including locating means for positioning said plate member with respect to a hinge arm mounting plate already mounted on the one furniture element, said locating means comprising a slot in said plate member to receive a screw of the mounting plate and a bolt extending from said plate member to be received in a slot in the mounting plate, said bolt having an enlarged head; and said plate member including marking means for, upon said plate member being located with respect to a furniture element, enabling marking on a furniture element of a position for mounting thereon of a hinge element.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
166 words
A marking gauge for use in locating and marking the positions of hinge elements on elements of an article of furniture, said gauge comprising: a plate member having opposite first and second sides to be positioned on surfaces of furniture elements; a flange extending from at least said first side of said plate member to abut an edge of one furniture element; said plate member including locating means for positioning said plate member with respect to a hinge arm mounting plate already mounted on the one furniture element, said locating means comprising a slot in said plate member to receive a screw of the mounting plate and a bolt extending from said plate member to be received in a slot in the mounting plate, said bolt having an enlarged head; and said plate member including marking means for, upon said plate member being located with respect to a furniture element, enabling marking on a furniture element of a position for mounting thereon of a hinge element.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
A gauge as claimed in claim 1, wherein said bolt extends from said first side of said plate member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
A gauge as claimed in claim 1, wherein said bolt is threaded into said plate member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
A gauge as claimed in claim 1, wherein said plate member has extending from both said first and second sides thereof respective said flanges.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
A gauge as claimed in claim 1, wherein said marking means comprises at least one marking punch slidably extending through said plate member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
A gauge as claimed in claim 1, wherein said marking means comprises at least one recess extending through said plate member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
14 words
A gauge as claimed in claim 6, wherein said recess has funnel-shaped side walls.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
15 words
A gauge as claimed in claim 7, wherein said side walls are divided into sections.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
15 words
A gauge as claimed in claim 6, wherein said recess has opposed funnel-shaped side walls.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
12 words
A gauge as claimed in claim 6, wherein said recess is cruciform.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
38 words
A gauge as claimed in claim 1, further comprising means, extending from said second side of said plate member, for fitting into a hinge casing bore already formed in another furniture element, said fitting means comprising flange members.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
13 words
A gauge as claimed in claim 11, wherein said flange members are arc-shaped.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
26 words
A gauge as claimed in claim 1, further comprising guide flanges extending from said first side of said plate member on opposite sides of said bolt.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
21 words
A gauge as claimed in claim 1, wherein said slot is formed in a reduced thickness portion of said plate member.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
18 words
A gauge as claimed in claim 1, wherein said slot opens on an end of said plate member.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1990-08-17 | 1991-02-16 | 1991-08-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1994-08-17 | 1995-02-16 | 1995-08-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1998-08-17 | 1999-02-16 | 1999-08-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |