Abstract: A resilient element coupled to a soffit plate provides a means for first resiliently and then non-resiliently limiting movement of a control arm associated with a hydraulic door closer, to thereby cushion and limit movement of a door to its extreme open position.
Abstract: Hydraulic door closer apparatus comprises a cylinder and an elongated piston disposed in the cylinder, the piston being made of relatively easily machined material, but having associated with it a rack of harder, wear and impact-resistant material for transmitting forces and motion to and from the piston.