Having Aperture For Slidably Receiving Pintle (e.g., Camming Knuckle) Patents (Class 16/318)
  • Patent number: 11788332
    Abstract: A hinge support includes a support plate that defines a first aperture and a second aperture. A pivot has an anchor arm that is disposed within the first aperture defined by the support plate. The pivot has a raised surface, a recessed surface, and a graduated surface that is defined between the raised surface and the recessed surface. A cap is disposed over and operably coupled to the pivot. The cap has a projecting surface, a receiving surface, and a sloped surface that is defined between the projecting surface and the receiving surface. An engagement plate defines an opening and is disposed around the cap. The cap and the engagement plate are configured to translate between a first position and a second position relative to the support plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Tushar Sopan Jadhav, Vishal Shankar Marathe, Mahalingappa Chudamani Mulimani
  • Patent number: 11352822
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a system for sealing a compartment. The system includes a door with a seal positioned on a bottom surface of the door. The system also includes one or more hinges coupled to the door. The door rotates from a closed position to an open position via the one or more hinges. A height of the door with respect to a floor surface increases in response to a rotation of the door from the closed position to the open position due to a helical slope of both a first cam surface of the one or more hinges and a second cam surface of the one or more hinges. The seal transitions from a compressed state to a relaxed state in response to the rotation of the door from the closed position to the open position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2022
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Douglas A. Brown, James P. Schalla, Justin W. Balvanz, Thomas J. Moran
  • Patent number: 10975621
    Abstract: A gate unit includes a gate mount adapted to mate with a frame bordering a passageway. The gate mount includes a gate hinge including a stationary pivot support and a movable pivot that is mated in rotative bearing engagement with the stationary pivot support to establish a gate-pivot axis. A gate is coupled to the movable pivot of the gate hinge for pivotable movement with the movable pivot about the gate-pivot axis between a closed position closing a walkway passage formed in the gate mount to block movement of a person through the walkway passage and an opened position opening the walkway passage to allow movement of a person through the walkway passage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2021
    Assignee: Dorel Juvenile Group, Inc.
    Inventor: Jean-Luc Gentil
  • Patent number: 10329818
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a hinge assembly including a first hinge body, a second hinge body, a movable block, a pushing block, a cushion block, and a pivot. The pivot is fixedly mounted to the first hinge body and is provided with a planar recess on a shaft body surface thereof. The movable block and the second hinge body are detachably connected to each other. The movable block is pivotally connected with the first hinge body via the pivot. A top surface of the movable block abuts against the first hinge body. The pushing block includes a first inclined surface. The cushion block includes a second inclined surface. A top surface of the pushing block abuts against the movable block. The pushing block slidably abuts against the shaft body of the pivot. The hinge assembly according to the present disclosure realizes seamless lifting of the hinge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: Fujian Zihe Sanitary Ware Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Xiaofa Lin, Xiaoshan Lin, Qiqiao Liu, Xiaoqing Deng, Pengxing Zheng
  • Patent number: 10113357
    Abstract: A door assembly with improved sealing between the door and door frame. The door assembly may include a door frame having a first side section and a sill section, a door including a first edge surface and a second edge surface and a hinge having a first portion connected to the first side section and a second portion connected to the first edge surface to pivotably connect the door to the door frame such that the door is pivotable between an open position and a closed position, wherein the hinge moves the second edge surface vertically downward toward the sill section only during the last 50 degrees of pivotal movement of the door from the open position to the closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2018
    Assignee: THERMA-TRU CORPORATION
    Inventors: Seth R. Gillen, Jarrod Buffy
  • Patent number: 9435103
    Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for opening/closing a door in which the door can be semi-automatically closed in a preset section so as to enable an operator in an operating cab to easily close the door.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2016
    Assignee: VOLVO CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT AB
    Inventor: Hwa-Yeol Lee
  • Patent number: 8826488
    Abstract: A system for fluidizing ash in a duct of a selective catalytic reduction system. The system includes a duct, a source for generating compressed air, and an air injection header joined with the source and joined with the duct via one or more holes in the duct. The air injection header is adapted to inject compressed air from the source to the areas of the duct prone to dust build-up. The air injection header includes a sub-header joined with a plurality of injection lances. Each of the plurality of injection lances has an end nozzle. The end nozzle may have a mushroom cap or an angled end configuration to direct air in a particular direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Assignee: ALSTOM Technology Ltd
    Inventor: Michael G. Varner
  • Patent number: 8082628
    Abstract: A hinge includes a first connecting member, a second connecting member defining a through hole, a sleeve member fixed to the second connecting member, a shaft movably mounted to the first connecting member, and a fastener. The sleeve member defines a spiral slide groove therein. A clamping protrusion extends from the first connecting member for slidably engaging in the slide groove. The shaft includes a fixing portion rotatably passed through the sleeve member and the through hole. The fastener is fixed to a distal end of the fixing portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2011
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Chen-Wei Chiang
  • Patent number: 8065780
    Abstract: A collapsible device includes a base, a cover, and a hinge. The hinge includes a first connecting member fixed to the base, a second connecting member defining a through hole, a sleeve member fixed to the second connecting member, a shaft movably mounted to the first connecting member, and a fastener. The sleeve member defines a spiral slide groove therein. A clamping protrusion extends from the first connecting member for slidably engaging in the slide groove. The shaft includes a fixing portion rotatably passed through the sleeve member and the through hole. The fastener is fixed to a distal end of the fixing portion. The second connecting member is fixed to the cover. During the rotation of the cover relative to the base via the hinge, the cover is synchronously moved transversely relative to the base along the axial direction of the hinge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2011
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Chen-Wei Chiang
  • Patent number: 7805808
    Abstract: A door assembly for pivotally securing a door to an animal enclosure or other enclosure. The door assembly comprises a pivot pin assembly integrally formed with the door and a hinge secured to the enclosure adjacent the opening. The pivot pin assembly preferably comprises a vertically oriented pivot pin integrally formed with upper and lower horizontal support members extending from upper and lower ends of the pivot pin across a portion of the door. The pivot pin is fitted within a hinge barrel formed within the hinge in a manner to permit the pivot pin to rotate within the barrel such that the door may be pivoted from an open to a closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2010
    Assignee: Schroer Manufacturing Company
    Inventor: Michael L. Matteson
  • Patent number: 6928699
    Abstract: An automatic closing door hinge, an automatic closing door mechanism, and a hinge of the automatic closing door mechanism, for smoothly opening a door or closing, with damping, a door. For example, an automatic door closing mechanism has a hinge having a pair of wing plates one of which has a cylinder in a circular cylindrical form received therein a piston, the other wing plate fixing an upper portion of an operation rod engaged with the piston, the piston being to be advanced and retracted through the operation rod associatively with a rotation of the other wing plate. The automatic closing door mechanism comprises a cam formed on the piston. An engaging part provided in the operation rod and movable in the cam. The cam and the engaging part engaging between the piston and the operation rod. A sphere arranged in a recess formed in an outer surface of the piston. A recess groove formed lengthwise in the cylinder. The sphere rolls along the recess groove, to allow the piston to slide within the cylinder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2005
    Inventor: Kazu Sawa
  • Publication number: 20020023313
    Abstract: Vehicle door hinge assembly with a built-in door stop mechanism, comprising a fixed knuckle (1) secured to the bodywork (2) of the vehicle, a moving knuckle (6) secured to the door (7) of the vehicle, and means of hinging the said moving knuckle (6) to the said fixed knuckle (1) about a pin (14).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2001
    Publication date: February 28, 2002
    Inventor: Francis Parizel
  • Patent number: 5265311
    Abstract: For swingably mounting a door on a jamb, a dual action self closing hinge has a stationary component which seals, shields, and carries a stationary cam and a rotatable cam follower. The cam elements cooperate with one another to displace the cam follower and attached door panel upwardly during an opening movement and permit the automatic downward movement of the cam follower and door panel upon release of the door panel from an open position. Simultaneous with the cam action, an offset hinge mechanism elevates the center of gravity of the door panel during opening, and likewise provides for the automatic return of the door panel to the closed position to improve the self-closing action of the door. In addition, a cam angular position lock enables the closed position of the door relative to the jamb to be easily adjusted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 1991
    Date of Patent: November 30, 1993
    Assignee: Econo Max Manufacturing
    Inventor: E. Scott Gard
  • Patent number: 5139322
    Abstract: An improved medicine cabinet is constructed predominantly from molded plastic components adapted for rapid assembly. The medicine cabinet includes a forwardly open main housing having preformed grooves therein which cooperate with one or more upright central shelf support brackets to support an array of half width shelf members in a customized geometry of half and full width shelves. The medicine cabinet further includes an improved self-closing hinge assembly for swingably supporting a mirror door from the cabinet housing, wherein the hinge assembly does not require metal parts. The mirror door includes a recessed baseplate for stable nested reception of a glass mirror, in combination with an improved mirror frame adapted for simple snap fit mounting onto the baseplate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 1990
    Date of Patent: August 18, 1992
    Assignee: Zaca Inc.
    Inventor: William J. Aisley
  • Patent number: 4864691
    Abstract: A hinge for rotatably mounting a barrier member to a structural member. The hinge comprises a first hinge assembly which comprises a first hinge bracket attachable to the structural member, a second hinge bracket attachable to the barrier member, a first hinge member mounted for rotation with the second hinge mounting bracket and a second hinge member mounted for rotation with the first hinge member. Both hinge members have correspondingly configured engaging surfaces which permit staged rotation between the hinge members. This facilitates a staged rotation of the barrier member in predetermined sequential increments as determined by the engaging surfaces. This first hinge assembly connects a lower portion of the barrier member to the structural member and is responsible for bearing substantially all of the weight of the barrier member. The invention further comprises at least a second hinge assembly for providing rotational alignment between an upper portion of the barrier member and the structural member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 1987
    Date of Patent: September 12, 1989
    Assignee: Edward D. Gidseg
    Inventors: Edward D. Gidseg, Jan Ganik
  • Patent number: 4787120
    Abstract: A door pivot assembly comprising two portions. One portion is attached to a support beam for the door and has a vertical cylindrical pivot bearing and horizontal bearing surface. A V-shaped groove is formed on the bearing surface defining the closure plane of the door. The second portion of the assembly is attached to the door and has a pin for engaging the cylindrical bearing of the first portion. A V-shaped rib is provided on the first portion extending normal to the pin and at an angle to the door closure plane. This rib engages the groove of the first portion when the door is closed and biases the door towards a closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 1987
    Date of Patent: November 29, 1988
    Assignee: Ryde Glass Company Pty. Limited
    Inventor: Peter Haigh
  • Patent number: 4502183
    Abstract: In a cam hinge device having a lower stationary hinge section and an upper hinge section, the improvement comprised of each hinge section having an identically formed, seamless sleeve-like, metal casing with a metal mounting leaf extending laterally therefrom. Plastic block assemblies including the operative camming surfaces of the device are provided within the casing such that the casing and block assembly of the riding hinge section are mounted in an axial position 180.degree. opposite the casing and block assembly of the stationary hinge section when the hinge device is assembled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 1983
    Date of Patent: March 5, 1985
    Assignee: The Sanymetal Products Co., Inc.
    Inventor: Frank M. Clancy, Jr.