Hinge Axis Passes Through Hinged Member (e.g., Floor Hinge) Patents (Class 16/378)
  • Patent number: 11129473
    Abstract: The invention relates to a rack for a cabinet, preferably a corner cabinet, comprising at least two shelves, which can be rotated about an axis and can be slid transversely to the axis. The shelves can be operated independently of each other, can be arranged one over the other, and can be slid on shelf supports. The shelves are mounted on the shelf supports in such a way that rotation by 360° is enabled. Each shelf not mounted on a bottom of the cabinet is mounted on at least one support, which can be fastened to a stable wall in a rear region of the cabinet and is arranged in such a way that the height of the support can be varied.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2021
    Inventor: Wolfgang Held
  • Patent number: 11079167
    Abstract: The present invention provides a storage device for a refrigerator, including: a plurality of boxes, a rotating shaft and a plurality of damping masses, so that the boxes can stay stationary at any rotation position at any time when are rotated around the rotating shaft, which ensures smooth rotation of the boxes during the opening and closing thereof, and thus facilitates the user to pick and place eggs and improves the stability of the fragile eggs within the rotating boxes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2021
    Assignees: QINGDAO HAIER SPECIAL REFRIGERATOR CO., LTD., QINGDAO HAIER JOINT STOCK CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Dengqiang Li, Yazhou Shang, Bin Fei, Jinlin Liu
  • Patent number: 10444128
    Abstract: A load path status detection system comprising a primary fastener, a load sensor, a primary structural link, and a secondary structural link. The primary fastener extends through the primary structural link. The load sensor is associated with the primary structural link. The primary structural link carries a load when a primary load path, formed by the primary fastener and the primary structural link, is functioning. The secondary structural link is parallel to the primary structural link, wherein the secondary structural link does not carry a load when the primary load path is functioning.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2019
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Lisa G. Schleuter, Bret Alan Bowers
  • Patent number: 10336153
    Abstract: An active roll control apparatus is provided. To adjust a stiffness value of the stabilizer bar by moving a stabilizer bar installed between left and right wheels of a vehicle and extending in a first direction and a stabilizer link connected to the stabilizer bar, the active roll control apparatus includes a sliding part having one side connected to the stabilizer bar and the other side connected to the stabilizer link to slide the stabilizer link in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, and a movement restricting part installed at the sliding part to restrict movement when the sliding part slides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: MANDO CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jun Ho Seong, Jae Hoon Jang, Chang Jun Kim
  • Patent number: 8984717
    Abstract: A self-returning hinge assembly utilizing a spring disposed along a linearly displaceable guide shaft element mounted through a polymeric guide plate disposed in substantial alignment with an aperture supporting an elongated proximal portion of the guide shaft. Upon displacement of the door from a pre-established set point, the spring is compressed thereby generating a biasing force along the guide shaft to bring the door back to the pre-established set point. The linear travel path of the guide shaft element is maintained by the guide plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Assignee: Bommer Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: B. Stewart Jackson
  • Patent number: 8943652
    Abstract: A hinge for cold rooms, swing gates or the like includes a stationary support structure and at least a door movable between an open door position and a closed door position. The hinge comprises a box-like hinge body and a pin rotatably coupled to rotate about a first axis between the open door position and the closed door position. Closing means are provided for automatically returning the door, as well as a working fluid acting thereon to hydraulically contrast their action. The closing means comprise a cam element unitary with the pin interacting with a plunger element housed in an operating chamber defined within the box-like hinge body. The box-like hinge body has an elongated shape to define a second axis perpendicular to the first axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Assignee: IN&TEC S.R.L.
    Inventor: Luciano Bacchetti
  • Patent number: 8813313
    Abstract: A constructive arrangement in elastomeric spring for closing doors which comprises a hollow tube having one end provided with a base and the inner area the provision of an elastomeric spring disposed juxtaposed to said base having a tracking member positioned on the elastomeric spring which receives the tracking member on the opposite face whose free end presents edge provided with female fitting which allows the positioning of a cam with male fitting pressed by a pin fixed to the tube through a bushing and having inner cap with fixing holes and protective cap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Inventors: Francisco Alan Freitas Marinho, Raimundo Raumiro Maia Da Silva, Maria Do Socorro Gomes de Araujo
  • Patent number: 8677560
    Abstract: A door closer for doors, particularly glass doors, which are supported by a stationary support structure and are movable between an open door position and a closed door position. The door closer comprises a box-shaped body and a pin reciprocally coupled to rotate around a first axis between the open door position and the closed door position. A closing mechanism causes the door to return automatically and a braking mechanism counteracts the action of the closing mechanism. First and second cam elements are unitary with the pin and interposed between a first and second plunger elements acting thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Assignee: IN&TEC S.r.l.
    Inventor: Luciano Bacchetti
  • Patent number: 8621712
    Abstract: A self closing enclosed hinge is placed within the tubular structure of a gate. The inventive hidden hinge cannot physically smash fingers. An internal axle physically holds together a first gate hinge connector piece which receives the upper part of the gate, an upper stationary hinge piece, and a midsection outer tubular section, which contains a bushing and a spiral spring to return the gate to a closed position. This internal axle joins the lower stationary hinge piece with the second gate hinge connector piece. The second gate hinge connector piece receives lower part of workpiece gate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Inventor: Joseph Pate, Jr.
  • Patent number: 8499415
    Abstract: A floor spring includes a case, a damper assembly received in the case, and mixed powder filling a space inside the case covering the damper assembly. The damper assembly includes a spindle extending outwardly from the case. The mixed powder can prevent water, dust, or insects enter the case, such that the damper assembly is not tend to rust or fail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Assignee: Guangdong Kin Long Hardware Products Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Baokun Bai
  • Patent number: 8443487
    Abstract: A door closer for doors, particularly glass doors, which are supported by a stationary support structure (S) and are movable between an open door position and a closed door position. The door closer comprises a box-like body (10) and a pin (20) reciprocally rotatably coupled to rotate around a first axis (x) between the open door position and the closed door position. Closing means are provided (30) to automatically return the door, as well as a braking means (40) acting thereon to counteract their action. First and second cam elements (31, 41) unitary with the pin (20) and interposed between a first and second plunger elements (32, 42) are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Assignee: In & Tec S.r.l.
    Inventor: Luciano Bacchetti
  • Patent number: 8191206
    Abstract: A hinge for cold rooms, swing gates or the like includes a stationary support structure and at least a door movable between an open door position and a closed door position. The hinge comprises a box-like hinge body and a pin rotatably coupled to rotate about a first axis between the open door position and the closed door position. Closing means are provided for automatically returning the door, as well as a working fluid acting thereon to hydraulically contrast their action. The closing means comprise a cam element unitary with the pin interacting with a plunger element housed in an operating chamber defined within the box-like hinge body. The box-like hinge body has an elongated shape to define a second axis perpendicular to the first axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2012
    Assignee: Dianora Gosio
    Inventor: Luciano Bacchetti
  • Publication number: 20100319265
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device having a component (1), in particular a door, and having a mounting unit (3), in particular a door frame. The invention is based on the object of providing a device that by the use thereof, the mounting of the component on the mounting unit is simplified, and which has a construction such that a good aesthetic impression can be achieved. For this purpose, the device has at least one component (1), at least one mounting unit (3), on which the component (1) can be mounted, and at least one fastening unit (4, 17), which is disposed on the component (1), wherein said fastening unit (17) has at least one first joint element (18) and at least one second joint element (19), wherein said fastening unit (17) is disposed articulated on the component (1) using said first joint element (18), and wherein said fastening unit (17) can be mounted articulated on said mounting unit (3) using said second joint element (19).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2008
    Publication date: December 23, 2010
    Inventor: Martin Theisen
  • Publication number: 20090211057
    Abstract: A hinge module includes a first hinge part; and a second hinge part confronting the first hinge part. The first hinge part includes a slot; and an annular groove surrounding the slot and formed in a recessed shape in relation to the second hinge part, and an annular gasket inserted into the annular groove and projecting to the second hinge part side.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2009
    Publication date: August 27, 2009
    Applicant: Fujitsu Limited
    Inventors: Shigeru YAMAGUCHI, Shingo YAMAGUCHI
  • Patent number: 7328482
    Abstract: The invention relates to a fitting system according to parent application DE 101 19 987.3 for rotatably bearing a door leaf (2) in a glass construction. A fitting (1) is disposed on the top and/or at the bottom of said door leaf (2) and interacts with a complementary counter-fitting. A bearing axis extends in the plane of the door leaf and every fitting (1) is subdivided longitudinally by an intermediate space (3), while forming opposite bearing surfaces (7, 8), into at least partially spaced-apart fitting elements (4, 5) that can be disposed in a form-fit in a recess (9) of the door leaf (2). In order to stabilize the fitting system and to provide tamper-proof and protected fittings (1) that are also optically appealing, the fitting elements (4, 5) are fastened to the door leaf (2) by means of pins (16, 17) that are introduced at an angle to the longitudinal direction in through bores (14, 15) and in blind bores (12, 13) of the two fitting elements (4,5), while reducing the intermediate space (3).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2008
    Assignee: Dorma GmbH + Co. KG.
    Inventor: Hubert Elmer
  • Patent number: 6823561
    Abstract: A magnetic type floor hinge installed on a door, comprising an installing bracket, a moving plate, a compressing spring, a longitudinal hole in the moving plate, a main shaft cam in contact with the longitudinal hole. The main shaft cam is rotatably connected to a hinge shaft of the door and rotates with the hinge shaft. The magnetic type floor hinge further comprises at least one roller attached to the moving plate, a disk rotatably attached to the installing bracket, a yoke attached to the installing bracket and arranged around a magnetic operating part, and a gear-box comprising a plurality of gears that are connected between a rotating shaft of the main shaft cam and a rotating shaft of the disk. During operation of this magnetic type floor hinge, the rotating movement of the door hinge is converted to a rotating movement of the disk.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2004
    Assignee: Kwangju Institute of Science and Technology
    Inventors: Kyihwan Park, Kapjin Lee, Jinpyo Hong
  • Patent number: 6510586
    Abstract: Door closer with a spring system that must be stretched when the door is open and supplies the closing moment necessary to close the door. There is provided a gear train between the spring system and the door to influence the force curve which varies over the opening angle of the door, whereby the gear train that varies in its translation ratio over the opening angle of the door has a first and a second gear wheel that mesh with each other and are each formed by a circular gear rim and are mounted eccentrically with respect to their centers while retaining the axial distance between them. The first gear wheel is connected with an output shaft and the second gear wheel is connected coaxially with respect to its center of motion with a gear wheel that is engaged in a rack that is coupled with the spring system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2003
    Assignee: Dorma GmbH + Co. KG
    Inventor: Lothar Ginzel
  • Publication number: 20020092131
    Abstract: A new and improved hinge for use with a refrigerator door. The inventive hinge is a drawn hinge, created by the drawing process. The inventive hinge includes first and second flanges, a pin, and a pin arm. The flanges on each side allow use of a thinner piece of metal in creating a hinge, while retaining the strength of a thicker piece of metal. The pin arm is extended in order to prevent pinching when opening and closing a refrigerator door.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2001
    Publication date: July 18, 2002
    Inventor: Hugh Williamson
  • Patent number: 5623747
    Abstract: A floor-mounted door closure device comprising a floor trough insertable in a cavity of the floor and arranged to receive the closer casing from which a pivot pin projects, the device further comprising a cover plate covering the floor trough and closer casing. The cover plate is designed as a carrier for a material layer made of flooring material and is supported on the floor trough such that the cover plate is sunk in the cavity and the material layer carried by the cover plate is substanatially flush with the surface of the flooring material surrounding the cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 29, 1997
    Assignee: Societa Italiana Proquetti S.r.l.
    Inventor: Mario Marinoni
  • Patent number: 5601206
    Abstract: A container (20) suitable for use as a truck box for a pick-up truck, includes a base container portion (21) having an open top, and a cover (22) to close the open top. The cover (22) is pivotally attached to the base (21) by hinge mechanisms (23) which are uniquely formed by combining a hinge pin assembly (101) with a pin retaining assembly (102). The cover (22) may also be latched to the base (21) by a latch assembly (24) which includes pivotable handles (56, 57) on each end of the base (21) which, when either is pivoted, rotates latch hooks (68, 74) from a position engaging the cover (22) to a position releasing the cover, without moving the other handle. The container (20) may also receive a tray (150) therein positionable on a ledge (30) and positively located in one direction by ribs (159) and in the other direction by feet (162) positioned in depressions (38) formed between ribs (37) on the inside of the base (21).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1995
    Date of Patent: February 11, 1997
    Assignee: Rubbermaid Specialty Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Joel C. Haas, Michael D. Howell, David G. Mann, Matthew P. Williams
  • Patent number: 5483770
    Abstract: Door or window mountings with a first mounting member (2) having a pivot pin (1), said first mounting member being formed as an insert member being fixable within a U-shaped rail (5), or a recess etc.; and with a second mounting member (4), which is formed as a bearing bushing (3) with a fixing panel (8) on the side pointing in the direction of the pivot pin (1) and accommodating this pivot pin (1), wherein the pivot pin (1) is slideable in axial direction within a receiving bore in the insert member and the insert member comprises a lateral elongated hole (10) along the pivot pin (1), a fixing screw (11) extending through said elongated hole being screwed therethrough into the pivot pin (1) which is fixable with regard to the insert member by means of said fixing screw. The insert member comprises a slideway (6) being fixable with regard to the U-shaped rail (5) etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 1994
    Date of Patent: January 16, 1996
    Assignee: Societa Italiana Progetti S.r.l.
    Inventor: Mario Marinoni
  • Patent number: 5054163
    Abstract: A four piece bottom pivot assembly for undersupporting the lower end of a pivotally mounted door panel in a bi-fold door assembly in which a bottom pivot pin is non-rotatably locked into a tubular sleeve extending into a socket formed in the bottom end of the door panel. The pivot pin is formed with a threaded shank having a guide portion at its upper end which slidingly cooperates with guideways in the sleeve to prevent rotation of the pivot pin. An adjustment wheel is threaded onto the threaded shank of the pivot pin and is rotatably coupled to the bottom end of the sleeve such that rotation of the wheel threadingly actuates the pivot pin coaxially of the sleeve to adjust door height. A detent system removably holds the wheel in selected rotational positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 1991
    Date of Patent: October 8, 1991
    Assignee: John Sterling Corporation
    Inventors: John R. Sterling, Richard G. Kluge
  • Patent number: 4996740
    Abstract: A door closer adapter/replacement assembly for converting a doorway equipped with an interiorly mounted door closer unit for usage with an exteriorly mounted door closer unit. The assembly comprises (a) a bushing positionable on an exteriorly protruding spindle of the interiorly mounted door closer unit, and (b) an arm including a tongue affixable to a door fitting the doorway, and a structural portion defining a cavity which is matable with the bushing. The bushing and the structural portion of the arm defining the cavity are constructed and arranged such that the arm is free-spinning on the bushing. The assembly is employable on spindles of both header (overhead) mounted and floor mounted door closer units, and obviates the need for disassembly of the overhead structure or threshold of the doorway, so that the concealed door closer can remain in place while the door is adapted to use with an exteriorly mounted door closer unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 1989
    Date of Patent: March 5, 1991
    Assignee: National Door Controls
    Inventors: Robert N. Hales, Sr., Robert N. Hales, Jr., Erwin J. Hales, III
  • Patent number: 4939868
    Abstract: A door has a frame mounted therearound for connecting with an engaging member mounted adjacent to an opening in a wall. The frame has a guiding channel and a connecting member installed in the guiding channel for connecting with the engaging member. A slide piece is slidably provided in the guiding channel and screws are introduced into the connecting member for interconnecting the connecting member and the slide piece, and thus immobilizing the slide piece, so that the slide piece permits adjustment of the location of the connecting member relative to the channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 1989
    Date of Patent: July 10, 1990
    Inventor: Ching-Nan Lu
  • Patent number: 4756053
    Abstract: First and second flaps (10, 12) are joined at a hinge joint formed by a hollow hinge pin (22) passing through alternating lug extensions (18, 20) of the first and second flaps (10, 12). A plurality of flow openings (24) in the hollow hinge pin (22) are provided for establishing fluid communication between the interior of the first flap (10) and the interior of the second flap (12).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 1987
    Date of Patent: July 12, 1988
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Air Force
    Inventors: William M. Madden, Claude R. Stogner, Charles E. Spaeth
  • Patent number: 4754524
    Abstract: A door with a pivot hinge which can be mounted to a frame with a pair of L-shaped brackets and which includes an insert comprising a nylon bushing that is mounted into the edge of the door and is adapted to receive a pivot pin mounted on the L-shape bracket. The door is mounted to a hinge Z-bar which is provided with an arcuate portion so as to allow the door to pivot and the door can be swung from either side by inserting the bushing and pivot pins on either side.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 1986
    Date of Patent: July 5, 1988
    Assignee: The Chamberlain Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert E. Bullock, Raymond A. Johnson
  • Patent number: 4565019
    Abstract: A steam iron assembly for domestic use includes an iron, a box-shaped base for supporting the iron, and a water reservoir pivotably mounted on the base for movement thereon as required. The base may also contain an automatic cablewinder and a water-softening filter. The steam iron assembly has notably reduced bulk in its inoperative position, but provides a wide surface for holding the iron during use thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 1984
    Date of Patent: January 21, 1986
    Inventor: Alfredo Cavalli
  • Patent number: 4502181
    Abstract: A mount 10 that allows a loop strap 11 to pivot on a horizontal axis between vertical and horizontal positions uses a fixed pivot pin 15 arranged on the horizontal axis for supporting loop strap 11. A sheet metal sleeve 16 wraps loosely around pivot pin 15 and is secured to the ends 17 and 18 of strap 11 so that strap 11 can pivot on pin 15. A cover 20 is arranged over sleeve 16 and strap ends 17 and 18 and has end openings 21 through which pin 15 can pass. A pair of supports 25 and 26 with blind sockets 30 are pressed onto opposite ends 14 of pivot pin 15 and are made to overlap in a central region behind loop strap 11. Overlapping regions 31 and 32 of end supports 25 and 26 are secured to the vehicle so that strap 11 and cover 20 hang downward to conceal the securing mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 1983
    Date of Patent: March 5, 1985
    Assignee: Voplex Corporation
    Inventor: Albert J. Gonas
  • Patent number: 4471411
    Abstract: A vehicle body taillamp assembly includes a taillamp finishing panel mounted to the rear end panel of a vehicle body and having spaced pintle portions in its upper edge. A taillamp structure fits within the finishing panel and includes hinge pins received through apertures in the hinge pintle portions to mount the taillamp structure to the finishing panel for movement between a closed position within the finishing panel and an open position outwardly and upwardly of the finishing panel wherein the housing reflector portion and the wiring to the bulbs with the housing reflector portion are exposed for servicing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 1982
    Date of Patent: September 11, 1984
    Assignee: General Motors Corporation
    Inventors: Eric F. Graham, George J. Huck, Arthur D. Ortland
  • Patent number: 4437529
    Abstract: A detachable hinge assembly consisting of a generally L-shaped member secured to a movable structure and a second generally z-shaped member secured to a frame, the L-shaped member having openings in each of its leg portions through which leg portions the Z-shaped members extend. The relationship between the openings and leg portions is designed so that the upward and sideward member of the L-shaped member relative to the z-shaped member is restricted, while permitting the L-shaped member to be pivoted relative to the z-shaped member, so that the movable structure to which the L-shaped member is attached can be disengaged from the z-shaped member without the use of tools.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 1982
    Date of Patent: March 20, 1984
    Assignee: Ingersoll Equipment Co., Inc.
    Inventor: Mark R. Fralish
  • Patent number: 4435100
    Abstract: A fail-safe zero-load hinge or pivot-joint having a first load primary support path comprising a sleeve and nut combination and a secondary or redundant load support path comprising a shaft, sized to be inserted axially through the sleeve with diametrical clearance, for threaded engagement with a nut providing axial clearance from said primary members. The secondary shaft and nut combination holds the joint intact after the primary load members have failed permitting the joint assembly to perform its normal designed function of load carrying with the continued full range of movement without the risk of restricted operation seizure or jamming.A locking cap is provided for simple, safe holding of the nuts of primary and secondary member from disengagement, or even partial back off.A dye indicator may be used to indicate failure of the primary load carrying members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 1981
    Date of Patent: March 6, 1984
    Assignee: McDonnell Douglas Corporation
    Inventor: Ronald L. Cox
  • Patent number: 4412708
    Abstract: A hinge construction for a cabinet door having nylon dowel rods partially positioned in the upper and lower ends of the door adjacent one end thereof and projecting outwardly thereof for positioning in aligned bores adjacent the edge of the cabinet upper and lower walls, with a thick nylon washer on the lower dowel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 1981
    Date of Patent: November 1, 1983
    Assignee: Pace Industries Inc.
    Inventor: James J. Palka
  • Patent number: 4394788
    Abstract: A ratchet bearing is provided for mounting the slats in a shutter frame which incorporates directly into the bearing, by virtue of a trunion pin having a ribbed surface which rotates within a bearing collar having inwardly directed detents, a multiple detention action such that when the slat is rotationally opened or closed, the bearing will seat in one of a multiplicity of detent positions so that the shutter will not sag shut or otherwise move after it has been set.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 1980
    Date of Patent: July 26, 1983
    Assignee: Shutter Mart of California, Inc.
    Inventors: Henry G. Kohler, Emeric L. Major
  • Patent number: 4380952
    Abstract: A pivotally mounted cover assembly for the end of an upstanding exhaust pipe has a pivot structure constructed to include a plastic sleeve-type bearing pivotally mounted directly on a pivot shaft; the plastic bearing provides a seat for a flange member formed on the pivotal support arm of the cover member. A cover support arm including a pair of the aligned annular flanges mounted on separate, aligned plastic bearings facilitates assembly and replacement of the pivot structure and eliminates the need for an inner bearing. The cover assembly can further include notches on a pivot support member to receive locking tabs formed on a plastic bumper member which is engaged by stop members formed on the cover support arm to absorb the impact and reduce the noise as the pivotal cover reaches open and closed positions on the end of the pipe stack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 1981
    Date of Patent: April 26, 1983
    Assignee: Mercury Metal Products
    Inventors: W. Richard Jones, Earl Conrad
  • Patent number: 4363528
    Abstract: In an electrical switchboard vertical section, vertically adjacent pairs of cubicle doors are mounted by common hinge blocks located adjacent door corners and releaseably, latchingly retained in their closed positions by common latch blocks located adjacent opposed door corners. Horizontally aligned pairs of hinge and latch blocks additionally serve as mounts for instrument compartments located in the spaces available between vertically adjacent doors; these compartments slidingly accomodating drawout instrument drawers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 1980
    Date of Patent: December 14, 1982
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: William F. Olashaw, James H. Postlethwait, Jeffrey L. Winterstein
  • Patent number: 4338860
    Abstract: Hinge apparatus for connecting first and second associated members which includes a pivot shaft, a bracket for releasably fixing the shaft to the first associated member, and a bracket for mounting the shaft on the second associated member for relative angular motion. The pivot shaft may be biased to at least one angular position by means of a third member fixed to the shaft and a fourth member carried on the second member. The third member may be a crank arm fixed to the shaft and a fourth member may be reciprocally mounted. The hinge apparatus may be part of a screen printing apparatus. The first member may be a frame and the second member may be a support. At least one spacer may be disposed intermediate the support and the frame at a point spaced from the pivot shaft. The support may include a platen dimensioned and configured to accept a generally planar axial extremity of each spacer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 1980
    Date of Patent: July 13, 1982
    Inventor: Kaino J. Hamu
  • Patent number: 4322870
    Abstract: A hinge for all-glass doors on cabinets, having a part to be fastened to the all-glass door, which is pivoted on a part which can be fastened to the supporting wall of the cabinet, wherein the supporting wall hinge part is formed by an elongated metal fitting which is disposed in the corner area of the glass door, overlapping the margin thereof, and having a recess which is open on the inside of the door and at the end facing the supporting wall, in which recess there is fastened releasably a mating insert of metal, the supporting wall hinge part being pivoted on this insert.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 1978
    Date of Patent: April 6, 1982
    Assignee: Karl Lautenschlager KG., Mobelbeschlagfabrik
    Inventor: Gerhard W. Lautenschlager