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Hinge

US10641022B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 7, 2017
Grant dateMay 5, 2020
Priority date
Expiry dateAug 7, 2037

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE05Y2600/40
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A hinge (100) including a first hinge leaf assembly, a second hinge leaf assembly pivotally coupled to the first hinge leaf assembly (101), a spring (138) operatively connected to the first and second hinge leaf assemblies, and a spring tensioning mechanism to adjust the bias of the spring (138). The first hinge leaf assembly includes a first hinge component (101) having a first mounting surface for securing to a first structure and a plurality of first knuckles (114, 115). The second hinge leaf assembly includes a second hinge component having a second mounting surface for securing to a second structure and a second knuckle (123). The spring biases the first hinge leaf assembly and the second hinge leaf assembly toward a closed position, wherein the spring is located with a hollow defined by coaxial alignment of the plurality of first knuckles (114, 115) and the second knuckle (123).

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