Hinge assembly with slow close and/or slow open characteristics
US10890334B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 1, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jan 12, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 1, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE05Y2900/308
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A hinge assembly for an associated appliance door includes an arm and a lever pivotally connected to the arm. The lever and arm are adapted to pivot relative to each other about a main pivot axis between a first position that corresponds to a closed position of the associated appliance door and a second position that corresponds to an opened position of the associated appliance door. A slide link is located adjacent the lever. A damper engagement structure is connected to the slide link. A biasing system urges the arm and lever toward the first position. A damper system includes a damper that damps pivoting movement between the arm and the lever for at least part of the movement between the arm and the lever when the arm and lever pivot relative to each other from the first position toward the second position.
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