Ambidextrous hold open hinge
US11674346B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | May 12, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jun 13, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 2, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE05Y2999/00
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
The present disclosure relates to an ambidextrous hinge. The ambidextrous hinge includes a first knuckle with a first engagement feature, a second knuckle with a second engagement feature, and a third knuckle movably coupled between the first knuckle and the second knuckle. The third knuckle includes a third engagement feature that engages the first engagement feature to cause the ambidextrous hinge to lock in a first open position when used as a first swing hinge. The third knuckle includes a fourth engagement feature that engages the second engagement feature to cause the ambidextrous hinge to lock in a second open position when used as a second swing hinge.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.