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Hinge mechanism, compartment door assembly with such a hinge mechanism, cabinet or refrigerator with such a hinge mechanism and/ or compartment door assembly and recreational vehicle

US12116817B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 27, 2020
Grant dateOct 15, 2024
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Expiry dateSep 23, 2040

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF25D2323/024
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

The present invention relates to a hinge mechanism for supporting a compartment door pivotally to a compartment frame and/or a housing of a cabinet or a refrigerator, in particular provided for a recreational vehicle like a motor home or caravan. The hinge mechanism has at least two receiving sections and at least two engaging sections. Each of the receiving sections is configured to be coupled to one of the compartment door and the frame respectively the housing. Each of the engaging is configured to be coupled to the other of the compartment door and the frame respectively the housing. Furthermore, the present invention refers to a compartment door assembly with such a hinge mechanism and a cabinet or refrigerator with such a hinge mechanism and/or compartment door assembly. Finally, the present invention also refers to a recreational vehicle provided with at least one of the above devices.

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