Hinge assembly and piece of furniture or domestic appliance
US12312849B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 19, 2024 |
| Grant date | May 27, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 19, 2044 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE05Y2900/31
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A hinge assembly including a drive device and a hinge having a hinge arm for moving a pivoting element of an appliance or piece of furniture. The pivoting element is mounted movably on a body of the appliance or furniture by means of the hinge. One side of the hinge is attached to the body and another side of the hinge is attached to the pivoting element. The drive device has a drive motor unit with an end section coupled to the hinge arm. First and second flange components arrange the drive motor unit on the pivoting element. The drive motor unit is arranged on the pivoting element by the first and second flange components. The first and second flange components each have an attachment section for fastening the respective flange component and each have a coupling section for coupling the drive motor unit to the respective flange component.
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