Hinge
US12359484B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 11, 2023 |
| Grant date | Jul 15, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 24, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE05Y2201/499
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A hinge including: a first leaf assembly accommodating a portion of a first panel having a first cut-out section, the first leaf assembly including a first insert component which is tight fittingly receivable within the first cut-out section; a second leaf assembly, hingedly coupled to the first leaf assembly, for accommodating a portion of a second panel having a second cut-out section; a spring operatively coupled to the first and second leaf assemblies to bias the hinge to move from an open position to a closed position; and a dampener to dampen movement of the hinge from the open position to the closed position, wherein said longitudinal dampener axis is disposed between and substantially parallel with planes defined by respective opposing faces of the first panel.
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