Self-closing hinge
US4287641A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 20, 1979 |
| Grant date | Sep 8, 1981 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 20, 1999 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE05Y2900/20
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A door hinge of the type adapted to urge a door to its closed position and to hold the door closed without the necessity of employing a latch mechanism. The hinge comprises a hinge member having an integral hinge pin portion formed thereon, a second hinge member having hinge portions rotatably mounted on the hinge pin, and a pressure member mounted on the second hinge member nd reacting against the first hinge member to urge the door to a closed position, the pressure member being operable to hold the hinge members in assembled condition.
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