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Door closer with hold open feature

US4357731A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 17, 1980
Grant dateNov 9, 1982
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Expiry dateJan 17, 2000

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE05Y2900/132
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A dashpot type door closer having an internal mechanism which will latch the door in an open position when the door is opened a sufficient distance, and which will release the door from a latched open position when the door is moved slightly more in the opening direction. A piston rod having a latching member extends through the internal mechanism and the latching member is pivoted between latched and unlatched positions by the internal mechanism.

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