Patent · US Expired

Power-assist door closer

US4995194A · kind A · utility

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9References
14Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMar 27, 1990
Grant dateFeb 26, 1991
Priority date
Expiry dateMar 27, 2010

Classification

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

Abstract

An hydraulic door closer has a motor/pump component to assist opening the door by supplying oil under pressure to the closer cylinder. The component is activated by a switch sensitive to the turning of the closer pinion shaft as the door is moved out of its frame. Further, the distance which the door must move until the switch activates the motor/pump component is adjustable. The hydraulic circuitry is conveniently embodied in a single manifold block.

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