"""Hinge plate for a refrigerator"""
US5369842A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 23, 1993 |
| Grant date | Dec 6, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 23, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF25D2323/024
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A refrigerator includes an external wrapper defining a refrigerated compartment. The external wrapper overlies a support frame, and at least one door is movable about a hinge point to obtain access to the refrigerated compartment. The door is supported by a molded plastic hinge which is integrally formed to include a hinge pin, cam and door stop. The molded plastic hinge is formed so as to eliminate the need for shims, wherein a relieved area on that portion of the hinge plate overlying the external wrapper compensates for the width of the sheet material forming the external wrapper.
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