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Adjustable hinge

US6240599A · kind A · utility

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19Claims
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Filing dateNov 5, 1999
Grant dateJun 5, 2001
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Expiry dateNov 5, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE05Y2900/20
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A hinge for mounting a door on a furniture article frame, including a first hinge member adapted to be affixed to the furniture door and a first hinge arm segment having a rearward end portion pivoted to the first hinge member on a pivot axis. The first hinge arm segment includes a forward end portion on which is formed a first adjustment plate comprising two segments, the more forward segment forming a right angle with the more rearward segment and comprising an aperture. The hinge also includes a second hinge member adapted to be fastened to the furniture article frame and second hinge arm segment having a rearward end portion extending from the second hinge member. The second hinge member and second hinge arm segment are formed as one piece. The second hinge arm segment has a forward end portion on which is formed a second adjustment plate comprising two segments, the more rearward segment comprising an aperture and forming a right angle with the more forward segment. The first and second hinge arm segments are adjustably connected to one another by an adjustment screw cooperating with the adjustment plates through one of the apertures which is threaded and one aperture which is…

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