Full overlay hinge
US6643895B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 1, 2002 |
| Grant date | Nov 11, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 1, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE05Y2900/20
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
This invention relates to hinges for mounting a door on a furniture article frame. The hinges include at least a hinge cup member adapted to be affixed to the furniture door, a top hinge arm segment pivotably connected to the hinge cup member and comprising a top elongated aperture and two tabs, and an L-shaped hinge arm segment comprising at least a circular aperture, a center hole and two grooves. A base hinge arm segment comprising an elongated center hole, a circular aperture and an upper flange may also be used with the top hinge arm segment and the L-shaped hinge arm segment to allow adjustments to be made in a third direction. In some embodiments, turning a cam or eccentric screw allows adjustments to be made horizontally from side-to-side so that the desired spacing of the door from opposite sides of the door opening can be set. In some embodiments, turning a cam or eccentric screw allows adjustments to be made horizontally in-and-out so that the desired alignment of the door with the front face of the furniture article frame can be set. Finally, in some embodiments, vertical adjustments can also be made by loosening a fastening screw so that the desired spacing from the to…
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