Anti-sag hinge
US7584523B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 5, 2007 |
| Grant date | Sep 8, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 5, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF25D2323/024
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
There is disclosed an anti-sag hinge (10) which includes a mounting flange assembly (12) pivotally coupled to a strap assembly (15). The mounting flange assembly includes a mounting flange (16) having four mounting holes (17) therethrough, a lower hinge barrel (18) extending from the mounting flange, and a removably mated upper hinge barrel (19) extending from the mounting flange. The upper and lower hinge barrels provide for a dual or double shear system (two positions wherein a shearing force is provided between the strap assembly and the flange assembly 12) that provides a stable connection between the strap assembly (15) and the flange assembly (12). The strap assembly includes a strap (31) extending from a cylinder portion (32).
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