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Hinge assemblies

US8640305B2 · kind B2 · utility

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13Claims

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Assignee

Lama D. D. Dekani · SI

Inventors

David Pecar · Izola / Isola, SI
Valter Svara · Izola / Isola, SI

Key dates

Filing date	Apr 29, 2010
Grant date	Feb 4, 2014
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 29, 2030

Classification

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

Abstract

A toggle type hinge (10) has a damper assembly mounted on the flange (12) of its hinge cup. The damper assembly provides a damping resistance to the closing movement of the hinge over its final stage. The damper assembly includes: a sleeve (21) which houses a linear damper. The sleeve (21) is mounted on a groove (26) on the hinge cup flange (12) and is held in position by a holder (15). A wing (22) on the sleeve (21) is arranged to come into engagement with an arm (11) of the hinge, causing the sleeve to rotate about its longitudinal axis (25). A cam arrangement (19, 23) between the hinge cup flange (12) and the sleeve (21) causes the sleeve to move along its axis (25) as it rotates. The axial movement of the sleeve (21) causes compression of the damper.

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