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Separated type hinge apparatus with return function

US8683655B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 5, 2008
Grant dateApr 1, 2014
Priority date
Expiry dateOct 11, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE05Y2900/31
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

The present invention relates to a hinge apparatus for a door, and more particularly, to a separated type hinge apparatus with an automatic return function, in which a restoring device and a damping device are installed separately so that the overall length of the hinge apparatus is reduced, and thus the hinge apparatus may be buried less deeply. A separated type hinge apparatus comprises: an elastic casing; a first elastic member that provides a restoring force; a clutch device which is combined with one end of the first elastic member and controls the elastic force of the first elastic member to remain constant; a shaft penetratively combined through the clutch device in order to transmit a rotational force; and a spring fixing member which is coupled to the other end of the first elastic member and has a gear groove to control a spring elastic force.

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