Soft close hinge assembly
US9121211B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 31, 2013 |
| Grant date | Sep 1, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 31, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE05Y2900/308
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A hinge assembly includes a lever arm and a channel connected to the lever arm. The channel is adapted to be connected to an associated appliance door. A control link is pivotally connected to the lever arm. A slide body includes an inner end connected to the control link. The slide body is adapted for sliding movement in response to pivoting movement of the channel relative to the lever arm between a first (door-closed) position and a second (door-opened) position. A spring resiliently biases the channel toward the first position. A snubber system includes at least one snubber with a piston that is biased to an extended position and moveable to a retracted position against a fluid or other damping resistance during movement of the slide body away when the channel moves from the first position to the second position.
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