Hinge assembly for an insulated glass door
US9970224B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 1, 2016 |
| Grant date | May 15, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 1, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02B30/00
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
The hinge assembly comprises a housing for mounting on a cabinet and a post member for mounting on a door and for rotation relative to the housing. A first electrical contact is mounted within the housing for connection to a source of electrical power in the cabinet and a second electrical contact is disposed in the post in electrical contact with the first contact for connection to an electrical appliance in the door. In one embodiment, the electrical contacts rotate relative to each other as the post member pivots on the housing while in other embodiments; the electrical contacts remain stationary relative to each other as the post member pivots on the housing.
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