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Double-pivot, constrained kinematic hinge for a front-loading laundry machine

  • US 20070220709A1
  • Filed: 03/22/2006
  • Published: 09/27/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/22/2006
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A hinge for use with a laundry machine having a front panel defining a front face with an opening therein closable by a pivotally attached door, the front panel having a relatively flat surface surrounding and defining the opening and having a generally annular shape, and a wall projecting substantially at right angles to the flat annular surface, the hinge comprising:

  • a front panel bracket configured to be secured to the wall of the front panel, a door bracket secured to the door of the laundry machine, a primary arm pivotally attached to the front panel bracket to rotate relative thereto about a first axis and pivotally attached to the door bracket to rotate relative thereto about a second axis, a control arm pivotally attached to the front panel bracket to rotate relative thereto about a third axis and pivotally attached to the door bracket to rotate relative thereto about a fourth axis.

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