Hinge for an over-head storage compartment having non-centered pivoting motion
First Claim
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1. A hinge for a cabinet having a vertical door comprising:
- a stationary member for attachment to said cabinet;
a moving member for attachment to said door;
a first pivoting member pivotally attached to said stationary member at a single point and pivotally attached to said moving member at a single point;
a second pivoting member pivotally attached to said stationary member at a single point and pivotally attached to said moving member at a single point; and
a spring pivotally attached to said stationary member and to said second pivoting member.
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Abstract
A hinge used to mount a door to an overhead storage cabinet is disclosed. The hinge provides a combination linear and articulated motion to provide the clearance between the door of the cabinet and the upper, outer corner of the cabinet. Further, the hinge provides a user assist on the opening of the cabinet door and a self-dampening motion on the closing of the cabinet door without the use of pneumatic cylinders.
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1. A hinge for a cabinet having a vertical door comprising:
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a stationary member for attachment to said cabinet;
a moving member for attachment to said door;
a first pivoting member pivotally attached to said stationary member at a single point and pivotally attached to said moving member at a single point;
a second pivoting member pivotally attached to said stationary member at a single point and pivotally attached to said moving member at a single point; and
a spring pivotally attached to said stationary member and to said second pivoting member. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
two or more springs arranged in a parallel relationship;
a first attachment member connected to one side of said two or more springs; and
a second attachment member connected to the opposite end of said two or more springs.
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4. The hinge of claim 3 further comprising:
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a first post defined on said stationary member; and
a second post defined on said second pivoting member;
wherein said first and said second attachment members define holes therein for pivotal connection to said first and said second posts.
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5. The hinge of claim 4 wherein said spring assembly contains four springs.
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6. The hinge of claim 5 wherein each of said springs has a spring constant of approximately twelve pounds per inch.
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7. The hinge of claim 1 further comprising a stop limit defined on said stationary member, said stop limit engaging said second pivoting member when said hinge is in a fully opened position.
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8. The hinge of claim 1 wherein said stationary member, said first and second pivoting members and said moving member are constructed from 12 gauge steel.
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9. The hinge of claim 1 wherein said spring operates to assist in the opening of said door and further operates to hold said door in an open position.
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10. The hinge of claim 1 wherein said spring operates to dampen the motion of said hinge.
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11. A hinge for a cabinet having a vertical door comprising:
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a stationary member for attachment to said cabinet;
a moving member for attachment to said door;
a first pivoting member pivotally attached to said stationary member and pivotally attached to said moving member at a first pivot point, said first pivot point circumscribing a first arc as said door is opened or closed;
a second pivoting member pivotally attached to said stationary member and pivotally attached to said moving member at a second pivot point, said second pivot point circumscribing a second arc as said door is opened or closed; and
a spring pivotally attached to said stationary member and to said second pivoting member, wherein said first arc and said second arc intersect. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15)
two or more springs arranged in a parallel relationship;
a first attachment member connected to one side of said two or more springs; and
a second attachment member connected to the opposite end of said two or more springs.
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13. The hinge of claim 11 further comprising a stop limit defined on said stationary member, said stop limit engaging said second pivoting member when said hinge is in a fully opened position.
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14. The hinge of claim 11 wherein said spring operates to assist in the opening of said door and further operates to hold said door in an open position.
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15. The hinge of claim 11 wherein said spring operates to dampen the motion of said hinge.
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