Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Hinge and closure device for refrigerator
- Patent Title (中): 冰箱铰链和关闭装置
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Application No.: US11654341Application Date: 2007-01-17
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Publication No.: US07748080B2Publication Date: 2010-07-06
- Inventor: Philip F. Hottmann
- Applicant: Philip F. Hottmann
- Applicant Address: US WI Madison
- Assignee: Sub-Zero, Inc.
- Current Assignee: Sub-Zero, Inc.
- Current Assignee Address: US WI Madison
- Agency: Foley & Lardner LLP
- Main IPC: E05F1/00
- IPC: E05F1/00

Abstract:
A refrigerator comprises a body defining a refrigerated enclosure, a door movable between a closed position and an open position, a hinge comprising a first member coupled to the body and a second member coupled to the door and pivotably coupled to the first member, and a closure mechanism configured to provide a varying force to the door depending on the position of the door relative to the body. The closure mechanism includes a guide slidably mounted in a slot on the first member, a biasing mechanism coupled to the first member, and a closer arm coupled to the door and to the biasing mechanism through the guide.
Public/Granted literature
- US20080168618A1 Hinge and closure device for refrigerator Public/Granted day:2008-07-17
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