Hinge assembly with slow close and/or slow open characteristics

    公开(公告)号:US11543135B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-01-03

    申请号:US17145918

    申请日:2021-01-11

    Abstract: A hinge assembly for an associated appliance door includes an arm and a lever pivotally connected to the arm. The lever and arm are adapted to pivot relative to each other about a main pivot axis between a first position that corresponds to a closed position of the associated appliance door and a second position that corresponds to an opened position of the associated appliance door. A slide link is located adjacent the lever. A damper engagement structure is connected to the slide link. A biasing system urges the arm and lever toward the first position. A damper system includes a damper that damps pivoting movement between the arm and the lever for at least part of the movement between the arm and the lever when the arm and lever pivot relative to each other from the first position toward the second position.

    BLADE HINGE ASSEMBLY WITH CLOSURE MECHANISM

    公开(公告)号:US20210032917A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-02-04

    申请号:US16942779

    申请日:2020-07-30

    Inventor: James J. Collene

    Abstract: A household appliance hinge includes a mounting portion and a mounting tab including a cam profile. A door mounting lever is pivotally connected to the mounting tab of the mounting portion. A spring-biased control system is connected to the door mounting lever and includes a spring-biased cam follower system including a cam follower that: (i) engages the cam profile in an engagement position and for all positions of the door mounting lever between the engagement position and a first operative position; and, (ii) separates from the cam profile for all positions of said door mounting lever located between the engagement position and a second operative position. The hinge is self-latching.

    SIDE-ACCESSIBLE ADJUSTABLE RECEIVER FOR APPLIANCE HINGE

    公开(公告)号:US20200263467A1

    公开(公告)日:2020-08-20

    申请号:US16712943

    申请日:2019-12-12

    Abstract: An adjustable appliance hinge receiver includes a base including spaced-apart first and second lateral walls. A slide body is slidably connected to the base and located between the lateral walls. The slide body slides relative to the base along an adjustment axis. At least one hinge mounting structure is connected to the slide body and is adapted to be engaged by an associated hinge. An adjustment system includes a first inclined ramp connected to the slide body and an adjustment shaft that extends between and that is rotatably supported by the first and second lateral walls of the base. The adjustment shaft is rotatable relative to the base about an axis of rotation. The adjustment system also includes an adjustment member engaged with the adjustment shaft and selectively movable along the axis of rotation in opposite first and second directions in response to rotational movement of the adjustment shaft in opposite first and second rotational directions such that rotation of the adjustment shaft in one of the first and second rotational directions causes the adjustment member to bear against the first ramp and induce sliding movement of the slide body relative to the base along the adjustment axis.

    Adjustable receiver for appliance hinge

    公开(公告)号:US10704307B1

    公开(公告)日:2020-07-07

    申请号:US16107771

    申请日:2018-08-21

    Abstract: In accordance with one aspect of the present development, an adjustable receiver for an associated appliance hinge includes a base adapted to be secured to an associated appliance body. A first cross-member is connected to the base and is movable relative to the base. The first cross-member provides a first hinge mounting structure for an associated appliance hinge. A second cross-member is connected to the base and is movable relative to the base. At least one link extends between and interconnects the first and second cross-members. The first and second cross-members and the at least one link define an adjustable hinge mount that is selectively movable relative to the base along an adjustment axis. The adjustable receiver further includes an adjustment system for selectively altering a position of the adjustable hinge mount relative to the base along the adjustment axis.

    HINGE ASSEMBLY WITH SLOW CLOSE AND OPTIONAL SLOW OPEN CHARACTERISTICS

    公开(公告)号:US20180216832A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-08-02

    申请号:US15498466

    申请日:2017-04-26

    Abstract: An appliance hinge assembly includes an arm to be mated with a receiver. A door mounting lever is adapted to be connected to an appliance door, and the lever includes an inner end pivotally connected to the arm. The lever pivots relative to the arm between a first position and a second position, through an intermediate position. A slide link is located adjacent the lever and includes an inner end and outer end. The slide link inner end is pivotally connected to the arm at a location that is offset from the main pivot axis such that pivoting movement of the lever about the main pivot axis results in movement of the slide link relative to the lever. A biasing system includes a spring that urges the lever toward the first position. A damper system includes a damper that damps movement of the lever.

    Soft close hinge assembly
    36.
    发明授权
    Soft close hinge assembly 有权
    软关闭铰链总成

    公开(公告)号:US09121211B1

    公开(公告)日:2015-09-01

    申请号:US14069324

    申请日:2013-10-31

    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.

    Abstract translation: 铰链组件包括杠杆臂和连接到杠杆臂的通道。 通道适于连接到相关的电器门。 控制杆可枢转地连接到杠杆臂。 滑动体包括连接到控制连杆的内端。 滑动体适于在第一(门关闭)位置和第二(门打开)位置之间响应于通道相对于杠杆臂的枢转运动而滑动运动。 弹簧将通道弹性地偏压到第一位置。 缓冲系统包括至少一个具有活塞的缓冲器,该缓冲器被偏压到延伸位置并且当通道从第一位置移动到第二位置时滑动体移动期间抵抗流体或其它阻尼阻力移动到缩回位置 。

    Door closure mechanism for refrigerator or other appliance
    37.
    发明授权
    Door closure mechanism for refrigerator or other appliance 有权
    冰箱或其他器具的闭门机构

    公开(公告)号:US09095214B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-08-04

    申请号:US14093320

    申请日:2013-11-29

    Abstract: A door closure device includes a pivot pin adapted to engage an associated appliance hinge, and a channel rotatably connected to the pivot pin and adapted to be connected to an associated appliance door. A cam is non-rotatably engaged with the pivot pin. The cam comprises a lobed edge including a closing portion. A spring rod is slidably engaged with the channel, and a cam follower is operably engaged with the spring rod. A spring is engaged between the spring rod and the channel and biases the cam follower into engagement with the lobed edge of the cam. The follower moves along the lobed edge of the cam when the channel is rotated relative to the cam and the spring induces a door-closing torque on the channel when the follower is engaged with the closing portion of the cam lobed edge.

    Abstract translation: 门关闭装置包括适于接合相关联的器具铰链的枢轴销和可旋转地连接到枢转销并适于连接到相关联的电器门的通道。 凸轮与枢轴销不可转动地接合。 所述凸轮包括包括封闭部分的叶边。 弹簧杆与通道可滑动地接合,并且凸轮从动件与弹簧杆可操作地接合。 在弹簧杆和通道之间接合一个弹簧,并且将凸轮从动件偏压到与凸轮的叶边接合。 当通道相对于凸轮旋转时,随动件沿着凸轮的凸起边缘移动,并且当从动件与凸轮边缘的闭合部分接合时,弹簧在通道上引起门关闭扭矩。

    Appliance lid hinge assembly
    38.
    发明授权
    Appliance lid hinge assembly 有权
    电器盖铰链总成

    公开(公告)号:US09080365B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-07-14

    申请号:US14085110

    申请日:2013-11-20

    Abstract: An appliance lid hinge assembly has a channel housing including first and second spaced-apart side walls and a transverse face walls, a cavity located between the first and second side walls and a slot having first and second slot portions respectively located in said first and second side walls. The channel housing is pivotally connected to a cam via a rivet or other pivot fastener at a pivot point. A biasing element acts between the housing and the cam in order to control the movement of housing relative to the cam about the pivot point. Alternatively, a damper can be used to control movement of the housing relative to the cam about the pivot point. A snubber subsystem can also be added to provide further damping resistance.

    Abstract translation: 器具盖铰链组件具有通道壳体,其包括第一和第二间隔开的侧壁和横向面壁,位于第一和第二侧壁之间的空腔和具有分别位于所述第一和第二侧壁中的第一和第二狭槽部分的狭槽 侧墙。 通道壳体通过枢轴点处的铆钉或其他枢转紧固件枢转地连接到凸轮。 偏置元件作用在壳体和凸轮之间,以便控制壳体相对于枢轴绕枢轴点移动。 或者,可以使用阻尼器来控制壳体围绕枢转点相对于凸轮的运动。 还可以添加缓冲子系统以提供进一步的阻尼阻力。

    APPLIANCE LID HINGE ASSEMBLY
    39.
    发明申请
    APPLIANCE LID HINGE ASSEMBLY 有权
    器具LID HINGE ASSEMBLY

    公开(公告)号:US20140150212A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-06-05

    申请号:US14085110

    申请日:2013-11-20

    Abstract: An appliance lid hinge assembly has a channel housing including first and second spaced-apart side walls and a transverse face walls, a cavity located between the first and second side walls and a slot having first and second slot portions respectively located in said first and second side walls. The channel housing is pivotally connected to a cam via a rivet or other pivot fastener at a pivot point. A biasing element acts between the housing and the cam in order to control the movement of housing relative to the cam about the pivot point. Alternatively, a damper can be used to control movement of the housing relative to the cam about the pivot point. A snubber subsystem can also be added to provide further damping resistance.

    Abstract translation: 器具盖铰链组件具有通道壳体,其包括第一和第二间隔开的侧壁和横向面壁,位于第一和第二侧壁之间的空腔和具有分别位于所述第一和第二侧壁中的第一和第二狭槽部分的狭槽 侧墙。 通道壳体通过枢轴点处的铆钉或其他枢转紧固件枢转地连接到凸轮。 偏置元件作用在壳体和凸轮之间,以便控制壳体相对于枢轴绕枢轴点移动。 或者,可以使用阻尼器来控制壳体围绕枢转点相对于凸轮的运动。 还可以添加缓冲子系统以提供进一步的阻尼阻力。

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