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公开(公告)号：US20200332582A1
公开(公告)日：2020-10-22
申请号：US16921370
申请日：2020-07-06
Applicant: Mansfield Engineered Components, Inc.
Inventor： James J. Collene , Nicholas R. SirLouis
Abstract: An appliance lid hinge assembly includes a cam arm pivotally connected a base. A cam arm control system includes a spring rod adapted to move in a sliding reciprocal manner. A spring urges the spring rod toward an extended position. The spring rod is movable toward a retracted position. The cam arm is engaged with the spring rod through a cam follower such that: (i) pivoting movement of the cam arm in an opening direction corresponds with movement of the spring rod from the retracted position toward the extended position; and, (ii) pivoting movement of the cam arm in a closing direction opposite the opening direction corresponds with movement of the spring rod from the extended position toward the retracted position. An optional damper exerts a damping force on the spring rod or other part of the cam arm control system when the cam arm moves in a closing direction.
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公开(公告)号：US10082298B2
公开(公告)日：2018-09-25
申请号：US15498466
申请日：2017-04-26
Applicant: Mansfield Engineered Components, Inc.
Inventor： Brian S. White , James J. Collene
CPC classification number: F24C15/023 , E05D3/12 , E05D7/00 , E05F1/1261 , E05F3/20 , E05F5/02 , E05Y2201/256 , E05Y2201/264 , E05Y2201/412 , E05Y2201/638 , E05Y2900/308 , Y10T16/5383
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.
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公开(公告)号：US20170130502A1
公开(公告)日：2017-05-11
申请号：US15344215
申请日：2016-11-04
Applicant: Mansfield Engineered Components, Inc.
Inventor： James Collene
Abstract: A hinge assembly for pivotally connecting an associated appliance lid to an associated appliance body includes a base adapted to be connected to the associated appliance body. The hinge assembly also includes a snubber housing connected to the base. A cam is rotatably supported on the snubber housing, and the cam is adapted to be engaged by the associated appliance lid and rotate about a lid pivot axis in a first direction and in a second direction that is opposite the first direction. A snubber is operatively connected to the snubber housing. The cam exerts a snubber activation force on the snubber when the cam rotates about the lid pivot axis in the second direction corresponding to movement of the associated appliance lid from an opened position toward a closed position and such that the snubber damps movement of the cam when the cam rotates in the second direction. A counterbalance spring is operatively engaged between the base and the cam and exerts a counterbalance force on the cam that biases the cam in the first direction.
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公开(公告)号：US11859434B1
公开(公告)日：2024-01-02
申请号：US15908587
申请日：2018-02-28
Applicant: Mansfield Engineered Components, Inc.
Inventor： James J. Collene , Brian S. White
CPC classification number: E05F3/20 , E05D3/02 , E05F3/02 , E05F3/04 , E05F5/02 , F25D23/028 , E05Y2201/212 , E05Y2900/31
Abstract: A door hinge assembly includes a hinge plate including: (i) an inner portion adapted to be connected to an associated structure; and, (ii) an outer portion adapted for pivoting connection of an associated door thereto. The hinge assembly also includes a damper system with a damper connected to one of: (i) the hinge plate; (ii) the associated door. The damper is adapted to be activated by pivoting movement of the associated door in a closing direction toward a closed position of the associated door such that said damper slows movement of the associated door toward the closed position when the damper is activated.
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公开(公告)号：US11111712B2
公开(公告)日：2021-09-07
申请号：US16921370
申请日：2020-07-06
Applicant: Mansfield Engineered Components, Inc.
Inventor： James J. Collene , Nicholas R. SirLouis
Abstract: An appliance lid hinge assembly includes a cam arm pivotally connected a base. A cam arm control system includes a spring rod adapted to move in a sliding reciprocal manner. A spring urges the spring rod toward an extended position. The spring rod is movable toward a retracted position. The cam arm is engaged with the spring rod through a cam follower such that: (i) pivoting movement of the cam arm in an opening direction corresponds with movement of the spring rod from the retracted position toward the extended position; and, (ii) pivoting movement of the cam arm in a closing direction opposite the opening direction corresponds with movement of the spring rod from the extended position toward the retracted position. An optional damper exerts a damping force on the spring rod or other part of the cam arm control system when the cam arm moves in a closing direction.
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公开(公告)号：US20190153759A1
公开(公告)日：2019-05-23
申请号：US16209059
申请日：2018-12-04
Applicant: Mansfield Engineered Components, Inc.
Inventor： Brian White
Abstract: A receptacle for an associated appliance hinge includes a receptacle base and a breakaway lever movably connected to the receptacle base. The breakaway lever includes a cam edge. A first mounting structure is connected to the receptacle base and adapted to be engaged by an associated hinge arm. A second mounting structure connected to the breakaway lever such that the second mounting structure is movable relative to the receptacle base. The second mounting structure is adapted to be engaged by the associated hinge arm. A breakaway latch is connected to the base and includes a cam follower engaged with the cam edge. The breakaway latch further includes a spring that biases the cam follower into abutment with the cam edge. The breakaway lever is selectively movable from a first position where the cam follower is engaged with a first location on the cam edge to a second position where the cam follower is engaged with a second location on the cam edge.
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公开(公告)号：US10295194B2
公开(公告)日：2019-05-21
申请号：US15246030
申请日：2016-08-24
Applicant: Mansfield Engineered Components, Inc.
Inventor： Nicholas R. SirLouis
Abstract: An appliance hinge includes a control link subassembly operably connected between a base and a door mounting arm. The control link subassembly includes a control link with a first end pivotally connected to the door mounting arm and a second end spaced from the first end. The control link subassembly also includes a spring-arm including an outer end pivotally connected to the second end of the control link and an inner end engaged with the base and adapted for both pivoting and sliding movement relative to the base. The control link subassembly also includes a spring engaged with the spring-arm and exerting a biasing force on the spring-arm that urges said spring-arm toward its extended position. The spring-arm selectively moveable toward a retracted position. The hinge assembly further includes a link controller connected to the base. The spring biases the control link into abutment with the link controller.
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公开(公告)号：US09316036B2
公开(公告)日：2016-04-19
申请号：US14283747
申请日：2014-05-21
Applicant: Mansfield Engineered Components, Inc.
Inventor： James J. Collene , Brian White
CPC classification number: E05F1/1261 , E05D13/12 , E05F1/1058 , E05F1/1075 , E05F1/1276 , E05F3/20 , E05F5/08 , E05F5/10 , E05Y2201/00 , E05Y2201/20 , E05Y2201/264 , E05Y2201/638 , E05Y2201/686 , E05Y2900/312 , Y10T16/2788 , Y10T16/5383 , Y10T16/53834 , Y10T16/5387 , Y10T16/5388
Abstract: A counterbalance assembly for an appliance hinge has a base including first and second spaced-apart side walls and a transverse face wall. A channel is located between the first and second side walls. First and second notch portions are respectively located in the first and second side walls. A rotating cam is supported on the base and has a camshaft that extends between the side walls and that is adapted for rotation about an axis of rotation, a first end located in the first notch portion and a second end located in the second notch portion. A biasing spring has an inner end engaged with the base and an outer end spaced from the base. A spring rod includes an outer end operatively coupled to the spring and an inner end operatively coupled to the lever. The lever also pivotally connects to the lobe of the cam. A damper assembly is connected to the base and having a piston which is moved between a first position and a second position by the lever contacting the piston. The piston in turn compresses fluid in the damper assembly thus dampening movement of the lid hinge.
Abstract translation: 用于器具铰链的平衡组件具有包括第一和第二间隔开的侧壁和横向面壁的基部。 通道位于第一和第二侧壁之间。 第一和第二切口部分分别位于第一和第二侧壁中。 旋转凸轮支撑在基座上并具有在侧壁之间延伸并且适于围绕旋转轴线旋转的凸轮轴，位于第一切口部分中的第一端和位于第二切口部分中的第二端。 偏置弹簧具有与基部接合的内端和与基部间隔开的外端。 弹簧杆包括可操作地联接到弹簧的外端和可操作地联接到杠杆的内端。 杠杆还可枢转地连接到凸轮的凸角。 阻尼器组件连接到基座并具有活塞，该活塞通过接触活塞的杆在第一位置和第二位置之间移动。 活塞又压缩阻尼器组件中的流体，从而阻尼盖铰链的运动。
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公开(公告)号：US20140345082A1
公开(公告)日：2014-11-27
申请号：US14283747
申请日：2014-05-21
Applicant: Mansfield Engineered Components, Inc.
Inventor： James J. Collene , Brian White
CPC classification number: E05F1/1261 , E05D13/12 , E05F1/1058 , E05F1/1075 , E05F1/1276 , E05F3/20 , E05F5/08 , E05F5/10 , E05Y2201/00 , E05Y2201/20 , E05Y2201/264 , E05Y2201/638 , E05Y2201/686 , E05Y2900/312 , Y10T16/2788 , Y10T16/5383 , Y10T16/53834 , Y10T16/5387 , Y10T16/5388
Abstract: A counterbalance assembly for an appliance hinge has a base including first and second spaced-apart side walls and a transverse face wall. A channel is located between the first and second side walls. First and second notch portions are respectively located in the first and second side walls. A rotating cam is supported on the base and has a camshaft that extends between the side walls and that is adapted for rotation about an axis of rotation, a first end located in the first notch portion and a second end located in the second notch portion. A biasing spring has an inner end engaged with the base and an outer end spaced from the base. A spring rod includes an outer end operatively coupled to the spring and an inner end operatively coupled to the lever. The lever also pivotally connects to the lobe of the cam. A damper assembly is connected to the base and having a piston which is moved between a first position and a second position by the lever contacting the piston. The piston in turn compresses fluid in the damper assembly thus dampening movement of the lid hinge.
Abstract translation: 用于器具铰链的平衡组件具有包括第一和第二间隔开的侧壁和横向面壁的基部。 通道位于第一和第二侧壁之间。 第一和第二切口部分分别位于第一和第二侧壁中。 旋转凸轮支撑在基座上并具有在侧壁之间延伸并且适于围绕旋转轴线旋转的凸轮轴，位于第一切口部分中的第一端和位于第二切口部分中的第二端。 偏置弹簧具有与基部接合的内端和与基部间隔开的外端。 弹簧杆包括可操作地联接到弹簧的外端和可操作地联接到杠杆的内端。 杠杆还可枢转地连接到凸轮的凸角。 阻尼器组件连接到基座并具有活塞，该活塞通过接触活塞的杆在第一位置和第二位置之间移动。 活塞又压缩阻尼器组件中的流体，从而阻尼盖铰链的运动。
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公开(公告)号：US20140145576A1
公开(公告)日：2014-05-29
申请号：US14093320
申请日：2013-11-29
Applicant: MANSFIELD ENGINEERED COMPONENTS, INC.
Inventor： Brian White , James Collene
CPC classification number: A47B96/00 , E05D7/081 , E05F1/1253 , E05Y2800/174 , E05Y2900/31 , F25D23/028 , F25D2323/024 , Y10T16/304
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。
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