Patent ID: 6357081
Filing Date: 2002-03-19
Classification: E05D,E05Y,Y10T

Abstract:
A hinge mechanism for a structure having a frame and a closure member, the frame defining an aperture, the hinge mechanism comprising:a first hinge portion adapted for coupling to the closure member; a second hinge portion having a cam follower, the second hinge portion adapted for coupling to the frame; and a cam coupled to the first hinge portion and movable between a release position, wherein the cam is not engaged to the cam follower, and an engaged position, wherein the cam engages the cam follower and secures the first and second hinge portions together; wherein the cam is in the release position prior to installation of the closure member to the frame and is adapted to be moved into the engaged position upon movement of the closure member from an open position to a closed position, thereafter the cam remaining in the engaged position during normal operation of the closure member.