Patent ID: 6073310
Filing Date: 2000-06-13
Classification: E05D,Y10T

Abstract:
A hinge comprising:a clamp of preselected length;first and second hinge members each having a recess and being pivotably engaged with the clamp about the clamp length;a thrust bearing mounted with the clamp and having:a body disposed within the recesses for preventing relative movement between the hinge members substantially along the clamp length, andan antirotation portion that comprises at least one lateral free extension extending from the body across the clamp length for resisting torque caused on the thrust bearing by the hinge members;wherein the thrust bearing has a mounted width measured through the lateral free extension when the thrust bearing is mounted within the clamp, and an unmounted width measured through the lateral free extension when the thrust bearing is separate from the clamp, the mounted width being smaller than the unmounted width, wherein the lateral free extension laterally abuts the clamp when the thrust bearing is mounted within the clamp.