Patent ID: 6453510
Filing Date: 2002-09-24
Classification: E05F,E05Y,F24C,Y10T

Abstract:
A hinge assembly comprising:a claw; a channel having a first end and a second end, said first end of said channel pivotably connected to the claw at a first pivot point whereby said channel is adapted for movement on an arc in a first direction from a first operative position to, a second operative position, and in a second direction opposite said first direction; first and second link stops connected to said channel; a link assembly operably interconnected between said claw and said channel, said link assembly comprising: (i) a link member defining first and second opposite contact surfaces and first and second opposite ends, said first end pivotably connected to said claw; and, (ii) a coil spring having a first end connected to said second end of said link member and a second end connected to said channel adjacent said second end of said channel: said link member movably positioned relative to said first and second link stops and movable toward said first end of said channel in response to movement of said channel in said first direction from said first operative position to said second operative position, said first and second contact surfaces of said link member engageable with said first and second link stops, respectively, when said channel is in said second operative position and preventing movement of said channel in said first direction beyond said second operative position.