Patent ID: 7610657
Filing Date: 2009-11-03
Classification: E05D,E05Y,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A hinge for connecting a panel to a body for movement between open and closed positions, the hinge comprising: a first bracket constructed to be mounted to one of the body and the panel in an installed position of the hinge; a second bracket constructed to be mounted to the other of the body and the panel in the installed position of the hinge; at least one hinge pin pivotally connecting the first and second brackets; an engaging member provided on the first bracket; a check arm movably connected to the second bracket, the check arm having an engaging surface with at least one detent and engaged with the engaging member; a spring seat pivotally mounted to the hinge pin; and a spring having one end engaging the spring seat and the other end engaging the check arm so as to bias the check arm into engagement with the engaging member; wherein as the first and second brackets pivot relative to another the engaging member and check arm move relative to one another with the spring biasing the check arm into engagement with the engaging member, and wherein the spring seat pivots about the at least one hinge pin to accommodate a change in orientation between the check arm and the second bracket.