Patent ID: 6141829
Filing Date: 2000-11-07
Classification: E05D,E05Y,Y10T

Abstract:
An adjustable quick release door hinge comprising in combination:a hinge component comprising a housing including an interior concave surface, an elongated portion extending from said housing and a rotatable and pivotable bearing member disposed in said housing, said bearing member having an arcuate portion, opposing flat potions that protrude from the interior of said housing and an aperture;a hinge bracket for attaching to one of a door frame and a door;fastening means for connecting said hinge component to the other of the door frame and the door;a pin extending from said hinge bracket and received by the aperture of said bearing member wherein an end of said pin includes a threaded shaft portion that extends beyond one of the flat portions of the bearing member; anda nut threaded onto said shaft portion for securing the hinge component to the hinge bracket, wherein said nut includes a surface in abutment with an entire flat surface of one of the flat portions of the bearing member and extending beyond said flat surface, and said hinge bracket includes a surface in abutment with an entire flat surface of the other of the flat portions of the bearing member and extending beyond said flat surface.