Patent ID: 6460219
Filing Date: 2002-10-08
Classification: E05D,E05Y,Y10T

Abstract:
A hinge for mounting a door on a furniture article frame for movement between open and closed positions of the door relative to the furniture article frame, comprising:a first hinge member adapted to be affixed to the door; a first hinge arm segment pivoted to the first hinge member on a pivot axis and having a forward end portion on which is formed a first adjustment plate with a forward segment and a rearward segment, the forward segment having an aperture and forming a right angle with the rearward segment; a second hinge arm segment on which is formed a second adjustment plate with a forward segment and a rearward segment, the rearward segment having an aperture and forming a right angle with the forward segment; an adjustment screw cooperating with the adjustment plates through one of the apertures which is threaded and one aperture which is unthreaded to adjustably connect the first and second hinge arm segments to one another, wherein turning the adjustment screw causes the second hinge arm segment to move relative to the first hinge arm segment in a direction perpendicular to the pivot axis and parallel to the door in a closed position thereof; a base plate having an aperture formed therein; a movable plate formed on the rearward end portion of the second hinge arm segment having an aperture formed therein which is somewhat rectangular and larger than the aperture of the base plate, wherein the movable plate and the base plate are adapted to be fastened on the furniture article frame by at least one mounting screw inserted through the apertures of the movable plate and the base plate; the movable plate having opposing lateral edges, each of which edges is bent to form a substantially U-shaped channel on the movable plate which receives the base plate; and an eccentric mounted in the base plate by means of a dowel, the eccentric extending through an elongated opening in the movable plate and holding the movable plate and base plate together, wherein turning the eccentric causes the movable plate to be displaced on the base plate in a direction perpendicular to the pivot axis and perpendicular to the door in a closed position thereof.