Patent ID: 6112371
Filing Date: 2000-09-05
Classification: E05D,E05Y,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
An adjustable hinge assembly comprising a track adapted to be connected to a frame member, said track having a slide member slidingly retained thereon for displacement along a longitudinal straight axis thereof, an elongated first arm pivotally connected at one end to said slide member, a support arm having a first end pivotally connected to said first arm at a first predetermined location, said support arm having a second opposed end pivotally connected to an adjustable connector secured to said track at a second predetermined location, said adjustable connector having a stationary connecting post of circular cross-section projecting from a concentric circular disc secured to said track, an adjustable nut having an eccentric bore for receiving said post in close pressed frictional fit therein, said adjustable nut having a cylindrical top outer wall portion of circular cross-section and a tool engaging portion defined therebelow, a circular cavity in a bottom wall of said adjustable nut and having a flat base wall, said circular cavity being disposed concentric with said cylindrical top outer wall portion, said connecting post having a head portion projecting above a top wall of said adjustable nut, a connecting recess in said head portion, said second opposed end of said support arm having a circular through bore for receiving said cylindrical top outer wall portion of said adjustable nut in close fit therein, clamping means displaceably secured to said support arm and engageable with said connecting recess to pivotally secure said second opposed end of said support arm to said adjustable nut, said circular cavity being larger than said circular cross-section of said connecting post with said connecting post eccentrically positioned therein whereupon rotation of said nut by rotating said tool engaging portion thereof causes said support arm to be adjustably displaced while said support arm is maintained in connection to said adjustable connector.