Patent ID: 8944530
Filing Date: 2015-02-03
Classification: E05D,E05Y

Abstract:
1. A door balancing system comprising: an adjustment block configured to mount within a bearing housing, wherein the bearing housing comprises a bearing surface mounted to a body of an appliance, the adjustment block comprising a threaded orifice; a single adjustment screw configured for threading into the threaded orifice and configured to abut the bearing surface; a first pulley system comprising a first pulley, a first cable, and a first spring, wherein the first cable is configured to mount between a first hinge and the adjustment block using the first pulley and the first spring, wherein the first hinge is configured to mount a door to the body on a first side of the door, and further wherein the first pulley is configured to mount to the body; and a second pulley system comprising a second pulley, a second cable, and a second spring, wherein the second cable is configured to mount between a second hinge and the adjustment block using the second pulley and the second spring, wherein the second hinge is configured to mount the door to the body on a second side of the door, and further wherein the second pulley is configured to mount to the body; wherein the first spring and the second spring are configured to exert a force on the door to control a rate of movement of the door relative to the body.