Patent ID: 7735943

Claim:
A refrigerated appliance comprising: a frame; a panel hingedly coupled to the frame; a first hinge coupling the panel to the frame and having a linkage system that guides movement of the panel between a closed position and an open position, the linkage system providing for both rotational and linear movement of the panel relative to the frame; and wherein the linkage system comprises: a first mounting bracket coupled to the frame; a second mounting bracket coupled to the panel; and a plurality of members directly or indirectly coupling the first mounting bracket and the second mounting bracket wherein the linkage system comprises a first link, a second link, a third link, and a fourth link; and wherein the first hinge further comprises a biasing apparatus configured to bias the panel toward the open position and comprising a first spring mount coupled to the fourth link and a second spring mount coupled to the second link and the third link, said first spring mount and said second spring mount are nesting or telescoping members that receive a spring in a compressed condition when the panel is in the closed position.