Patent ID: 8819897

Claim:
A hinge assembly comprising: a hinge body having a generally U-shaped cross section comprised of an upper surface and a first side and a second side, where the first side and the second side each include a pivot hole; a pivot pin inserted through the pivot holes; a hinge arm pivotally connected to the hinge body and a hinge cup; a link pivotally connected to the hinge cup and pivotally connected to the hinge body via the pivot pin, where the link is comprised of a first set of plates, a second set of plates, and a third set of plates; a first spacer, coaxially aligned with the pivot pin, adjacent the first side and the first set of plates; a second spacer, coaxially aligned with the pivot pin, adjacent the first set of plates, an edge of the second set of plates, and the third set of plates; and a third spacer, coaxially aligned with the pivot pin, adjacent the third set of plates and the second side.