AU2023222947A1

AU2023222947A1 - Adjustable hinge and hinge mount

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Publication number: AU2023222947A1
Application number: AU2023222947A
Authority: AU
Inventors: Timothy Riva Everett
Original assignee: KDB Intellectual Pty Ltd
Current assignee: KDB Intellectual Pty Ltd
Priority date: 2022-09-01
Filing date: 2023-08-31
Publication date: 2024-03-28

Abstract

An adjustable hinge mount comprising a fixing plate, a float nut housing, a float nut and a face plate. The fixing plate comprises a body housing a pocket. The float nut housing comprises a raised wall and is dimensioned to be received in the pocket, the float nut housing comprising a raised wall. The float nut is dimensioned to seat within the float nut housing and comprises one or more adjusting through-hole. The face plate comprises a body housing one or more adjusting holes. Also described are an adjustable hinge comprising a hinge and a mounting plate comprising the fixing plate, float nut housing, flat nut and face plate. A method of manufacturing and method of installing the adjustable hinge mount are also described. 1/8 120 FIGURE 1A 102 100 106 104 104 102 120 10 108 110 FIGUREl1B

Description

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ADJUSTABLE HINGE AND HINGE MOUNT FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The present invention relates to an adjustable hinge and an adjustable hinge mount comprising a float nut. More particularly, this invention relates to an adjustable hinge and an adjustable hinge mount comprising a float nut and a float nut housing.

BACKGROUND TO THE INVENTION

[0002] The installation and adjustment of closures such as, doors and windows, is time consuming and may require specialised training and expertise. Often, more than one person is required for such installation and adjustment.

[0003] Building tolerances, and also movement, means that often adjustment to the position of the closure is required. Typically, this requires detaching the closure and using tools to reshape the closure, or move a fastener.

[0004] Alternative mechanisms of installing and adjusting closures are desired.

[0005] The reference to any prior art in this specification is not, and should not be taken as, an acknowledgement or any form of suggestion that the prior art forms part of the common general knowledge.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0006] Generally, embodiments of the invention relate to an adjustable hinge and an adjustable hinge mount comprising a float nut. Particular embodiments, relate to an adjustable hinge and an adjustable hinge mount comprising a float nut and a float nut housing.

[0007] In a first form, although it need not be the only or indeed the broadest form, the invention resides in an adjustable hinge mount comprising: a fixing plate comprising a body, the body housing a pocket; a float nut housing dimensioned to be received in the pocket, the float nut housing comprising a raised wall; a float nut dimensioned to seat within the float nut housing and comprising one or more adjusting through-hole; and a face plate comprising a body housing one or more adjusting holes.

[0008] In a second form, the invention resides in an adjustable hinge comprising: a hinge; and a mounting plate comprising: a fixing plate comprising a body, the body housing a pocket; a float nut housing dimensioned to be received in the pocket, the float nut housing comprising a raised wall; a float nut dimensioned to seat within the float nut housing and comprising one or more adjusting through-hole; and a face plate comprising a body housing one or more adjusting holes.

[0009] In a third form, the invention resides in a method of manufacturing an adjustable mount for a hinge, comprising:

providing a fixing plate comprising a body, the body housing a pocket;

providing a float nut housing dimensioned to be received in the pocket, the float nut

housing comprising a raised wall;

providing a float nut dimensioned to seat within the float nut housing and

comprising one or more adjusting through-hole; and

providing a face plate comprising a body housing one or more adjusting holes.

[0010] In a fourth form, the invention resides in a method of manufacturing an adjustable hinge comprising:

providing a hinge; and providing a mounting plate comprising: a fixing plate comprising a body, the body housing a pocket; a float nut housing dimensioned to be received in the pocket, the float nut housing comprising a raised wall; a float nut dimensioned to seat within the float nut housing and comprising one or more adjusting through-hole; and a face plate comprising a body housing one or more adjusting holes.

[0011] In a fifth form, the invention resides in a method of installing an adjustable hinge comprising:

installing a mounting plate comprising: securing a fixing plate comprising a body, the body housing a pocket; positioning a float nut housing in the pocket, the float nut housing comprising a raised wall; seating a float nut in the float nut housing, the float nut comprising one or more adjusting through-hole; and installing a face plate comprising a body housing one or more fastening holes; and installing a hinge with one or more fasteners traversing through the one or more adjusting through holes and one or fastening through holes.

[0012] According to the method the fifth aspect, each of the one or more fasteners may traverse through adjustment apertures in one or more hinge leaf.

[0013] The method according to the fifth form may further comprise inserting one or more additional fasteners through fastening apertures in one or more hinge leaf.

[0014] According to the method of the fifth aspect, the adjustable hinge may be installed on a frame and may be attached to a closure.

[0015] The method according to the fifth aspect may be a new installation or a retro installation onto an existing closure.

[0016] In a sixth aspect, the invention provides a kit comprising the adjustable hinge mount according to the first aspect and optionally one or more of a hinge and one or more

fasteners. The kit may further comprise instructions for use.

[0017] In a seventh aspect of the invention, there is provided a closure comprising an adjustable mount according to the first aspect or the adjustable hinge according to the

second aspect of the invention. The closure may comprise a swing door.

[0018] In an eight aspect, the invention provides a building comprising a closure of the seventh aspect.

[0019] According to any one of the above aspects, the fixing plate may comprise a planar body. The fixing plate may comprise crenels. The crenels may be comprised at one or both ends of the fixing plate. The crenels may be comprised at each of two opposing ends of the

fixing plate. The crenels may be formed in the end wall of the two opposing ends.

[0020] According to any one of the above aspects, the pocket may be centrally located in the body. The pocket may comprise two, three, or four walls. In a preferred embodiment

the pocket comprises three walls. The pocket may comprise at least one open side. The

pocket may be a closed pocket having no open side.

[0021] According to any one of the above aspects, thefixing plate comprises a continuous side wall and a profiled side wall. The profiled side wall may define the pocket.

[0022] According to any one of the above aspects, the raised wall comprises a continuous raised wall. The raised wall may extend from a planar body.

[0023] In another embodiment of any one of the above aspects, the raised wall comprises any one of: one, two, three or four distinct raised walls. When two raised walls are adjacent

to each other they may abut or there may be a gap between one or more of the raised walls.

[0024] In yet another embodiment of any one of the above aspects, the height of the raised walls may be equivalent to a thickness of the float nut.

[0025] According to any one of the above aspects, the float nut housing may comprise one or more matched apertures disposed to align with the one or more adjusting through holes.

[0026] According to any one of the above aspects, the float nut comprises serrations. One or both of a top surface and a bottom surface of the float nut may comprise the serrations.

The float nut may comprise a side wall.

[0027] In a particular embodiment of any one of the above aspects, a plurality of adjusting through holes are comprised. The plurality of adjusting through holes may be aligned with

each other in one plane. Two adjusting through holes may be comprised.

[0028] According to any one of the above aspects, the float nut housing and the float nut are correspondingly dimensioned to allow travel of the float nut within the float nut

housing. The travel may comprise 1to 10 mm; 1to 5 mm; or 1; 2; 3; 4; 5; 6; 7; 8; 9 or 10

mm of movement in an x-direction and/or to 10 mm; Ito 5 mm; or 1; 2; 3; 4; 5; 6; 7; 8; 9

or 10 mm of movement in a y-direction. The travel may also be in a diagonal or x-y

direction. In a particular embodiment, the travel comprises 3 mm of movement in each of

an x-direction and a y-direction. The travel in the x-direction may be independent of the

travel in the y-direction. In a particular embodiment, the travel may be in only one of the x

direction or the y-direction.

[0029] According to any one of the above aspects, the face plate body may be planar. In another embodiment, the face plate body comprises a non-planar profile. The non-planar

profile may comprise an orthogonal flange. The orthogonal flange may be configured to

conform to a closure frame. The non-planar profile may comprise an opposing orthogonal

flange on an opposing side of the face plate. The opposing orthogonal flange may extend in

an opposite direction to the orthogonal flange.

[0030] According to any one of the above aspects the one or more adjusting holes are disposed to align with the adjusting through holes.

[0031] In one embodiment of any one of the above aspects, the adjustable hinge mount further comprises a packer. The packer may comprise a body. The body may be planar.

The body may comprise a spine with an arm extending at each end of the spine. The arms

may extend in the same orientation. The packer may comprise a c-shape.

[0032] According to any one of the above aspects the term "adjustable" means adjustable in position relative to the support or frame on which the mount or hinge is mounted. The

adjustability may be in two directions. The first direction may be in a y-direction, that is an

up and down, or height, direction. The second direction may be in an x-direction, that is a

side to side, or lateral, direction.

[0033] According to any one of the above aspects, the adjustability may be in two directions. The adjustability may be in a combination of the two directions.

[0034] According to any one of the above aspects, the adjustability comprises two degrees of freedom.

[0035] According to any one of the above aspects, the hinge comprises a barrel hinge. The barrel hinge may comprise two leaves disposed on opposing sides of knuckles and a barrel

dimensioned to be housed in the knuckles. The two leaves may pivot on the barrel. Each of

the two leaves may comprise fastening apertures for receiving a fastener. Each of the

leaves may further comprise adjustment apertures disposed to align with the adjusting

through-holes and the adjusting holes. One leaf may be fastened to a closure and the other

leaf may be fastened to a frame.

[0036] According to any one of the above aspects, one or more fastener may be inserted through adjustment apertures, adjusting holes and adjusting through holes to allow

positioning. Once the one or more fasteners have been inserted through the adjustment

apertures, adjusting holes and adjusting through holes and the positioning completed, additional one or more fasteners may be inserted through fastening apertures.

[0037] A detailed description of one or more embodiments of the invention is provided below, along with accompanying figures that illustrate by way of example the principles of

the invention. While the invention is described in connection with such embodiments, it

should be understood that the invention is not limited to any one or combination of

embodiments. On the contrary, the scope of the invention is limited only by the appended

claims and the invention encompasses numerous alternatives, modifications and

equivalents.

[0038] For the purpose of example, numerous specific details are set forth in the following description in order to provide a thorough understanding of the present invention. The present invention may be practiced according to the claims without some or all of these specific details. For the purposes of clarity, technical material that is known in the technical fields related to the invention has not been described in detail so that the present invention is not unnecessarily obscured.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0039] In order that the invention may be readily understood and put into practical effect, reference will now be made to embodiments of the present invention with reference to the

accompanying drawings, wherein like reference numbers refer to identical elements. The

drawings are provided by way of example only, wherein:

[0040] Figure 1A shows a perspective view of a hinge mount according to one embodiment of the invention.

[0041] Figure 1B shows a perspective view of an adjustable hinge according to one embodiment of the invention.

[0042] Figure 2 shows an exploded view of one embodiment of a hinge mount according to the invention.

[0043] Figure 3A shows a perspective view of a hinge mount according to one embodiment of the invention in position on a closure frame.

[0044] Figure 3B shows a top view of one embodiment of an adjustable hinge and hinge mount in position on a closure frame.

[0045] Figure 4A shows a perspective view of a hinge mount according to a second embodiment of the invention.

[0046] Figure 4B shows a perspective view of an adjustable hinge according to the second embodiment.

[0047] Figure 5 shows an exploded view of a hinge mount according to the second embodiment.

[0048] Figure 6A shows a perspective view of a hinge mount according to the second embodiment in position on a closure frame.

[0049] Figure 6B shows a top view of the adjustable hinge and hinge mount of the second embodiment in position on a closure frame.

[0050] Figure 7 shows a bottom view of the adjustable hinge and hinge mount of the second embodiment.

[0051] Figures 8; 9 and 10 show flow charts of methods according to various embodiments of the invention.

[0052] Skilled addressees will appreciate that elements in the drawings are illustrated for simplicity and clarity and have not necessarily been drawn to scale. For example, the

relative dimensions of some elements in the drawings may be distorted to help improve

understanding of embodiments of the present invention.

TABLE OF PARTS 200 method of adjustable manufacturing 100 hinge mount 210 providing fixing 102 leaf plate fastening 220 providing float nut 104 apertures housing adjustment 230 providing float nut 106 apertures 108 knuckles 240 providing face plate 110 barrel adjustable method of 120 hinge mount 300 manufacturing hinge 130 fixing plate 350 providing hinge method of installing 132 body 400 adjustable hinge installing mounting 134 crenel 410 plate 136 pocket 412 securing fixing plate positioning float nut 138 end wall 414 housing continuous 139a side wall 416 seating float nut profiled side 139b wall 418 installing face plate float nut 140 housing 420 installing hinge 142 Body 500 kit 144 raised wall 600 closure matched 146 apertures 700 frame 160 float nut 800 building 162 serrations 164 top surface 166 bottom surface adjusting 168 through hole 170 face plate

172 body 174 adjusting holes orthogonal 176 flange opposing orthogonal 178 flange fasteners (not 180 shown) 190 packer 192 body 194 spine 196 arms

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0053] The invention is directed to an adjustable hinge and an adjustable hinge mount comprising a float nut. In particular, this invention is directed to an adjustable hinge and an adjustable hinge mount comprising a float nut and a float nut housing.

[0054] For purposes of description herein, the terms "upper," "lower," "right," "left," "rear," "front," "vertical," "horizontal," "interior," "exterior," "x-direction," "y-direction,"

and "z-direction" and derivatives thereof shall relate to the invention as oriented in Figures 1 and 1B. However, it is to be understood that the invention may assume various alternative orientations, except where expressly specified to the contrary. It is also to be understood that the specific devices and processes illustrated in the attached drawings and described in the following specification are simply exemplary embodiments of the inventive concepts defined in the appended claims. Hence, specific dimensions and other physical characteristics relating to the embodiments disclosed herein are not to be considered as limiting, unless the claims expressly state otherwise. Additionally, unless otherwise specified, it is to be understood that discussion of a particular feature or component extending in or along a given direction or the like does not mean that the feature or component follows a straight line or axis in such a direction or that it only extends in such direction or on such a plane without other directional components or deviations, unless otherwise specified.

[0055] A Table of Parts is provided in Table 1 above.

[0056] Figure 1A shows one embodiment of an adjustable hinge mount 120 according to the invention in an assembled state. Figure lB shows one embodiment of an adjustable hinge 100 according to the invention which comprises the adjustable hinge mount 120 of Figure 1A with a hinge 100 added on top.

[0057] Figure 2 shows an exploded view of the adjustable hinge mount 120 of Figure 1A enabling visualisation of a fixing plate 130, a float nut housing 140, a float nut 160, a face

plate 170 and a packer 190.

[0058] The crenelated fixing plate 130 is shown to comprise a planar body 132 which houses pocket 136. Advantageously, crenels 134 aid in attachment to the frame 700, when

welding to expose the two surfaces and to act as a jig for location. The crenels 134 are

comprised at the two opposing ends of fixing plate 130 and are formed in the end wall 138

of each of two opposing ends.

[0059] Fixing plate 130 comprises a continuous side wall 139a and a profiled side wall 139b. Pocket 136 is defined in profiled side wall 139b.

[0060] As illustrated in Figure 2, pocket 136 is centrally located in body 132. Although pocket 136 is shown to comprise three walls and thereby one open side, a skilled person is readily able to select other shapes for pocket 136 and other numbers of walls and other numbers of open sides. For example, pocket 136 may comprise two or four walls and for example two open sides or no open side.

[0061] Figure 2 illustrates that float nut housing 140 is dimensioned to be received in pocket 136. While travel of float nut 160 in float nut housing 140 is restricted by raised wall 144, travel is possible, which advantageously confers the adjustability.

[0062] As shown in Figure 2, raised wall 144 is a continuous wall, with raised wall 144 extending from planar body 142. While raised wall 144 is illustrated to be continuous, it is comprised of four separate walls. In other embodiments raised wall 144 comprises any one of: one, two, three distinct raised walls. When two raised walls are adjacent to each other they may abut or there may be a gap between one or more of the raised walls.

[0063] To aid in retention of the float nut 160, the height of the raised walls 144 may be equivalent to a thickness of float nut 160.

[0064] Although not shown, float nut housing 140 may comprise one or more matched apertures 146 disposed to align with the one or more adjusting through holes 168.

[0065] As illustrated in Figure 2, and discussed above, float nut 160 is dimensioned to seat within float nut housing 140 and comprises one or more adjusting through-hole 168.

[0066] Also illustrated in Figure 2, is that float nut 160 comprises serrations 162 on both of a top surface 164, which contacts face plate 170, and a bottom surface 166, which contacts float nut housing 140. Advantageously, serrations 162 aid is holding and securing float nut 160 in position. The thickness of float nut 160 is conferred by side wall 169.

[0067] The two adjusting through holes 168 are illustrated to be aligned with each other in one plane.

[0068] As illustrated, float nut housing 140 and float nut 160 are correspondingly dimensioned to allow travel of float nut 160 within float nut housing 140. In the embodiment shown, travel comprises 3 mm of movement in each of an x-direction and 3 mm of movement in a y-direction. The travel may also be in a diagonal or x-y direction. From the teaching herein, a skilled person is readily able to dimension and proportion hinge 100 and float nut housing 140 and float nut 1060 to confer other amounts of travel such as, I to 10 mm; I to 5 mm; or 1; 2; 3; 4; 5; 6; 7; 8; 9 or 10 mm or travel in one or both of the x- direction and y-direction.

[0069] Figure 2 also shows face plate 170 to comprise a body 172 which houses one or more adjusting holes 174, which are disposed to align with the adjusting through holes.

[0070] As illustrated in Figure 2, face plate body 170 comprises a non-planar profile with an orthogonal flange 176 configured to conform to a frame 700 on which closure 600 (not shown) is to be secured. While the illustrated non-planar profile is illustrated to comprise an opposing orthogonal flange 178 on an opposing side of face plate 170, this is optional. The opposing orthogonal flange 178 is illustrated to extend in an opposite direction to the orthogonal flange 176.

[0071] In the embodiment of adjustable hinge 1100 and adjustable hinge mount 1120 shown in Figures 4A; 4B; 5; 6A; 6B; and 7, face plate body 1170 is planar. Figure 7 is a rear view which shows that face plate 1170 is planar.

[0072] While a packer 190 is illustrated, this component is not absolutely required. Advantageously, packer 190 comprises a body 192 which conveniently allows a cosmetic finish. Body 192 is illustrated to be planar, and to comprise spine 194 with an arm 196 extending at each end of spine 194. While arms 196 are shown to extend in the same orientation, such that packer 190 comprises a c-shape, from the teaching herein a skilled person is readily able to select a suitable shape for packer 190.

[0073] As used herein the term "adjustable" means adjustable in position relative to the support or frame on which the mount or hinge is mounted. The adjustability may be in two directions. The first direction may be in a y-direction, that is an up and down, or height, direction. The second direction may be in an x-direction, that is a side to side, or lateral, direction.

[0074] The adjustability may be in two directions. The adjustability may be in a combination of the two directions. That is, the adjustability comprises two degrees of freedom.

[0075] While the invention is described with reference to a barrel hinge, it is not so limited. From the teaching herein a skilled person is readily able to select a suitable hinge for use with the invention.

[0076] Advantageously, adjustable hinge 100 is shown to comprise fastening apertures 104 in a conventional location, that is the position of the fastening apertures 104 on each leaf 102 is the same as found on conventional hinges.

[0077] Hinge 100 is shown to comprise two leaves 102 disposed on opposing sides of knuckles 108 and to comprise a barrel 110 dimensioned to be housed in knuckles 108. The two leaves 102 pivot on barrel 110. Each of the leaves 102 are shown to comprise adjustment apertures 106 disposed to align with the adjusting through-holes 168 and the adjusting holes 174. Fasteners 180 (not shown) may be inserted through adjustment apertures 106, adjusting holes 174 and adjusting through holes 168 to allow positioning. The adjusting through holes provide the requisite movement for final positioning. Once int the desired final position, fasteners 180 are inserted through fastening apertures.

[0078] One leaf 102 may be fastened to a closure 600 and the other leaf may be fastened to a frame 700. The frame may be within a building 800.

[0079] As shown in Figure 8, also provided is a method 200 of manufacturing the adjustable mount 120 for a hinge and a method 300 of manufacturing adjustable hinge 100.

[0080] Method 200 may comprise providing 210 fixing plate 130; providing 220 float nut housing 140; providing 230 float nut 160; and providing 240 face plate 190.

[0081] Figure 9 shows, method 300 which comprises the additional step 350 of providing hinge 100.

[0082] Further provided is method 400 of installing an adjustable hinge, illustrated in Figure 10, comprising installing 410 mounting plate 130. Step 410 comprises securing 412 fixing plate 130; positioning 414 float nut housing 140 in the pocket 136; seating 416 float nut 160 in the float nut housing 140; and installing 418 face plate 170.

[0083] Method 400 further comprises installing 420 hinge 100 with one or more fasteners 180 traversing through the one or more adjusting through holes 168 and one or adjusting holes 194.

[0084] Method 400 may further comprise inserting one or more additional fasteners 180 through fastening apertures 104 in one or more hinge leaf 102.

[0085] Advantageously, method 400 may be a new installation or a retro-installation onto an existing closure.

[0086] The skilled person readily understands from the teaching herein that adjustable hinge 100 may be installed on a frame and may be attached to a closure. The closure may be a door such as a swing door but may be any other suitable closure such as a window.

[0087] The invention also provides a kit 500 comprising the adjustable hinge mount 120 and optionally one or more of: a hinge 100; one or more fasteners 180; and a closure 600. The kit may further comprise instructions for use.

[0088] Except where otherwise specified, the components of the hinge 100 and hinge mount 140 may all be formed from steel, although different materials may be used for

different applications. The components may be formed as castings or mouldings,

extrusions, and/or may be machined to take their final shape for installation.

[0089] In this specification, the terms "comprises", "comprising" or similar terms are intended to mean a non-exclusive inclusion, such that an apparatus that comprises a list of

elements does not include those elements solely, but may well include other elements not

listed.

[0090] Throughout the specification the aim has been to describe the invention without limiting the invention to any one embodiment or specific collection of features. Persons

skilled in the relevant art may realize variations from the specific embodiments that will

nonetheless fall within the scope of the invention.

Claims

CLAIMS The Claims defining the invention are as follows:

1. An adjustable hinge mount comprising:

a fixing plate comprising a body, the body housing a pocket;

a float nut housing dimensioned to be received in the pocket, the float nut housing comprising a raised wall;

a float nut dimensioned to seat within the float nut housing and comprising one or more adjusting through-hole; and

a face plate comprising a body housing one or more adjusting holes.

2. An adjustable hinge comprising:

a hinge; and

a mounting plate comprising:

a fixing plate comprising a body, the body housing a pocket;

a face plate comprising a body housing one or more adjusting holes.

3. A method of manufacturing an adjustable mount for a hinge, comprising:

providing a fixing plate comprising a body, the body housing a pocket;

providing a float nut housing dimensioned to be received in the pocket, the float nut housing comprising a raised wall;

providing a float nut dimensioned to seat within the float nut housing and comprising one or more adjusting through-hole; and

providing a face plate comprising a body housing one or more adjusting holes.

4. A method of manufacturing an adjustable hinge comprising:

providing a hinge; and

providing a mounting plate comprising:

a fixing plate comprising a body, the body housing a pocket; a float nut housing dimensioned to be received in the pocket, the float nut housing comprising a raised wall; a float nut dimensioned to seat within the float nut housing and comprising one or more adjusting through-hole; and a face plate comprising a body housing one or more adjusting holes.

5. A method of installing an adjustable hinge comprising:

installing a mounting plate comprising:

securing a fixing plate comprising a body, the body housing a pocket;

positioning a float nut housing in the pocket, the float nut housing comprising a raised wall;

seating a float nut in the float nut housing, the float nut comprising one or more adjusting through-hole; and

installing a face plate comprising a body housing one or more fastening holes; and

installing a hinge with one or more fasteners traversing through the one or more adjusting through holes and one or fastening through holes.

6. The method of claim 5 wherein each of the one or more fasteners traverse through adjustment apertures in one or more hinge leaf.

7. The method of claim 5 or claim 6 further comprising inserting one or more additional fasteners through fastening apertures in one or more hinge leaf.

8. The method of any one of claims 5 to 7 wherein the adjustable hinge is installed on a frame and may be attached to a closure.

9. The method of any one of claims 5 to 8 wherein the installation is a new installation or a retro-installation onto an existing closure.

10. A kit comprising the adjustable hinge mount according to the first aspect and optionally one or more of a hinge and one or more fasteners.

11. A closure comprising an adjustable mount according to claim 1 or the adjustable hinge according to claim 2.

12. A building comprising a closure of claim 11.

13. The adjustable hinge mount, the adjustable hinge or method according to any one of the preceding claims wherein the fixing plate comprises a planar body.

14. The adjustable hinge mount, the adjustable hinge or method according to any one of the preceding claims wherein the pocket is centrally located in the body.

15. The adjustable hinge mount, the adjustable hinge or method according to any one of the preceding claims wherein the fixing plate comprises a continuous side wall and a profiled side wall.

16. The adjustable hinge mount, the adjustable hinge or method according to any one of the preceding claims wherein the raised wall comprises a continuous raised wall.

17. The adjustable hinge mount, the adjustable hinge or method according to any one of the preceding claims wherein the raised wall comprises any one of: one, two, three or four distinct raised walls.

18. The adjustable hinge mount, the adjustable hinge or method according to any one of the preceding claims wherein the height of the raised walls is equivalent to a thickness of the float nut.

19. The adjustable hinge mount, the adjustable hinge or method according to any one of the preceding claims wherein the float nut housing comprises one or more matched apertures disposed to align with the one or more adjusting through holes.

20. The adjustable hinge mount, the adjustable hinge or method according to any one of the preceding claims wherein the float nut comprises serrations.

21. The adjustable hinge mount, the adjustable hinge or method according to any one of the preceding claims wherein a plurality of adjusting through holes are comprised.

22. The adjustable hinge mount, the adjustable hinge or method according to any one of the preceding claims wherein the float nut housing and the float nut are correspondingly dimensioned to allow travel of the float nut within the float nut housing.

23. The adjustable hinge mount, the adjustable hinge or method according to claim 22 wherein the travel comprises to 10 mm; to 5 mm; or 1; 2; 3; 4; 5; 6; 7; 8; 9 or 10 mm of movement in an x-direction and/or a y-direction.

23. The adjustable hinge mount, the adjustable hinge or method according to any one of the preceding claims wherein the face plate body is planar.

24. The adjustable hinge mount, the adjustable hinge or method according to any one of the preceding claims wherein the one or more adjusting holes are disposed to align with the adjusting through holes.

25. The adjustable hinge mount, the adjustable hinge or method according to any one of the preceding claims wherein the adjustable hinge mount further comprises a packer.

26. The adjustable hinge mount, the adjustable hinge or method according to any one of the preceding claims wherein the adjustability is in two directions.

27. The adjustable hinge mount, the adjustable hinge or method according to any one of the preceding claims wherein the hinge comprises a barrel hinge.

28. The adjustable hinge mount, the adjustable hinge or method according to any one of the preceding claims wherein one or more fastener is inserted through adjustment apertures, adjusting holes and adjusting through holes to allow positioning.

29. The adjustable hinge mount, the adjustable hinge or method according to claim 28 wherein once the one or more fasteners have been inserted through the adjustment apertures, adjusting holes and adjusting through holes and the positioning completed, additional one or more fasteners may be inserted through fastening apertures.