GB2363417B - Safety hinge - Google Patents

Safety hinge

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GB2363417B
GB2363417B GB0110640A GB0110640A GB2363417B GB 2363417 B GB2363417 B GB 2363417B GB 0110640 A GB0110640 A GB 0110640A GB 0110640 A GB0110640 A GB 0110640A GB 2363417 B GB2363417 B GB 2363417B
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Prior art keywords
hinge
pivoting member
closed
shortest distance
opposed
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GB0110640D0 (en
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Martin Mchugh
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E06—DOORS, WINDOWS, SHUTTERS, OR ROLLER BLINDS IN GENERAL; LADDERS
    • E06B—FIXED OR MOVABLE CLOSURES FOR OPENINGS IN BUILDINGS, VEHICLES, FENCES OR LIKE ENCLOSURES IN GENERAL, e.g. DOORS, WINDOWS, BLINDS, GATES
    • E06B7/00—Special arrangements or measures in connection with doors or windows
    • E06B7/28—Other arrangements on doors or windows, e.g. door-plates, windows adapted to carry plants, hooks for window cleaners
    • E06B7/36—Finger guards or other measures preventing harmful access between the door and the door frame
    • E06B7/362—Finger guards or other measures preventing harmful access between the door and the door frame the gap between the door and the door frame at the hinge side being constructed in a way to remain too small or too wide to cause injury
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05D—HINGES OR SUSPENSION DEVICES FOR DOORS, WINDOWS OR WINGS
    • E05D7/00—Hinges or pivots of special construction
    • E05D7/08—Hinges or pivots of special construction for use in suspensions comprising two spigots placed at opposite edges of the wing, especially at the top and the bottom, e.g. trunnions
    • E05D7/081—Hinges or pivots of special construction for use in suspensions comprising two spigots placed at opposite edges of the wing, especially at the top and the bottom, e.g. trunnions the pivot axis of the wing being situated near one edge of the wing, especially at the top and bottom, e.g. trunnions
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05Y—INDEXING SCHEME RELATING TO HINGES OR OTHER SUSPENSION DEVICES FOR DOORS, WINDOWS OR WINGS AND DEVICES FOR MOVING WINGS INTO OPEN OR CLOSED POSITION, CHECKS FOR WINGS AND WING FITTINGS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, CONCERNED WITH THE FUNCTIONING OF THE WING
    • E05Y2900/00—Application of doors, windows, wings or fittings thereof
    • E05Y2900/10—Application of doors, windows, wings or fittings thereof for buildings or parts thereof
    • E05Y2900/13—Application of doors, windows, wings or fittings thereof for buildings or parts thereof characterised by the type of wing
    • E05Y2900/132—Doors
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E06—DOORS, WINDOWS, SHUTTERS, OR ROLLER BLINDS IN GENERAL; LADDERS
    • E06B—FIXED OR MOVABLE CLOSURES FOR OPENINGS IN BUILDINGS, VEHICLES, FENCES OR LIKE ENCLOSURES IN GENERAL, e.g. DOORS, WINDOWS, BLINDS, GATES
    • E06B7/00—Special arrangements or measures in connection with doors or windows
    • E06B7/28—Other arrangements on doors or windows, e.g. door-plates, windows adapted to carry plants, hooks for window cleaners
    • E06B7/36—Finger guards or other measures preventing harmful access between the door and the door frame
    • E06B7/362—Finger guards or other measures preventing harmful access between the door and the door frame the gap between the door and the door frame at the hinge side being constructed in a way to remain too small or too wide to cause injury
    • E06B2007/365—Rounded shape at gap, e.g. cylindrical

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Civil Engineering (AREA)
  • Structural Engineering (AREA)
  • Hinges (AREA)
  • Wing Frames And Configurations (AREA)

Abstract

A safety hinge 10 comprises a fixed frame member 12 and a movable pivoting member 14, the pivoting member 14 capable of moving between closed and open positions. One of the members 12, 14 defines a curved surface opposed to a surface of the other member and the members are arranged so that the shortest distance between the surfaces when the hinge is open is less than or equal to the shortest distance between them when the hinge is closed. Both the frame member 12 and pivoting member 14 may define opposed curved surfaces and both surfaces may be equally curved. The shortest distance between the surfaces when the hinge is open and when closed may be equal. The pivoting member may define a convex curved surface 16. The hinge may be arranged so that the shortest distance between the surfaces prevents a finger from gaining access between the surfaces. When the hinge is open and when closed, at least portions of the surfaces are opposed, and the pivot axis 20 of the pivoting member 12 may be located centrally of the surface of the fixed member 14. The safety hinge may be included in a door. Also disclosed is a safety hinge comprising a fixed frame member and pivoting member, where one of these members defines a convex face opposed to a surface of the other and the pivoting member is mounted on a pivot axis. The convex face describes an arc of curvature greater or equal to that of a circle with the pivot access at its centre.
GB0110640A 2000-05-06 2001-05-01 Safety hinge Expired - Lifetime GB2363417B (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (1)

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GB0010921A GB0010921D0 (en) 2000-05-06 2000-05-06 Safety hinge

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GB0110640D0 GB0110640D0 (en) 2001-06-20
GB2363417A GB2363417A (en) 2001-12-19
GB2363417B true GB2363417B (en) 2004-09-01

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GB0010921A Ceased GB0010921D0 (en) 2000-05-06 2000-05-06 Safety hinge
GB0110640A Expired - Lifetime GB2363417B (en) 2000-05-06 2001-05-01 Safety hinge

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GB (2) GB0010921D0 (en)
WO (1) WO2001086103A1 (en)

Citations (6)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB443887A (en) * 1934-06-07 1936-03-09 Georges Focque Hinge device particularly for panels and frames
GB778626A (en) * 1954-04-30 1957-07-10 Hills West Bromwich Ltd Improvements in, or relating to, doors
US3934371A (en) * 1975-04-07 1976-01-27 The Stanley Works Finger guard for pivot hung door
WO1980001090A1 (en) * 1978-11-23 1980-05-29 Kirschner B Profile moulding for covering a door gap
GB2214213A (en) * 1988-09-06 1989-08-31 John Judge Door
GB2310681A (en) * 1996-03-02 1997-09-03 Paul Lennard Watson Adjustable safety device for a pivoting door, to shield the gap between the door edge and the frame.

Family Cites Families (2)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
FR756855A (en) * 1933-06-13 1933-12-16 Articulation device for opening panels or frames
FR1275497A (en) * 1960-09-29 1961-11-10 Miroiterie De Lutece Protective device, especially for hinged doors

Patent Citations (6)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB443887A (en) * 1934-06-07 1936-03-09 Georges Focque Hinge device particularly for panels and frames
GB778626A (en) * 1954-04-30 1957-07-10 Hills West Bromwich Ltd Improvements in, or relating to, doors
US3934371A (en) * 1975-04-07 1976-01-27 The Stanley Works Finger guard for pivot hung door
WO1980001090A1 (en) * 1978-11-23 1980-05-29 Kirschner B Profile moulding for covering a door gap
GB2214213A (en) * 1988-09-06 1989-08-31 John Judge Door
GB2310681A (en) * 1996-03-02 1997-09-03 Paul Lennard Watson Adjustable safety device for a pivoting door, to shield the gap between the door edge and the frame.

Non-Patent Citations (1)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Title
Steel door set, drawing no. 97200401, Wallace, McDowall Limited, 18-20 York Street, Ayr, KA8 8AN; 22 September 1997. *

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WO2001086103A1 (en) 2001-11-15
AU5054801A (en) 2001-11-20
GB2363417A (en) 2001-12-19
GB0010921D0 (en) 2000-06-28
GB0110640D0 (en) 2001-06-20

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Expiry date: 20210430