MXPA00012404A - Adjustable hinge assembly - Google Patents

Abstract

An adjustable hinge assembly for swingably joining hinging panel members together, where improved mounting capability is provided, and adjustability of a pin (12) and the hinge components in multiple directions relative to the hinging panels and to each other is provided, where a base member (14) is mounted to a first hinging member and a pin-carrying member (11) is connected to the base, and a base member mounted to a second hinging member and maintains an adjustable pin-receiving component (13) thereon. Stops (91, 92, 93, 94) are provided to regulate the pivot of the members over a predetermined range.

Description

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ADJUSTABLE HINGE STRUCTURE CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED REQUESTS This corresponds to a continuation-in-part of the patent application of the 5 E.U.A. Serial No. 08 / 680,178, issued July 16, 1998 as a US patent. No. 5,765,263, the complete description of which is incorporated herein by reference. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 10 1. Field of the Invention This invention relates generally to the field of hinges for holding doors, panels, covers, covers and the like and more particularly to hinge devices that can be provided in an adjustable manner for mount to a door or other support member. 2. - Brief Description of the Prior Art Removable hinge structures are known in the art and are particularly useful for fastening a covered door and similar to a frame or other hinged surface. However, a problem associated with the use of these types of hinges is the inability to make adjustments to accept door structures that employ gaskets or other seals between the frame and the door. In these circumstances, it is advantageous to have a adjustable hinge, in order to accept a range of thicknesses of the packages and maintain the packing under compression, even if the package is subjected to a change in thickness due to the continuous compression during use. Adjustable hinges are required to solve the problems associated with these hinge applications. One type of hinge employed in the art includes side grooves as mounting openings for mounting a hinge joint to the closure member, thereby allowing side-to-side adjustment of the hinge which in turn varies the distance between the hinge member. closure and its frame. Another known adjustable hinge employs a two-piece base structure, wherein the base of the two-piece structure is fixed to the closure member and a second part of the base is mounted on the first part. The two pieces of the base are designed in such a way as to allow them to fit together before tightening. Other types of hinge, although not adjustable, characterize shims that are used to separate the axis of rotation of the frame. A problem with the hinges of the prior art is that when you want to adjust the hinge, while the hinge still supports the door, it is very difficult due to the loading of the door. Misalignment may occur if I read the door hinge does not seat properly. This often requires loosening or removal of the hinge and then re-attaching it. There is a need for a hinge that can be adjusted to allow installation of panels of various sizes, and that can be fitted with various 5 packaged door panels. There is also a need to provide the adjustable features where the door panel can be assembled from a variety of positions, including perpendicular, coplanar or collinear and from different directions. It is also known to employ various types of hinge devices operating to retain a door, cover, cover and the like, in an open or closed position. For example, some types of hinge devices, including those used in particular kitchen cabinet doors swing vertically, exert a torque to retain the door in a closed position. However, in certain circumstances, the amount of torque that is provided from the hinge is insufficient to maintain the door in a closed position, such as for example in response to accidental contact forces. Many of these types of hinges do not work to allow the door to remain in an open position. Another type of known hinge is used in vertically oscillating doors and incorporates a wave-shaped cam surface that allows the door to rest in either an open or closed position. However, the open or closed positioning of the hinge is limited to the location of the downward sloping portion of the cam surface. Furthermore, the application of the hinge is limited to vertically oscillating forces, since the weight of the door on the cam surface functions to position the hinge. Still another type of hinge in common use incorporates an adjustable articulation member that generates a torque on a hinge pin, in order to retain a door swinging vertically or horizontally in an open position. However, the torque generated by adjusting a screw member creates a drag through the entire range of movements of the hinge. Besides, the The hinge has a tendency to return elastically open slightly when the door is closed, thus requiring an additional latch to retain the door in the closed position. Another type of hinge is illustrated in the Patent of the U.S. No. 5,412,842 issued to Alien Riblett and assigned to the assignee of the present invention, the complete description of which is hereby incorporated by reference. The U.S. Patent No. 5,412,842 is directed to a detent hinge to use either swing gates vertically or horizontally. The detent hinge incorporates s retaining balls and coil springs, which operate to bypass the retainer balls in the direction of a pin structure. The pin structure is provided with a number of openings that are provided within its surface in which the retainer balls are accommodated to receive to retain the door in a detent position with respect to the frame. The detent hinge also incorporates means to adjust the amount of torque required to move the hinge out of its detent positions that are achieved by varying the size, strength and / or number of coil springs and retainer balls within the hinge. For this purpose, the retainer hinge is provided with a removable retainer member that opens to gain access for adjust the amount of torque that is provided by the coil springs and retainer balls. However, there have been certain limitations noted with this particular detent hinge. One limitation is that the hinge must be of sufficiently large size due to the arrangement of the coil springs and retainer balls with the device. Accordingly, there is a limit to the types of applications that this particular retainer hinge can employ; specifically, this hinge can not be used in certain applications where a small hinge would be required, such as smaller gates or where the space to mount the hinge is limited. Another limitation is that the retainer hinge may be susceptible to corrosion due to the particular materials of the device. In particular due to the coil springs and retainer balls which are preferably made of metal. For this same reason, the relative costs to manufacture the device can be higher, since components made of metal are used. An "Adjustable lift-off-hinge" is described (Adjustable detachment hinge) in U.S. Pat. No. 5,150,500 granted to Robert H. Bisbing assigned to the assignee of the present invention, the complete description of which is hereby incorporated by reference. The hinge structure employs a longitudinal adjustable hinge member that is rotatably coupled to a support member on the longitudinal axis and a longitudinal fixed base member, having a convex outer surface pivotally connected to a longitudinal side of the adjustable hinge member. There is a need to provide a hinge structure that can be used for applications, where panel mounting surfaces are parallel to each other or even coplanar to each other. These situations in general do not allow a perpendicular placement of the members on which the hinge components are to be mounted. Therefore, there is a need to provide a hinge structure that can be used in the installation where one panel is already parallel or coplanar with another panel. In addition, the hinge installation in general requires that panels that will transport the hinge components, are aligned precisely to allow uninhibited oscillation of the panel and operation of the hinged mechanism, by eliminating the interference of the stress or imbalance of a panel or hinge improperly placed. There is a need for a versatile hinge mechanism that allows adjustment of the hinge components with respect to the vertical and horizontal directions. In addition, there are general limitations in assemblies of known hinges. For example, in some types of hinge of the prior art, the mounting of the hinge components requires particular orientation of the panels. In some cases, for example, only hinges can be mounted on a mounting surface in one direction, from the front or from the back, but not both directions. These devices do not meet the needs of installations that require assembly from a specified address with respect to the operation of the hinge. In addition, there is a need for a structure of versatile hinge that provides greater adaptation for * m »~" ~ u. -o **** ** .. ^^ A j ^ mount the hinge on a door panel. COMPENDIUM OF THE INVENTION The present invention provides a novel hinge structure that is adjustable for installation in a first panel, which is to be kept oscillating in relation to a second panel. For example, a door panel and a frame is an application for which the present invention may be employed. The hinge structure has a first component that is mounted on a door, and a second component that is mounted on a door frame or other panel. The hinge structure provides elements that can be regulated to allow a variety of door installations. For example, the hinge structure may include elements that facilitate adjustment of the hinge by controlling one or more of the hinge components to be mounted on a door or panel. A mounting element is provided to be mounted on each panel to be connected by the hinge. A pin transport member is connected to one of the mounting elements and a pivot member to the other mounting member. The present invention facilitates installation by providing the ability to install the mounting member in the panel and then install the hinge pivot members in the mounting members. Adjustment features are also provided whereby one or more of the pivot and pin members connected in the mounting element can be aligned for proper orientation with respect to a panel or other of these members. A vertical adjustment of the pin member can be made with respect to the other members. In addition, the pivot member can be adjusted vertically and laterally, to properly position the hinge components for receiving the pin within the pivot member. A positioning element may also be provided to align with an element placed in or located in a frame or panel, to facilitate proper seating of one or more of the hinge components. An object of the present invention is to provide a hinge structure that is adjustable in relation to the panels that the hinge will operate in conjunction with them. A further objective of the present invention is to provide a mechanism for facilitating the alignment of the hinge structure. A further object of the present invention is to provide a hinge that is adjustable over a range of vertical positions. Another object of the present invention is to provide a hinge that is adjustable over the axial length of a panel, and perpendicular to the axis of the door hinge. Another objective of the present invention is to achieve the above objectives, with improved installation features for surface or panel mounting. Another object of the present invention is to achieve the above objectives, wherein a hinge includes a plurality of stops to maintain a hinged panel in various positions between fully open and fully closed. Another objective of the present invention is to achieve the above objectives, wherein a mounting member that is fastened separately can be connected to a panel for mounting one or more hinge parts. Another object of the present invention to achieve the above objectives by providing a novel hinge has improved resistance to dust and debris. Another object of the present invention is to provide a hinge that can be constructed by installing quick coupling of the parts to a mounted member. A further objective of the present invention to achieve the above objectives is to provide an adjustable pivot member. A further objective of the present invention is to achieve the above objectives wherein the hinge structure is configured as a removable hinge structure. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING FIGURES Figure 1 is a parallel perspective view 5 of the left side of a hinge structure according to the present invention. Figure 2 is an exploded parallel perspective view of the hinge pin and base member of the hinge structure shown in Figure 1. Figure 3 is a parallel perspective view of the left side of the hinge base member of the hinge pin. the hinge structure of Figure 1. Figure 4 is a parallel perspective view of the left side of the pin hinge shown in Figure 1. Figure 5 is a bottom plan view of the base member shown in the Figures 2 or 3. Figure 6 is a parallel perspective view of the left side of the pivot joint shown in Figure 1. Figure 7 is a parallel perspective view of the right side of the pin hinge shown in Figures 1, 2 and 4. Figure 8 is a parallel exploded perspective view 25 of the left side of the structure of The pivot joint of the hinge structure of Figure 1 illustrated with an adjustable base member is illustrated in FIG. Figure 9 is a longitudinal sectional parallel perspective view of the pivot joint structure and adjustable base member of Figure 8, which is illustrated in an assembled condition. Figure 10 is a right side elevation view of the pivot joint of Figure 8. Figure 11 is a bottom plan view of the pivot joint shown in Figures 1, 6 and 8 to 10. Figure 12 is a top plan view of the adjustable base member shown in Figures 8 and 9. Figure 13 is a parallel perspective view of the left side of the positioning member shown in Figures 8 and 9. Figure 14 is an enlarged top plan view of the pin member shown in Figure 2. Figure 15 is a front elevation view of the flexible member of the pin shown in Figures 2 and 14. Figure 16 is a parallel perspective view of an alternate embodiment of a pin member. according to the present invention. Figure 16a is a radial cross-sectional view of a bore of a pivot hinge with the pin member of Figure 16 illustrated being received in a bore of a pin hinge member with the ratchet means extending into the hinge. receiver catch Figure 16b is a radial cross-sectional view of a bore of a pivot joint with the pin member of Figure 16, shown illustrated in a bore of a pin hinge member with the ratchet means being retracted from the reception catch. Figure 17 is a parallel perspective view, on the right, exploded side, of an alternate pin member embodiment, according to the present invention. Figure 18 is an exploded parallel perspective view of an alternate embodiment of a bolt structure in accordance with the present invention. Figure 19 is a bottom plan view of the base member illustrated in Figure 18. Figure 20 is a parallel perspective view of the left side of the base member of Figure 19. Figure 21 is an alternate embodiment of a structure of hinge according to the present invention. Figure 22 is another alternative embodiment of a hinge structure according to the present invention, illustrating a structure for alternating pin adjustment in an exploded view with a pivot joint. Figure 23 is still an alternate embodiment of a hinge structure according to the present invention, illustrating a structure for alternating pin adjustment in an exploded view with a pivot joint. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED MODALITIES 10 With reference to Figure 1, a preferred embodiment of an adjustable hinge structure 10 is illustrated, in accordance with the present invention. The hinge structure 10 has receiving means and insert means which are rotatable with each other to provide action of hinged when each component is installed in a panel. In a preferred installation, one of the receiving means and the insert means may be installed in a door panel (not shown) with the other installed in a door frame (not shown). The insert means is illustrates that they comprise the pin hinge 11 which includes a pin 12 extending therefrom (Figure 2) received in a cavity of the receiving means illustrated, comprising the pivot hinge 13. Figure 2 shows the hinge structure 10. in an exploded view. The pin joint 11 is It is illustrated with a base member 14 including a mounting portion 15. The mounting portion 15 includes mounting means such as for example one or more perforations 16 to facilitate mounting of the base member 14 to a panel., such as a door or a cabinet or hallway. The pin hinge 11 has a body portion 17 and is illustrated with an associated pin member 12. Connection means are provided to connect the pin member 12 to the pin hinge 11. The pin connection means, preferably are provided as an illustrated adjustable means comprises a series of threads 18 positioned on the outer peripheral surface of the pin member 12. The pin member 12 also includes a pivot portion 19, which is provided to extend outwardly from the portion of the articulation body of the pin 17 and received in the pivot bore 56 (Figure 6) of the pivot joint 13. The connection means further comprise a pin retaining member 21 which is received in an enlarged portion 57 of the bore 56 placed in the body portion 66 of the pivot joint 13. With reference to Figure 3, the base member 14, is illustrated to have perforations s of assembly 16 there placed. While not shown, fastening members such as for example bolts, screws and the like can be used to connect the base member 14 to a panel. Preferably, the mounting perforations 16 may comprise hexagonally shaped recesses 27 and a shelf portion 28 in which the head of a clamping member, while not shown, may be seated. An opening 29 is provided in each mounting hole through which the arrow of a clamping member not shown, can pass to be clamped eventually in a panel. The recessed configuration allows the clamping member to reside below the upper surface 30 of the base member 14. The base member 14 has an end plate 31, which as illustrated in Figure 1, seals the interior of the articulation structure of pin 11 against entry of dirt and debris. A securing tab 20 is provided to facilitate clamping of the pin hinge 11 on the base member 14. The tab 20 is illustrated in a preferred configuration as a generally L-shaped member and can be engaged by rapid actuation on an enhancement of receiving (not shown) that is provided in the pin link 11 to hold the components together. While illustrated as a hexagonal recess, it will be understood that other recess configurations may be provided. For example, a standard round recess may be employed to retain the head of a rivet screw or other fastening member. The mounting of the base member 14 can therefore be achieved from the front or back of the panel to which the base member 14 is to be mounted. Additionally, while not illustrated, hexagonal bolts can be employed to hold the base member 14 to a panel or another hinged member from the back of the panel or member. With reference to Figure 5, connection means are provided in the base member 14. The connection means are illustrated, preferably including a retaining element comprising a dovetail assembly.

. The dovetail 35 has a pair of retention wings 36, 37 projecting outwardly on each side of base 14. Preferably member, the connecting means further includes a pair of guide flanges 38, 39 which are provided to facilitate coupling of the base member 14 with the joint body pin 17. The pin hinge member 11 is provided with coupling means associated in a coupling manner to hold the base member 14 there. Referring to Figure 4, coupling means are provided in the hinge pin member 11 for receiving the mounting portion 15 of the base 14. Preferably member, the coupling means comprises track means including a pair of tracks 25 , 26, to facilitate the support of the ^ - "" A ^^^^^ ^^ g ^ x ^ í ^ if j -? ^ Joint pin 11 in the mounting portion 15 of the base member 14. Each of the tracks 25, 26 includes a notched recess respectively, 33, 34 receiving the milarfo tailwires 36, 37 respectively from the base member 5 14. In a preferred installation, the base member 14 is mounted on a door, panel or other mounting surface. The pin link 11 can then be installed on the base member 14 by sliding. The tracks 25, 26 are move slidably on guide flanges 38, 39 of the base member 14. The dovetail 35 is preferably installed by sliding and quick engaging the pin hinge member 11 on the base 14 to force the wings 36, 37 in position inside the notches of respective retainer 33, 34. Preferably, the installation quick coupling is facilitated by providing a pair of wall portions with spring 41, 42 in the hinge pin member 11, as illustrated in Figure 4. These wall portions provide flexibility for allow the dovetail wings 36, 37 to be received within the respective retaining notches 33, 34 of the pin link 11. Preferably, a positioning tab 39 is provided on the pin hinge body 45 for additionally facilitate the placement of the pin link 11 in the base member 14.

For example, while not illustrated, the base member 14 may have a receiving groove or notched portion for receiving the positioning tab 39. In addition, the end plate 31 may be provided with means of connection for securing the connection between the base member 14 and the pin hinge 11. For example, while not illustrated, the connection means may comprise a coupling slot and flange configuration, which are provided in the base member 14 and the pin link 11 or other convenient retention elements. Location means are provided to facilitate location of the hinge components in a panel or other member during installation. Preferably, the locating means further comprises orientation means for facilitating proper orientation of a hinge component of the present invention, such as for example the base member 14, to be installed in a panel. The location and orientation means facilitate installation of the base member 14 in the proper position relative to the pin hinge, a transport member or pivot joint to be connected to the base. The locating means is illustrated in Figure 5 which comprises an orientation core configuration or placement perforation 43. Preferably, while not illustrated, a panel may include or be provided _k________? with an associated element in a coupling manner (which may for example include an embossment or retainer) that can be received in the positioning perforation 43 of the base member 14. This allows the base 14 to be aligned for suitable location of the hinge structure for installation in a particular position in a panel. The pin hinge 11 of the hinge structure 10 is illustrated with a housing 44 in Figures 1, 2, 4 and 7, which partially encircles the pin hinge body 17. Preferably, the housing 44 comprises a flexible material for providing a member that can be installed in the pin hinge 11 by quick coupling. However, it is also conceivable that the housing 44 can be connected to the pin hinge body 17 by sliding. Further, it will be understood that the housing can be provided integral with the pin hinge body 17. In FIG. 4, the pin hinge body portion 17 is illustrated as having a pin retention bore 46. While a member of The pin can be fixedly mounted within the pin hinge 11, preferably an adjustable pin connecting means is provided to allow installation of the pin member 12 to the pin hinge 11. The pin connecting means are illustrated in Figure 4 which comprise threads 47 which are provided in a coupling manner to receive the threaded portion 18 of the pin 12. The threads 47 of the pin retention bore 46 extend through the pin hinge body 17 and terminate at the opposite end of the pin. perforation 46 (Figure 7). Pin adjustment means are provided to regulate the extension of the pin 12 from the pin hinge 11. Preferably, the pin adjustment means comprises the mounting member 21 that is threaded in a coupling manner relative to the threaded portion of the pin. 18. The threaded portion of the pin 18 can be threaded into the threaded bore which is provided correspondingly 46 to project from the pin hinge 11 over a range of positions. The mounting member 21 facilitates the retention of the pin 12 to the pin link 11 at a particular extended length of the available range. As illustrated in Figure 7, a retaining shoulder 48 is provided at the end of the bore 47, against which the retaining member 21 can be tightened to hold the pin 13 there. The retaining shoulder 48 provides spacing between the pin hinge 11 and the pivot joint components 13. With refee to Figure 6, the pivot hinge 13 is provided having a housing 55 and means for receiving pin such as, for example in the pin receiving punch 56 that receives the pin member 12 of the pin hinge 11. A recess of the pin mounting member 57 is provided in the aperture of the receiving hole of the pin 56, to receive the mounting member 21 when the hinge structure is installed in a panel and door. The recess 57 provides spacing for the mounting member 21. Force management means are provided on the pin 12 to facilitate the distribution of a force load. With refee to Figure 14, the force management means is illustrated comprising a shoulder 50 which is provided to abut the lip 59 of the bore to receive the pivot joint 56 when the pin 12 is installed. With refee to the Figure 8, the pivot joint mounting base 60 is illustrated with components of the pivot joint 13 in an exploded view. The pivot joint mounting base 60 includes mounting means such as those described above with respect to the pin hinge mounting base 14. For example, mounting holes 61 are provided and may have the recess hexagonally configured 62 and shelf 63 for receiving a mounting member such as for example a fastening member not shown. However, the pivot joint mounting base 60 is configured to fit the pivot member that it mounts. The means for pivoting adjustment are provided to facilitate alignment of the pivot joint 13 with respect to the door or panel in which they are installed. The means for adjusting the pivot can also regulate the positioning of the pivot joint 13 with respect to the pin 12. Preferably, the pivot joint adjustment means include a positioning member 65 that aligns the pivot joint member 66 with respect to the base member 60. The positioning member 65 includes a first perforation 67 that is preferably threaded to receive the screw. vertical adjustment 68. The base member 60 is provided with an opening 60 through which the vertical adjustment screw 68 is accessed. A seat 71 is provided in the base member 60 which defines an area within which the head 72 of the adjustment screw 68, resides. As illustrated in Figure 9, the vertical adjustment screw 68 is received in the first bore 67 of the positioning member 65. The positioning member 65 includes coupling means for engaging the pivot hinge body member 66. The means of Couplings are illustrated in a preferred wedge configuration comprising wedge portions 73, 74. Wedge portions 73, 74 are provided with stop means for controlling placement of location or positioning member 65 within the articulation structure pivot. In a preferred embodiment, the stop means is illustrated as comprising a series of ridges 75, 76 positioned on the mating surfaces of the wedge portions 73, 74, respectively. The pivot link member 66 is provided with flanges 77, 78 extending inwardly in the body. Each flange 77, 78 is provided with stop means, which is illustrated comprises a series of stepped flanges 80, 81 which are associated in a coupling manner with the placement means flanges 75, 76, respectively. The stop means of the positioning member is provided to facilitate alignment at the pivot joint 13 with respect to one or more other hinge elements and the hinge panel members on which the structure 10 is to be installed. As mentioned above , as illustrated in Figures 8 and 9, the positioning member 65 can also be adjusted in the longitudinal direction with respect to the pivot joint 13, with the vertical adjustment screw 68. Preferably, in addition to the vertical adjustment feature or longitudinally, the alignment means can further provide the pivot joint 13 with a lateral adjustment capability. The pivot link body 66 includes a bore therein positioned and having a seat 83. Preferably, the bore 83 is provided at a location on the pivot link body 66 that can be accessed when the hinge structure 10 is installed on a door or another hinged member. The positioning member 65 is illustrated as having a second perforation 85 therein positioned, as illustrated in the dotted line profile in Figure 8, and the top view of Figure 13. Again with reference to Figure 8, a screw Clamp 86 is provided having a head 87 and a threaded portion 88. A threaded bore 89 is provided in the base member 60, to receive the threaded portion 88 of the clamping screw 86. The clamping screw 86 regulates the level of the positioning member 65 in the direction relative to the axis of the clamping screw 86. This facilitates the adjustment of a hinged member in a direction perpendicular to the door or panel to which the pivot joint 13 is mounted or laterally in relation to the the door or panel. The adjustment means provide a plurality of positions for aligning the pivot hinge body 66 with respect to the base member 60. For example, if the door or panel by itself does not properly align with the pin 12, then adjustment means may be used for maneuver the pivot joint 13 to improve the connection with the pin 12. Alignment is facilitated by the vertical and lateral adjustment capabilities. As illustrated in Figures 6 and 8 to 10, a plurality of locating detents 91, 92, 93, 94, are provided longitudinally in the inner circumferential portion of the piercing hole 0 for pin 56 and are circumferentially spaced. Again with reference to Figure 2, the pin 12 is provided with ratchet means shown, for example comprising projecting vanes 98, 99, extending outwardly from the pivot portion 19 of the pin 12. Preferably, the vanes projections 98, 99, are resiliently provided to accept a force load directed axially towards the central axis of the pin 12. When the projecting vanes 98, 99 receive a force load, they recoil against their bypass force in the space of retention of Ratchet 101 (Figure 14). The force load is generally provided by the inner wall of the receiving bore 56. The projecting vanes 98, 99 return to their raised position (the position of Figure 2) by rotating to align with one of the plurality of detent 5 location 91, 92, 93, 94 in the drilling of __________ longitudinal reception 56. As illustrated in Figure 15, vanes 98, 99 are provided as components of a flexible member 102, which includes a flexure accommodation zone 103, 104 between each of the next vanes 98, 99 5 to valleys 105, 106 located between pairs of blades 98 and 99. Arrow "a" indicates the direction of flexion. Retention means are also provided for holding the flexible member 102 within the pivot portion 19 of the pin 12. Preferably, as is illustrated in Figure 15, the attached end 107 and the legs 108, 109 of the flexible member 102 are held in place within the pivot portion 19 of the pin 12, or can preferably be retained with retention members, generally 111 that can placed inside the pin 12 to hold the flexible member 102 in place. The flexible member 102 is further supported by the pin 12 against lateral displacements with support means. The support means is illustrated as comprising fingers 112 extending over opposite edges of the slot 113 of the pin 12 through which the flexible member 102 extends. With reference to Figure 14, although only one side of the pin 12 is illustrated, the flexible ratchet member 102 preferably includes a similar configuration at the bottom of the pin. 12 as described in the Figure 15. The flexible member 102 while illustrated An additional element, which is provided separately, may be provided in integral alternating fashion with the pin 12. An additional advantage of the pin 12 includes the ability to adjust the pin stops provided by the detents 91. , 92, 93, 94. For example, the pin 12 can be installed or positioned to align the blades 98, 99 of the ratchet 102 to engage one or more of the detents 91, 92, 93, 94 with the door or first panel member of hinge which is maintained at a specific angle or opening with respect to the door frame or second hinge panel member. With reference to Figures 8, 11 and 12 preferably, in addition to clamping screw 86 used to hold pivot joint 13 to pivot joint base 60, support connection means is provided to maintain pivot joint 13 in the base member 60. Preferably, the support connection means may comprise dovetail means. The support connection means is illustrated comprising dovetail means including a pair of mating legs 114 and a second pair of mating legs 115 positioned in the pivot joint 13. The dovetail means further comprise associated leg recesses. couplings 117, 118 disposed in the adjustable pivot hinge base 60 respectively receiving legs 114, 115 of pivot joint 13. In addition to those mentioned above, it will be understood that alternate ratchet arrangements consistent with the principles of the present may be used. invention. For example, while not illustrated, the ratchet member may comprise blades that are provided with a separately provided spring, to allow the blades to retract into the pin and extend therefrom. In addition, the blades can also be controlled torsionally where they are retracted and extended in conjunction with the rotation of the pin 12. A further alternate embodiment includes providing integral blades on the pivot pin portion 19 that can move in and out of the longitudinal channels placed in the piercing of the pivot joint 13. With reference to Figure 16, an alternate pin embodiment is illustrated wherein a pin member 120 is provided, having a pivot portion 119 and a torsionally configured blade member 121 including a Blade rod 122 connected to the resilient blade base 123 that forms a portion of the circumference of the pivot pin portion 119 as illustrated in the cross-sectional views of Figures 16a and 16b. While not shown, it will be understood that reinforcement ribs may be positioned longitudinally along the blade 122 in its portion positioned between the circumference of the pivot portion 119. The pin 120 may preferably be used with the pin joint. 11 and pivot joint 13 as described above. As shown in Figures 16a and 16b, the blade 123 is received in a location detent 124 which provides a hole for receiving pin 125, such as the detents 91, 92, 93 and 94 and the perforation 56 described above. Although a blade 120 is illustrated, it conceives that a plurality of vanes can be used if desired. In addition, a plurality of detents on the perforation can also be provided. When the perforation 125 is rotated with respect to the pin 120, as illustrated for example by the movement indicated in the direction of the arrow "b", from the position of Figure 16a to the position of Figure 16b, the blade 122 moves out of the detent 124 and collapses to allow relative rotation of the pin 120 with respect to the perforation 125. The movement of crushing the blade 122 is torsional like is illustrated by the arrow "c". With reference to Figure 17, an alternate embodiment of a pin member 130 in accordance with the present invention is illustrated to include a threaded mounting portion 131 and a pivot portion 132. The member of pin 130 has a slot 134 for receiving a member _ «___ insert tote 133. Preferably, a spring member 135 is provided for reception within the insert member 133. The spring member 135, preferably is constituted by a resilient material such as for example urethane, rubber or other elastomers . Blades 136, 137 may be used in the insert member 133 as described above, in association with longitudinal detents in the pin receiving bore of the pivot joint. A collar 138 is also provided on the pin member 130 to operate as described herein with respect to force distribution. It will be understood that alternate configurations of the insert member may be employed with the present invention. For example, the spring element 135, while illustrated as a member that is provided separately, can be provided integrally with the insert member. Now with reference to Figure 18, an alternate embodiment of the hinge structure 150 according to the present invention is illustrated in exploded view. The hinge structure 150 comprises a pin hinge 151 and a base member 152 having a mounting portion 153 for connection to the pin hinge 151. The mounting portion 156 includes openings 154, 155 to facilitate assembly of the base member 152 to a panel, such as a cabinet door, hallway or similar. The pin link 151 has a pin 158 extending therefrom. The pin 158 may be fixedly mounted to the pin link 151 or may be provided in an adjustable manner as described above in relation to the threaded pin 12. Connection means are also provided on the pin hinge member 151 to receive the mounting portion 153. of the base member 152. Preferably, the connection means may comprise track means 160 having a pair of tracks 161, 162 to provide a series of each pin member 151 in the mounting portion 153 of the base member 152. As shown in FIG. illustrated in Figure 19, the connection means provided in the base member 152 preferably, additionally or alternately, may include a single retainer member such as that present in the dovetail 185. A pair of wings of retention 186, 187 are provided to be allowed outward from each side of base member 152. Mounting means are provided on base member 152 for mounting the member 152 on a panel such as for example a door panel, cabinet or hallway. The mounting means form the opening 154, 155 receiving fastening members (not shown) for connecting to the surface of the panel. Preferably, the openings 154, 155 can be recessed within the base member 152 as illustrated in Figure 20. Additionally, the openings 154, 155 can be provided in a hexagonal configuration to receive a bolt head or hexagonal nut as described above. As illustrated in Figure 18, the pin hinge member 151 is provided with coupling means for clamping the pin hinge 151 to the base member 152. The coupling means is shown comprising retaining notches 191, 192 that are provided. correspondingly to receive the wings 186, 187 of the dovetail 185. As illustrated in Figure 20, the dovetail 185 also includes a pair of guide flanges 193, 194 which serve as rails on which the tracks 171 , 172 respectively, are guided for installation of the pin hinge member 151 in the base member 152. The dovetail 185 is preferably installed by quick-engaging the hinge member of the pin 151 on the base 152 to force the wings 161, 162 in position within respective retaining notches 191, 192. In the embodiment shown, the base member 152 can be mounted on a first hinged surface, such as or for example a door, panel, door leaf or the like, and in the articulation of the pin 151 slidably mounted on the mounted base 152 when sliding them on the wings 186, 187 of the dovetail 185.

Referring again to Figure 18, the pivot hinge is provided having a housing 165 that includes retaining means such as, for example, the pin retaining bore 167 receiving the pin member 158 of the pin hinge 151. In this embodiment, a second base member, which may comprise the base member 152, as described in relation to the pin link 151, may be used to secure the pivot link 164 to a panel in the same shape. In this manner, a pair of base members such as 152, in the hinge structure 150 can hold the hinged member to a door or panel surface. Preferably, locating stops comprising a plurality of locating detents 175, 176, 177, 178, longitudinally positioned in the inner circumferential portion 179 of the perforation 177 are also illustrated. Locating detents 175, 176, 177 , 178 are circumferentially spaced. The pin 158 is provided with detent means shown, for example comprising a ratchet member 180 having projecting elements 181, 182 that are resiliently provided to accept a force load axially directed to the center of the pin 158 upon receiving which elements 181, 182 retract into the ratchet retention space ......,. ^., .. ^^, .., .. _., ^ • -Bat Mai ^^ 183. The force is generally provided by the lower wall 179 of the perforation 165. elements 181, 182 return to their raised position (the position of Figure 18) when rotated to align with one of the plurality of 5 locating detents 175, 176, 177, 178 in the longitudinal bore 167, to maintain the position of the pin until the ratchet member is forcedly moved (usually by the application of additional force applied to the swing gate panel to which it is attached) connects the hinge structure. As described above, other ratchet means may be employed in connection with the invention, consistent with spirit and range, including spring pressure, torsional members, retraction members and the like. In reference, as illustrated in Figure 18, the housing 165 is attached to the base member 152. The base member 152 functions as described above. While not illustrated, it will be understood that pivot link 164 can be provided with means of coupling which, for example may include track means with a pair of tracks on the pivot joint 154 to facilitate the joint support 164 in a base member 152 as described above. It is further conceived that the same base member 152 can be used for mount the pivot panel to a hinge panel in the ______ & *, _ * _________________. previously described in relation to the coupling of the base 152 of a member-pin 151. With reference to Figure 21, an alternative embodiment of a hinge structure 210 of 5 according to the present invention is illustrated. The hinge structure 220 includes a pin hinge 211 and a pivot hinge 212. Base members 213 and 214 are respectively provided for securing the pin hinge 211 and pivot hinge 212 with respective panel members such as for example a control panel. door and a frame or enclosure. Base members 213, 214 may be provided as those described above. For example, the base members 213, 214 may comprise the same configuration such that the same member can be used to mount a pin hinge or a pivot joint. The pin link 211 includes a pin 215 extending therefrom. The pin 215 is shown to comprise a conical configuration. A piercing for receiving the pin 216 is provided in the pivot hinge 212 to receive the pin 215. The pin 215 can pivot relative to the receiving pierce 216. Mounting means are provided to mount the pin hinge 211 and articulation of the pin 211. 25 pivot 212 with respective base members 213, 214. A ___________________________________ ^^^^^^? ^ j ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Dovetail configuration is illustrated provided on base members 213 and 214. The base member 213 that holds the hinge to the pin includes wings 215, 217, and 218 that are received in respectively mating recesses 220, 221. Similarly, the dovetail configuration of the pivot hinge base member 214 also includes wings. 222 (only one side is illustrated) and a correspondingly shaped recess 223 for holding the wing 222. Furthermore, while not shown, the coupling means and retaining means described above in relation to alternate embodiments of the present invention, they can be used with the hinge structure 210 shown in Figure 21 consistent with the present disclosure. With reference to Figure 22, the pin link 211 is preferably provided having an arrow 85 extending from outside there. A stationary cam 237 is provided having a through bore 238, with retainer elements 240 therein. The stationary cam 237 is further provided with a wave configuration 231 profiled at one end. A movement cam 242 is provided with mounting members for fixed mounting of the member relative to the pin 235. Preferably, the mounting members comprise a square perforation 243 which is provided in a coupling manner. _ jj ^ _j¡l_a > . «« A, t, • MjjM__j.,, .u - J? im *. ~ -? Klí ^ .., ._:.,, to be placed on the pin 235. As illustrated, preferably, the pin 235 comprises a configuration such as for example the square configuration that is keyed with the perforation 243 of the moving cam 242. It is conceived that other configurations may also be employed to fix the movement cam 242 relative to the pin 235. The movement cam 242 further comprises a contoured profiled wave configuration 244 at one end to follow the surface of the stationary cam profile 241. The pivot hinge 212 is illustrated to have a longitudinal bore 245 that extends through through with retaining notches positioned to receive the retaining elements 240 and hold them against relative movement. A spring member 247 is provided and drifted against inner end 248 of the movement cam 242 and the spring loading element or arrow button 250. As illustrated in Figure 23, the hinge structure 210 is illustrated with the stationary cam 237 and the movement cam 242 connected . The spring 247 is shows that the movement cam 242 drifts in engagement with the stationary cam 237. Each of the pin link 211 and pivot joint 212 is rotated with and parallel internal to which it is mounted, with respect to the other of the pin link 211. and the joint of pivot 212, the movement cam 242 moves towards the - »- r, r .. - i r n, - -, p - i - - tfite < M || i? Á | iMM ^^ M | i MggjgM ^^ loading element 250 for compressing the spring 247. The pivot hinge 212 retains the stationary cam 237 while the relative pivotal movement of the pin hinge relative to the pivot joint 5 212 rotates the movement cam 242 through a series of predetermined stops which are provided by the engagement of the wave profile surfaces, respectively 241, 244 of the stationary cam 237 and the movement cam 242, respectively. Reference is now made to Figure 24, an alternating pin member 310 with a pin adjustment means is illustrated. The pin member 310 includes a pivot portion 311 and an arrow 312. The arrow 312 is provided to be received within a pivot hub 313 that is fastened within a bore 314 of a pin hinge member 315. Gripping means is provided to retain the pin 310 within the pin hinge 315. As illustrated, the fastener means preferably comprises a series of cords 316 in the piercing of the hub member 313 and a coupling threaded portion 317 of the pin shaft 312 that can be employed to adjust the extension of the pivot portion 311 from the pivot joint 315. A retaining member 318 is also illustrated and can be be used for to facilitate retention of the pin 310 at the desired level. ^ gj ^^^ s¿jí ^ j ^ < A pivot member 319 is illustrated as having a bore 320 into which the pivot portion 311 of the pin can be received. In another alternate embodiment shown in Figure 25, a pin member 350 is provided including a pivot portion 351 and an arrow 352. Arrow 352 is provided with threads 353 for receiving within a threaded bore 354 of a pin hinge member. 355. Fastening means are provided for retaining the pin 350 within the pin joint 355 at varying lengths of extension. The fastening means is illustrated as comprising a fastening member 356 having threads, which squeezes against the pin link 355 to retain the pin 350 there. These and other advantages of the present invention can be made consistent with the spirit and scope of the invention as described in the compendium of the invention, the brief description of the drawing figures, the detailed description of the preferred embodiments and appended claims. While the foregoing description constitutes the preferred embodiment of the present invention, it will be appreciated that the invention is subject to modification, variation and change without departing from the appropriate scope or fair meaning of the present invention. In this aspect, while the various features of the present invention have been shown and described in relation to a door and frame, it will be understood that many of these features are suitable in connection with hinged other members. ^^^^^^^^^^^ j ^ M ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ ^

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1. CLAIMS 1.- A hinge structure for connecting in an oscillating relation a first hinge panel and a second hinge panel, the hinge structure 5 comprises: (a) at least one base member having mounting means for the base member in one or the other or both of a first hinge panel and a second hinge panel; (b) a member carrying a pin having connection means for connecting to a base member; (c) a pin 10 transported by and connected to the pin transport member, the pin extends outwardly from the pin transport member; (d) a pin receiving member that includes a bore placed therein to receive the pin; (e) mounting means for 15 mounting the pin receiving member in one of a first hinge panel and a second hinge panel; and (f) wherein at least one of the pin and the pin receiving member are pivotally movable with respect to each other.
2. 2.- The hinge structure in accordance with 20 claim 1, characterized in that the base member includes at least one connection element, to allow the connection means of the pin transport member to be connected to the base member.
3. 3. - The hinge structure in accordance with 25 claim 1, characterized in that the pin dfat! ufe- "t ^ -J'- - - ^^ --- ^ ------- ** - * --'- - includes pin adjustment means for adjusting the pin with respect to the member of pin transport
4. 4. The hinge structure according to claim 3, characterized in that the pin adjustment means comprise a threaded shaft portion provided on the pin, and a coupling threaded hole, placed in the member. of pin transport, wherein the threaded pin shaft portion is received within the threaded hole to connect the pin 10 to the pin transport member.
5. 5. - The hinge structure according to claim 4, characterized in that it further comprises a retaining member for retaining the pin in a predetermined position with respect to the extension towards 15 outside the pin in relation to the pin transport member, the retention member is selectively clamped to retain the pin and removable to release the pin, to be positioned for adjustment with respect to the pin transport member.
6. 6. The hinge structure according to claim 5, characterized in that the pin further includes retractable ratchet means extending therefrom, the structure further comprising pivot stop means for stopping the pivot of the pin in one or more 25 predetermined sites, the buffer means comprise one ß ». ^ m. ^ .. «U? .- ^ ^^ j, ^ ftrf. "r ^ __ ^ MlííM? W ^ íM? L ^ C SU tW io more longitudinal detents placed in the perforation of the pin receiving member, where the ratchet members engage with the checkpoints
7. 7. The hinge structure according to claim 1, characterized in that the pin further includes ratchet means extending therefrom, the structure further comprises pivot stop means for stopping the pivot of the pin in one or more predetermined places , the stop means comprise one or more longitudinal detents placed in the bore of the pin receiving member, wherein the ratchet means engages with the detents.
8. 8. - The hinge structure according to claim 6, characterized in that the ratchet means comprise a flexible member placed on the pivot portion of the pin, the flexible member extends radially outwardly from the pivot portion and is collapsible when coupled with the piercing of the pin receiving member and extending when it is aligned with any of the detents there disposed.
9. 9. The hinge structure according to claim 7, characterized in that the ratchet means comprise a flexible member positioned on the pivot portion of the pin, the flexible member extends radially outwardly from the pivot portion and is || It is crushable when coupled with the piercing of the pin receiving and extensible member when it is aligned with any of the seals therein positioned.
10. 10. The hinge structure according to claim 1, characterized in that the connection means for connecting the pin transport member to the base member comprises means of dovetail.
11. 11. The hinge structure according to claim 10, characterized in that the connection means for connecting the pin transport member to the base member further comprises track means.
12. 12. The hinge structure according to claim 10, characterized in that the dovetail means includes a dovetail element that is provided in one of the base and the pin transport member, and a tail recess of kite provided in the other of the base and the pin transport means, the dovetail element is provided in a coupling manner in relation to the dovetail recess for reception there.
13. 13. The hinge structure according to claim 12, characterized in that the pin transport member further comprises a flexible portion to facilitate the installation of the pin transport member in the base member.
14. 14. - The hinge structure according to claim 1, characterized in that the mounting means of the base member comprises one or more openings placed in the base member.
15. 15. The hinge structure according to claim 14, characterized in that one or more openings include a shelf portion and a recess portion.
16. 16.- The hinge structure in accordance with 10 claim 15, characterized in that the mounting means further comprises fastening means having an arrow portion and a head portion, the arrow extends through the opening and the head sits on the shelf portion within the portion reduced for 15 placement there.
17. 17. The hinge structure according to claim 13, characterized in that the pin adjustment means comprises a threaded shaft portion provided on the pin, and a bushing placed on the pin. 20 pin transport member, the bushing has a threaded hole therein positioned to receive the threaded shaft portion of the pin member, the pin is positioned in an adjustable manner with respect to the pin transport member, to extend outwardly to different pins. 25 distances.
18. 18. - A hinge structure for connecting in an oscillating relation a first hinge panel and a second hinge panel, the hinge structure comprising: (a) at least one base member having mounting means for mounting the base member in one or the other or both of a first hinge panel and a second hinge panel; (b) a pin transport member having a pin extending outward therefrom and mounting means for the pin transport member in one of the 10 first hinge panel and second hinge panel; (c) a pin receiving member including a hole therein positioned to receive the pin there; (d) connection means for the pin receiving member with the base member; and (e) where at least one of the pin and the member The pin receiver is mounted for pivotal movement relative to the other.
19. 19. The hinge structure according to claim 18, characterized in that the base member includes one or more connection elements to allow 20 connecting means of the pin receiving member are connected.
20. 20. The hinge structure according to claim 18, characterized in that the pin includes pin adjustment means for adjusting the pin 25 with respect to the pin transport member. _________________ "" * --- «- *» - •• m ^ u í? i? a iá m t
21. 21. - The hinge structure according to claim 20, characterized in that the pin adjusting means comprises a threaded shaft portion provided on the pin, and a coupling threaded hole, placed on the pin transport member, wherein the threaded pin shaft portion is received. inside the threaded hole to connect the pin to the pin transport member.
22. 22. The hinge structure according to claim 21, characterized in that it further comprises a retention member, for retaining the pin in a predetermined position with respect to the outward extension of the pin relative to the pin transport member, the member The retainer is selectively held to retain the pin and removable to release the pin for engagement in adjustment with respect to the pin transport member.
23. 23. The hinge structure according to claim 22, characterized in that the pin further includes retractable ratchet means extending therefrom, the structure further comprises pivot stop means for stopping the pivot of the pin in one or more places As the predetermined means, the stop means comprise one or more longitudinal detents placed in the bore of the pin receiving member, wherein the ratchet means engage the detents.
24. 24. The hinge structure according to claim 18, characterized in that the pin further includes ratchet means extending therefrom, the structure further comprises pivot stop means for stopping the pivot of the pin in one or more predetermined places , the stop means comprise one or more longitudinal detents placed in the bore. of the pin receiving member, wherein the ratchet means engages with the detents.
25. 25. The hinge structure according to claim 23, characterized in that the ratchet means comprise a flexible member positioned on the pivot portion of the pin, the flexible member extends radially outwardly from the pivot portion and collapses when engaged. the piercing of the pin receiving member and extensible when it is aligned with any of the detents there disposed.
26. 26. The hinge structure according to claim 24, characterized in that the ratchet means comprise a flexible member placed in the pivot position of the pin, the flexible member extends radially outwardly from the pivot portion and is collapsible when coupled with piercing the pin receiving member and extendable when aligned __¡ ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ B ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ g | ^^^^^^ &«g ^^^» ^^^^^^^ fa ^ with any of the seals there placed.
27. 27. The hinge structure according to claim 18, characterized in that the connection means for connecting the pin receiving member to the base member comprises dovetailed means.
28. 28. The hinge structure according to claim 27, characterized in that the connection means for connecting the pin receiving member to the base member further comprises track means.
29. 29. The hinge structure according to claim 27, characterized in that the dovetail means includes a dovetail element that is provided in one of the base and the pin receiving member, and a tail recess of kine provided in the other of the base and the pin receiving member, the dovetail element is provided in a coupling manner in relation to the dovetail recess for reception there.
30. 30. The hinge structure according to claim 29, characterized in that the pin receiving member further comprises a flexible portion to facilitate the installation of the pin receiving member in the base member.
31. 31. The hinge structure according to claim 18, characterized in that the means of The mounting of the base member comprises one or more openings placed in the base member.
32. 32. The hinge structure according to claim 31, characterized in that one or more openings include a shelf portion and a recess portion.
33. 33. The hinge structure according to claim 32, the mounting means further comprising fastening means having an arrow portion and a head portion, the arrow extending through the opening and the head settling in the shelf portion within the recessed portion for placement there.
34. 34. The hinge structure according to claim 20, characterized in that the pin adjustment means comprise a threaded shaft portion provided on the pin, and a bushing placed on the pin transport member, the hub has a threaded hole therein positioned, to receive the threaded shaft portion 20 of the pin member, the pin is positioned in an adjustable manner with respect to the pin transport member to extend outwards at different distances therefrom.
35. 35.- A hinge structure for connecting in an oscillating relation, a first hinge panel and a - ^ »* - ^ - -'-- - - ^ - - • - - ~,.,. ___- «,». -fc - ^ -.._. l fc «^ > , h - MUM. . - t -.-- fa second hinge panel, the hinge structure is characterized in that it comprises: (a) at least one base member having mounting means for mounting the base member on one or the other or both of a first panel of hinge and a second hinge panel; (b) a pin transport member having a pin extending outward therefrom and mounting means for mounting the pin transport member to one of the first hinge panel and the second hinge panel; (c) a pin receiving member including a hole therein positioned to receive there the pin; (d) connection means for connecting at least one of the pin transport member and the pin receiving member to a base member; (e) wherein at least one of the pin and the pin receiving member is mounted for pivotal movement relative to the other; and (f) wherein the connecting means comprises dovetail means.
36. 36.- The hinge structure according to claim 35, characterized in that the dovetail means includes a dovetail element that is provided in one of the base and the other of at least one of the pin transport member. and the pin receiving member, and a dovetail recess that is provided in the other of the base and the other of at least one of the pin transport member and the receiving member .. ^ ¿fc- .. . - jf «rfitS ^ teÍtS ^ ÍÍÍ8É > - ^ ¿^ - i "&mrmJ¿ÍBßi * m, ~ ?. In the case of a pin, the dovetail element is provided in relation to the dovetail recess for reception there.
37. 37.- The hinge structure according to claim 36, characterized in that the connection means further comprise track means to facilitate alignment of at least one of the pin transport member and the pin receiving member to be installed in the base member.
38. 38.- The hinge structure according to claim 36, characterized in that at least one of the pin transport member and the pin receiving member further comprises a flexible portion for facilitating installation in a base member.
39. 39.- A hinge structure for mounting a first panel with respect to a second panel for surrounding oscillating movement, the hinge structure is characterized in that it comprises: (a) first hinge means including mounting means for mounting the first hinge means in one or the other of the first hinge panel and the second hinge panel; (b) second hinge means including mounting means for mounting the second hinge means with the other of the first hinge panel and the second hinge panel on which the first hinge means is mounted; (c) one of the ^ & g ^^^^^ fttó ^? first hinge means and second hinge means includes a pin extending outward therefrom; (d) wherein the other of the first hinge means and the second hinge means includes adjustment means for adjusting laterally and vertically the other of the first hinge means and the second hinge means; (e) the other of the first hinge means and the second hinge means includes a first hinge part with mounting means for mounting the first hinge part to 10 a first panel, and a second hinge part with mounting means for mounting the second hinge part with the first hinge part, wherein at least one or the other of the first hinge part and the second hinge part have a perforation pivot there placed that transports 15 swivel the pin there; and (f) wherein the adjustment means further comprises positioning means for positioning the first hinge part with respect to the second hinge part.
40. 40.- The hinge structure in accordance with 20 claim 39, characterized in that the positioning means comprise a movable wedge member placed in the other of the first hinge means and the second hinge means, a fixed wedge element being provided in a coupling manner, placed in the another one 25 first and the second hinge means in fixed relation to the "Fc ~ .. .- ^" - »..... . ^^, .- ^ ".... -. _ * TlTlIlffftflij. ^ Mobile wedge member.
41. 41. The hinge structure according to claim 40, characterized in that the positioning means further comprise a vertical positioning member and a lateral positioning member, for adjusting the other of the first hinge means and the second hinge means , respectively in the vertical direction and in the lateral direction with respect to one of the first hinge panel and the second hinge panel.
42. 42. The hinge structure according to claim 41, characterized in that the vertical positioning member comprises an adjustment screw having threads, and wherein the movable wedge member includes a corresponding or coupling threaded bore, for receiving the screw of adjustment, the movable wedge member is placed over a vertical range by turning the adjusting screw.
43. 43.- The hinge structure according to claim 41, characterized in that the lateral positioning member comprises a fastening screw having threads there, and wherein the base member includes a coupling threaded hole there placed and aligned to receive the screw of adjustment, the movable wedge member has an opening through which the clamping screw passes, the opening is sufficient in length for allowing movement to the movable wedge member over a predetermined range.
44. 44. - The hinge structure according to claim 40, characterized in that the movable wedge member comprises a surface of stepped rims and wherein the fixed wedge element comprises a coupling associated surface of stepped rims.
45. 45.- The hinge structure according to claim 40, characterized in that at least one of the first hinge means and the second hinge means further comprise means for facilitating installation, to facilitate the location of the hinge structure with respect to a hinge panel.
46. 46.- The hinge structure according to claim 45, characterized in that the means for facilitating the installation comprise a recess placed in at least one of the first hinge means and the second hinge means and wherein an associated coupled enhancement provides at least one or the other of the first panel and the second panel.
47. 47. The hinge structure according to claim 39, characterized in that the pin includes means for adjusting pin, to adjust the pin with respect to the first and second hinge means. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ ^ _ ^ _ ^ _ a_a_ ^ j_
48. 48. - The hinge structure according to claim 47, characterized in that the means for pin adjustment comprise a threaded shaft portion provided in the pin and a threaded threaded hole 5 placed in one of the first hinge means and the second ones hinge means, wherein the threaded pin shaft portion is received within the threaded bore to connect the pin therein.
49. 49.- The hinge structure in accordance with 10 claim 48, characterized in that it further comprises a retaining member for retaining the pin in a predetermined position with respect to the outward extension of the pin from one of the first hinge means and the second hinge means, the The retainer is selectively held to retain the pin and is removable to release the pin for placement, for adjustment with respect to the first hinge means and the second hinge means.
50. 50.- The hinge structure in accordance with 20 claim 49, characterized in that the pin further includes retractable ratchet means extending therefrom, the structure further comprising pivot stop means for stopping the pivot of the pin in one or more predetermined locations, the stop means comprising 25 one or more longitudinal seals placed in the jtag ^ jg ^ g ^ gs ^ a ^^^^^^^^^^ sg ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ ggfe «punching pivot, where the ratchet means engage with the retainers.
51. 51.- The hinge structure according to claim 39, characterized in that the pin 5 further includes retractable ratchet means extending therefrom, the structure further comprising pivot stop means for stopping the pivot of the pin in one or more locations predetermined, the stop means comprise one or more longitudinal seals placed in the 10 pivot perforation, wherein the ratchet means engage the detents.
52. 52. The hinge structure according to claim 50, characterized in that the ratchet means comprise a flexible member placed in the 15 pivot portion of the pin, the flexible member extends radially outwardly from the pivot portion and is collapsible when engaged with the pivotal and extensible bore when aligned with any of the pivot bore retainers.
53. 53. The hinge structure according to claim 51, characterized in that the ratchet means comprise a flexible member positioned on the pivot portion of the pin, the flexible member extends radially outwardly from the pivot portion and is 25 crushing when coupled with the pivot bore and Extendable when aligning with any of the pivot hole seals.
54. 54. - The hinge structure according to claim 39, characterized in that it also comprises 5 means connecting the first hinge part with the second hinge part, the connection means further comprise dovetail means.
55. 55.- The hinge structure according to claim 54, characterized in that it also comprises 10 means connecting the first hinge part with the second hinge part, the connection means further comprise track means.
56. 56.- The hinge structure according to claim 54, characterized in that the dovetail means includes a dovetail element that is provided in one of the first hinge part and the second hinge part, and a a dovetail recess that is provided in the other of the first hinge part and the second hinge part, the dovetail element 20 is provided in a coupling manner relative to the dovetail recess for reception therein.
57. 57.- The hinge structure according to claim 56, characterized in that the means connecting the first hinge part with the second part of 25 hinge further comprise a flexible portion for ** -'- «--- '-'- -" ----- - - - -. ^ ~ ^ A- * i- ^ ~ ...- ^^ facilitate installation placed in the other of the first hinge part and the second hinge part including the dovetail recess
58. 58. The hinge structure according to claim 39, characterized in that the assembly means mounting the first hinge means and the The second hinge means in one or the other of a first hinge panel and a second hinge panel, comprise one or more openings therein positioned
59. 59. The hinge structure according to claim 58, characterized in that one or more openings include a shelf portion and a recessed portion
60. 60. The hinge structure according to claim 59, characterized in that the mounting means further comprises fastening means having an arrow portion and a head portion, the arrow extends to through the opening and the head sits on the shelf portion of the I enter the lowered portion for placement there.
61. 61.- The hinge structure according to claim 47, characterized in that the means for pin adjustment comprise a threaded shaft portion that is provided in the pin and a bushing placed in one of the first hinge means and the second means from ^^^^ á ^ ____________ ^ ____ * ____ hinge, the bushing has a threaded hole therein positioned to receive the threaded shaft portion of the pin member, the pin is positioned in an adjustable manner with respect to one of the first hinge means and the second hinge means to extend outward at different distances.
62. 62. - The hinge structure according to claim 27, characterized in that it also comprises means for adjusting pin, to adjust the pin with respect to the first and second hinge means.
63. 63.- The hinge structure according to claim 27, characterized in that it further comprises a pin member having a configuration of conical shape and wherein the perforation of the pin receiving member comprises a conically shaped recess configured in a coupling manner.
64. 64.- A hinge structure for connecting a first hinge panel with a second hinge panel in an oscillating relation, the hinge structure is characterized in that it comprises: (a) a pair of base members, each base member having mounting means , for mounting the base member on one or the other or both of a first hinge panel and a second hinge panel; (b) a pin transport member having connection means for connecting to a base member; (c) a pin transported by ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ g Jeem member carrying the pin and extending outward from there, wherein the pin includes a threaded portion and a pivot portion, the threaded portion is connected to the threaded bore of the pin transport member: the pin is provided in an adjustable manner relative to the pin transport member; (D) means for adjustment pin for adjusting the outward extension of the pin relative to transport member pin, the means for adjustment pin comprises a threaded hole, positioned on the transport member pin and a threaded portion which provided on the pin, wherein the pin is threaded into the threaded hole to connect the pin to the pin transport member; the means for pin adjustment further comprise a threaded retention member which is received in the threaded position of the pin for clamping the pin to the pin receiving member; (e) pin receiving means including a pivot member having a bore to receive the pivot portion of the pin, to allow surrounding relative rotation, the pin receiving means include connecting means for connecting the pivot member to the base member, the perforation has a plurality of recesses positioned longitudinally there; (f) wherein the connecting means for connecting the pin transport member with a j ^ s * ^^ ^^^^ Éa the base member includes a dovetail element and guide flanges positioned on the base member, the transport member pin includes track means with a pair of tracks and an undercut recess for receiving the element of 5 dovetail there; (g) the pin transport member has at least one portion that is proportionally flexible for expansion, for coupling by quick actuation on the dovetail element when the pin transport member is installed on the member 10 base; (h) adjustment means for the position of the pin receiving means with respect to the pin transport member and the pin thus transported, the adjustment means include a first adjustment means for the position of the pin receiving means about 15 the longitudinal height of a first panel or a second panel, and including a second adjustment means for the position of the receiving and pin means with respect to the lateral distance from the first or second panel; (i) the adjustment means comprise a positioning member 20 arranged in the detector pin member, the positioning member includes means for moving the positioning member in the longitudinal direction and means for moving the positioning member in the lateral direction, the positioning member includes a movable wedge, 25 and wherein the pin receiving means include a wedge element that is provided in a coupling manner and is stationary with respect to the pin receiving member; and (j) means for pivot control, for controlling the pivot of a movable panel to provide discrete stops between open and closed positions, the pivot control means comprise ratchet means provided on the pin member, the means for The ratchet includes at least one projecting blade placed axially there for engagement with the longitudinal recesses of the perforation.
65. 65.- The hinge structure according to claim 3, characterized in that the pin comprises a pivot portion extending therefrom, and wherein the pin adjustment means comprise a torsional element, the torsional element includes a blade that is axially extends over the pivot portion of the pin, the pin includes a reception area adjacent to the blade to receive the blade there when the blade encounters the perforation of the pin receiving member, the pin receiving member further includes a plurality of recesses placed longitudinally therein. , the blade is resiliently provided to extend into one of the longitudinal recesses when it is aligned there and to crush with the pin receiving area when the blade does not align with a longitudinal recess. 'ihfffl-ri, - "t'-JÉv" - - - - -, • ,, •, JrfJMjW, * - ^ .- ^^
66. 66. - The hinge structure according to claim 47, characterized in that the pin comprises a pivoting portion extending therefrom, and wherein the means for pin adjustment comprise a torsional element, the torsional element includes an axially extending blade on the pivot portion of the pin, the pin includes a reception area adjacent to the blade to receive the blade when the blade meets the pivot hole, the pivot hole further includes a plurality of recesses placed longitudinally there, the blade is resiliently provided to extend into one of the longitudinal recesses when aligning there to crush within the pin receiving area, when the blade does not align with a longitudinal recess. 68.- The hinge structure according to claim 39, characterized in that the pin further comprises means for facilitating force distribution. 69. The hinge structure according to claim 68, characterized in that the means for facilitating force distribution comprise an annular shoulder portion placed on the pin. 70. The hinge structure according to claim 69, characterized in that the portion of the pin further comprises a wave configuration and wherein the pin receiving member includes a wave configuration that is provided coupling defining a series of predetermined pivot stops. for one of the first hinge means with respect to second hinge means. 71.- The hinge structure according to claim 50, characterized in that it also comprises means for adjusting the angle of a first hinge panel with respect to a second hinge panel when regulating the hinge panels. 10 predetermined pivot stop means. 72.- The hinge structure according to claim 23, characterized in that the ratchet means include means for coupling the perforation of the pin receiving member when the pin is rotated. 15 regarding the perforation. 73. - The hinge structure according to claim 72, characterized in that the pin comprises a pivot portion, and wherein the ratchet means includes an insert cavity positioned within the pivot portion of the pin, and an insert that includes a first portion received within the insert cavity and at least a second portion outside the insert cavity comprises a blade. 74.- The hinge structure according to claim 73, characterized in that the cavity of ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ of the pin and the insert includes at least a third portion outside the insert cavity and comprises a second blade. 75. The hinge structure according to claim 72, characterized in that the insert cavity is substantially rectangular in cross section. 76.- The hinge structure according to claim 72, characterized in that it also includes a spring inside the insert cavity. 77.- The hinge structure according to claim 76, characterized in that the spring comprises a helical spring. 78. The hinge structure according to claim 76, characterized in that the spring comprises elastomeric means. 68 ** ~ - * "SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An adjustable hinge structure for oscillatingly joining hinged panel members as a whole, wherein improved mounting capacity and 5 adjustment capacity of a pin (12) and the components are provided. of hinge in multiple directions with respect to the hinged panels and each other, is provided, wherein a base member (14) is mounted on a first hinged member and a pin transport member (11) is connected to the base, 0 and a base member is mounted to a second hinged member and maintains an adjustable pin receiving component (13) therein. Bumpers (91, 92, 93, 94) are provided to regulate the pivoting of the members over a predetermined range. 8980 «* - t -" - HifoptfiWfiñ ** - •? .JQ -? ^ T ^ _lí ÉI