TR201612611A2 - ADJUSTABLE HINGE SYSTEM USED IN A REFRIGERATOR - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to an adjustable hinge system (1) for use in a refrigerator comprising a main body having one or more cooling compartments and pivotable doors. The adjustable hinge system (1) comprises a base bracket (2) fixed to the main body. The adjustable hinge system (1) further comprises an intermediate bracket (3) positioned vertically on the base bracket (2) and a pivotal (5) arranged on the intermediate bracket (3) and movable in a horizontal direction onto the intermediate bracket (3). a bed bracket (4) having a bearing bracket (4).

Description

DESCRIPTION ADJUSTABLE HINGE USED IN A REFRIGERATOR This invention relates to a refrigerator. In particular, this invention It relates to a hinge system that carries its movable door.

Refrigerators are known in the art. A refrigerator is usually a main with one or more refrigerator compartments that provide cooling one or more of which provides access to the inside of the body and the associated refrigerator compartments. It contains many rotating movable doors. Rotating action doors to the main body are mounted by means of the respective hinge systems. refrigerator compartments and Swivel doors can be positioned side by side or on top of each other.

In the patent document US 8,491,070 B2, the refrigerator compartments are side by side. A positioned refrigerator is described.

A problem encountered with a refrigerator known in the art is production tolerances. Therefore, the relative position of each swing door during the assembly process position must be adjusted by the assembly operator. Adjustment It is a very time consuming and complex process. Also, the assembly process Afterwards, the service personnel and the user, if necessary, the refrigerator possible to re-adjust swing doors during installation is not.

The object of this invention is the above mentioned prior art used in a refrigerator. and service personnel who ensure that the problems are overcome in a cost-effective way. or by the user, at any time and as often as required, easily and quickly. It is the realization of an adjustable hinge system that can be adjusted in such a way.

For this purpose, the adjustable hinge system defined in claim 1 and claim 7 It can be accessed with the specified refrigerator. For further development, dependent requests The subject of the described invention is reached with the help of it.

The adjustable hinge system, which is the subject of the invention, is attached to the main body of the refrigerator. movable vertically on a fixed base bracket a placed intermediate bracket can move horizontally on top of the intermediate bracket positioned and engaged in a counter-pivot of a respective pivoting door a bearing bracket with a pivot, relative to the base bracket of the intermediate bracket a first adjustment mechanism and bed that allows it to be moved in the vertical direction horizontal parallel to the front of the main body, relative to the intermediate bracket. It includes a second adjustment mechanism that allows it to be moved in the direction of

One of the main advantages of this invention is the assembly of swing doors. by the operator, service personnel or the user, whenever and wherever requested. is that it can often be adjusted easily and quickly. This is the main invention Another advantage is that each swing door has vertical and horizontal It can be adjusted continuously in the direction. Thus, rotational capillary can be aligned relative to each other and thus the appearance of the refrigerator can be improved. Another of the main advantages of this invention is the adjustable the hinge system is completely accessible from the outside and for maintenance purposes. can be disassembled and mounted. With this invention, the assembly and maintenance is improved.

In one embodiment of the invention, the vertical distance between the intermediate bracket and the base bracket is A vertical thread with the upper end fixed to the intermediate bracket, and the lower end without teeth on the base bracket. by turning the adjustment nut screwed into the vertical adjustment screw entering the hole. can be increased or decreased. This application is specifically direct adjustment via a single adjustment nut because it is advantageous.

In another embodiment of the invention, the horizontal between the bearing bracket and the intermediate bracket is distance can be moved to the horizontal guide groove on the intermediate bracket. horizontal adjustment driving a spring slider inserted and fixed to the bearing bracket It can be increased or decreased by turning the screw. this app In particular, the horizontal adjustment can be made directly by means of a single horizontal adjustment screw. advantageous because it can be implemented.

In another embodiment of the invention, the spring slider is directed towards the horizontal adjustment screw. The spring element that provides biasing is in the form of a compression spring. this app it is particularly advantageous because it provides a secure adjustment of the compression spring.

In another embodiment of the invention, the spring slide and the horizontal guide channel are the cylinders. is in the form. This application especially, horizontal adjustment easily advantageous because it can be implemented.

In another embodiment of the invention, the bearing bracket is horizontally above the intermediate bracket. it is fixed to the spring slider by means of fixing elements extending in the groove.

This application is specifically designed to securely attach the bearing bracket to the slide. It is advantageous because it can be fixed.

In other alternative embodiments of the invention, the fixation means is a removable form-fit connection and/or a removable press-fit connection.

These applications specifically require the bearing bracket to be attached to the spring slide for service purposes. It is advantageous because it can be easily connected or disassembled.

In another embodiment of the invention, the horizontal adjustment Screw is interlocked by means of a joint. into the threaded horizontal groove on one of the left/right covers fixed to the bracket by screwing in, limiting the horizontal guide channel and locking the spring element. partially compresses. This application especially, spring slide and spring because it allows the element to be easily mounted on the intermediate bracket. is advantageous.

In other alternative embodiments of the invention, the connector is a removable form-fit connection and/or a removable press-fit connection.

These applications especially, the spring slider can be easily connected to the intermediate bracket. It is advantageous because it can be disassembled for maintenance purposes.

In another embodiment of the invention, the horizontal adjustment screw is a commonly used includes a commonly used screw head that is compatible with the handpiece.

Similarly, in another embodiment of the invention, the adjusting nut is commonly It has a commonly used shape that is compatible with a commonly used hand tool. This applications, in particular, the adjustment process is widely used by the user. It is advantageous because it can be performed with a hand tool used.

In another embodiment of the invention, the adjustable hinge is a refrigerator carrying one. Includes toothed foot. Threaded vertical hole in the threaded foot base bracket screwed in. This application is specially designed for adjustable hinge of the main body so that the system engages with the pivot of the respective swing door. It is advantageous because it can also be used on the base.

In another embodiment of the invention, the threaded foot includes a handle. This The application specifically requires manual adjustment of the handle, the height of the sprocket. simplifies the operation, thus eliminating the need for a hand tool. advantageous because of its removal.

In another embodiment of the invention, the refrigerator consists of two side-by-side refrigerator compartments and two side-by-side rotations that allow access to the inside of the respective refrigerator compartments. Includes movable door. In this application, the side-to-side rotary capillary via two adjustable hinge systems located on the base of the main body is being transported. This application is especially suitable for the side-by-side doors with swivel action. advantageous in that their relative positions can be set accurately.

In other alternative embodiments of the invention, the adjustable hinge system in accordance with the special arrangement of the movable doors, on the upper side of the main body, the main at the base of the hull or between the top and bottom of the main body used in position.

The subject of the invention is the adjustable hinge system and other features of the refrigerator and advantageous effects, applications are explained with reference to the attached figures. it will become clearer; of the aforementioned Figure 1 is a schematic of an adjustable hinge system in one embodiment of the invention. partial perspective view.

Figure 2 is a schematic exploded view of the adjustable hinge system in Figure 1 perspective view.

Figure 3 is a schematic front view of the adjustable hinge system in Figure 1.

Figure 4 taken along line A-A of the adjustable hinge system in Figure 3 sematic section view.

Figure 5 taken along line B-B of the adjustable hinge system in Figure 3 sematic section view.

The parts in the figures are numbered one by one and the corresponding numbers are given below: 1. Adjustable hinge system 2. Base bracket 2 a. mounting medium 3. Intermediate bracket 3 a. left cover 3b. right cover . Body 4. Bed bracket . Pivot 6. Primary adjustment mechanism 7. Second adjustment mechanism 8. Vertical adjustment Screw 9. Threadless vertical hole . Horizontal guide channel l 1. Spring slider 12. Horizontal adjustment screw 12a. six gen socket 13. Spring element 14. Horizontal groove . fixing means 15a. Threadless vertical recess 15b. Gear vertical recess 15c. fixing screw 16. via link 16a. Threaded horizontal groove 16b. Opposite Screw horizontal recess 16c. clamping screw 17. Threaded horizontal hole 18. Threaded vertical hole Adjustable hinge system (1) in a refrigerator (not shown in the figures) it is suitable for use.

The refrigerator has one or more refrigerator compartments (not shown in the figures). a main body with a cooling system that provides cooling of the refrigerator compartments. circuit (not shown in the figures) and inside the respective cooler compartments. one or more pivoting doors (in the figures) not shown).

Adjustable hinge system (1) using a mounting tool (2a) a base bracket (2) that can be fixed from the outside to the main body of the refrigerator includes (Figure 1).

The adjustable hinge system (1) of the invention is placed on the base bracket (2). an intermediate bracket (3) movably positioned in the vertical direction; intermediate bracket (3) the corresponding rotational position movably placed on it in the horizontal direction. a pivot that engages the opposite pivot (not shown in the figures) of the movable door a bearing bracket (4) having (5); intermediate bracket (3) relative to the base bracket (2) a first adjustment mechanism (6) that allows it to be moved in the vertical direction (V) and the bearing bracket (4) relative to the intermediate bracket (3), to the front of the main body a second adjustment that allows it to be moved in the horizontal direction (H) that is parallel to mechanism (7) (Figure 1).

One or more adjustable hinge system (1) of the refrigerator which is the subject of the invention contains.

In one embodiment of the invention, the first adjustment mechanism (6) is located between the upper end (Sa). a vertical adjustment screw (8) fixed to the bracket (3); located on the base bracket (2) and a vertical hole (9) without a thread through which the lower end (8b) of the vertical adjustment screw (8) enters, and the base by screwing the vertical adjustment screw (8) between the bracket (2) and the intermediate bracket (3). between the intermediate bracket (3) and the base bracket (2) an adjustment nut (not shown in the figures) that allows the distance to be changed includes (Figure 2).

In another embodiment of the invention, the second adjustment mechanism (7) is attached to the intermediate bracket (3). a horizontal guide channel (10) disposed therein; into the horizontal guide groove (10) horizontally movably mounted and attached to the bearing bracket (4) a fixed spring slider (11); rotational movement that drives the spring slider (11) As a result, the distance between the bearing bracket (4) and the intermediate bracket (3) horizontal adjustment screw (12) and horizontal guide channel (10) towards the horizontal adjustment screw (12) of the spring slide (ll). It includes a spring element (13) that enables it to be pushed (Figure 2 and Figure 5).

In another embodiment of the invention, the spring element 13 is in the form of a compression spring. (Figure 2 and Figure 5).

In another embodiment of the invention, the spring slide (l 1) and the horizontal guide channel (10) cylindrical (Figure 2).

In another embodiment of the invention, the adjustable hinge system (1) furthermore a horizontal groove in the bracket (3) opening into the horizontal guide groove (10) (14) and bearing bracket (4) over horizontal groove (14) to spring slide (ll) It includes a fixing means (15) that allows it to be fixed (Figure 1 and Figure 1). In another embodiment of the invention, the fixing means (15) is inside the intermediate bracket (4). one or more vertical grooves (15a) without teeth, located inside the spring slide (11) one or more vertical toothed grooves (15b) and one or more includes a fixing screw (150) (Figure 2).

In another embodiment of the invention, the intermediate bracket (3) is also horizontal guide that is connected to the body (3G) and compresses the spring element (13). a left valve (3a) and a right valve (3b) limiting the canal (10) in opposite directions; a connector connecting the left cover (3a) and the right cover (3b) to the body (3c) of the intermediate bracket (3). located in one of the connector (16) and the left cover (3a) and the right cover (3b), and a horizontal threaded hole (17) into which the horizontal adjustment screw (12) is screwed in (Figure 1 and Figure 2).

In another embodiment of the invention, the fixing means (16), the left cover (3a) and the right one or more threaded horizontal grooves (16a) in each of the cover (3b); Search one or more opposing threaded horizontal grooves in the body (3G) of the bracket (3) (16b) and one or more fastening screws (16c) (Figure 2).

In another embodiment of the invention, the horizontal adjustment screw (12) is a hexagon socket (1221). includes (Figure 2).

In another embodiment of the invention, the adjustable hinge system (1) also has a threaded foot (not shown in the figures) and threaded base bracket (2) It includes a threaded vertical hole (18) into which the foot is screwed in (Figure 1).

In another embodiment of the invention, the threaded foot is a handle (in the figures not shown).

In another embodiment of the invention, the refrigerator is equipped with at least two side-by-side coolers. compartment and at least two side-by-side providing access to the relevant refrigerator compartments. Includes rotating movable door. In this application, two adjustable hinges Each of the system (1) is attached to the base of the main body, to the corresponding opposite of the main body. placed near the walls.

One of the main advantages of this invention is the assembly of swing doors. by the operator, service personnel or the user, at any time and It can be adjusted easily and quickly as often as desired. This is your invention Another of the main advantages is that each swing door is vertically oriented. (V) and horizontal direction (H) can be adjusted continuously (Figure 3). Like this, rotating doors can be aligned relative to each other and thus The appearance of the refrigerator can be improved. This is the main invention Another advantage is that the adjustable hinge system (l) can be easily removed from the outside. is accessible and can be completely disassembled and reassembled for maintenance purposes (Figure 1). This Other advantages of the invention are disclosed in the embodiments described above. 15bî® 151 :) 11 16c

Claims (8)

REQUESTS 1. Vertical movement on the base bracket (2), which includes a base bracket (2) fixed to the main body, used in a refrigerator with a main body with one or more refrigerant compartments and one or more swivel doors providing access to the respective refrigerant compartments an intermediate bracket (3), which is scalably disposed; a bearing bracket (4) having a pivot (5) movably mounted on the intermediate bracket (3) in the horizontal direction, engaging the counter-pivot of the respective pivoting door; A first adjustment mechanism (6) that enables the intermediate bracket (3) to be moved in the vertical direction (V) relative to the base bracket (2) and the bearing bracket (4) relative to the intermediate bracket (3) in the horizontal direction (V) parallel to the front of the main body. H) an adjustable hinge System (1) characterized by a second adjustment mechanism (7) that enables it to be moved. 2. A vertical adjustment screw (8) whose upper end (Sa) is fixed to the intermediate bracket (3); a threadless vertical hole (9) located in the base bracket (2), into which the lower end (8b) of the vertical adjustment screw (8) enters, and the vertical adjustment screw (8) between the base bracket (2) and the intermediate bracket (3), through which the vertical adjustment screw (8) is screwed in and the rotation An adjustable hinge system (1) as in Claim 1, characterized by a first adjustment mechanism (6) comprising an adjustment nut that allows the distance between the intermediate bracket (3) and the base bracket (2) to be changed with its movement. 3. A horizontal guide channel (10) located in the intermediate bracket (3); a spring slider (1 1) movably placed in the horizontal guide channel (10) and fixed to the bearing bracket (4); A horizontal adjustment screw (12) that drives the spring slider (1 1) and enables the distance between the bearing bracket (4) and the intermediate bracket (3) to be changed as a result of the rotational movement, and is inserted into the horizontal guide channel (10) to the horizontal adjustment screw of the spring slider (11). An adjustable hinge system as in Claim 1 or 2, characterized by a second adjustment mechanism (7) comprising a spring element (13) that ensures the correct pushing of (12) 4. With a horizontal groove (14) located in the intermediate bracket (3) and opened into the horizontal guide channel (10), and a fixing means (15) that allows the bearing bracket (4) to be fixed to the spring slide (11) over the horizontal groove (14). An adjustable hinge system (1) as in claim 3, characterized. 5. A left cover (3a) and a right cover (3b), which are connected to the body (3G) of the intermediate bracket (3) and limit the horizontal guide channel (10) from opposite directions so as to compress the spring element] (13); A connection means (16) connecting the s01 cover (3a) and the right cover (3b) to the body (3c) of the intermediate bracket (3) and the horizontal adjustment screw (12) located in one of the left cover (3a) and the right cover (3b) by screwing. An adjustable hinge system (1) as in Claim 4, characterized by an intermediate bracket (3) comprising a horizontal threaded hole (17) through which it enters. 6. An adjustable hinge system ( l) as in Claim 1, characterized by a vertical threaded hole (18) located in a sprocket and base bracket (2) and screwed in by the sprocket. 7. A refrigerator characterized by one or more adjustable hinge systems (1) as in Claim 1, comprising a main body with one or more refrigerator compartments and one or more swiveling doors providing access to the respective refrigerator compartments. 8. Claim 7, comprising at least two side-by-side refrigerator compartments and at least two swiveling doors providing access to the respective refrigerator compartments, characterized by two adjustable hinge systems (1), each located at the base of the main body, close to the respective opposite walls of the main body. A refrigerator like in .