TWM611066U - Hinge for glass doors - Google Patents

Abstract

A hinge comprising a mounting and a hinge body, the mounting being adapted to be secured to a fixture; an arm having first and second ends, the arm being connected at the first end to the mounting; a collar connected to the second end of the arm, the collar having an axial bore; a spindle located on a hinge axis and rotatably mounted in the bore of the collar; the hinge body comprising a leaf; the leaf including one or more housings, the or each housing including a bore to receive the spindle and permit rotation of the leaf about the axis in use; the leaf further comprising a clamping member configured so that a door panel may be securely engaged by the hinge body and the clamping member; wherein a radially outer surface of the collar or the spindle include one or more engagement structures located at one or more respective angular orientations relative to the hinge axis; the leaf including an engagement member movable between an engaged position and a released position; the engaged position being closer to the hinge axis than the release position, the engagement member being biased towards the engaged position; wherein engagement of the engagement member with an engagement structure holds the hinge at an angular orientation of the leaf, so that a motion resisting force is applied to the hinge to create a stop position at which free movement of the hinge is resisted.

Description

Hinges for glass doors

The present creation relates to a hinge for installing glass doors (for example, shower doors or doors for saunas or steam baths). The present invention particularly but not only relates to a door that can be held in an open position to provide a force to prevent closing due to contact with a user or in a windy environment, for example. Usually door clamps, such as wedges or heavy objects, are used.

Many hinges for shower doors or other glass doors require pistons to interact with the hinge and closing spring. If the manufactured dimensions are outside the tolerance range, noise may be generated during operation. If the compression spring breaks, a skilled technician is required to disassemble the parts to install the replacement. In alternative situations, the closing force may be insufficient. For example, due to the different sizes of doors, or if the environment is relatively windy, a greater or lesser closing force may be required. The replacement of springs or other joints may also require technicians to deal with it.

According to the first aspect of the present creation, there is provided a hinge including a mounting member and a hinge body, the mounting member is adapted to be fixed to a fixed object; an arm, the arm has a first end and a second end, the arm is at the first end Connected to the mount; a collar, the collar is connected to the second end of the arm, the collar has an axial hole; The shaft is located on the hinge axis and is rotatably installed in the eyelet of the collar; the hinge body includes a blade; the blade includes one or more shells, and the or each shell includes a hole to accommodate the shaft and When in use, the blade is allowed to rotate around the axis; the blade also includes a clamping member configured to enable the hinge body and the clamping member to firmly engage the door panel; wherein the radial outer surface of the collar or the rotating shaft contains one or more A joint structure, the one or plural joint structures are located in one or plural corresponding angular orientations relative to the hinge axis; the blade includes a joint that can move between the joint position and the release position; the joint position is closer to the hinge than the release position Axis, the joint is biased to the joint position; wherein the joint between the joint and the joint structure at the joint position will keep the hinge at a certain angular orientation of the blade, thereby applying movement resistance to the hinge, so that the free movement of the hinge is blocked Stop position.

The difference between the hinge of this invention and the traditional hinge is that, unlike in the installation body, the stop mechanism of the hinge and any damping mechanism or self-closing mechanism are on the hinge body outside the hinge. The stop mechanism is located on the movable clamping side of the hinge, making it easier to replace the mechanism when maintenance or adjustment is required, for example, without having to remove or disassemble the entire hinge. This arrangement also facilitates the adaptation of doors of different sizes. For example, when installing a smaller door, a weaker spring can be used, or when assembling a heavier door, a stronger spring can be used, depending on the situation at the assembly site. Since the mechanism is placed on the clamping side, a simple connection can be provided between the mounting body and the axial bore. This improves production efficiency, simplifies the production process and reduces manufacturing costs.

Two angular orientations can be provided. The angular orientation can be separated by an angle of about 90° relative to the hinge axis. The two orientations can be respectively located at the closed position and the open position of the hinge.

The stop position can be preset to a completely closed rest position. This provides rigid retention, which is beneficial for applications where the door is outdoors and the door may be exposed to strong winds. However, according to needs, the stop position can be set at any position by convenient adjustment.

The hinge for glass doors according to this creation has more advantages. When the door is opened, the door may collide with the wall or other fixed objects. Door clips are usually used. However, in many cases, door clips are not ideal. Use this creation to avoid the use of door clamps. The hinge can be used to provide barrier-free access, during which the door may need to be kept open for a long time, for example, in order to allow many people to pass, or for the elderly or disabled.

The or each engagement structure may include an area of reduced or increased radial size relative to the outer surface of the collar.

For example, the or each joint structure may include a cut, groove, or groove along a portion or the entire length of the collar, parallel to the hinge axis, and inward from the outer surface of the collar. extend.

Alternatively, the or each engagement structure may include protrusions, ridges, or other outwardly extending formations. Alternatively, a plurality of outwardly extending formations may extend from the surface of the collar to form a configuration extending parallel to the hinge axis.

The outer surface of the collar may be cylindrical in whole or in part, with the cylinder axis aligned with the hinge axis.

The engaging member may include an elastic member (for example, a spring) to facilitate the engaging member to engage the surface of the collar. Alternatively, the engagement member may include one or more pistons, and the spring pushes the pistons toward the surface of the collar.

In an embodiment, the joint includes a leaf spring having a protrusion arranged to extend radially inwardly toward the hinge axis when in use, and is configured to be received by the coupling structure of the collar and engage the shaft The joint structure of the ring.

In an embodiment, the joint structure of the collar may include a cutout, for example, a V-shaped cutout or groove; a U-shaped cutout or groove, a partial cylindrical cutout or groove, or a concave cutout or groove. have A complementary V-shaped or U-shaped or cylindrical end that is arranged to be accommodated in the cutout or when the hinge is in an angular orientation corresponding to, for example, an open position or a closed position In the trench.

The engaging member may include a rotating roller, for example, a cylindrical roller, which is mounted to rotate on the engaging structure.

As another option, the joint may include one or more balls, for example, a steel ball bearing, which is restrainedly held in the blind hole and pushed outward by one or more springs to contact the collar.

In an advantageous embodiment, the engaging member may include an elastic strip formed of spring steel, for example, and a roller is mounted on the distal end of the elastic strip; wherein the roller is elastically biased toward the engaging structure so that in the or each stop position In this case, the roller is engaged in the cut, groove or groove of the joint structure.

It is particularly preferable to use rollers, because compared with ball bearings, a larger contact area reduces friction and wear during long-term use. In addition, in the collar, the vertically extending contact between the cylindrical surface and the corresponding vertically extending cylindrical groove provides structural integrity to the assembled hinge, thereby reducing the tendency of components to twist around the axis of rotation during long-term use.

The proximal end of the elastic band can be fixed to the clamping member by screws or bolts, for example.

The joining member may be fixed to the hinge blade, for example, joined to the main body of the clamping member by a fixing object (for example, a screw or a bolt).

In an alternative embodiment, the engaging member may be a folded elastic wire or rod, and may be formed in whole or in part of spring steel.

In another alternative embodiment, the engaging member may include an elastic spring having a surface extending transversely to the collar. The surface may be arranged as a chord that forms a circular cross-section of the collar, the surface of the collar having a complementary flat, chord-like engagement surface that is configured to firmly engage with the surface of the engaging member.

In various aspects of the present creation, the movement resistance in the hinge's keep open position is greater than the movement resistance in the keep closed position. This can be achieved by selecting the relative size of the engagement member and the engagement surface in the maintained open position and the maintained closed position.

The embodiment of the present creation may include the hinge combined with the door panel as described above. The hinge can be provided as a separate part to be used in conjunction with the door panel.

In an embodiment, the collar and the one or more housings constitute a hinge joint; wherein the hinge body and the clamping member are arranged such that when used together with a door panel, there are holes communicating between opposite sides of the door panel When the orifice is located at the edge of the door panel or adjacent to the edge of the door panel, the door panel can be joined between the hinge body and the clamping member, wherein the joint is wholly or partly located in the orifice; wherein the hinge body It is arranged to form a seal with the edge of the door panel in the closed position of the hinge. The seal can be a waterproof seal.

The hinge may further include a sealing strip configured to receive and engage the vertical edge of the door panel close to the mounting member in the closed position of the hinge; wherein the mounting member may have a contact surface extending parallel to the hinge axis, and when the hinge When in the closed position, the sealing strip is used to form a waterproof seal.

In alternative embodiments, for example, during assembly or after assembly, the sealing strip may be integrated with the mounting member, or may be fixed to the mounting member.

The weather strip may be provided as an integral part or as a separate part, for example, as an elongated part that can be cut to a certain size when the door is installed. The uninterrupted length of the sealing strip may be sufficient to cover the entire height of the door edge. Therefore, the length of the sealing strip may be at least 1.5 meters, preferably 2 to 3 meters or longer.

The weather strip may include an elongated receiving portion configured to receive the edge of the door panel and further including a sealing surface.

The collar may include one or more tubular or annular structures with axial bores that extend through the collar in the axial direction and are configured to accommodate the rotating shaft. In use, when the hinge is in the open position When moving between the closed position and the closed position, the shaft is allowed to rotate axially. As another option, the rotating shaft can be clamped by the collar to prevent rotation during use, so that the housing rotates around the fixed rotating shaft during use.

A single generally cylindrical or annular collar may be arranged along the axis of the rotating shaft. As another option, according to conventional door hinge constructions, it is known that two or more annular collar members may be located on the axis of the shaft.

The collar can be integrated with the arm, or it can be releasably fixed to the arm.

The hinge body may further include one or more housings to accommodate the rotating shaft (for example, the end of the rotating shaft), so that the hinge body can rotate relative to the collar and the mounting member when in use. The upper shell and the lower shell can respectively support the upper end and the lower end of the rotating shaft.

The combination of the rotating shaft, the collar, the upper shell and the lower shell can form a hinge joint.

The door panel accommodating portion may be a socket opening or a rectangular slot, which is adapted to accommodate the edge or corner of the door panel. The door panel accommodating part can be friction-fitted or fixed to the door panel with an adhesive.

The shaft may include a simple pin, for example, a cylindrical rod, or, alternatively, may be an elongated piece with one or more cam surfaces arranged to cooperate with a spring-actuated piston to provide self-closing Function and/or damping function.

The hinge body and the clamping member may be fixed together by a fixing member (for example, two or more bolts, screws or clips) which are arranged to pass through one or more openings of the door panel when in use. The fixing member can be adjusted between the loose configuration and the tight configuration. In the loose configuration, the door panel can move toward or away from the mounting plate relative to the hinge body. In the tight configuration, the door panel is fixed to prevent the door panel from moving relative to the hinge body.

The arm can be located on one side of the mounting member, and the collar can be displaced from the arm toward the contact surface in the lateral direction, so that in the closed position of the hinge, the center line of the contact surface of the mounting member, hinge axis, sealing strip and fixed to the clamping member The door panels between are in a common plane. The plane can be at right angles to the installation position of the contact surface, and it is particularly advantageous that the hinge axis and the door panel are in the same plane.

The construction, assembly, and adjustment of the closing and holding opening mechanism are simplified, and compared to previously known arrangements, they are more robust in use. The displacement of the joint from the hinge axis is independent of the angular orientation of the hinge, so that a uniform and controllable closing force can be applied or an opening force can be maintained. The wear of the elastic parts is reduced, so that the working life of the hinge is longer.

Preferably, there are two fixing members (for example, bolts), one above the shaft or pin, and one below the shaft or pin. The fixing member can pass through the hinge axis above and below the end of the shaft or pin.

The collar and the housing on the hinge body may form a joint which is arranged to be wholly or partly received in the opening of the door panel. This can reduce the thickness of the hinge. It can prevent the hinge joint from protruding outwards, thereby improving the appearance of the hinge, and reducing the possibility of hitting the raised joint when entering and exiting the shower room and injuring the user.

The mounting member may include a mounting plate, which is adapted to be fixed to a door frame, a wall, or other fixed objects, for example, by bolts, screws, or clips.

As another option, the mounting plate may include a clamping device adapted to be fixed to an adjacent wall, door frame or door panel (for example, a glass door panel), in the closed position of the hinge, the clamping device is parallel to the door panel or with The door panel extends at an angle.

The door panel may be laminated glass, polymer sheet or wood sheet, for example, a shower door, the door panel has an aperture extending between opposed seals thereon, and in use, the aperture is adjacent to the mounting member Adjacent to the edge or at the edge, and the size of the hole can accommodate bolts, screws, clips or other fixings, and the hole has enough width and depth to accommodate the joint with a gap, in order to assemble or adjust the hinge At this time, it is allowed to adjust the position of the door panel and the attached sealing strip relative to the contact surface of the mounting member.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a door assembly including the hinge according to the first aspect of the present invention, which is combined with the door panel with the aperture as disclosed above.

The aperture is adjacent to the proximal edge of the door panel, or the aperture may include a cutout that extends inwardly from the proximal edge of the door panel relative to the mount.

Preferably, the collar and the housing at the end of the rotating shaft are arranged to be wholly or partly located in the orifice of the door panel when in use, so that the hinge axis is located at the center of the thickness of the door panel or adjacent to the center of the thickness of the door panel. Preferably, the hinge axis extends inside the main body of the door panel.

In a preferred embodiment, when in use, the joint is partially or fully contained in the opening of the door panel.

In the horizontal cross-sectional profile, the contact surface of the mounting member may be generally concave, for example partially cylindrical. The radius of the cylindrical profile can be equal to or slightly larger than the distance of the contact surface from the hinge axis, and the contact surface of the sealing strip has a corresponding radius to allow tight engagement, thereby forming a watertight seal in the closed position of the hinge.

The cross-section of the sealing strip may be substantially U-shaped, and the sealing strip has a central portion with a substantially cylindrical outwardly facing surface, which connects two spaced parallel side portions to define a groove, thereby in use When accommodating the edge of the door panel. The side portion may have a distal edge facing away from the mount. The hinge body and the clamping member may have an inward notch or groove, and the size of the inward notch or groove can accurately accommodate and accurately position the side surface of the sealing strip.

In an advantageous embodiment, the hinge body may also include, for example, one or both of the self-closing device or the damping device disclosed in UK 2472883, the disclosure of which is incorporated into this specification by reference for all purposes.

The mounting member may extend along the entire height of the door frame, and may include two or more hinge units, and the contact surface of the mounting member continuously extends from the bottom of the door to the top of the door.

The mount may be configured to extend parallel to a wall or door frame or door panel (e.g., a glass door panel) that has holes for accommodating bolts or screws.

As an alternative, two or more independent hinges can be connected to the contact surface by a strip to form a continuous contact surface. Further, strips can be provided above and below the upper hinge and the lower hinge, respectively, to completely seal the edge of the door when in use.

The hinge according to the present invention has many advantages over the previously disclosed hinge. This creation provides a simple structure with smooth operation and reliable long-term use. The engaging member directly or indirectly cooperates with the rotating shaft to provide force to keep the door open at a predetermined position or push the door completely to the closed position. The number of parts required is small, thereby reducing the risk of tolerance mismatch and the complexity of assembly. The hinge can be adapted to work in a variety of different situations. In addition, the joint can be replaced to adjust the pressure provided and the force to maintain the opening. The rotating shaft is used as the shaft that determines the operating direction, thereby reducing wear and extending the working life of the hinge.

When the door mounted on the hinge is opened, the door may be damaged due to contact with the wall or other fixed objects. Therefore, door clamps can be used. However, in some cases, the use of door clips may not be ideal. Therefore, a built-in opening and holding device is preferable. This has advantages in terms of barrier-free access, such as the need to keep the door open for a long time, for example for the elderly or disabled.

The stop position can be preset as the rest position. In addition, the hinge can be used in an outdoor environment so that the door can remain open in a windy environment.

The joint is used in the blade to clamp the position of the door panel, which facilitates the replacement of parts without dismantling the entire hinge. This is advantageous for repairs and maintenance. In addition, the hinge is convenient for various doors of different sizes. When installing a smaller door, a weaker spring or other joint can be used, and when assembling a heavier door, the installer can replace a stronger spring. Since the mechanism is arranged on the blade side of the hinge axis, a simple connection can be provided between the mounting body and the axial hole. This contributes to efficient production and reduces manufacturing costs.

In the embodiment of the present invention, an effective waterproof seal is provided without the need for a flexible elastic strip, which may lose its elasticity after long-term use. The sealing strip can continuously extend to the entire height of the door without breaking, thereby reducing the possibility of leakage. The sealing device is self-cleaning and provides a clean and tidy appearance. It can be easily adjusted during or after installation. Providing a seal between the fixed part and the movable part of the hinge will reduce the energy loss caused by the leakage of hot water or hot air.

The elastic clip is used instead of the compression spring used in the traditional shower hinge, thus reducing the risk of noise during operation. By controlling the position and depth of the joint structure, the position and movement resistance of the stop position (open or closed) can be easily set to adapt to different environments. In an embodiment, the inner cut and the outer cut may be arranged at positions other than 0 degrees or 90 degrees, for example, anywhere between 0 to 60 degrees or 0 to 80 degrees. The replacement of the elastic clip can be easily completed without the need for professional and technical personnel.

1, 201, 301: mounting plate

2, 202, 302: arm

3, 103, 203, 303: Collar

4. 104, 204, 305: axial hole

5, 122, 225, 307: shaft

5a: hinge axis

6, 304: hinge body

7: With perforations

8, 208: internal incision

9, 209: external incision

10a, 110a, 210a: ridge cam surface

11, 312: door panel

12, 120, 121, 313: orifice

13, 314: Board

14, 315: Bolt

16, 116: elastic clip

16a, 116a: substrate

16b, 116b: side panel

17, 117: End joint

108: incision

118, 224: Gap

119: roller

223: Collar

226: Disc

227: groove

306: Eyelet

308: contact surface

309: Seal

310: side

311: Center

316: Rectangular groove

The present creation will be further described with reference to the accompanying drawings using non-limiting examples, in which: Figure 1 is a perspective view of the first hinge according to the present creation; Figure 2 is a view of the hinge shown in Figure 1 with the clamping plate removed Figure 3 is another view of the hinge shown in Figure 2; Figure 4 is an exploded view of the hinge components; Figure 5 shows a plan view of the three opening stages of the hinge; Figure 6 shows the three opening stages of the hinge Perspective view; Figure 7 is a perspective view of an alternative hinge; Figure 8 is another view of the hinge shown in Figure 7; Figure 9 is an exploded view of the parts of the hinge shown in Figures 7 and 8; Figure 10 is another alternative hinge An exploded view of the components; Fig. 11 shows a plan view of the hinge shown in Fig. 10 in three opening stages; Fig. 12 is a perspective view of another hinge according to the present creation; Fig. 13 is an exploded view of the hinge shown in Fig. 12; and Figure 14 is a front view and a cross-sectional view of the hinge and door panel.

The hinge shown in Figures 1 to 6 includes a mounting member, which can be a mounting plate 1, and can be provided with a fixing object, for example, a hole that can be inserted into a bolt or screw to fix the mounting plate to a door frame, wall or other structure . In an alternative embodiment, the mount may include clamping devices for adjacent door panels. The arm 2 extends vertically from the mounting plate 1. The first end of the arm 2 is fixed on the mounting plate. The second end of the arm 2 is integrated with a collar 3 having an axial hole 4, and the hinge shaft 5 is rotatably received in the axial hole, so that the shaft 5 is located on the hinge axis 5a.

The hinge body 6 has an upper housing and a lower housing with a hole 7 arranged to accommodate the end of the rotating shaft 5 so that the hinge body 6 can pivot relative to the mounting plate 1.

The collar 3 is partially cylindrical and has axial holes 4 arranged along the axis of the collar. The collar 3 includes a pair of joint structures in the form of an inner cut 8 and an outer cut 9. The inner cut 8 and the outer cut 9 extend inwardly from the outer surface of the collar 3, along the entire length of the collar 3, parallel to the hinge axis 5a. The inner cutout 8 and the outer cutout 9 are arranged in different angular orientations relative to the hinge axis 5a, so that the inner cutout 8 is closer to the mounting board 1 than the outer cutout 9 is. The cut can be generally V-shaped, U-shaped, or partially cylindrical or concave. The inner cut 8 and the outer cut 9 are symmetrical or asymmetrical. The collar 3 includes another engagement structure in the form of a ridge-shaped cam surface 10 a arranged between the inner cutout 8 and the outer cutout 9. The ridged cam surface 10a extends along the entire length of the collar 3 parallel to the hinge axis 5a.

The elastic clip 16 is used to replace the compression spring used in the traditional shower hinge, thus reducing the risk of noise during operation. By controlling the positions and depths of the inner incision 8 and the outer incision 9, the position and movement resistance of the inner incision 8 and the outer incision 9 can be simply set to adapt to different environments. The inner cut 8 and the outer cut 9 may be arranged at positions other than 0 degrees or 90 degrees, for example, anywhere between 0 to 60 degrees or 0 to 80 degrees. The replacement of the elastic clip 16 can be easily completed without the need for professional technicians.

The door panel 11 may be a glass panel or a wood panel (for example, a glass shower door), which has an aperture 12 that accommodates the collar 3 and the hinge body 6 when in use. The clamping member (for example, the plate 13) fixes the door plate 11 to the hinge body 6 with an adjustable bolt 14. The bolt 14 passes through the hole 12.

When the position of the door panel 11 has been adjusted, the bolt 14 can be tightened to prevent the door panel 11 from moving further relative to the hinge. The collar 3 and the hinge body 6 are located in the aperture 12 of the door panel 11, thereby providing a hinge with a thin section and minimal protrusions.

The hinge also includes a joint in the form of an elastic clip 16. The elastic clip includes a base plate 16a, which is integrated with a side plate 16b, and the side plate 16b extends away from the base plate 16a. The orientation of the side plate 16b may be perpendicular to the substrate 16a. Alternatively, the side plate 16b may be inclined relative to the base plate 16a. The base plate 16a is provided with a fixing object, for example, a hole for inserting a bolt or a screw to fix the elastic clip 16 to the hinge body 6. The side plate 16b has an integrally formed end joint portion 17 at a free end away from the base plate 16a. The shape of the end joint 17 is complementary to the inner cutout 8 and the outer cutout 9 of the collar 3. For example, the end engaging portion 17 may be substantially V-shaped, U-shaped, partially cylindrical, or partially concave. The end joint 17 is symmetrical or asymmetrical. The end joint 17 is adapted to be biased in the inner cutout 8 and the outer cutout 9 to keep the hinge at a certain angular orientation relative to the arm 2, so that movement resistance is applied to the hinge, thereby causing the free movement of the hinge to be blocked. Stop position. In this particular embodiment, two stop positions are provided, but the collar 3 may include additional cutouts, and therefore, provide additional stop positions.

Figures 5 and 6 show the three opening stages of the hinge described with reference to Figures 1 to 4. In the first stage, the first stop position, the end engaging portion 17 is located in the inner cut 8 and, therefore, in the engaging position. In the first stop position, the angular orientation of the blade relative to the arm is 0°, so that the door is in the closed position. In the second stage, the end engaging portion 17 is located on the ridge cam surface 10a, and therefore, is in the release position. In the release position, the angular orientation of the blade relative to the arm is 45°, so that the door is in the open position. In the third stage, the second stop position, the end engaging portion 17 is located in the outer cutout 9 and, therefore, in the engaging position. In the second stop position, the angular orientation of the blade relative to the arm is 90°, so that the door is in a further open position.

In order to move the door from the closed position to the further open position, the user applies a force sufficient to overcome the bias applied by the end engaging portion 17, so that the end engaging portion 17 is displaced from the inner notch 8, rides on the ridge cam surface 10a, and is then biased In the outer incision 9.

Figures 7 to 9 show a second hinge according to the present creation. For the sake of clarity, the joint structure is not shown, but as disclosed with reference to the previous drawings. The hinge has a structure substantially similar to that shown in FIGS. 1 to 6. The hinge includes a collar 103. The collar 103 is partially cylindrical, with axial bores 104 arranged along the axis of the collar. The collar 103 includes an engagement structure in the form of a cutout 108. The cutout 108 extends inwardly from the outer surface of the collar 103, along the entire length of the collar 103, parallel to the hinge axis 5a. The cutout 108 is adjacent to the mounting board 1. The cutout 108 may be generally V-shaped, U-shaped, partially cylindrical, or concave. The cut 108 is symmetrical or asymmetrical. The collar 103 includes a further engagement structure in the form of a ridged cam surface 110a extending away from the cut 108. The ridge cam surface 110a extends along the entire length of the collar 103, parallel to the hinge axis 5a.

The hinge also includes a joint in the form of an elastic clip 116. The elastic clip 116 includes a base plate 116a, which is integrated with a side plate 116b, and the side plate 116b extends away from the base plate 116a. The orientation of the side plate 116b may be perpendicular to the substrate 116a. Alternatively, the side plate 116b may be inclined with respect to the base plate (116a). The base plate 116a is provided with a fixing object, such as a hole for inserting a bolt or a screw to fix the elastic clip 116 to the hinge body 6. The side plate 116b has a pair of integrally formed spaced end joint portions 117 at a free end away from the base plate 116a. The end joint 117 defines a gap 118. The size of the gap 118 can accommodate the roller 119. The end joint 117 and the drum 119 have holes 120 and 121 respectively, and the hinge shaft 122 is rotatably received in the holes 120 and 121 such that the shaft 122 is located on the hinge axis 5a. The drum 119 can freely rotate about the rotating shaft 122 relative to the end joint 117.

The end joint 117 and the drum 119 have shapes complementary to the cutout 108 of the collar 103. For example, the end joint 117 and the roller 119 may be substantially V-shaped, U-shaped, partially cylindrical, or concave. The end joint 117 is symmetrical or asymmetrical. The roller 119 is symmetrical or asymmetrical. End joint 117 The roller 119 is adapted to be biased within the cutout 108 to keep the hinge at a certain angular orientation relative to the arm 2 so that movement resistance is applied to the hinge, thereby creating a stop position where the free movement of the hinge is hindered. In this particular embodiment, a stop position is provided.

The movement of the door from the closed position to the open position is similar to that described with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7. The roller 119 helps the end joint 117 move into and out of the cut 108.

Figures 10 and 11 show a third hinge according to the present creation, and for the sake of clarity, the joint structure is not shown. The hinge has a structure substantially similar to that shown in FIGS. 1 to 6. The hinge includes a mounting member, which may be a mounting plate 201, and may be provided with a fixing object, such as a hole for inserting bolts or screws to fix the mounting plate to a door frame, wall or other structure. In an alternative embodiment, the mount may include clamping devices for adjacent door panels. The arm 202 extends vertically from the mounting plate 201. The first end of the arm 202 is fixed on the mounting plate. The second end of the arm 202 is integrated with the collar 203. The collar 203 includes a pair of partial cylindrical parts, and the pair of partial collar parts 223 are arranged side by side with a gap 224 therebetween. Each collar portion 223 includes an axial hole 204 arranged along the axis of the collar, and the hinge shaft 225 is rotatably received in the axial hole, so that the shaft 225 is located on the hinge axis.

The hinge shaft 225 includes a partially cylindrical disc 226 that is integrally formed and is located at the center along the shaft 225. The size of the disk 226 is located in the gap 224 between the partial collar portions 223 when the rotating shaft 225 is located in the axial hole 204.

The disc 226 includes a pair of joint structures in the form of an inner cut 208 and an outer cut 209. The inner cutout 208 and the outer cutout 209 extend inwardly from the outer surface of the disc 226 along the entire length of the disc 226 parallel to the hinge axis 5a. The inner cutout 208 and the outer cutout 209 are arranged in different angular orientations with respect to the hinge axis 5a, so that the inner cutout 208 is closer to the mounting board 1 than the outer cutout 209. The inner cutout 208 and the outer cutout 209 may be substantially V-shaped, U-shaped, partially cylindrical or concave. The inner cutout 208 and the outer cutout 209 are symmetrical or asymmetrical. The disc 226 includes an engagement structure in the form of a first ridge cam surface 210a, the first The ridge cam surface is arranged between the inner cutout 208 and the outer cutout 209. The ridge cam surface 210a extends along the entire length of the collar 3 parallel to the hinge axis 5a.

Each collar portion 223 also includes a restriction groove 227 that extends inwardly from the outer surface of the collar portion 223 along the entire length of the collar portion 223, parallel to the hinge axis 5a, so that each groove 227 Align with another. The restriction groove 227 is arranged adjacent to the second end of the arm 202 so that it coincides with the outer cutout 209. Each collar portion 223 may also include one or a plurality of additional restriction grooves as described above. For example, the restriction grooves may be arranged to coincide with the inner cutout 208.

The hinge also includes a joint in the form of an elastic clip 16, as described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 5.

Fig. 11 shows the three opening stages of the hinge described with reference to Fig. 10, which are similar to the three opening stages described with reference to Figs. 5 and 6. In the first stage, the first stop position, the end engagement portion 17 is located in the inner cutout 208, and therefore, is in the engagement position. In the first stop position, the angular orientation of the blade relative to the arm is 0°, so that the door is in the closed position. In the second stage, the end engaging portion 17 is located on the ridge cam surface 210a and a part of the outer surface of each collar portion 223, and therefore, is in the release position. In this release position, the angular orientation of the blade relative to the arm is 45°, so that the door is in the open position. In the third stage, that is, the second stop position, the end engaging portion 17 is located in the outer cutout 209 and the restricting groove 227. In the second stop position, the angular orientation of the blade relative to the arm is 90°, so that the door is in a further open position.

In order to move the door from the closed position to the further open position, the user applies a force sufficient to overcome the bias applied by the end engaging portion 17 so that the end engaging portion 17 is displaced from the inner cutout 208 and rests on the ridge cam surface 210a and each collar On the outer surface of the portion 223 and then offset within the outer cut 209. The advantage of positioning the end engaging portion 17 in the outer cutout 209 at the same time, for example, and restricting the groove 227 is that compared with the force required to move the end engaging portion 17 away from the inner cutout 208, the user makes the end engaging portion 17 More force must be used to move away from the outer cut 209.

The hinge shown in FIGS. 12 to 14 includes a mounting member, which may be a mounting plate 301, and may be provided with a fixing object, for example, bolts or screws may be inserted to fix the mounting plate to the door frame, Holes in walls or other structures. In an alternative embodiment, the mount may include clamping means for adjacent door panels. The arm 302 extends vertically from the mounting plate 301. The first end of the arm 302 is fixed to the mounting plate. The second end of the arm 302 is integrated with a collar 303 having an axial hole 305, and the hinge shaft 307 is rotatably received in the axial hole. The contact surface 308 spans the surface of the mounting plate 301 and extends vertically parallel to the hinge axis. The arm 302 is located on one side of the contact surface 308, and the collar 303 is located on the same side of the arm 302, so that in the closed position of the hinge, the plane of the door panel 312 is located on or adjacent to the center line of the contact surface 308.

The hinge body 304 has an upper housing and a lower housing with a hole 306 arranged to receive the end of the rotating shaft 307 so that the hinge body 304 can pivot relative to the mounting plate 301.

The collar 303 and the housing form a joint of the hinge.

The door panel 312 may be a glass panel or a wood panel (e.g., a glass shower door), with an aperture 313 of the housing that accommodates the collar 303 and the eyelet 306 in use. The clamping member (for example, the plate 314) fixes the door plate 312 to the hinge body 304 with an adjustable bolt 315. The bolt 315 passes through the hole 313. A sealing strip 309 including a central portion 311 and a side surface 310 is received on the edge of the door panel 312 to install the contact surface 308 of the panel 301 in the closed position. The sealing strip may be formed of an elastomeric polymer material, for example, an ethylene polymer. The central part may have a partially cylindrical surface or a curved surface with a radius approximately equal to the radius of the hinge axis to form a watertight seal with the contact surface 308. The contact surface 308 may have a partially cylindrical concave structure having a corresponding radius of the curved center portion 311 of the sealing strip 309.

The radius size of the aperture 313 is selected to allow the door panel 312 and the weather strip 309 to move toward the contact surface 308 of the mounting plate 301 while the joint is fully or partially contained in the aperture during installation. The radius distance is selected so that when the door is in the closed position, the central portion 311 is in contact with the contact surface 308 to form a waterproof and wind-proof seal. When the position of the door panel has been adjusted, the bolt 315 can be tightened to prevent the door panel from moving further relative to the hinge. The hinge joint of the housing including the collar 303 and the eyelet 306 is positioned in the hole 313 of the door panel 312, thereby providing a hinge with a thin section and minimal protrusions.

The size of the rectangular groove 316 can accommodate the side surface 310 of the sealing strip, so as to locate the sealing strip firmly and keep it firmly in place to prevent movement during long-term use.

1: Mounting plate

2: arm

3: Collar

4: Axial eyelet

5: shaft

5a: hinge axis

6: Hinge body

7: With perforations

8: Internal incision

9: Outer incision

10a: ridge cam surface

11: Door panel

12: Orifice

13: Board

14: Bolt

16: elastic clip

16a: substrate

16b: side panel

17: End joint

Claims (25)

A hinge, comprising a mounting member and a hinge body, the mounting member is adapted to be fixed to a fixed object; an arm, the arm has a first end and a second end, the arm is connected to the mounting member at the first end A collar, the collar is connected to the second end of the arm, the collar has an axial hole; a shaft, the shaft is located on the hinge axis and rotatably mounted in the eye of the collar; the hinge body includes A blade; the blade includes one or plural shells, the shell or each shell contains holes to accommodate the shaft and allow the blade to rotate around the axis when in use; the blade also includes a clamping member, the clamping member structure The hinge body and the clamping member can be firmly joined to the door panel; wherein the radial outer surface of the collar or the rotating shaft includes one or plural joint structures, and the one or plural joint structures are located in one or plural corresponding angular orientations relative to the hinge axis The blade includes an engaging member that can be moved between an engaged position and a released position; compared with the released position, the engaged position is closer to the hinge axis, and the engaging member is biased toward the engaged position; wherein the engaging member and the engaging structure are engaged The hinge is maintained at a certain angular orientation of the blade, thereby applying movement resistance to the hinge to produce a stop position where the free movement of the hinge is blocked. The hinge according to claim 1, wherein it provides two angular orientations, the angular orientations are separated by about 90° with respect to the hinge axis, and are respectively located at the closed position and the open position of the hinge. The hinge according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the or each joint structure includes an area of reduced or increased radial size relative to the outer surface of the collar. The hinge according to claim 3, wherein the joint structure or each joint structure includes a cut, groove or groove, and the cut, groove or groove is along a part of the length or the entire length of the collar and is parallel to the hinge axis , Extend inward from the outer surface of the collar. The hinge according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the or each joint structure includes protrusions, ridges, or other outwardly extending formations; or includes a plurality of outwardly extending formations extending from the surface of the collar To form a configuration extending parallel to the hinge axis. The hinge according to claim 1, wherein the joint member includes an elastic member adapted to facilitate the joint member to engage the surface of the collar. The hinge according to claim 6, wherein the elastic member is a spring. The hinge according to claim 1, wherein the joint includes one or more pistons, and the spring pushes the pistons toward the surface of the collar. The hinge according to claim 1, further comprising a leaf spring having a protrusion arranged to extend radially inwardly toward the hinge axis when in use, and configured to be formed by the engagement of the collar The or each engagement structure accommodates and engages the or each engagement structure of the collar. The hinge according to claim 1, wherein the joint structure or each joint structure includes a cut or groove, wherein the cut is a V-shaped cut, a U-shaped cut, a partial cylindrical cut or a concave cut, and the joint has A complementary V-shaped or U-shaped or cylindrical end that is arranged to be accommodated in the cutout or when the hinge is in an angular orientation corresponding to the open or closed position In the trench. According to claim 4, the joint includes an elastic strip formed of spring steel, and a roller is installed at the distal end of the elastic strip; wherein the roller is elastically biased toward the or each joint structure so that In the stop position or each stop position, the roller engages in the cutout or groove of the engagement structure. The hinge according to claim 1 or 10, wherein the or each joint structure includes a rotating roller installed to rotate on the joint; wherein the rotating roller is a cylindrical roller. The hinge according to claim 1, wherein the hinge further includes a sealing strip configured to receive and engage a vertical edge of a door panel close to a mounting member in a closed position of the hinge when in use; wherein the mounting member has a The contact surface extends parallel to the hinge axis, and when the hinge is in the closed position, a sealing strip is used to form a waterproof seal; in the closed position of the hinge, the center line of the contact surface of the mounting member, the hinge axis and the sealing strip are in common In a plane; and wherein the arm is located on one side of the contact surface, and the collar is displaced from the arm in the lateral direction. The hinge according to claim 13, wherein in the horizontal cross-sectional profile, the contact surface of the mounting member is substantially concave and partially cylindrical. The hinge according to claim 14, wherein the radius of the cylindrical profile is equal to or greater than the distance from the contact surface to the hinge axis. The hinge according to any one of claim 13 to claim 15, wherein the sealing strip is integrated with the mounting member or fixed to the mounting member during assembly or after assembly. The hinge according to claim 13, wherein the collar and the one or plural shells constitute a hinge joint, and the hinge body and the clamping member are arranged so that when used together with the door panel, there are two opposite sides of the door panel. An orifice communicating with each other, the orifice is located at or adjacent to the edge of a door panel, the door panel is joined between the hinge body and the clamping member, wherein the hinge joint is wholly or partly located in the orifice, The hinge body is arranged to form a seal with the edge of the door panel in the closed position of the hinge. The hinge according to claim 17, wherein the hinge body and the clamping member can be fixed together by a fixing member arranged to pass through an opening of the door panel when in use, the opening having sufficient width and depth The joint is accommodated with a gap to allow the door panel and the attached sealing strip to be adjusted relative to the contact surface of the mount when the hinge is assembled or adjusted. The hinge according to claim 18, wherein the clamping member is located adjacent to or overlaps the sealing strip. The hinge according to claim 13, wherein the cross-section of a sealing strip is U-shaped, the sealing strip has a central portion with a cylindrical outward surface, and the connection is arranged to define the groove of the groove. Separate the sides to accommodate the edge of the door panel when in use. The hinge according to claim 13, wherein the hinge body and the clamping member have an inward notch or groove, and the size of the inward notch or groove is to accommodate the side surface of the sealing strip. The hinge according to claim 13, wherein the sealing strip is integrated with the mounting member or fixed to the mounting member. A door assembly comprising the hinge according to any one of claims 1 to 22, which is combined with the disclosed door panel with an aperture as disclosed in any one of claims 17 to 19. The door assembly as described in claim 23, wherein the opening is located adjacent to the edge of the door panel. The door assembly according to claim 23 or claim 24, wherein the shaft and the housing are all or partly located in the opening when in use, so that the hinge axis is located at the center of the thickness of the door panel or adjacent to the door panel. The center of the thickness.

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