Miscellaneous hardware (e.g. – bushing – carpet fastener – caster – Hinge – Latch hinge
Patent
1994-06-14
1996-07-02
Rachuba, M.
Miscellaneous hardware (e.g., bushing, carpet fastener, caster,
Hinge
Latch hinge
16DIG14, 16260, 16271, 49193, 49382, E05D 1550
Patent
active
055309925
ABSTRACT:
A hinge is described for use along each side of a refrigerator or on furniture to permit safe opening of the door or lid from either side. The hinge is uncomplicated in design, and is comprised of only a few component parts. Each hinge includes a hinge rod forming a swivel axis for the door, said rod held in an axle take-up receiver. At least one and preferably two interlocks are located at or near the top and bottom of each hinge rod. The interlocks comprise a hinge pick-up axially aligned with the swivel axis of the hinge and a hinge element which becomes mechanically coupled to the pick-up when the door is opened in the other direction. Details of the embodiments of the hinge are disclosed. Preferably, magnetic means are used to keep the hinge rod engaged with the swivel axis and to form the airtight seal between the door and the cabinet.
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Gurley Donald M.
Rachuba M.
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