Interior door closer and method

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1996-01-04

1998-05-12

Pitts, A. L.

Miscellaneous hardware (e.g., bushing, carpet fastener, caster,

Checks and closers

Pneumatic

16 65, 16 76, E05F 108, E05F 302

Patent

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057491224

ABSTRACT:
A hidden door closer is based upon the positioning of a torsional spring adjacent the hinge edge of a door, which door has a hollow interior hidden closer portion with a closer mounted in an access opening so that the torsional spring and its housed assembly can be mounted in the opening is disclosed. The closer is mounted on the hinge side of the door. The torsional spring has a mid-portion crank which extends through an access opening with a coupler to the jamb or door frame. A pneumatic dampener is mounted in opposed relation to the torsion spring crank to slow the closing action induced by the Coil spring. Adjustment elements are provided in the dampener to emperically adjust its action prior to and after installation.

REFERENCES:
patent: 539893 (1895-05-01), Frisbie
patent: 675041 (1901-05-01), Haldeman
patent: 1705334 (1929-03-01), Otto
patent: 1899716 (1933-02-01), Norton
patent: 2880450 (1959-04-01), Newell
patent: 5634508 (1997-06-01), Herbst

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