Load limiting hinge

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2006-03-28

2006-03-28

Mah, Chuck Y. (Department: 3677)

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

Hinge

Resiliently biased hinge

C016S297000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07017232

ABSTRACT:
The load limiting hinge provides a rigid, essentially inelastic drop down door mounting structure when normal loads are placed upon the door, but includes an easily replaceable weak link or “mechanical fuse” which breaks or opens when excessive force is applied to the open door. The hinge assembly supports the drop down door with practically no deflection of the door or hinge assembly when normal loads are applied to the open door, but allows the door to drop from the horizontal when excessive loads are applied to the door, to preclude the tipping of an appliance to which the door is attached or the continued use of the door as a platform. The hinge assembly is particularly useful in oven door installations, serving to assure that hot articles atop the stove are not spilled due to tipping of the appliance or inappropriate access by small children.

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