Hinge with integral detent and stop

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1989-01-06

1990-08-21

Seidel, Richard K.

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

Hinge

Including means to hold or retard hinged members against...

16377, E05D 1110, E05D 1106

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049494279

ABSTRACT:
This invention relates to a vehicle door hinge which has an integral detent and stop. A spring having a flat surface portion and an arcuate surface portion is attached to a first hinge member with the arcuate portion of the spring curved about the axis of the hinge. A roller restrained on a second hinge member is in compressive contact with the arcuate portion of the spring. A depression across the arcuate portion of the spring, works in conjunction with the roller as a detent to produce an intermediate stop position. The arcuate portion of the spring has an end portion, wider than the remainder of the spring, which contacts the second hinge member to provide a stop which prevents further opening rotation of the hinge.

REFERENCES:
patent: 1019068 (1912-03-01), McKinnon
patent: 2181025 (1939-11-01), Plotkin
patent: 2799042 (1957-07-01), Hollansworth
patent: 3911529 (1975-10-01), Pringle
patent: 4800624 (1989-01-01), Whitefoot et al.

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