Hinge assembly for a storage enclosure
The present invention relates to a door hinge for storage units or enclosures such as cabinets or sheds. More particularly, the invention pertains to multiple component hinges made of plastic. A hinge assembly for a storage enclosure is disclosed. The hinge assembly includes a base and a pair of piv...
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| Format | Patent |
| Language | English |
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27.01.2004
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| Summary: | The present invention relates to a door hinge for storage units or enclosures such as cabinets or sheds. More particularly, the invention pertains to multiple component hinges made of plastic.
A hinge assembly for a storage enclosure is disclosed. The hinge assembly includes a base and a pair of pivot mounts. The base includes a pivot member, and the pair of pivot mounts include a male/female interface. The male/female interface is configured to connect the pair of pivot mounts and to couple the pair of pivot mounts to the retaining member. The male/female interface may be provided by a hook member inserted through a slot and pivoted to engage the wall that defines the slot. One pivot mounts includes a groove, and the other pivot mount includes a ramped lug that engages the groove in a snap-in engagement to provide resistance to movement when the pivot mounts are aligned. |
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