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17-05-2012 дата публикации

Door Closer

Номер: US20120117755A1
Автор: Oliver Walhorn
Принадлежит: Dorma Deutschland GmbH

A door closer including a rotating shaft coupled to a door leaf, including a cam disposed on the rotating shaft in a torque-proof manner and cooperates with a spring-loaded roller, such that, when opening or closing the door leaf, the roller rolls on a first running surface of the cam, and in that a second running surface of the cam cooperates with a damping device. The damping device consists of at least one pre-mounted damper which is self-contained and is insertable into the door closer.

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Номер записи: 1
17-05-2012 дата публикации

Pedestrian Gate Closer

Номер: US20120117885A1
Автор: Danny DeGott
Принадлежит: Individual

A pedestrian gate closer for a pedestrian gate is provided. The pedestrian gate closer includes a housing mounted to the gate or hinge support structure depending on mounting conditions. A pedestrian gate closer is mounted into the housing. An adjustable arm is fastened to the support post or the gate depending on mounting conditions. The arm is fitted with an adjustable collar which slips over the rotatable output shaft of the pedestrian gate closer so that when the gate is opened the closer rotates adding pressure to the closing spring. When the force is removed from the gate the closer closes the gate safely and securely.

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Номер записи: 2
20-09-2012 дата публикации

Door Closer Having a Magnetic Distribution Valve

Номер: US20120233810A1
Автор: Thomas Salutzki, Volker Bienek
Принадлежит: Domma GmbH and Co KG

A door closer, in particular a hinge door closer, including a locking function or free-swing function, having a door closer housing, an output shaft to be connected to a door, a piston assembly connected to the output shaft and guided in the door closer housing, a closer spring, a piston rod adapted to connect the piston assembly to the closer spring, a hydraulic lock compartment adapted to lock the closer spring, and solenoid control valve, in particular a 3/2-solenoid control valve. A closure damping compartment is formed between the door closer housing and the piston assembly on a side of the piston assembly facing away from the piston rod, and wherein the solenoid control valve controls at least the pressures in the closure damping compartment and in the lock compartment.

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Номер записи: 3
20-09-2012 дата публикации

Door closer

Номер: US20120233811A1
Автор: Sabine Wiemann, Thomas Pabst, Thomas Salutzki, Thomas Wildförster, Volker Bienek
Принадлежит: Dorma Deutschland GmbH

A door closer, in particular a hinge door closer, including a locking function or free-swing function, having a door closer housing, an output shaft to be connected to a door, a piston assembly connected to the output shaft and guided in the door closer housing, a closer spring, a piston rod adapted to connect the piston assembly to the closer spring, a hydraulic lock compartment adapted to lock the closer spring, and in particular a free-swing assembly which is adapted to enable a translational motion of the piston assembly decoupled from the closer spring when the closer spring is locked.

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Номер записи: 4
20-09-2012 дата публикации

Door Closer With Free-Swing Function

Номер: US20120233812A1
Автор: Volker Bienek
Принадлежит: Dorma Deutschland GmbH

A door closer, in particular a hinge door closer, having a free-swing function, including a door closer housing, an output shaft to be connected to a door, a piston assembly connected to the output shaft and guided in the door closer housing, a closer spring, a piston rod adapted to connect the piston assembly to the closer spring, a free-swing assembly which is adapted to enable a translational motion of the piston assembly decoupled from the closer spring when the closer spring is locked, and which is embodied as a sliding-coupling which exclusively transmits compressive forces between the closer spring and the piston assembly, and a hydraulic lock compartment adapted to lock the closer spring.

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Номер записи: 5
20-12-2012 дата публикации

Valve for controlling a flow channel

Номер: US20120318384A1
Автор: Jürgen SOHN
Принадлежит: Otto Egelhof GmbH and Co KG

The invention relates to a valve for actuating a flow channel ( 12 ), having a valve housing ( 16 ) disposed in the flow channel ( 12 ) with a throttle body ( 28 ) for forming a throttle point ( 14 ), and having a bypass valve ( 11 ) disposed in the flow channel ( 12 ) that can be actuated dependent on the temperature of the fluid, forming a bypass passage ( 30 ) together with at least one bypass opening ( 32 ), wherein a continuous change in the cross section of the bypass passage ( 30 ) of the bypass valve ( 31 ) can be actuated dependent on the temperature-based changes in viscosity of the fluid.

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Номер записи: 6
04-04-2013 дата публикации

DOOR CLOSER

Номер: US20130081227A1
Автор: Hensh Somnath, Ramadas Barath C.
Принадлежит: INGERSOLL RAND SECURITY TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED

A door closer comprising a drive spindle which is operably connected to a first spring configured to apply a first closing torque to the drive spindle, wherein the drive spindle is also operably connected to a second spring configured to apply a second closing torque to the drive spindle, wherein the connection between the first spring and the drive spindle is independent from the connection between the second spring and the drive spindle, and wherein variation of the first closing torque as a function of drive spindle orientation is different from variation of the second closing torque as a function of drive spindle orientation. 1. A door closer comprising a drive spindle which is operably connected to a first spring configured to apply a first closing torque to the drive spindle , wherein the drive spindle is also operably connected to a second spring configured to apply a second closing torque to the drive spindle , wherein the connection between the first spring and the drive spindle is independent from the connection between the second spring and the drive spindle , and wherein variation of the first closing torque as a function of drive spindle orientation is different from variation of the second closing torque as a function of drive spindle orientation.2. The door closer of claim 1 , wherein the connection between the first spring and the drive spindle comprises a first cam claim 1 , the first cam being actuated by a first cam follower which is connected to the first spring claim 1 , and the connection between the second spring and the drive spindle comprises a second cam claim 1 , the second cam being actuated by a second cam follower which is connected to the second spring.3. The door closer of claim 2 , wherein the first cam has a profile which is different from a profile of the second cam.4. The door closer of claim 2 , wherein the first cam follower is at least partially located within the second cam follower.5. The door closer of claim 1 , wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 7
04-04-2013 дата публикации

Rotary hinge with adjustable damping assembly

Номер: US20130081228A1
Автор: John M. Janak
Принадлежит: ITT Manufacturing Enterprises LLC

A rotary hinge assembly includes a hinge housing including at least one interior chamber. A spring disposed within the hinge housing provides a torque on an attached door while in an opened and closed position. A rotor rotatably disposed within the at least one interior chamber includes at least one rotor vane that moves in relation to a stationarily mounted stator having at least one stator vane. A fill plug includes a plurality of entrance and exit holes disposed in relation to the stator and rotor vanes to define a fluidic damper assembly. A valve disposed within the fill plug permits selective adjustment of the fluidic damper by restricting or opening the entrance and exit holes of the fill plug.

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Номер записи: 8
09-05-2013 дата публикации

Hinge With Deceleration Device For Furniture

Номер: US20130111701A1
Автор: Salice Luciano
Принадлежит: ARTURO SALICE S.p.A.

A hinge for furniture has an arm fixable to a fixed part of a piece of furniture and a box fixable to a door of the piece of furniture, the box connected in swinging fashion to the fixing arm. The hinge includes at least one rotation-type deceleration device located on an outer side of a respective side wall of the box, the device having an actuating member located on an inner side of the side wall and a drive element on the fixing arm, the drive element being engageable with the actuating member. The actuating member has a contact cam for contacting the drive element, the contact cam having a profile conformed for causing a rotation of the actuating member of the decelerating device at least in the final part of the closing movement of the door. 1. Hinge for furniture comprising:a fixing arm configured for attachment to a fixed part of the furniture;a fixing box configured for attachment to a door of the furniture, the fixing box being swingably connected to the fixing arm;at least one rotational-type deceleration device arranged on an outer side of a respective side wall of the fixing box, each deceleration device having an actuating member arranged on an inner side of the side wall of the fixing box; andat least one drive element on the fixing arm, or on an element connected to the fixing arm, each drive element being engagable with a respective actuating member of the at least one deceleration device during at least a final part of a closing movement of the door, wherein each actuating member has a contact cam that contacts a drive element during the closing movement of the door, each contact cam having a contour conformed to cause a rotation of the actuating member of the deceleration device at least in correspondence with the final part of the closing movement of the door.2. The hinge of claim 1 , wherein the fixing arm is configured for fixable attachment to a front frame of the furniture claim 1 , and wherein the fixing arm is swingably connected to the ...

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Номер записи: 9
20-06-2013 дата публикации

DAMPER

Номер: US20130153347A1
Автор: Oda Hayato, Takei Yoshihisa
Принадлежит: NIFCO INC.

A silicone oil () is filled inside a housing () of rotation damper (), and a rotor brake plate () provided to be connected to a lower end portion of a rotating shaft () of a rotor () is rotatably housed inside the housing (). Also, an O-ring () is disposed between the housing () and the rotating shaft () to prevent the silicone oil () from leaking outside of the housing (). The O-ring () is formed by a silicone rubber having a hardness of 25 degrees or above and 45 degrees or less according to the Durometer Hardness Testing (type A) of JIS K 6253. 1. A damper , comprising:a housing;a damper oil filled inside the housing;a rotor including a rotating shaft with one portion protruding from the housing, and a rotor brake plate connected to a lower end portion of the rotating shaft and rotatably housed inside the housing; andan annular seal material disposed between the housing and the rotating shaft to prevent the damper oil from leaking outside of the housing,wherein the annular seal material is formed by a silicone rubber having a hardness of 25 degrees or above and 45 degrees or less according to Durometer Hardness Testing (type A) of JIS K 6253.2. A damper according to claim 1 , wherein the silicone rubber has a loss tangent of 0.12 or above and 0.25 or less at a temperature of 23° C.±2° C. obtained from a dynamic viscoelastic measurement in a frequency of 1 Hz. The present invention relates to a damper applying a brake on a rotation of a driven gear which engages with, for example, a gear or a rack.In Patent Document 1, there is described a damper wherein one portion of a rotating shaft protrudes from a housing in which a damper oil is filled, and wherein a rotor brake plate rotatably housed inside the housing is provided to be connected to a lower end portion of the rotating shaft. Then, between the housing and the rotating shaft, there is provided an annular seal material preventing the damper oil from leaking to an outside of the housing. Also, in the damper, as ...

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Номер записи: 10
04-07-2013 дата публикации

FURNITURE HINGE

Номер: US20130167323A1
Автор: BRUNNMAYR Harald
Принадлежит: JULIUS BLUM GMBH

The invention relates to a furniture hinge (), comprising at least one control cam () and at least one spring (), wherein the control cam () moves along on the spring () in order to produce a closing force and/or opening force, wherein a sliding element () is attached to the spring () and/or to the control cam (). The control cam () or the spring () moves along on the sliding element. 1. A device comprising a furniture hinge with at least one control cam and at least one spring , wherein the control cam moves along on the spring in order to produce a closing force and/or opening force , wherein a sliding element , on which the control cam or the spring moves along , is attached to the spring and/or to the control cam.2. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the furniture hinge has a fitting for attachment to a first furniture part and a hinge cup for attachment to a second furniture part claim 1 , wherein the hinge cup is swivellably connected to the fitting via at least one articulated lever claim 1 , wherein the control cam is formed on the articulated lever.3. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the sliding element is pushed onto the spring and/or attached to the control cam.4. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the sliding element is at least partially formed from plastic and/or in that the spring is formed from metal.5. The device according to claim 4 , wherein the plastic of the sliding element is formed as a thermoplastic.6. The device according to claim 5 , wherein the thermoplastic is polyoxymethylene (POM).7. The device according to claim 4 , wherein the metal of the spring is steel.8. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the sliding element is attached to one end of the spring.9. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the sliding element has at least one reservoir for a lubricant.10. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the sliding element has an outer contour differing from the cylinder shape.11. The device according to ...

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Номер записи: 11
18-07-2013 дата публикации

OPENING DEVICE FOR A DOOR OF AN ARTICLE OF FURNITURE AND AN ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A HINGE AND THE OPENING DEVICE

Номер: US20130180081A1
Автор: Salice Luciano
Принадлежит:

An opening device for a door () of an article of furniture supported oscillatingly with respect to a body of the article of furniture by means of at least a hinge having elastic automatic closing means () comprises an expulsion organ () for the door () and a reloading mechanism of the expulsion organ (), and is conformed such as to be applicable to a part from between the fixed part or the mobile part of the hinge, the reloading mechanism being operatively connected to one from between the expulsion organ and an element of the hinge which is mobile with respect to the reloading mechanism and being operatively and selectively connectable to another between the expulsion organ and the element of the hinge which is mobile with respect to the reloading mechanism during at least a part of the opening movement of the door () such as to cause a reloading movement of the expulsion organ (). 1. An opening device for a door of an article of furniture supported oscillatingly with respect to the body of the article of furniture by means of at least a hinge having a fixed part , a mobile part and elastic automatic closing means , the device comprising an expulsion organ for the door and a reloading mechanism of the expulsion organ configured to be applicable to or integratable in one of either the fixed part or the mobile part of the hinge , and the reloading mechanism is operatively connected to one of either the expulsion organ and an element of the hinge which is mobile with respect to the reloading mechanism and is operatively connectable selectively to the other of the expulsion organ and the element of the hinge which is mobile with respect to the reloading mechanism during at least a part of the opening movement of the door such as to cause a reloading movement of the expulsion organ.2. The opening device for a door of an article of furniture according to claim 1 , wherein said expulsion organ is a part of an expulsion device of a ratchet type.32. An assembly comprising a ...

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Номер записи: 12
25-07-2013 дата публикации

Patch fitting with closing function

Номер: US20130185896A1
Автор: King-Sung Yu
Принадлежит: Leado Door Controls Ltd

A patch fitting for a glass door includes a mount for being mounted on a floor, a shaft connected with the mount, a clamping seat pivotally connected with the shaft, and a piston unit installed inside the clamping seat. When the glass door is sweeping to open or close, the clamping seat will turn along with the sweeping movement of the glass door about the shaft and the piston unit will be pushed by an eccentric cam of the shaft to press the hydraulic oil contained in the clamping seat so as to provide a damping resistance in response to the sweeping movement of the glass door. The patch fitting can be easily installed on the floor by a simple work.

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Номер записи: 13
01-08-2013 дата публикации

Tailgate Damping Systems

Номер: US20130193709A1
Автор: Colin Michael Ravenscroft
Принадлежит: Toyota Motor Engineering and Manufacturing North America Inc

A tailgate damping system for controlling movement of a tailgate assembly of a vehicle includes a speed sensor that provides rotational speed information of the tailgate assembly. A controller receives the rotational speed information from the speed sensor. A damping control assembly receives a tailgate shaft of the tailgate assembly. The damping control assembly includes a housing comprising a rotor chamber including a rotor member located therein. The rotor member is connected to a rotor shaft that is coupled to the tailgate shaft. A valve chamber includes a control valve located therein. The controller closes the control valve to inhibit exit of a damping fluid from the rotor chamber based on the speed information received from the speed sensor.

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Номер записи: 14
15-08-2013 дата публикации

HINGE DEVICE

Номер: US20130205540A1
Автор: KIM Joon Seob
Принадлежит: NIFCO KOREA INC.

A hinge device in which a slider elastically supported by a compressive coil spring is put into contact with a pivotal lever installed on a cover of a product which swings open or closed. The hinge device can increase a free stop section and simultaneously prevent the cover from being incidentally open. 1. (canceled)2. A hinge device comprising:a housing adapted to be fixed to a main body of a product;a pivotal lever adapted to be fixed to a cover of the product and having a hinge connector attached to a rear lower portion thereof, the hinge connector being rotationally coupled to an upper end of the housing;a compressive coil spring installed in the housing; anda slider installed in an upper portion of the housing and elastically supported by the compressive coil spring to contact with a lower end face of the hinge connector of the pivotal lever at an upper end thereof,wherein the pivotal lever includes a cam at a lower portion thereof having a cam center, an outer cam surface and a nose in which a distance from the center to the outer cam surface is gradually increased to the nose and then reduced again, andthe slider includes a bearing surface having front and rear portions and a peak between the front and rear portions to gradually increase a height to the peak at the front portion and reduce the height from the peak so that when the nose of the cam passes through the peak of the bearing surface, a direction to which an elastic force of the compressive coil spring is applied is changed.3. A hinge device according to claim 2 , wherein the cam is formed around the hinge connector and is integrally formed together.4. A hinge device according to claim 3 , wherein the housing has a pair of hinge holes formed at an upper portion thereof claim 3 , and the hinge connector has a hinge hole rotationally coupled to an upper portion of the housing claim 3 ,the hinge device further comprising a hinge shaft inserted into and coupled to the hinge hole of the housing and the ...

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Номер записи: 15
29-08-2013 дата публикации

RETRACTING DEVICE

Номер: US20130219657A1
Автор: Iwaki Junpei
Принадлежит: SUGATSUNE KOGYO CO., LTD

Provided is a retracting device in which dampers have improved durability and strokes of operation of the dampers are not reduced. A first slider - for assisting closing, a second slider - for assisting opening, and a damper base are provided in an elongating base to be slidable in a longitudinal direction of the base . The damper base is disposed between the first slider - and the second slider -. A first damper is provided over between the first slider - and the damper base and a second damper is provided over between the second slider - and the damper base 1. A retracting device comprising:a base extending in a longitudinal direction;a first slider for assisting closing and provided in the base to be slidable in a longitudinal direction;a second slider for assisting opening and provided in the base to be slidable in the longitudinal direction;a damper base disposed between the first slider and the second slider to be slidable in the longitudinal direction relative to the base;a first damper provided over between the first slider and the damper base to cause a damping force as a distance between the first slider and the damper base reduces; anda second damper provided over between the second slider and the damper base to cause a damping force as a distance between the second slider and the damper base reduces,wherein the distance between the first slider and the damper base and the distance between the damper base and the second slider reduce as the base moves in a closing direction relative to the first slider due to a biasing force of a biasing member andthe distance between the second slider and the damper base and the distance between the damper base and the first slider reduce as the base moves in an opening direction relative to the second slider due to a biasing force of a biasing member.2. A retracting device according to claim 1 ,wherein the damper base is provided with a damper lock for the first slider and for engaging with the base so as to prevent the ...

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Номер записи: 16
19-09-2013 дата публикации

APPLIANCE HINGE COUNTERBALANCE ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20130239364A1
Автор: SirLouis Nicholas R.
Принадлежит: MANSFIELD ASSEMBLIES CO.

A counterbalance assembly for an appliance hinge includes a base including first and second spaced-apart side walls and a transverse face wall. The base includes: (i) a channel located between the first and second side walls; and, (ii) a notch comprising first and second notch portions respectively located in said first and second side walls. A rotating cam is supported on the base. The cam includes: (i) a camshaft that extends between the side walls and that is adapted for rotation about an axis of rotation, with a first end of the camshaft located in the first notch portion and a second end of the camshaft located in the second notch portion; and, (ii) a lobe that projects from the camshaft. The hinge assembly includes a biasing spring that comprising an inner end engaged with the base and an outer end spaced from the base. The outer end of said spring is located outside the channel. A spring rod includes an outer end operatively coupled to the spring and an inner end operatively coupled to the lobe of the cam such that the spring biases the spring rod to an extended position. 1. A counterbalance assembly for an appliance hinge , said counterbalance assembly comprising:a base including first and second spaced-apart side walls and a transverse face wall, said base including: (i) a channel located between the first and second side walls; and, (ii) a notch comprising first and second notch portions respectively located in said first and second side walls;a rotating cam supported on the base, said cam including: (i) a camshaft that extends between the side walls and that is adapted for rotation about an axis of rotation, said camshaft comprising a first end located in said first notch portion and a second end located in said second notch portion; and (ii) a lobe that projects from the camshaft;a biasing spring comprising an inner end engaged with the base and an outer end spaced from the base, said outer end of said spring located outside said channel;a spring rod ...

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Номер записи: 17
21-11-2013 дата публикации

DAMPER DEVICE

Номер: US20130306417A1
Автор: Ono Takashi
Принадлежит: NIFCO INC.

A damper device includes an inner part having a cylindrical shape; an outer part including an annular space with a bottom to rotatably or relatively rotatably house the inner part from one cylinder end side; and a viscous fluid filled in the annular space. An outer side of the inner part is formed with a circular groove to fit an outside seal ring. Also, an inner side of the inner part is formed with a circular step surface positioned closer to the one cylinder end side than the circular groove, and positioning an inside seal ring. A depth of the circular groove has a dimension approximately half a thickness of the inner part at a portion forming the circular groove. 1. A damper device , comprising:an inner part having a cylindrical shape and including a first attachment portion relative to one object;an outer part having an outside circular wall, an inside circular wall, and a bottom wall, and including an annular space with a bottom defined by the walls, to rotatably or relatively rotatably house the inner part from one cylinder end side thereof through an introduction opening opposite to a bottom wall side, and a second attachment portion relative to the other object; anda viscous fluid filled in the annular space, and providing a resistance to a rotation or a relative rotation of the inner part associated with a movement or a relative movement of the one object,wherein an outer side of the inner part is formed with a circular groove to fit an outside seal ring,an inner side of the inner part is formed with a circular step surface positioned closer to the one cylinder end side than the circular groove, and positioning an inside seal ring, anda depth of the circular groove has a dimension approximately half of a thickness of the inner part at a portion forming the circular groove.2. A damper device according to claim 1 , wherein in a direction along a center axis of the rotation or the relative rotation of the inner part claim 1 , a distance between the circular ...

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Номер записи: 18
21-11-2013 дата публикации

Fluidic Dampening Device

Номер: US20130306418A1
Автор: Norman Ralph S., Patterson Dennis
Принадлежит:

A fluidic dampening device having a housing containing a rotatably mounted wiper that sealingly moves within the housing. The housing contains a bypass channel. In a first embodiment, a control shaft is rotatably mounted within the housing. The control shaft has discrete indentations of varying sizes and is so located in the housing that either no indentation or only one indentation lies within the bypass channel at a given time. A second embodiment differs from the first in that a continuous indentation is cut around the shaft in such a manner that for a first area there is no cut in the shaft and then the indentation commences and becomes increasingly deeper as it progress around the shaft until the continuous indentation stops upon reaching the first area. The bypass channel is completely open when the deepest point of the indentation has been rotated into the bypass channel. 1a housing having a generally sector-shaped chamber with a first side wall, a second side wall, a peripheral wall, and a bottom, said housing also containing a bypass channel having a first port in the first side wall and a second port in the second side wall;a control shaft, said control shaft having a continuous indentation cut around said shaft in such a manner that for a first area there is no cut in said shaft and then the indentation cut commences and becomes increasingly deeper as it progresses around said shaft until the continuous indentation stops upon reaching the first area, said control shaft being rotatably mounted in said housing so that said control shaft blocks the bypass channel until the continuous indentation is rotated into the bypass channel to open the bypass channel, with the bypass channel being completely open when the deepest point of the indentation has been rotated into the bypass channel;a faceplate sealingly mounted to the top of said housing; anda wiper rotatably mounted within said housing and having dimensions such that said wiper sealingly moves past said ...

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Номер записи: 19
28-11-2013 дата публикации

DOOR HINGE FOR A HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE

Номер: US20130312217A1
Автор: KLEEMAN ANDREAS, Schneider Mark
Принадлежит: HETTICH-ONI GMBH & CO. KG

A door hinge for a household appliance, the household appliance including a body and a door, the door being movable about a horizontal axis between a substantially vertical closed position and a substantially horizontal opened position. The door hinge includes a housing couplable to the body, a door lever pivotably mountable on the door for movement about a main shaft, a weight compensating spring and a closing spring. The weight compensating spring holds the door substantially in a position of equilibrium when the door is opened and the closing spring applies a self-closing force shortly before the door reaches the closed position and applies a closure maintaining force when the door reaches the closed position. Further included is a dampening device that counteracts one or both of a closing force and an opening force. 112-. (canceled)13. A door hinge for a household appliance , the door hinge comprising:a door lever configured to be fastened on a door of the household appliance, which door is configured to be movable about a main shaft with respect to a body of the household appliance between a substantially vertical closed position and a substantially horizontal opened position;a housing mountable on the body of the household appliance and connected to the door lever, and the door lever is pivotable about the main shaft;a weight compensating spring configured to maintain the door substantially in a position of equilibrium during an opening of the door;a closing spring configured to provide a self-closing action to close the door without the effect of external forces and to provide a holding-closed force to the door against the body of the household appliance; anda dampening device including at least one damping cylinder retained within the housing by contour lugs that are bent over inwards on the housing, the dampening device configured to counteract a closing force at a time immediately prior to the door reaching the closed position and to counteract an opening ...

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Номер записи: 20
28-11-2013 дата публикации

Domestic appliance hinge assembly with universal hinge body design

Номер: US20130312222A1
Автор: George May, Suad Elkasevic
Принадлежит: BSH Home Appliances Corp

A hinge assembly is provided for pivotably attaching a door to a domestic appliance. The hinge assembly includes a hinge body having two mounting areas; a damper; a foot pivotably attached to the damper, the foot being configured to engage a foot receiving portion of the appliance body such that the hinge body and the door pivot relative to the appliance body; and a first mounting spacer attached to the hinge body at a first one of the mounting areas, the first mounting spacer being configured to attach to the door such that the hinge body is fixed relative to the door. Each of the two mounting areas is configured to receive a first fastener to attach the first mounting spacer to the hinge body, and each of the two mounting areas is configured to receive a second fastener to attach the door to the hinge body.

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Номер записи: 21
02-01-2014 дата публикации

ROTARY DAMPER DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME

Номер: US20140001007A1
Автор: Shimozaki Kei
Принадлежит: NIFCO INC.

A rotary damper device includes a damper housing enclosing a viscous fluid; a rotor having a rotor vane rotatably received inside the damper housing, and a rotor axis protruding to an outside of the damper housing; and a rotary member combined with a protruding end of the rotor axis. The rotary member includes an insertion hole through which the protruding end of the rotor axis passes, and a pair of control walls at a hole edge with the insertion hole interposed therebetween. A protruding end of the rotor axis protrudes in a radial direction of the rotor axis along a gap between the pair of control walls so as to be engaged with the hole edge of the insertion hole by being heated and deformed in a state wherein the protruding end of the rotor axis has passed through the insertion hole. 1. A rotary damper device , comprising:a damper housing internally enclosing a viscous fluid;a rotor including a rotor vane rotatably received inside the damper housing, and a rotor axis provided to project along a rotary axis of the rotor vane, and protruding to an outside of the damper housing; anda rotary member combined with a protruding end of the rotor axis,wherein the rotary member includes an insertion hole through which the protruding end of the rotor axis passes; and a pair of control walls provided to stand in a hole edge on a side opposing to a damper housing side of the insertion hole in such a way as to mutually face with the insertion hole interposed therebetween, anda protruding end of the rotor axis protrudes in a radial direction of the rotor axis along a gap between the pair of control walls so as to be engaged with the hole edge of the insertion hole by being heated and deformed in a state wherein the protruding end of the rotor axis has passed through the insertion hole.2. A rotary damper device according to claim 1 , wherein the rotary member includes a cylindrical outer member including an internal gear; an inner member received in the outer member ...

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Номер записи: 22
06-02-2014 дата публикации

Hinge device for doors, shutters or the like

Номер: US20140033476A1
Автор: Bacchetti Luciano
Принадлежит: IN & TEC S.R.L.

A hinge device for rotatably moving a closing element includes a fixed element anchorable to a stationary support structure coupled to a movable element anchorable to the closing element for rotating around a first longitudinal axis between an open position and a closed position. The device further includes at least one slider movable along a second axis between a compressed and an extended position. One between the movable element and the fixed element includes at least one operating chamber defining the second axis so as to slidably house the slider, the other element including a pivot defining the first axis. The pivot and the slider are reciprocally coupled so that to the rotation of the movable element around the first axis corresponds the sliding of the slider along the second axis and vice versa. 199.-. (canceled)100. A hinge device for a closing element which is anchored to a stationary support structure , comprising:a fixed element fixable to the stationary support structure;a movable element fixable to the closing element, said movable element and said fixed element being mutually coupled to rotate around a first longitudinal axis between an open position and a closed position;at least one slider slidably movable along said first axis between a compressed end position, corresponding to one of the closed or the open position of the movable element, and an extended end position, corresponding to the other of the closed or the open position of the movable element; anda counteracting elastic member acting on said at least one slider for an automatic returning thereof from one of said compressed and extended end positions toward the other one of said compressed and extended end positions, said counteracting elastic member being configured to slidably move along said first axis between maximum and minimum elongation positions,wherein one of said movable element or said fixed element comprises a generally box-shaped hinge body including at least one working ...

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Номер записи: 23
20-02-2014 дата публикации

Rotary Damper

Номер: US20140048363A1
Автор: Kitada Tatsuya, Ozaki Keigo
Принадлежит: KABUSHIKI KAISHA SOMIC ISHIKAWA

The present invention provides a rotary damper comprising a hollow housing () which is opened at its one end and completely closed at the other end by an end wall (), a bearing () formed at the end wall (), a shaft () fitted to the bearing (), a plug () made of metal, having an aperture () supporting the shaft () and closing an opening in the housing (), partitions () arranged inside the housing () for rotation in accordance with rotation of the housing (), a viscous liquid filling chambers ( and ) defined by the partitions (), and metal vanes ( and ) arranged in the chambers ( and ) for rotation in accordance with the rotation of the shaft (), wherein the vane ( and ) includes a check valve, the check valve includes a valve body (), and the valve body () includes a stop made of resin and arranged between the plug () and the vanes ( and ). 1. A rotary damper comprising:a hollow housing which is opened at its one end and completely closed by an end wall at the other end;a bearing formed in the end wall;a shaft fitted to the bearing;a plug made of metal, having an aperture supporting the shaft, and closing the opening of the housing;a partition arranged inside the housing for rotation in accordance with rotation of the housing;a viscous liquid filling a chamber defined by the partition; anda vane made of metal and arranged in the chamber for rotation in accordance with the rotation of the shaft,wherein the vane includes a check valve, the check valve includes a valve body, and the valve body includes a stop made of resin and arranged between the plug and the vane.2. The rotary damper according to claim 1 , wherein the vane includes a first pressurizing portion pressurizing the viscous liquid when the check valve is opened claim 1 , and a second pressurizing portion pressurizing the viscous liquid when the check valve is closed claim 1 , andwhen the check valve is closed, the stop is located between the plug and the second pressurizing portion, comes into contact with ...

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Номер записи: 24
27-02-2014 дата публикации

Hinge

Номер: US20140053369A1
Автор: MIGLIORANZO IVANO
Принадлежит: OLMI S.R.L.

A hinge includes a hinge body having an operating chamber defining a first longitudinal axis; a pivot rotatably coupled to the hinge body to rotate a closing element around a second longitudinal axis between an open and a closed position; a plunger member having a substantially cylindrical body housed in the operating chamber for the separation thereof into a first and a second variable volume receptacles fluidically connected each other; a working fluid within the operating chamber o hydraulically damp the action of the plunger member; valve means to selectively control the flow of the working fluid between the first and the second receptacle; a shaft for operatively coupling the plunger member and the pivot. The cylindrical body and the shaft are mutually fastened by a fastening element. The shaft includes a first enlarged portion. The cylindrical body is put into fluidic communication the first and second receptacles. 1. A hinge for mutually rotatably coupling a closing element and a stationary support structure , the hinge comprising:{'b': 10', '10', '11, 'a hinge body () anchorable to one between the stationary support structure and the closing element, said hinge body () comprising an operating chamber () defining a first longitudinal axis (X);'}{'b': 20', '20', '10, 'a pivot () anchorable to the other between the stationary support structure and the closing element, said pivot () and said hinge body () being rotatably coupled to each other in such a manner to rotate the closing element around a second longitudinal axis (Y) between an open position and a closed position;'}{'b': 30', '11', '30', '31', '11', '16', '17, 'a plunger member () slidably movable in said operating chamber () along said first axis (X) between a compressed end position and an extended end position, said plunger member () comprising a substantially cylindrical body () housed in said operating chamber () for the separation thereof into at least one first and a second variable volume ...

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Номер записи: 25
20-03-2014 дата публикации

Piston device for the controlled rotatable movement of doors, shutters or like members

Номер: US20140075718A1
Автор: Bacchetti Luciano
Принадлежит: IN & TEC S.R.L.

A piston device for the controlled rotatable movement of a closing element anchored to a stationary support structure includes a tubular body removably insertable into at least one seat of a hinge device, an actuating head external to the tubular body, a plunger member slidably movable unitarily with the actuating head between a retracted end position and an extended end position, an elastic contrast member acting on the plunger member for the returning thereof from the retracted end position to the extended end position, and a working fluid acting on the plunger member to hydraulically counteract the action thereof. A hinge device, in which a piston device according to the invention is removably insertable. 1. An assembly for controlled rotatable movement of a closing element (D) anchored to a stationary support structure comprising:a piston device; anda hinge device;wherein the hinge device includes:a fixed element anchorable to the stationary support structure; anda movable element anchorable to the closing element;wherein said movable element and said fixed element are reciprocally coupled to allow the rotation of the movable element between an open position and a closed position, one of said movable element or said fixed element including a hinge body having at least one seat for removably inserting the piston device, the other one of said movable element or said fixed element including a pivot member having a cam element with at least one substantially flat operative surface faced to said at least one seat to interact with the piston device; andwherein the piston device includes:a tubular body removably insertable into the at least one seat of the hinge device having a front portion configured to be faced towards the at least one substantially flat operative surface of the hinge device and a rear portion including a bottom wall, said tubular body including an operating chamber defining a first longitudinal axis;an actuating head external to said tubular body ...

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Номер записи: 26
07-01-2016 дата публикации

HORIZONTAL DOOR CLOSER STRUCTURE

Номер: US20160002966A1
Автор: ZHONG Yubo
Принадлежит:

The present invention provides a horizontal door closer structure, comprising an outer sleeve pipe and an inner pipe which can slide relatively, wherein an end of the outer sleeve pipe is provided with a buffer device, an adjustment component for adjusting total inlet and outlet air, and a buffer assembly are arranged on the buffer device; a spring is arranged in the inner pipe, one end of the spring is connected to the inner pipe, and the other end thereof is connected to the buffer device; and the front end of the outer sleeve pipe and an end of the inner pipe are provided with locating components which are mutually matched. In the door closer structure, the compression spring is arranged in the inner pipe, thereby saving the space of a door closer, and the adopted buffer device plays a buffering role by adjusting the total inlet and outlet air, and can control the speed of opening a door. 112211. A horizontal door closer structure comprising a relatively horizontal outer sleeve pipe () and an inner pipe () , wherein the inner pipe () is arranged inside the outer sleeve pipe () , and a front end thereof is extended outside the outer sleeve pipe () , which is characterized in that{'b': 1', '3', '3', '33, 'the outer sleeve pipe () is provided with a buffer device () arranged in an rear end thereof, said buffer device () having an adjustment component () configured to adjust inlet and outlet air, and a buffer assembly;'}{'b': 2', '21', '21', '2', '3', '2', '1', '1', '2', '41', '42, 'the inner pipe () is provided with a spring () therein, one end of the spring () connected to the inner pipe (), and the other end thereof connected to the buffer device (), thereby limited the inner pipe () in the outer sleeve pipe () by spring tension; a front end of the outer sleeve pipe () and a rear end of the inner pipe () respectively provided with locating components (, ) which are mutually matched.'}233132313331343531323435333234333135323336. The horizontal door closer structure ...

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Номер записи: 27
07-01-2021 дата публикации

REEL DAMPER

Номер: US20210002939A1
Автор: Bivens Steven L., Lindsey Daniel
Принадлежит:

A reel damper includes a base, a cap, a ring gear, a torsion spring, and a sun gear. The cap is secured to the base, and the ring gear is rotatably engaged with the base. The torsion spring is engaged with the base and the ring gear. The sun gear is disposed in and meshed with the ring gear. 1. A reel damper , comprising:a base;a cap secured to the base;a ring gear rotatably engaged with the base;a torsion spring engaged with the base and the ring gear; anda sun gear disposed in and meshed with the ring gear.2. The reel damper of claim 1 , wherein the reel damper comprises a spool gear attached to the sun gear and rotatably engaged with the cap.3. The reel damper of claim 2 , wherein the spool gear is configured to retain a string around the spool gear.4. The reel damper of claim 1 , wherein the reel damper includes at least one damper assembly.5. The reel damper of claim 1 , wherein the torsion spring comprises a coil portion that is disposed in the base.6. The reel damper of claim 5 , wherein the torsion spring further comprises a first leg and a second leg extending from the coil portion.7. The reel damper of claim 6 , wherein the first leg is substantially straight claim 6 , and wherein the second leg comprises an angled portion.8. The reel damper of claim 1 , wherein the torsion spring is pre-loaded during assembly.9. The reel damper of claim 1 , wherein the ring gear is eccentrically attached to the base of the reel damper.10. A reel damper claim 1 , comprising:a base;a cap attached to the base;a ring gear rotatably engaged with the base;a torsion spring engaged with the base and the ring gear;a sun gear disposed in and meshed with the ring gear; anda spool gear attached to the sun gear and rotatably engaged with the cap, wherein the spool gear comprises a reel track that extends circumferentially around the spool gear.11. The reel damper of claim 10 , wherein the spool gear is meshed with at least one damper assembly.12. The reel damper of claim 11 , wherein ...

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Номер записи: 28
12-01-2017 дата публикации

Hydraulic hinge, in particular concealed hinge for doors

Номер: US20170009506A1
Автор: Ivano MIGLIORANZO
Принадлежит: OLMI SRL

A hydraulic hinge comprising a fixed element anchorable to a stationary support structure and a movable element anchorable to a dosing element. The fixed and movable elements are mutually coupled in such a way that the latter rotates with respect to the former about a first longitudinal axis between an open position and a closed position. One of the fixed element and the movable elements includes at least one working chamber defining a second longitudinal axis, which comprises at least one portion which includes: a plunger member sliding along the second axis and a working fluid to hydraulically dampen the movement of the movable element. The plunger member is mutually connected with one of the fixed element and the movable element so that the rotation of the latter corresponds to the sliding of the former and vice-versa.

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Номер записи: 29
12-01-2017 дата публикации

DAMPER DEVICE

Номер: US20170009838A1
Автор: Muranaka Makoto
Принадлежит:

A damper device includes a stator, a rotor, and a viscous fluid imparting a resistance to a rotation or a relative rotation of the rotor, and forms a braking force by the resistance. In the rotor, an annular seal portion made of soft synthetic resin is provided by integral molding. The stator includes an annular space in which the viscous fluid is filled, and a main member portion of the rotor is housed in the annular space. The annular seal portion comprises an outside annular portion provided in an outer circumferential portion of the rotor; an inside annular portion provided in an inner circumferential portion of the rotor; and a connection portion therebetween. 1. A damper device , comprising a stator , a rotor , and a viscous fluid filled therebetween to impart a resistance to a rotation or a relative rotation of the rotor , and forming a braking force by the resistance ,wherein the rotor includes an annular seal portion made of soft synthetic resin by integral molding,the stator includes an annular space filled with the viscous fluid, and a main member of the rotor is housed in the annular space, andthe annular seal portion includes an outside annular portion provided at an outer circumferential portion of the rotor, an inside annular portion provided at an inner circumferential portion of the rotor, and a connection portion therebetween.2. A damper device according to claim 1 , wherein the connection portion is formed in a through hole passing through an inside and outside of the rotor.3. A damper device according to claim 1 , wherein an inside circumferential wall portion facing the inner circumferential portion of the rotor forming the annular space of the stator is formed with an annular projecting portion abutting against the inside annular portion of the annular seal portion at a position forming the connection portion. The present invention relates to an improvement of a damper device.There is a damper device called, i.e. a rotary damper and the like, ...

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Номер записи: 30
11-01-2018 дата публикации

Low-bulkiness hydraulic hinge

Номер: US20180010377A1
Автор: Bacchetti Luciano
Принадлежит:

A hinge for cold rooms or glass shutters includes a stationary support structure and a shutter movable between an open position and a closed position. The hinge includes a hinge body with a working chamber; a pivot coupled with the hinge body; a cam element unitary with the pivot; a plunger element sliding in the working chamber, the plunger element having a slider with an operative face interacting with the cam element; a counteracting elastic member acting on the plunger element to move it between a position proximal to the bottom wall of the working chamber and a position distal therefrom. The hinge body has a substantially plate-like shape. The cam element includes an elongated appendix extending from the pivot to come in contact engagement with the operative face of the slider. The pivot is placed at one of the side walls of the working chamber. 1. A hydraulic hinge for rotatably moving and controlling a closing element anchored to a stationary support structure between an open position and a closed position , the hydraulic hinge comprising:a hinge body anchorable to one of the stationary support structure or the closing element, the hinge body internally comprising a working chamber with a front wall and a bottom wall faced thereto;a pivot defining a first longitudinal axis anchorable to the other one of the stationary support structure or the closing element, the pivot and the hinge body being reciprocally coupled to each other to rotate about a first axis between the open position and the closed position of the closing element;a slider slidably movable within the working chamber along a second axis between a position distal from the bottom wall and a position proximal thereto, the pivot and the slider being reciprocally coupled so that a rotation of the closing element about the first axis corresponds to the at least partial sliding of the slider along the second axis;a hydraulic damping system acting on the slider to hydraulically damp a movement of the ...

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Номер записи: 31
03-02-2022 дата публикации

MOTOR VEHICLE HAVING A LEAF ELEMENT AND AN ADJUSTING DEVICE FOR MOVING THE LEAF ELEMENT, AND ADJUSTING DEVICE FOR MOVING A LEAF ELEMENT OF A MOTOR VEHICLE

Номер: US20220034139A1
Автор: BLATH Sascha, KNEIP Alexander, SCHÖMEHL Rüdiger, Ullrich Steffen, Wolf Jörg
Принадлежит:

The present disclosure relates to a motor vehicle, comprising a leaf element, which is movably held at a bearing point of the motor vehicle, and an adjusting device by means of which the leaf element can be moved between a closed position, in which the leaf element closes an opening of the motor vehicle, and an open position, wherein the adjusting device comprises a spring component which, on the one hand, is coupled at least indirectly to the leaf element and, on the other hand, at least indirectly to a holding region of the motor vehicle, and which comprises a sleeve element and a piston element which is inserted into a sleeve interior of the sleeve element in certain regions and is displaceable relative to the sleeve element during the movement of the leaf element between the closed position and the open position. The spring component is designed as a spring strut and comprises a damping device for damping during the displacement of the piston element relative to the sleeve element during the movement of the leaf element between the open position and the closed position. A further aspect of the present disclosure relates to an adjusting device. 110.-. (canceled)11. A motor vehicle comprising:at least one leaf element, which is movably held at at least one bearing point of the motor vehicle; and wherein the at least one adjusting device comprises at least one spring component, the at least one spring component being coupled at least indirectly to the at least one leaf element and indirectly to a holding region of the motor vehicle,', 'wherein the at least one spring component comprises at least one sleeve element, and at least one piston element, the at least one piston element being inserted into a sleeve interior of the sleeve element at least in certain regions and being displaceable relative to the at least one sleeve element during the movement of the at least one leaf element between the closed position and the at least one open position, and', 'wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 32
03-02-2022 дата публикации

DAMPED AND COMPACT HINGE DEVICE

Номер: US20220034140A1
Автор: Terenzi Emanuele
Принадлежит:

The damped and compact hinge device includes a spring () fixed to a first member () and a second end coupled to interconnection means () having a first mobile pin () of a lever () sliding along a first slot () of the first member (). The interconnection means () further includes a rod () connecting the lever () to a first end of a rocker arm (), the rocker arm () having a first end linked via the rod () to the first mobile pin () and having an opposite end rotatably connected to a second member () by a fixing pin () spaced from a pivot pin (). A median portion of the rocker arm () has a second mobile pin () for sliding in a second slot () of the first member (), the second slot () being rectilinear, curved, or S or C shaped. 1. Damped and compact hinge device for doors , shutters and hatches of an apparatus or furnishing for closing and opening a respective door and comprising , in an operating condition of assembly to the apparatus ,{'b': 3', '5', '3', '5', '7', '7', '1, 'a first member () fixed to a body of the apparatus and a second member () fixed to the door of the apparatus or made in the door, wherein the first member () and the second () member are mutually connected by a pivot pin () for the rotation of the door around a rotation geometric axis of said pivot pin () between extreme opening (A) and closing (C) conditions of the door; the device () further comprising'}{'b': 9', '11', '3', '5', '13', '9', '11', '5, 'a friction shoe () sliding on a respective friction wall means () of the first member () and connected to the second member () by means of interconnection means () causing the sliding of the friction shoe () along the friction wall means () following the rotation of the second member () for opening and closing the door; the device further comprising'}{'b': 17', '19', '3', '21', '23', '23', '5', '23', '9', '25', '19', '3', '17', '11', '9', '11', '21', '9', '19', '21', '17', '23', '9', '11, 'a linear resilient means () having a first end fixed to a ...

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Номер записи: 33
19-01-2017 дата публикации

HYDRAULIC HINGE, IN PARTICULAR CONCEALED HINGE FOR DOORS

Номер: US20170016261A1
Автор: MIGLIORANZO IVANO
Принадлежит: OL.MI S.R.L.

A hinge for the controlled rotatable movement of a closing element, such as a door, a door leaf or the like, anchored to a stationary support structure, such as a wall, a floor, a frame or the like. The hinge comprises a hinge body and a pivot defining a first axis reciprocally coupled to allow the closing element to rotate between an open position and a closed position. The hinge further comprises a working chamber defining a second axis substantially perpendicular to said first axis and a plunger element sliding within the working chamber along the second axis between a position proximal to the bottom wall of the working chamber and a position distal therefrom. The pivot includes a pinion member, whereas the plunger element includes a rack member engaged with the pinion member. 1. A hinge comprising:a hinge body adapted to be anchored to one of a stationary support structure or a closing element and a pivot defining a first axis adapted to be anchored to the other one of the stationary support structure or the closing element, the pivot and the hinge body being reciprocally coupled to allow the closing element to rotate between an open position and a closed position;a working chamber within the hinge body defining a second axis perpendicular to the first axis, the working chamber including a bottom wall;a plunger element sliding within the working chamber along the second axis between a position proximal to the bottom wall of the working chamber and a position distal from the bottom wall, the plunger element comprising a cylindrical body;wherein the working chamber further includes a working fluid acting on the plunger element for hydraulically damping the action thereof, the cylindrical body being inserted into the working chamber for dividing thereof in a first variable volume compartment and a second variable volume compartment in fluidic communication to each other;wherein the pivot includes a pinion member including a plurality of first shaped teeth, the ...

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Номер записи: 34
18-01-2018 дата публикации

PIVOTING FITTING

Номер: US20180016829A1
Автор: KAISER Andre, MONTECCHIO Andreas
Принадлежит:

A pivoting fitting for pivoting a flap hinged on a furniture body, comprising an energy accumulator fastened to a connecting part which can be connected to a body wall, and a lever arrangement which is operatively connected to the energy accumulator and has at least one articulated lever, is configured such that the energy accumulator is connected to a control element comprising a cam disc which is fixed but rotatable with respect to the connecting part, which control element is connected in a movement-dependent manner to the articulated lever which is held on the one side on the connecting part and can be held on the other side on the flap, and is rotated when the articulated lever is pivoted, wherein in one pivoted end position, the energy accumulator is clamped, and in the other end position is unclamped relative thereto, and wherein the cam disc has a control contour with varying radius of curvature, on which cam disc the energy accumulator is held. 1. A pivoting fitting for pivoting a flap hinged on a furniture body , the pivoting fitting comprising:a connecting part configured for connection to a body wall;a control element rotatably fixed to the connecting part, the control element comprising a cam disk;an energy accumulator fastened to the connecting part and connected to the control element;a lever arrangement comprising at least one articulated lever, the lever arrangement operatively connected to the energy accumulator and the at least one articulated lever configured for connection to the flap, the at least one articulated lever pivotable between a first end position and a second end position;wherein the control element rotated when the at least one articulated lever is pivoted,wherein the energy accumulator is tensioned when the at least one articulated lever is in the first end position;wherein the energy accumulator is relaxed when the at least one articulated lever is in the second position; and wherein the cam disk has a control contour with a ...

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Номер записи: 35
18-01-2018 дата публикации

HYDRAULIC HINGE

Номер: US20180016830A1
Автор: Macernis Audrius
Принадлежит:

A hydraulic hinge disclosed here is attached to a gate to prevent an impact due to a quick opening and quick closing of the gate. The hydraulic hinge comprises a first hinge member and second hinge member, and a hydraulic damper. The first hinge member is defined by a cylindrical body comprising a longitudinal axis about which the second hinge member is rotatable to rotate the hydraulic hinge between an open position and a closed position. The hydraulic damper is positioned within a cavity of the cylindrical body, and comprises a shaft positioned within a housing, and a hydraulic fluid filled in a space defined between the shaft and the housing. The hydraulic damper is in communication with the second hinge member, to provide resistance against slamming of the gate when the shaft is internally rotated through the hydraulic fluid during a quick opening and quick closing of the gate. 1. A hydraulic hinge attached between a gate and a gate post , the hydraulic hinge configured to prevent an impact on the gate due to a quick opening and quick closing of the gate , the hydraulic hinge comprising;a first hinge member and second hinge member movable between an open position and a closed position, the first hinge member defined by a substantially cylindrical body comprising a longitudinal axis about which the second hinge member is rotatable to rotate the hydraulic hinge between an open position and a closed position, wherein the cylindrical body defines a cavity;a hydraulic damper positioned within cavity of the cylindrical body, wherein the hydraulic damper comprises a shaft positioned within a housing, and a hydraulic fluid filled in a space defined between the shaft and the housing, wherein the hydraulic damper is in contact communication with the second hinge member, wherein the hydraulic damper is configured to provide resistance against slamming of the gate when the shaft is internally rotated in presence of the hydraulic fluid during the quick opening and quick ...

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Номер записи: 36
18-01-2018 дата публикации

HYDRAULIC HINGE, IN PARTICULAR CONCEALED HINGE FOR DOORS

Номер: US20180016831A1
Автор: MIGLIORANZO IVANO
Принадлежит: OL.MI S.R.L.

A hydraulic hinge comprising a fixed element anchorable to a stationary support structure and a movable element anchorable to a closing element. The fixed and movable elements are mutually coupled in such a way that the latter rotates with respect to the former about a first longitudinal axis between an open position and a closed position. One of the fixed element and the movable elements includes at least one working chamber defining a second longitudinal axis, which comprises at least one portion which includes: a plunger member sliding along the second axis and a working fluid to hydraulically dampen the movement of the movable element. The plunger member is mutually connected with one of the fixed element and the movable element so that the rotation of the latter corresponds to the sliding of the former. 1. A hydraulic hinge comprising:a fixed element adapted to be anchored to a stationary support structure; anda movable element adapted to be anchored to a closing element,wherein the fixed element and the movable element are mutually coupled to reciprocally rotate about a first longitudinal axis between an open position and a closed position,wherein one of the fixed element and the movable element includes a hinge body and a working chamber which defines a second longitudinal axis, the working chamber including a wall, a plunger member adapted to slide along the second axis and a working fluid for hydraulically damping the movement of the movable element, the plunger member being mutually connected with the other of the fixed element and the movable element so that the rotation of the movable element corresponds to the sliding of the plunger member,wherein the plunger member is adapted to divide the working chamber into a first variable volume compartment and a second variable volume compartment fluidically communicating with each other through a channel passing through the wall of the working chamber so that during the opening of the closing element the working ...

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Номер записи: 37
17-04-2014 дата публикации

ROTARY TYPE DAMPER

Номер: US20140102840A1
Автор: CHO Yongjun
Принадлежит: EVERSYS CO., LTD.

A rotary-type damper includes a housing filled with a working fluid, a shaft penetrating inside the housing and placed in a rotatable manner, a housing pin provided on the inner circumference of the housing to reach the side of the shaft used for limiting the movement of the working fluid, and an axis pin for coupling with the shaft to rotate with the shaft, and closely contacting the side of the shaft and the inner circumference of the housing as the position thereof varies according to the rotating direction of the shaft. The present invention increases the durability and the period of use, easily enables an accurate control of the working fluid, thereby eliminating the requirement for high precision in processing the component members, and enables the control of a unidirectional damping and the rotational speed of a rotary body which is the target of damping. 1. A rotary type damper comprising:a housing filled with a working fluid;a shaft installed to be rotatable while passing the inside of the housing;a housing pin placed on an inner circumference of the housing to reach a side of the shaft, and configured to limit movement of the working fluid; andan axis pin coupled to the shaft to rotate together with the shaft, and closely contacting the side of the shaft and the inner circumference of the housing as the position of the axis pin varies according to a rotation direction of the shaft.2. The rotary type damper of claim 1 , wherein the axis pin is coupled to the side of the shaft such that the axis pin rotates in opposite directions according to the rotation direction of the shaft and a resistance between the axis pin and the working fluid thereby.3. The rotary type damper of claim 2 , wherein both sides of the axis pin closely contact the side of the shaft and the inner circumference of the housing claim 2 , respectively claim 2 , according to the resistance of the working fluid with respect to the center of the axis pin.4. The rotary type damper of claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 38
22-01-2015 дата публикации

DOOR HINGE OF VEHICLE

Номер: US20150020349A1
Автор: LEE Jong Hae
Принадлежит: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY

A door hinge of a vehicle can reduce a closing speed by generating rotational resistance only when strongly closing a door or a trunk at a predetermined speed or more. The door hinge of a vehicle may include: a door bracket coupled to a door and rotatably coupled to one side of a vehicle body bracket coupled to a vehicle body; a pawl lever pivotably assembled to the door bracket and rotating when a door closes over a predetermined speed; an anti-rotation ring pivotably assembled to the vehicle body bracket and combined with the pawl lever to operate together when the door closes over a predetermined speed; and a friction member disposed inside the anti-rotation ring and generating rotational resistance when the anti-rotation ring pivots. 1. A door hinge of a vehicle , comprising:a door bracket coupled to a door and rotatably coupled to one side of a vehicle body bracket coupled to a vehicle body;a pawl lever pivotably mounted to the door bracket and rotating over a predetermined speed when a door closes;an anti-rotation ring pivotably mounted to the vehicle body bracket and combined with the pawl lever to operate together when the door closes over a predetermined speed; anda friction member disposed inside the anti-rotation ring and generating rotational resistance when the anti-rotation ring pivots.2. The door hinge of claim 1 , wherein a lever-fixing spring that is compressible in the rotational direction of the pawl lever is disposed between one of the upper and lower ends of the pawl lever and the door bracket.3. The door hinge of claim 2 , wherein the lever-fixing spring restricts rotation of the pawl lever claim 2 , with one end coupled to one end of the pawl lever.4. The door hinge of claim 1 , wherein the pawl lever has an asymmetric structure that is rotatable by a centrifugal force claim 1 , when a door closes over a predetermined speed.5. The door hinge of claim 1 , wherein the pawl lever has an engaging protrusion at one side which engages with teeth on ...

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Номер записи: 39
21-01-2021 дата публикации

Door Mechanism that Permits Easy Opening and Holds Door Open

Номер: US20210017799A1
Автор: Johns Agile, Milnes Iain
Принадлежит:

A door support includes a first shaft coupled to a door for rotating the door; a first armature on the first shaft; a second shaft with at least one module that resists motion; a second armature on the second shaft; a linkage that connects the armature on the first shaft with the armature on the second shaft; a freewheel on the second armature or on the second shaft that does not engage the module that resists motion thereby allowing the door to open without resistance, the freewheel engaging as the door is closed to provide a resistance as the door is closed, and the linkage positioned such that as the door is nearly closed that the resistance becomes negligible allowing the door to fully close. 1. A system , comprising:a first shaft coupled to a door for rotating a door;a first armature on the first shaft;a second shaft with at least one module that resists motion;a second armature on the second shaft;a linkage that connects the first armature with the second armature;a freewheel on the second armature or on the second shaft that does not engage the module that resists motion thereby allowing the opening of the door without resistance;the freewheel engaging as the door is closed to provide resistance as the door is closed; andthe linkage positioned such that as the door is nearly closed that the resistance becomes negligible allowing the door to close fully.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the first and second armatures rotate in opposite directions.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the first and second armatures rotate in a same direction.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the second shaft is not moved to minimize the resistance of opening the door.5. The system of claim 4 , wherein the armature on the second shaft ca-Fi moves with minimum resistance as the door is opened.6. The system of wherein the armature on the second shaft moves with resistance as the door is closed.7. The system of claim 1 , wherein the second shaft is moved to minimize the resistance ...

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Номер записи: 40
28-01-2016 дата публикации

Direction Switchable Ratchet Device for Door Operator

Номер: US20160024835A1
Автор: HSIEH Chung-Hsien
Принадлежит:

A direction switchable ratchet device for a door operator is provided. The door operator includes an electric motor, an electromagnetic brake and the direction switchable ratchet device. The direction switchable ratchet device comprises a first and second direction restricting devices and a manually operable mechanism. A drive shaft of the electric motor is braked by a brake baffle disk when the electric motor is electrically de-energized and is released when the electric motor is electrically energized. The first and second direction restricting devices are provided to prevent the drive shaft from being rotated clockwise and counter-clockwise respectively by holding the brake baffle disk. In the event of power failure, the manually operable mechanism is effective to open the door once a pawl of the direction restricting device at the free side is retracted. The manually operable mechanism of the door operator is prevented from being incorrectly mounted in a cost-effective manner. 1. A direction switchable ratchet device for a door operator , said door operator comprising:a speed reduction mechanism having an output shaft;an electric motor having a drive shaft of which one end is coupled to said output shaft, and the other end is provided with a brake disk;an electromagnetic brake comprising a rotary shaft, a brake baffle disk, an elastic member, an electromagnet and a seat, said, wherein said brake baffle disk is attached on one end of said rotary shaft in such a manner that said brake baffle disk is axially movable with respect to said rotary shaft, said elastic member is disposed on said rotary shaft to bias said brake baffle disk and abut said brake baffle disk against said brake disk of said drive shaft, said electromagnet is mounted within said seat for retracting said brake baffle disk, and said seat is secured to a housing and provided with a central bore through which the other end of said rotary shaft passes; anda control circuit electrically connected to ...

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Номер записи: 41
29-01-2015 дата публикации

PRESSING DEVICE

Номер: US20150026923A1
Автор: NAKASONE Hisashi
Принадлежит: Piolax, Inc.

A pressing device is provided with a pin member, a coil-like spring member, and a spring receiving member which has a through-hole for allowing the pin member to be inserted therein and which supports one end of the spring member. The pin member has: a shaft section which has the spring member disposed on the outer peripheral side thereof; a head section which is interconnected with one end of the shaft section and which can come into contact with the contact surface of the opening/closing body; a spring support section which supports the other end of the spring member; and an engagement claw which engages with the outer surface of the mounting portion and which prevents the pressing device from being dislocated from the mounting portion. 1. A biasing device to be mounted to a mounting portion provided to one of an opening/closing body capable of opening and closing an opening of a stationary body and the stationary body to thereby bias the opening/closing body in a direction to open the opening/closing body when the opening/closing body closes the opening of the stationary body , the biasing device including:a pin member;a coil-shaped spring member in coil; anda spring receiving member that includes a through hole into which the pin member is inserted, and is arranged to support one end of the spring member,wherein the pin member includesa shaft portion, around an outer periphery of which the spring member is disposed,a head portion that is provided adjacent to one end of the shaft portion so as to be brought into contact with a contact surface of the one of the stationary body and the opening/closing body,a spring supporting portion arranged to support the other end of the spring member, andan engaging portion arranged to engage the mounting portion to prevent the biasing device from being demounted from the mounting portion, andwherein the mounting portion has a concave shape, and includes an engaging hole provided to a bottom portion of the mounting portion, ...

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Номер записи: 42
24-01-2019 дата публикации

DOOR CLOSER

Номер: US20190024428A1
Автор: Su Wen-Yuan
Принадлежит:

A door closer pivoted on a door at least includes a case and a piston. When the door is open, the door closer blocks a communicating hole of the case by an oil sealing ring of the piston to allow an oil filled in the door closer cannot flow through the communicating hole. As a result, the open door can be held in a predetermined position. 1. A door closer pivoted on a door , comprising:a case including a piston accommodating chamber and a channel connecting module, wherein the channel connecting module includes a first communicating hole and a second communicating hole; anda piston installed in the piston accommodating chamber and dividing the piston accommodating chamber into a first oil storage space and a first opening space, wherein the channel connecting module communicates with the first opening space by the first communicating hole and communicates with the first oil storage space by the second communicating hole, and wherein the piston includes a main body and an oil sealing ring which is coupled to and moved together with the main body in the piston accommodating chamber, and the oil sealing ring is adapted to block the first communicating hole for holding the door in a predetermined position when the door is open.2. The door closer in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the main body includes a groove claim 1 , and the oil sealing ring is placed in the groove and protrudes from the main body.3. The door closer in accordance with claim 2 , wherein the piston further includes an O-ring which is placed in the groove claim 2 , and the O-ring is located between the main body and the oil sealing ring for supporting the oil sealing ring.4. The door closer in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the case further includes a driving module accommodating chamber claim 1 , a spacer accommodating chamber and a partition wall claim 1 , the partition wall is located between the piston accommodating chamber and the spacer accommodating chamber for separating the piston ...

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Номер записи: 43
02-02-2017 дата публикации

Low-bulkiness hydraulic hinge

Номер: US20170030125A1
Автор: Bacchetti Luciano
Принадлежит: IN & TEC S.R.L.

A hinge for cold rooms or glass shutters includes a stationary support structure and a shutter movable between an open position and a closed position. The hinge includes a hinge body with a working chamber; a pivot coupled with the hinge body; a cam element unitary with the pivot; a plunger element sliding in the working chamber, the plunger element having a slider with an operative face interacting with the cam element; a counteracting elastic member acting on the plunger element to move it between a position proximal to the bottom wall of the working chamber and a position distal therefrom. The hinge body has a substantially plate-like shape. The cam element includes an elongated appendix extending from the pivot to come in contact engagement with the operative face of the slider. The pivot is placed at one of the side walls of the working chamber. 182.-. (canceled)83. A low-bulkiness hydraulic hinge for rotatably moving and controlling a closing element (A) anchored to a stationary support structure (S) between an open position and a closed position , the hinge comprising:{'b': 10', '5', '10', '11', '13', '12', '10, 'a hinge body () anchorable to one of the stationary support structure () or the closing element (A), said hinge body () internally comprising a working chamber () with a front wall () and a bottom wall () faced thereto, said hinge body () having a substantially planar shape to define a first plane (π′);'}{'b': 20', '20', '10, 'a pivot () defining a first longitudinal axis (X) anchorable to the other one of the stationary support structure (S) and the closing element (A), said pivot () and said hinge body () being coupled to each other to rotate around said first axis (X) between the open position and the closed position of the closing element (A);'}{'b': 31', '11', '12', '20', '31', '31', '31', '35, 'a slider () slidably movable within said working chamber () along a second axis (Y) between a position distal from said bottom wall () and a position ...

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Номер записи: 44
01-02-2018 дата публикации

DOOR CLOSER

Номер: US20180030770A1
Автор: DeGott Danny Dean, Sung Siho
Принадлежит:

A hydraulic door closer is disclosed. The hydraulic door closer may include a top cap surrounded by an O-ring that is located at the top of the hydraulic door closer housing opposite a spindle to seal the hydraulic fluid within the housing. In addition to or in lieu of the top cap design, the door closer may include a locking washer to secure the valves to the housing; epoxy and an O-ring at the interface between the top cap and the housing of the door closer; use of a dual-walled rubber seal around the spindle; use of dual O-rings on each valve stems; use of caps that are made of the same material as the housing instead of aluminum and use of epoxy on the end caps; and/or use of backcheck with an adjustable spring. 1. A hydraulic overhead concealed door closer system comprising:a) a door frame defining a door opening, the door frame comprising a door frame width and a door frame top located above the door opening;b) a door comprising a door top and a door width, the door configured to pivot from a closed position in which the door covers the door opening, the door width is substantially parallel to the door frame width and the door top faces the door frame top, to an open position in which the door does not cover the door opening and in which the door width is not substantially parallel to the door frame width; and i) a housing comprising an interior, a top side, a bottom side opposite the top side and facing the door top when the door is in the closed position, a housing height extending from the housing top side to the housing bottom side and generally perpendicular to the door frame width and the door width, a front side, a rear side, a housing thickness extending from the housing front side to the housing rear side and generally perpendicular to the housing height and generally perpendicular to the door width when the door is in the closed position, a proximal end, a distal end, a housing width extending from the housing proximal end to the housing distal end ...

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Номер записи: 45
05-02-2015 дата публикации

ROTARY DAMPER

Номер: US20150034435A1
Автор: Lee Young Kook, Seto Masatora
Принадлежит:

A rotary damper includes a housing having an outer cylinder, an inner cylinder coaxially disposed inside the outer cylinder, and a bottom plate closing one end side of the outer cylinder and the inner cylinder, to form an annular liquid chamber with a viscous fluid therein, and a rotor including a cylindrical blade portion rotatably received in the liquid chamber. An annular locking groove extends circumferentially in a first portion at an outer peripheral surface of the inner cylinder, or a second portion facing the first portion on an inner peripheral surface of the blade portion. A locking convex portion projects from the other of the first portion or the second portion, and locked in the locking groove. An annular inside seal member is interposed between the inner cylinder and the blade portion, and an annular outside seal member is interposed between the outer cylinder and the blade portion. 1. A rotary damper , comprising:a housing including an outer cylinder having a predetermined axis line, an inner cylinder coaxially disposed inside the outer cylinder, and a bottom plate closing one end side in an axis line direction of the outer cylinder and the inner cylinder, wherein an annular liquid chamber is defined by the outer cylinder, the inner cylinder, and the bottom plate, and a viscous fluid is filled in the liquid chamber;a rotor including a cylindrical blade portion rotatably received in the liquid chamber coaxially with the outer cylinder;an annular locking groove extending in a circumferential direction in one of either a first portion which is an outer peripheral surface of the inner cylinder and is located at an end edge portion on a side opposed to a bottom plate side, or a second portion facing the first portion on an inner peripheral surface of the blade portion;a locking convex portion projecting from the other of either the first portion or the second portion, and locked in the locking groove so as to control a relative movement in the axis line ...

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Номер записи: 46
17-02-2022 дата публикации

DAMPER DEVICE

Номер: US20220049535A1
Автор: MIYOSHI Yota, YOSHIDA Masahiro
Принадлежит: SUGATSUNE KOGYO CO., LTD.

Provided is a damper device capable of increasing torque of a coil spring without increasing an outer diameter of a case. The damper device includes the case (), a shaft () that is relatively rotatable with respect to the case (), fluid filled in a damper chamber () formed between the case () and the shaft (), a bearing member () that forms a partition wall () that closes one end of the damper chamber () in an axial direction and is separate from the shaft (), and a coil spring () having one end connected to a side of the case () and the other end connected to the shaft () or the bearing member () to apply torque to the shaft () with respect to the case (). The bearing member () is arranged between a winding portion () of the coil spring () and the damper chamber. 1. A damper device comprising:a case,a shaft that is relatively rotatable with respect to the case,fluid filled in a damper chamber formed between the case and the shaft,a bearing member that forms a partition wall that closes one end of the damper chamber in an axial direction and is separate from the shaft, anda coil spring having one end connected to a side of the case and the other end connected to the shaft or the bearing member to apply torque to the shaft with respect to the case,wherein the bearing member is arranged between a winding portion of the coil spring and the damper chamber, and the winding portion of the coil spring and the damper chamber are separated from each other in the axial direction.2. The damper device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein a sliding sealing member is arranged between the bearing member and the shaft that is rotatable with respect to the bearing member claim 1 , and a fixed sealing member is arranged between the case and the bearing member that is non-rotatable with respect to the case.3. The damper device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein a sliding sealing member is arranged between the case and the bearing member that is rotatable with respect to the case claim 1 , and ...

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Номер записи: 47
04-02-2021 дата публикации

HOLDING AND OPENING MECHANISM

Номер: US20210032918A1
Автор: EBERLE KLAUS-GUENTER, Liebermann Timo
Принадлежит: ANDREAS HETTICH GMBH & CO. KG

The invention relates to a holding and opening mechanism for a pivoting element, such as a lid, a cover, a door or the like, which is mounted to be pivotable relative to a supporting element such as a housing, a frame or the like about a first axle via a joint, with a pivoting arm acting between the pivoting element and the supporting element, which arm is pivotally mounted about a second axle that is not the same as the first axle, wherein the free end of the pivoting arm acts, preferably via a roller, on a control surface of a guide element, wherein a torsion spring is provided which acts on the pivoting arm in the direction around the second axle, in order to generate a holding and opening force on the pivoting arm and the control surface, comprising a fixed part and a part pivotable relative thereto, with the one part including the guide element and the other part including the pivoting arm, wherein the pivotable part is adapted to be pivotable relative to the fixed part about the joint and the first axle, the pivotable part is connected to the pivoting arm and the pivoting element and the fixed part is connected to the supporting element, wherein the control surface in cooperation with the torsion spring and the pivoting arm determines the holding and opening force via the pivot angle of the pivoting element. The invention is characterized in that a plurality of pivoting arms, guide elements, joints and fixed and pivotable parts are provided, with the pivoting arms being coupled together by a common torsion spring Spin the second axle. 1. Holding and opening mechanism for a pivoting element such as a lid , a cover , a door or the like , which is mounted so as to be pivotable relative to a supporting element such as a housing , a frame or the like about a first axle via a joint , comprising:a. a pivoting arm which is effective between the pivoting element and the supporting element and which is mounted so as to be pivotable about a second axle, wherein a free ...

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Номер записи: 48
09-02-2017 дата публикации

DEVICE FOR DAMPING MOVEMENT

Номер: US20170037668A1
Автор: KRUEDENER Boris, SCHNEIDER Gabriele
Принадлежит: GRASS GMBH & CO. KG

A device for damping movement, in particular, of a movable furniture part, having a bearing housing, is proposed. According to the invention, a movement absorber is mounted so as to be movable on the bearing housing and a rotary element is mounted so as to be rotatable, comprising gearbox means by way of which a movement of the movement absorber is convertible to a rotary movement of the rotary element, wherein the bearing housing has a chamber into which at least a plunger portion of the rotary element reaches, wherein a damping fluid is present in the chamber. 1. A device for damping movement comprising a bearing housing , a movement absorber mounted so as to be movable on the bearing housing , and a rotary element mounted so as to be rotatable in the bearing housing , said device further comprising a gearbox by way of which a movement of the movement absorber is convertible to a rotary movement of the rotary element , wherein the bearing housing has a chamber into which at least a plunger portion of the rotary element reaches , and a damping fluid is present in the chamber.2. The device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the damping fluid in the chamber fills an intermediate space between an external face of the plunger portion and an internal face of the chamber.3. The device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein a cross section of an interior of the chamber on an internal face has an irregular curvature about a geometric center.4. The device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein a cross section of the plunger element that lies perpendicularly to a rotation axis has an irregular curvature about the rotation axis.5. The device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the rotary element claim 1 , and in particular the plunger portion claim 1 , in particular the rotation axis thereof claim 1 , is disposed so as to be eccentric to a symmetry axis of the interior of the chamber claim 1 , wherein the symmetry axis lies so as to be in particular parallel with the rotation axis of the rotary ...

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Номер записи: 49
07-02-2019 дата публикации

Combined Door Hinge with Variable Hydraulic Damping and Stopper Device Performance

Номер: US20190040667A1
Автор: Feng Huaigang
Принадлежит:

An apparatus combining a door hinge and a door closer is provided. In one embodiment, the hinge provides a variable hydraulic damping speed control with spring action closing, as well as an optional stop action. In one embodiment, the hinge of the present invention includes an adjustable compression spring to operate the opening and closing of the door. After the door has closed to approximately 20 degrees or so, the hydraulic component of the door may then control the speed of the door preferably from approximately 20 degrees until closed. The hydraulic component can also be adjusted to vary the speed and force of the door opening and closing. A pair of magnets may be present in the control cylinder of the hinge to provide more force to complete the closing function. Additionally, a stop function allows for the door to remain open and in place in one embodiment. 1. An adjustable , self-closing door hinge comprising:an upper leaf connected to an upper portion of a central cylinder;a lower leaf connected to a lower portion of a central cylinder, wherein said lower leaf and said upper leaf are in pivoting relation between an open position and a closed position,a compression spring positioned within said central cylinder for imparting a force to bias said upper leaf and said lower leaf toward a closed position; anda hydraulic damper mechanism positioned within said central cylinder for imparting a force against said compression cylinder within a defined range when said upper leaf and said lower leaf are positioned between a 90 degree angle and a 0 degree angle.2. The adjustable claim 1 , self-closing door hinge set forth in claim 1 , wherein a spring adjustment mechanism for increasing and decreasing tension on said compression spring is positioned within said central cylinder so that a user may adjust an amount of force applied to said hinge by said compression spring.3. The adjustable claim 2 , self-closing door hinge set forth in claim 2 , wherein a hydraulic ...

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Номер записи: 50
07-02-2019 дата публикации

FOLDING DEVICES

Номер: US20190045646A1
Автор: Brand Jason M.
Принадлежит:

Folding devices are disclosed. An example folding device includes a first frame; a second frame; an actuator including a first end coupled to the first frame and a second end hingably coupled to the second frame; and a display coupled to the first and second frames, when the folding device is in a folded position, the display wraps around ends of the first and second frames to cover a joint between the first and second frames, when the folding device rotates from the folded position toward an unfolded position, the actuator urges the ends of the first and second frames away from one another to encourage the display to unwrap from around the ends. 1. A folding device , comprising:a first frame;a second frame;an actuator including a first end coupled to the first frame and a second end hingably coupled to the second frame; anda display coupled to the first and second frames, the display to wrap around ends of the first and second frames, the actuator to urge the ends of the first and second frames away from one another to encourage the display to unwrap from around the ends in response to rotation of the folding device from a folded position toward an unfolded position.2. The folding device of claim 1 , wherein the first end of the actuator is movably coupled to the first frame.3. The folding device of claim 1 , wherein the first frame is a main chassis and the second frame is a wing chassis.4. The folding device of claim 1 , wherein the second frame further includes a cam around which the display wraps to cover a joint between the first and second frames when the folding device is in the folded position.5. The folding device of claim 4 , wherein in response to rotation of the folding device from the folded position toward the unfolded position claim 4 , the display is to unwrap from around the cam and the actuator is to urge the ends of the first and second frames away from one another.6. The folding device of claim 4 , wherein the display is to wrap around the cam ...

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Номер записи: 51
13-02-2020 дата публикации

DAMPER HINGE AND WESTERN-STYLE TOILET USING THE SAME

Номер: US20200048948A1
Автор: KAWAMURA Eiji, KURAMOCHI Ryuta
Принадлежит: KEM HONGKONG LIMITED

A fluid damper hinge using a fluid damper only and a damper hinge using the fluid damper in combination with a torsion damper, used especially in relation to an opening and closing element such as seat lid and seat for western-style toilet, wherein both have a simple structure, do not require time for assembly and can be manufactured at a low cost. 1. A damper hinge using a fluid damper mechanism for openably and closably attaching an opening and closing body to an opened and closed body , said fluid damper mechanism comprising a cylinder case open at one end to be attached to said opened and closed body; a plurality of locking ridges provided in an axial direction on an inner circumferential wall of a fluid housing chamber provided on said cylinder case; a valve piece engaged with each locking ridge and having a U-shaped cross section; a cap attached to said fluid housing chamber of said cylinder case; and a rotation shaft attached to said opening and closing body , said rotation shaft passing through said cap in a water-tight state and encapsulating a plurality of blade portions provided to protrude on one end portion side thereof , said fluid damper mechanism being structured , thereby a fluid passage being formed between each valve piece and said locking ridge , between said arc-shaped groove provided on said inner circumferential wall of said cylinder case and said blade portions and between said medium diameter shaft portion with said blade portion protruding therein and said locking ridge , during a rotation of said rotation shaft.2. The damper hinge according to claim 1 , for inserting said valve piece into said locking ridge to engage with the latter on its lateral end portion side claim 1 , an insertion regulating piece portion being provided on said valve piece for regulating an insertion direction thereof.3. A damper hinge using a fluid damper mechanism and a torsion damper mechanism for openably and closably attaching an opening and closing body to an ...

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Номер записи: 52
15-05-2014 дата публикации

SOFT CLOSE MECHANISM FOR A CLOSURE

Номер: US20140130299A1
Автор: Azzouz Michael M., Jaranson John W., Wallace Jeffrey A.
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

A soft close mechanism that may have a cam track housing, a damper housing, and a cam follower. The cam track housing may have first and second grooves. The damper housing may rotate with respect to the cam track housing. The cam follower may be disposed in the first groove when the damper housing is rotated in a first direction and may be disposed in the second groove when the damper housing is rotated in a second direction. 1. A soft close mechanism comprising:a cam track housing having first and second grooves;a damper housing that is rotatably disposed on the cam track housing and has a slot; anda cam follower that extends through the slot and is disposed in the first groove when the damper housing is rotated in a first direction and is disposed in the second groove when the damper housing is rotated in a second direction.2. The soft close mechanism of wherein the cam track housing includes a cavity and wherein the first and second grooves are disposed in the cavity.3. The soft close mechanism of wherein the damper housing extends into the cavity such that the slot is disposed in the cavity.4. The soft close mechanism of wherein the first and second grooves intersect at two locations.5. The soft close mechanism of wherein the damper housing is configured to rotate about an axis and wherein the first groove has first and second endpoints claim 1 , wherein the first endpoint is disposed further from the axis than the second endpoint.6. The soft close mechanism of wherein the cam follower extends further from the axis when the cam follower moves from the first groove into the second groove.7. The soft close mechanism of wherein the second groove has first and second endpoints claim 5 , wherein the first endpoint of the second groove is disposed further from the axis than the second endpoint of the second groove.8. The soft close mechanism of wherein the cam follower extends further from the axis when the cam follower moves from the second groove into the first ...

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Номер записи: 53
03-03-2016 дата публикации

STRUCTURAL ARRANGEMENT IN PNEUMATIC FLOOR SPRING

Номер: US20160060929A1
Автор: FREITAS MARINHO Francisco Alan, GOMES DE ARAÚJO Maria do Socorro, TURIBIO GURGEL Maia
Принадлежит:

A structural arrangement is described m pneumatic floor spring of reduced dimensions, which requires a hole in the floor for its installation, providing a shielded structure that prevents the water accumulation, such pneumatic floor spring keeps the door () closed by the force exerted by the plunger () and when the door is opened, the pin () spins along with the cam () which, with the double helicoid, pushes the descendant track () and the plunger (). 1101210201020213010100304050306070107030607080908070100110120130111014140. STRUCTURAL ARRANGEMENT IN PNEUMATIC FLOOR SPRING comprising a tube () with an opening on the surface () provided with a lid for the oil supply, such tube () with opening at the ends and with one of the ends fitted with a lid () welded to such tube (), such lid () which features a centralized thru-hole () where externally projects an extension pin () positioned in the inner tube () for the door fitting (), such pin () positioned on a bushing () and sealed by an o'ring (), featured by the fact the opposite end to the pin projection () has a salience for a coupling cam with double helicoid () supported on the face opposite in a track () which fits in the tube grooves (), blocking such track (), such upper set formed by the pin (), cam () and track () is pushed upward by the plunger () of a pressurized low chamber (), such plunger () that at one end rests at the track base () and on the opposite side features a support ring () and a guide ring () seated by the gasket () and o'ring (), seated on the base () of the tube () positioned on the opposite end to the lid () seated by an o'ring (). The present utility model describes a STRUCTURAL ARRANGEMENT IN PNEUMATIC FLOOR SPRING. More specifically, it includes a floor spring to pneumatic glass and wooden doors.Floor springs make the door automatic opening and closing, with the minimum effort, for both sides, having for both sides a fixed stop function, maintaining the door stopped at one point at about ...

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Номер записи: 54
01-03-2018 дата публикации

Automatic Crankshaft Homing Device Having Speed Adjusting Function

Номер: US20180058124A1
Автор: YEH Jen-Ping
Принадлежит:

The present invention discloses a spindle with speed adjustment and automatic return device, included set up one resilient component, one cylinder, also one spindle and one cam of the same spindle on a base, between the cam and the resilient component set up one slider component, and one first rack set up on the slider component, both side of the cylinder set up with one cylinder rod and one flow adjustment valve, and one second rack set up on the cylinder rod, one gear set meshed in between the first rack and the second rack; the cam can follow spindle rotation and drive slider component move to the resilient component, to bring the first rack through gear set to drive the cylinder rod by the second rack, to make the cylinder through flow adjustment valve to suck the medium. 1. A spindle with speed adjustment and automatic return device and included set up in a base comprising:one spindle;one push component, set on the mentioned spindle, with a push path;one slider, accepted the push path function of the mentioned push component, and have the tendency of slide along with the movement path from first position toward the second position;one resilient component, provided the function of returning from the second position to the first position of the mentioned slider;at least one traction portion, set up on the mentioned slider;at least one energy storage component, have one push portion, pass through the mentioned movement function of push portion let energy storage component to store energy, the stored energy can through push portion produced the push out function; and at least one push route conversion component, connected between the mentioned first traction portion and push portion, to make the push portion relatively enlarge the movement than the first traction portion.2. According to claim 1 , the spindle with speed adjustment and automatic return device claim 1 , wherein the mentioned energy storage component comprises an energy medium input/output component ...

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Номер записи: 55
04-03-2021 дата публикации

Damper

Номер: US20210062564A1
Автор: Kouichi Kato
Принадлежит: PIOLAX INC

A damper includes a cylinder, a rod including a first engaging portion at a tip end thereof, and a piston formed of an elastic resin material. The piston includes a convex portion provided so as to protrude at a base end portion located on a rod base end side and always in pressure contact with an inner circumference of the cylinder. During damper braking, the first engaging portion of the rod abuts against the other end portion of the piston, and an axial compression force acts on the piston between the first engaging portion and the convex portion in pressure contact with the inner circumference of the cylinder.

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Номер записи: 56
29-05-2014 дата публикации

DOOR CLOSURE MECHANISM FOR REFRIGERATOR OR OTHER APPLIANCE

Номер: US20140145576A1
Автор: Collene James, White Brian
Принадлежит: Mansfield Engineered Components, Inc.

A door closure device includes a pivot pin adapted to engage an associated appliance hinge, and a channel rotatably connected to the pivot pin and adapted to be connected to an associated appliance door. A cam is non-rotatably engaged with the pivot pin. The cam comprises a lobed edge including a closing portion. A spring rod is slidably engaged with the channel, and a cam follower is operably engaged with the spring rod. A spring is engaged between the spring rod and the channel and biases the cam follower into engagement with the lobed edge of the cam. The follower moves along the lobed edge of the cam when the channel is rotated relative to the cam and the spring induces a door-closing torque on the channel when the follower is engaged with the closing portion of the cam lobed edge. 1. A door closure mechanism for an appliance door , said door closure mechanism comprising:a body comprising first and second side walls that define a space therebetween;a spring rod located in the space and slidably engaged with said body;a follower connected to the spring rod;a spring that biases the spring rod to an extended position;a cam connected to said body, wherein said body is rotatable relative to said cam, said cam comprising a lobed edge including a closing portion, wherein said follower is biased into engagement with said lobed edge of said cam by said spring;a pivot pin non-rotatably engaged with the cam and comprises a portion that projects outwardly from said second side wall of said body that is adapted to non-rotatably engage an associated structure;wherein said follower moves along said lobed edge of said cam when said body is rotated relative to said cam and said spring induces a door-closing torque on said body when said follower is engaged with said closing portion of said cam lobed edge.2. The door closure mechanism as set forth in claim 1 , wherein said first and second side walls comprise respective first and second slots that are aligned with each other ...

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Номер записи: 57
05-06-2014 дата публикации

Failsafe magnetorheological (mr) energy absorber

Номер: US20140152066A1
Автор: Gregory J. Hiemenz, Norman M. Wereley
Принадлежит: Gregory J. Hiemenz, Norman M. Wereley

A compact and failsafe magnetorheological energy absorber design including both a light weight piston (LWP) embodiment in which linear motion is subjected to a linear damping force, and a light weight rotary vane (LWRV)embodiment in which linear motion is converted into rotary motion and is subjected to a rotary damping force. Both embodiments allow increased damper stroke within a compact mechanical profile. A new lightweight Magnetorheological energy attenuation system (LMEAS) for a vehicle seat is also disclosed using the new LMRW MREA.

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Номер записи: 58
17-03-2016 дата публикации

Improvements in Damper Assemblies

Номер: US20160076618A1
Автор: Kozlovic Danijel, Pecar David, Svara Valter
Принадлежит: Lama D. D. Dekani

A damper assembly is provided with a cylinder () having a piston assembly () mounted for reciprocal movement therein. The piston assembly () divides the cylinder () into separate chambers with a restricted flow path therebetween for passage of damping fluid contained within the cylinder. The restricted flow path is defined between elements whose shape and/or relative position is designed to vary with temperature. 1. A damper assembly comprising a cylinder with a piston assembly which is mounted for reciprocal movement therein and which divides the cylinder into separate chambers with a restricted flow path therebetween for passage of damping fluid contained within the cylinder , wherein the restricted flow path is defined between elements whose shape and/or relative position and has a variation to vary with temperature.2. A damper assembly as claimed in wherein the elements are arranged with an effective size of the restricted flow path there between reduces as temperature increases.3. A damper assembly as claimed in wherein said variation of the restricted flow path is caused by the effects of thermal expansion in the direction of a longitudinal axis of the cylinder.4. A damper assembly as claimed in wherein one of the elements is an elongate pin.5. A damper assembly as claimed in wherein the elongate pin is arranged with a longitudinal axis parallel to the longitudinal axis of the cylinder.6. A damper assembly as claimed in wherein the elongate pin is located within a chamber having a cross-sectional shape whose area varies with respect to the longitudinal axis of the cylinder.7. A damper assembly as claimed in wherein the chamber is conical in shape.8. A damper as claimed in wherein the chamber is essentially cylindrical in shape but includes a shoulder.9. A damper as claimed in wherein a cross-sectional shape of the elongate pin varies with respect to a longitudinal axis.10. A damper as claimed in wherein at least part of the elongate pin is conical in shape.11. ...

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Номер записи: 59
18-03-2021 дата публикации

DOOR HINGE

Номер: US20210079705A1
Автор: LEE Juneyoung
Принадлежит:

The present invention related to a door hinge for opening a door, which includes a cam fitted to the housing and hinged to the door, a roller that is in contact with an outer curved portion of the cam and is pushed backward according to the eccentric rotation of the cam, a damper case coupled with the roller and a pin and moving linearly backward according to the pushing pressure of the roller, a chamber formed at the end of the damper case, a guide tube extending to the end of the damper case in which the chamber is formed recessedly, a damper cover fixed the housing with a fastening pin and accommodating space is formed therein to accommodate the guide tube, a damper installed in the accommodating space of the damper cover, and a rod configured to exert a compressive force of the damper. 1. A door hinge that can connect a door and a door frame and capable of opening the door , comprising:a housing fixedly installed on the door frame;{'b': '90', 'claim-text': a roller in contact with the outer curved portion of the cam and being pushed backward according to the eccentric rotation operation of the cam;', 'a damper case connected to the roller by a pin and configured to linearly move to a backward according to the pushing pressure of the roller;', 'a chamber formed recessedly at the end of the damper case', 'a damper cover fixedly installed on the housing with a fastening pin and having an accommodating space for slidably inserting the guide tube;', 'a damper installed in the accommodating space of the damper cover;', 'a rod configured to exert a compressive force of the damper in the process of contacting with a wall surface of the chamber according to a backward movement of the damper case while being located in the chamber of the damper case after passing through the guide tube; and', 'a main spring inserted between the damper case and the damper cover and configured to exert a compressive force according to the backward movement of the damper case., 'a cam fitted ...

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Номер записи: 60
23-03-2017 дата публикации

COMBINATION HYDRAULIC AND PNEUMATIC DOOR CLOSER

Номер: US20170081892A1
Автор: Fan Shuiwang
Принадлежит:

A door closer capable of adjusting door closing speed, includes a pneumatic cylinder on the door frame, a hydraulic cylinder on the door, and a lever. One end of the lever is movably connected to the pneumatic cylinder, and the other end is connected to the hydraulic cylinder. The pneumatic cylinder includes a sliding rail, and a sliding member cooperated with the sliding rail. A hermetic chamber is formed by the sliding member and the sliding rail. An adjusting valve, for adjusting the air exhaust of the hermetic chamber, is provided on a wall of the hermetic chamber. 1. A closer for a screen door pivotally mounted in a door frame for movement between open and closed positions , the closer comprising:a hydraulic cylinder;a pneumatic cylinder;one of the cylinders being mounted to the door frame and the other of the cylinders being mounted to the screen door;an arm connected to both cylinders such that the cylinders work together in closing the screen door.2. The closer of wherein the hydraulic cylinder is mounted in the door frame and pneumatic cylinder is mounted in the screen door.3. The closer of further comprising an adjustable valve on the pneumatic cylinder to control exhaust from the pneumatic cylinder during closing of the screen door.4. The closer of wherein the pneumatic cylinder has an internal sliding piston claim 1 , and the arm has one end connected to the piston.5. The closer of wherein the hydraulic cylinder has an internal sliding piston claim 1 , and a cam for controlling movement of the piston.6. The closer of wherein the hydraulic cylinder includes a spring to bias the piston towards a door-closing position.7. The closer of wherein the spring is compressed when the door is opened and decompressed when the door is closed.8. The closer of wherein the arm has one end connected to the cam.9. The closer of wherein the hydraulic cylinder includes a spring to bias the piston towards a door-closing position.10. The closer of wherein the pneumatic ...

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Номер записи: 61
02-04-2015 дата публикации

Device with a Rotation Effect

Номер: US20150090059A1
Автор: Lee Vincent K.
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A device with a rotation effect includes an external barrel, a rotation barrel, a rotation mechanism, a pressing mechanism and a deceleration mechanism. The rotation barrel is disposed in the external barrel. The rotation mechanism connects with the rotation barrel for rotating the rotation barrel. The pressing mechanism connects with the external barrel. The deceleration mechanism connects with the rotation barrel to reduce the rotation speed of the rotation barrel. 1. A device with a rotation effect comprising:an external barrel;a rotation barrel disposed in the external barrel;a rotation mechanism connected with the rotation barrel for rotating the rotation barrel;a pressing mechanism connected with the external barrel, wherein the pressing mechanism comprises a pressing course and a releasing course; the pressing mechanism drives the rotation mechanism to rotate along a first direction during the pressing course, and the rotation mechanism rotates along a second direction during the releasing course, wherein the second direction and the first direction are opposite directions; anda deceleration mechanism connected with the rotation barrel to reduce a rotation speed of the rotation barrel.2. The device with a rotation effect as claimed in claim 1 , the rotation mechanism further comprising a rotation element claim 1 , a mating part claim 1 , and a torsional elastic member claim 1 , wherein two ends of the torsional elastic member are connected with the rotation element and the mating part claim 1 , the rotation element is connected with the mating part claim 1 , and the rotation element is disposed beneath and engaged with the rotation barrel claim 1 , such that:during the pressing course, the rotation element rotates along the first direction to twist the torsional elastic member, andduring the releasing course, the torsional elastic member drives the rotation element to rotate along the second direction to allow the rotation element to drive the rotation barrel ...

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Номер записи: 62
31-03-2016 дата публикации

HOOD POP AND HANG SPIRAL SPRING COUNTERBALANCE MECHANISM

Номер: US20160090769A1
Автор: Krajenke Gary W.
Принадлежит:

A counterbalance mechanism includes a first attachment strap that is fixedly attached to a body structure. An intermediate link is rotatably attached to the first attachment strap and rotatable about a winding axis relative to the first attachment strap. A first end of a second attachment strap is rotatably attached to a moveable panel. A second end of the second attachment strap is rotatably attached to the intermediate link, with the second attachment strap and the intermediate link rotatable relative to each other about a link axis. A spiral spring interconnects the first attachment strap and the intermediate link. The spiral spring biases the intermediate link about the winding axis to rotate the intermediate link and the second attachment strap relative to each other about the link axis, in a scissor-like motion, to rotate the panel relative to the body structure. 1. A counterbalance mechanism comprising:a first attachment strap;an intermediate link rotatably attached to the first attachment strap and rotatable about a winding axis relative to the first attachment strap;a second attachment strap rotatably attached to the intermediate link, with the second attachment strap and the intermediate link being rotatable about a link axis relative to each other; anda spiral spring interconnecting the first attachment strap and the intermediate link, wherein the spiral spring biases the intermediate link about the winding axis to rotate the intermediate link and the second attachment strap relative to each other about the link axis;wherein the spiral spring includes an outer spring end attached to the first attachment strap, and an inner spring end attached to the intermediate link.2. (canceled)3. The counterbalance mechanism set forth in wherein the intermediate link extends between a first end and a second end claim 1 , wherein the first end of the intermediate link is attached to the second attachment strap at the link axis claim 1 , and wherein the second end of the ...

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Номер записи: 63
31-03-2016 дата публикации

Cylinder Type Door Operator

Номер: US20160090771A1
Автор: HSIEH Chung-Hsien
Принадлежит:

A cylinder type door operator is provided. The door operator is disposed in a hollow winding shaft pivotally provided in a winding shaft box for moving a movable barrier. The door operator comprises: a tubular housing, an electric motor, an output shaft, an electromagnetic brake, and a centrifugal brake. The electric motor is accommodated in the tubular housing. The tubular housing has one end inserted into the winding shaft and the other end secured to the winding shaft box. The output shaft has one end coupled to the drive shaft and the other end protruded out of the tubular housing and secured to the winding shaft. The electromagnetic brake is provided for braking the drive shaft. The centrifugal brake is provided for limiting the rotational speed of the drive shaft. 1. A cylinder type door operator disposed within a hollow winding shaft pivotally provided in a winding shaft box for moving a movable barrier , the door operator comprising:a tubular housing having an internal space, the tubular housing comprising a first end inserted into the winding shaft and a second end secured to the winding shaft box;an electric motor accommodated in the internal space of the tubular housing, the electric motor comprising a drive shaft having a first end and a second end;an output shaft one end of which is coupled to the first end of the drive shaft and the other end of which is protruded out of the tubular housing and provided with an output wheel engaged with the winding shaft;an electromagnetic brake which comprises an electromagnet and a brake disc and which is configured to brake the drive shaft of the electric motor when the electromagnet is electrically energized and to release the drive shaft of the electric motor when the electromagnet is electrically de-energized, wherein the electromagnet is disposed to surround the second end of the drive shaft and secured to the tubular housing, and the brake disc has an end surface facing the electromagnet and is provided on the ...

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Номер записи: 64
19-03-2020 дата публикации

DEVICE HAVING A CONTROLLABLE ROTARY DAMPER, AND METHOD

Номер: US20200087965A1
Автор: Battlogg Stefan
Принадлежит:

A door component has a controllable rotary damper and two connector units which can be moved relative to one another. One of the two connector units can be connected to a load-bearing construction and the other one can be connected to a movable door device of a vehicle, in order to damp a movement of the door device between a closed position and an open position in a controlled manner. Two mutually engaged spindle units are arranged between the two connector units, one spindle unit being a threaded spindle and the other being a spindle nut. A first spindle unit is fastened rotatably on a coupling rod connected to one of the connector units. A magnetorheological transmission device is arranged between the coupling rod and the first spindle unit, in order to brake a rotational movement of the first spindle unit as required. 126-. (canceled)27. An apparatus , comprising:a damper device with two attachment units that are movable relative to one another, and a controllable rotary damper configured to dampen a relative movement of said two attachment units with respect to one another in controlled fashion;two spindle units disposed between said two attachment units, said two spindle units being in engagement with one another, and one of said spindle units being a threaded spindle and another of said spindle units being a spindle nut;said two spindle units including a first spindle unit rotatably fastened on a coupling rod connected to one of said two attachment units; anda magnetorheological transmission apparatus arranged between said coupling rod and said first spindle unit in order to influence a rotational movement of said first spindle unit.28. A door component , comprising:a controllable rotary damper and two attachment units that are movable relative to one another, wherein one of said two attachment units is connectable to a supporting structure and another of said two attachment units is connectable to a movable door in order to dampen a movement of the door ...

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Номер записи: 65
19-03-2020 дата публикации

POSITIONABLE HIDDEN HYDRAULIC HINGE

Номер: US20200087966A1
Автор: CAI Fuyong
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A positionable hidden hydraulic hinge configured for installation of a door is provided. The positionable hidden hydraulic hinge includes a non-movable device body configured to be connectable with a door frame, a rotatable device body configured to be connectable with a door leaf, and a hinge configured to connect the non-movable device body and the rotatable device body. The rotatable device body includes a bearing guiding base having a guiding groove and a hydraulic chamber body. The positionable hidden hydraulic hinge also includes a linkage assembly configured to penetrate throughout the hinge. Two ends of the linkage assembly are configured to pivotably connect with the non-movable device body and an internal mechanism of the rotatable device body, respectively. A first end of the bearing guiding base is fixedly connected with the hinge, and a second end of the bearing guiding base is connected with the hydraulic chamber body. 1. A positionable hidden hydraulic hinge , comprising:a non-movable device body configured to be connectable with a door frame; a bearing guiding base having a guiding groove; and', 'a hydraulic chamber body;, 'a rotatable device body configured to be connectable with a door leaf, the rotatable device body includinga hinge configured to connect with the non-movable device body and the rotatable device body; anda linkage assembly configured to penetrate throughout the hinge, wherein two ends of the linkage assembly are configured to pivotably connect with the non-movable device body and an internal mechanism of the rotatable device body, respectively,wherein a first end of the bearing guiding base is fixedly connected with the hinge, and a second end of the bearing guiding base is connected with the hydraulic chamber body.2. The positionable hidden hydraulic hinge of claim 1 , wherein the linkage assembly includes a curved rod and a connecting rod that are pivotably connected claim 1 , wherein the non-movable device body is a curved rod ...

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Номер записи: 66
16-04-2015 дата публикации

Unidirectional Centrifugal Mechanism of Door Operator

Номер: US20150101147A1
Автор: HSIEH Chung-Hsien
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A rolling door operator comprises a rotary shaft, a centrifugal brake mechanism, and a unidirectional centrifugal mechanism, in which a latching tooth and plurality of slots are disposed around one end of the rotary shaft, and the unidirectional centrifugal mechanism includes an active pin with an axial latching face and a sliding face, the axial latching face being engaged with one of slots to latch the rotary shaft together only in the falling direction of a door curtain, and the sliding face having a bevel adjacent to the latching face to contact slidingly over the slots, so that the door curtain can be lifted up immediately in another direction, and without affecting normal opening function of the door curtain. 1. A unidirectional centrifugal mechanism of a door operator , the door operator comprising a rotary shaft , a centrifugal brake mechanism , and a unidirectional centrifugal mechanism , wherein:the rotary shaft is provided in a housing, a plurality of slots equally spaced from each other are disposed circumferentially on a first end of the rotary shaft, and a second end of the rotary shaft is coupled to an output shaft;the centrifugal brake mechanism includes an end disc, a pair of stationary pins, and a pair of brake pads, wherein the end disc is rotatably mounted on the first end of the rotary shaft, a shaft hub having a radial mounting hole extends from one end face of the end disc toward the plurality of slots; the pair of stationary pins is disposed on the other end face of the end disc; each of the pair of brake pads has a first end pivoted on one of the pair of stationary pins, and a second end, which is free to swing to urge against an inner wall of the housing when it subjects to a centrifugal force so as to retard the rotation speed of the rotary shaft;the unidirectional centrifugal mechanism includes an active pin having a unidirectional latching tooth at one end thereof, the active pin being inserted into the mounting hole, the active pin ...

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Номер записи: 67
16-04-2015 дата публикации

Damper and Handle Device Having the Same

Номер: US20150102620A1
Автор: ICHIOKA Hiroaki, Saito Jun
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An embodiment provides a damper a damper including: a housing; a rotor; and a sealing member. The housing includes outer and inner cylinder portions to define a filling space portion therebetween for filling with a viscose fluid. The rotor includes a head portion and a cylinder portion extended downwardly therefrom so as to be inserted into the filling space portion. The sealing member seals the filling space portion. The rotor further includes axially-extending first and second groove portions provided on outer and inner peripheral surfaces of the cylinder portion near the bottom portion thereof. At least one of the first groove portions includes a communicating portion which communicates the inside and the outside of the rotor, and the second groove portion is apart from the communicating portion in a circumferential direction. 1. A damper comprising: an outer cylinder portion,', 'an inner cylinder portion provided inwardly of the outer cylinder portion,', 'a bottom portion arranged to connect the outer cylinder portion and the inner cylinder portion and', 'a filling space portion defined between the outer cylinder portion and the inner cylinder portion, a viscose fluid being filled in the filling space portion;, 'a housing that includes'} a head portion and', 'a rotor cylinder portion extended downwardly from the head portion and disposed in the filling space portion; and, 'a rotor that includes'}a sealing member arranged to seal the filling space portion, first groove portions provided on an outer peripheral surface of the rotor cylinder portion near the bottom portion apart from the sealing member so as to extend in an axial direction and', 'a second groove portion provided on an inner peripheral surface of the rotor cylinder portion near the bottom portion apart from the sealing member so as to extend in the axial direction, and, 'wherein the rotor further includes'}wherein at least one of the first groove portions includes a communicating portion which ...

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Номер записи: 68
14-04-2016 дата публикации

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

Номер: US20160102488A1
Автор: Doi Shigeo, Sugiyama Tadahisa
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A loading portion applying a load to a movement of an opening/closing unit include an arm portion engaged with the rotating member to cause the rotating member to be rotated according to the movement of the opening/closing unit, the arm portion includes a first arm member that includes a first engagement portion to be engaged with the rotating member and a second arm member that includes a second engagement portion to be engaged with the rotating member, and the first arm member move relatively to the second arm member in conjunction with an opening/closing operation of the opening/closing unit. 1. An image forming apparatus comprising:a main body of the image forming apparatus;an opening/closing unit that is provided to be opened or closed with respect to the main body; anda loading portion that applies a load on a movement of the opening/closing unit,wherein the loading portion includesa rotating member,a damper unit that applies a load to a rotation of the rotating member, andan arm portion that is engaged with the rotating member to cause the rotating member to be rotated according to the movement of the opening/closing unit,wherein a load of the damper unit is applied to the moving opening/closing unit by engaging the arm portion with the rotating member,wherein the arm portion includesa first arm member that includes a first engagement portion to be engaged with the rotating member, anda second arm member that includes a second engagement portion to be engaged with the rotating member when the opening/closing unit is opened larger than a position of the opening/closing unit where the rotating member and the first arm member are engaged, and is provided to be movable with respect to the first arm member, andwherein the first arm member and second arm member move relatively to each other in conjunction with an opening/closing operation of the opening/closing unit.2. The image forming apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein an impact of the opening/closing unit ...

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Номер записи: 69
21-04-2016 дата публикации

OPENING AND CLOSING DEVICE

Номер: US20160108656A1
Автор: SUGIURA Mitsuru
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The inner surface of one side section of a frame () has the base-end section of a rotation arm () of a rotation-biasing means () provided so as to be rotatable. A roller () is provided on the tip-end section of the rotation arm (). The roller () is pressed against and contacts the rear surface (a) of a door () as a result of the biasing by the rotation-biasing, means (nut illustrated). The rear surface of the door () is equipped with a damper means (). The damper means () has a contact member () for pressing against and contacting the roller () when the door is in the closed position or in a prescribed intermediate position. The contact member () minimizes the speed at which the roller () moves forward. 1. An opening and closing device comprising:a frame;a rotating body having one end rotatably connected to the frame between a first position and a second position centered on a first rotating axis line;a rotation-biasing means which rotates and biases the rotating body in a first rotating direction from the first position towards the second position; anda damper means which suppresses the rotational speed of the rotating body when the rotating body rotates in at least one direction of the first rotating direction and a second rotating direction, which is direction opposite the first rotating direction;wherein, the rotation-biasing means comprises:a rotation arm having a base-end section rotatably provided at one of either the frame or the rotating body centered on a second rotating axis line parallel to the first rotating axis line; anda rotation and biasing member which rotates and biases the rotation arm, causes a tip-end section of the rotation arm to press against and contact the other of either the frame or the rotating body, and thereby rotates and biases the rotating body in the first rotating direction; andthe second rotating axis line is separated and arranged with respect to the first rotating axis line so as to be orthogonal thereto such that when the ...

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Номер записи: 70
19-04-2018 дата публикации

Hinge device for doors, shutters and the like

Номер: US20180106087A1
Автор: Bacchetti Luciano
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A hinge device includes a first fixed tubular half-shell having a working chamber defining a longitudinal axis, a second tubular half-shell rotatable about the longitudinal axis, a pivot rotating unitary with the latter which includes a single pass-through actuating member having a helical shape, a plunger member slidable along the longitudinal axis, and a tubular bushing having a pair of guide cam slots. A pin-inserted within the pass-through actuating member is provided to allow the mutual engagement of the pivot and the bushing. The first tubular half-shell includes an end portion susceptible to rotatably support the pivot, the second tubular half-shell and the bushing are coaxially coupled to each other, and the bushing and the first tubular half-shell are mutually unitarily coupled. 1. A hinge device for rotatably moving or checking during closing or opening a closing element anchored to a stationary support structure , the hinge device comprising:a fixed element;a movable element anchored to the closing element, one of the fixed element and movable element including a first tubular half-shell which includes a working chamber defining a longitudinal axis, the other of the fixed element and movable element including a second tubular half-shell, the second tubular half-shell and the first tubular half-shell being superimposed one on another and being rotatable in relation to each other around the longitudinal axis between an open position and a closed position;a pivot positioned along the longitudinal axis externally to the working chamber, the pivot and the second tubular half-shell being rigidly coupled, the pivot comprising a tubular body;a plunger member operatively connected to the pivot and inserted within the working chamber, the plunger member sliding along the longitudinal axis between an end-stroke position proximal to the pivot, corresponding to one of the open or the closed position of the movable element, and an end-stroke position distal therefrom, ...

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Номер записи: 71
20-04-2017 дата публикации

SOFT CLOSE DEVICE FOR COMPACT HINGES

Номер: US20170107749A1
Автор: McElveen Travis, McGregor Dennis
Принадлежит: HARDWARE RESOURCES, INC.

Disclosed is a soft-close device for a compact hinge comprising a housing removably fitted to the compact hinge and a plunger slidingly engaged with the housing. The housing includes a cavity sized and shaped to receive the plunger. The plunger includes a collar that when the plunger is rotated will engage a slot in the housing to deactivate the soft close functionality of the device. In an alternate embodiment, a tab slides around the exterior of the collar to engage the slot. In another alternate embodiment, the plunger includes a detent that engages a catch formed in the housing. The catch extends from a flexible arm of the housing that can be elastically deformed to deactivate and reactivate the soft-close functionality. 1. A soft-close device for a compact hinge comprising:a housing configured to be attached to the compact hinge;a plunger slidingly engaged with the housing and configured to abut the compact hinge;a deactivation means extending from the plunger;a slot formed in the housing for slidable engagement with the deactivation means;wherein upon contact with the compact hinge the plunger slides toward the housing and provides a soft-close functionality; and,wherein upon movement of the deactivation means with respect to the housing in a first direction, the deactivation means engages the slot to deactivate the soft-close functionality.2. The soft-close device of further comprising:wherein upon movement of the deactivation means with respect to the housing in a second direction, the deactivation means disengages from the slot to reactivate the soft-close functionality.3. The soft-close device of wherein the housing further comprises:a cavity for slidable engagement with the plunger;an upper surface defining an opening where the opening leads to the cavity; and,a lower surface configured to be adjacent the compact hinge.4. The soft-close device of wherein the housing further comprises:a cavity for slidable engagement with the plunger;an opening in an upper ...

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Номер записи: 72
29-04-2021 дата публикации

VEHICLE DOOR POSITIONING HOLDER

Номер: US20210123272A1
Автор: EDBERG Martin, HALLBERG Linus
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A vehicle door positioning holder includes a hydraulic cylinder connected to the door and a vehicle chassis, and a brake hydraulically connected in a loop. The cylinder pushes hydraulic fluid in the loop when the door is moved. The brake includes first and second chambers hydraulically connected to the loop and a third chamber connected in the loop at respective ends to the first and second chambers. The brake has a ball element in the third chamber when the hydraulic fluid is still, moved towards the first chamber as the hydraulic fluid flows in a first direction, and moved towards the second chamber as the hydraulic fluid flows in a second direction. A flow resistance of the hydraulic fluid is larger when the ball is positioned in the third chamber than when the ball is moved towards the first or the second chambers. 2. The vehicle door positioning holder according to claim 1 , wherein the brake comprises a first resilient element configured to exert a counteracting force on the ball element when it is moved towards the first chamber and a second resilient element configured to exert a counteracting force on the ball element when it is moved towards the second chamber.3. The vehicle door positioning holder according to claim 2 , wherein the first and the second resilient elements are configured to interact to position the ball element in the third chamber when the hydraulic fluid is still in the loop.4. The vehicle door positioning holder according to claim 1 , wherein a cross sectional area of the first chamber and the second chamber is larger than a cross sectional area of the third chamber.5. The vehicle door positioning holder according to claim 1 , wherein the first and the second chambers comprises a flow-regulating element moveable between a first position and a second position and wherein the flow resistance of the flow of the hydraulic fluid in the loop is larger when the flow-regulating element is positioned in the first position than when it is ...

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Номер записи: 73
18-04-2019 дата публикации

Rotary buffer capable of adjusting damping

Номер: US20190110649A1
Автор: Guobin Chen
Принадлежит: Hoti Xiamen Plumbing Inc

A rotary buffer capable of adjusting damping includes a shaft sleeve, a rotating shaft, two oil valve plates, and an adjusting nut. An outer wall of a spindle is provided with wing plates. A left curved surface and a right curved surface of the spindle are arranged in a symmetrical and interlaced manner to form an oil gap. Each wing plate is mated with a corresponding one of the oil valve plates. Two sides of each wing plate are provided with pressure regulation passages communicating with an inner cavity of the shaft sleeve and an outer end face of a supporting shaft. The adjusting nut is provided with a platform surface to get contact with the outer end face of the supporting shaft for sealing the pressure regulation passages.

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Номер записи: 74
07-05-2015 дата публикации

SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLABLE ROTATION OF CLOSING ELEMENT

Номер: US20150121653A1
Автор: Bacchetti Luciano
Принадлежит: IN & TEC S.R.L.

A system for controlled rotatable movement of a closing element anchored to a stationary support structure includes a piston device and a hinge device. The hinge device has a fixed element and a movable element reciprocally coupled to allow mutual rotation, a seat for removably inserting the piston device, and a pivot member with a cam element facing the seat to interact with the piston device. The piston device includes a tubular body, an actuating head external to the tubular body, a plunger member slidable within the tubular body, and an elastic contrast member acting on the plunger member for returning it from a retracted end position to an extended end position. The seat of the hinge body includes a pass-through or blind bore extending along an axis for providing access into the hinge body in a direction substantially parallel to or coinciding with the axis. 1. A system for controlled rotatable movement of a closing element anchored to a stationary support structure comprising:a piston device; anda hinge device; a fixed element anchorable to the stationary support structure; and', 'a movable element anchorable to the closing element;, 'wherein the hinge device includeswherein the movable element and the fixed element are reciprocally coupled to allow the rotation of the movable element between an open position and a closed position, one of the movable element or the fixed element including a hinge body having at least one seat for removably inserting the piston device, the other one of the movable element or the fixed element including a pivot member having a cam element with at least one substantially flat operative surface facing the at least one seat to interact with the piston device; and a tubular body removably insertable into the at least one seat of the hinge device having a front portion configured to be faced towards the at least one substantially flat operative surface of the hinge device and a rear portion including a bottom wall, the tubular body ...

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Номер записи: 75
13-05-2021 дата публикации

DAMPING DEVICE

Номер: US20210140217A1
Автор: BRUN Giancarlo
Принадлежит:

The present invention concerns a piston for a damping device (), in particular for doors or windows, wherein the piston comprises a first half-piston () and a second half-piston (), wherein the piston is configured for use with a first half-cylinder () and a second half-cylinder (), wherein a first volume () is included between the first half-piston () and the first half-cylinder (), wherein a second volume () is included between the second half-piston () and the second half-cylinder (), and wherein the piston () is provided with a hole () for the passage of a fluid () between the first volume () and the second volume (). The invention furthermore concerns a damping device and a damped return device comprising the piston. 111.-. (canceled)12. A damping device , in particular for doors or windows , comprising:a piston, comprising a first half-piston and a second half-piston,a first half-cylinder and a second half-cylinder,wherein the piston is configured for use with the first half-cylinder and the second half-cylinder such that a first volume is included between the first half-piston and the first half-cylinder and such that a second volume is included between the second half-piston and the second half-cylinder; and,wherein the piston comprises a hole for the passage of a fluid between the first volume and the second volume, characterized in that the first half-cylinder and the second half-cylinder are implemented separated from each other.13. The damping device according to claim 12 , also comprising an adjusting needle configured to adjust the flow of the fluid through the hole.14. The damping device according to claim 12 ,wherein the first half-piston comprises a first thread,wherein the first half-cylinder comprises a second thread configured so that it can be screwed in the first thread, and/or,wherein the second half-piston comprises a third thread,wherein the second half-cylinder comprises a fourth thread configured so that it can be screwed in the third ...

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Номер записи: 76
05-05-2016 дата публикации

DOOR CLOSER FOR A LEAF OF A DOOR OR A WINDOW

Номер: US20160123062A1
Автор: WÖRNER Benjamin
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The invention relates to a retracting device for a leaf of a door or a window, comprising a housing, a piston which is arranged in a receiving area of the housing and which is urged by a spring, and a shaft which is mounted in the housing and which interacts with the piston, an actuating arm for the leaf being arranged on the shaft in a non-rotatable manner. At least one first driving element is arranged on the shaft, the head surface of said driving element forming a freewheel device with a freewheel region, wherein an arrangement of the piston or a tooth of a toothing of the piston slides on the freewheeling region so as to decouple the shaft from the piston. 112-. (canceled)13. A retraction apparatus for a leaf of a door or of a window having:a housing,a piston arranged in a reception space of the housing and acted on by a spring, anda shaft that is supported in the housing and that cooperates with the piston, wherein an actuation arm for the leaf is rotationally fixedly arranged at the shaft,wherein at least one entrainer is arranged at the shaft and cooperates with a tooth or abutment provided at the piston or with a stop provided at the piston for its displacement and a head surface of the at least one entrainer forms a free-running device having a free-running region, wherein a stop of the piston or a tooth of a toothed arrangement of the piston slides along on the free-running region without displacing the piston further in the direction of the spring and thereby decouples the shaft from the piston,wherein the piston has two stops or toothed arrangements disposed opposite one another, wherein at least one first tooth is associated with the first toothed arrangement and at least one second tooth is associated with the second toothed arrangement.14. The retraction apparatus in accordance with claim 13 ,wherein the entrainer in contact with the stop or with a tooth of the toothed arrangement couples the shaft to the piston.15. The retraction apparatus in ...

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Номер записи: 77
14-05-2015 дата публикации

Overhead door closer

Номер: US20150128379A1
Автор: Stephan Gosch, Volker Bienek
Принадлежит: Dorma Deutschland GmbH

An overhead door closer comprising including a housing, an output shaft with a cam disc, which shaft is rotatably movable supported in the housing, a link-plate carriage with two rotatably movable pressure rollers supported in the link-plate carriage, wherein the pressure rollers roll on the cam disc, a piston which is linearly guided in the housing, a piston rod which with one end is connected to the link-plate carriage, and with the other end is connected to the piston, and a closer spring, which, on the side of the piston facing the link-plate carriage, abuts at the piston.

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Номер записи: 78
16-04-2020 дата публикации

Hinge for the Rotatable Movement of a Door, a Shutter or the Like

Номер: US20200115943A1
Автор: Luciano Bacchetti
Принадлежит: In and Tec SRL

A hinge for the rotatable movement of a closing element, such as a door, a window, a shutter or the like, includes a fixed element anchorable to a stationary support structure and a mobile element anchorable to the closing element. The fixed and movable elements are mutually coupled so as to rotate with respect to each other between an open position and a closed position. One of the fixed or movable element includes a working chamber, with a plunger disposed to slide along a longitudinal axis and operatively coupled with the other one of the fixed or movable elements so that the sliding of the plunger corresponds to a rotation of the movable element.

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Номер записи: 79
27-05-2021 дата публикации

ACCESSORY WITH A TILTABLE ACCESSORY SUPPORT AND A LOCKING SYSTEM RELEASABLE BY MEANS OF A TILTABLE ACTUATOR BUTTON

Номер: US20210156185A1
Автор: DECORE Raphaël, PERRIGNON de TROYES François
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An accessory includes: a façade plate presenting an opening; an accessory support mounted to tilt through the opening between a lowered position in which it extends below the façade plate, and a raised position in which a major portion thereof extends above the façade plate; and a locking system including a locking arm movable between a locking position in which a blocking portion of the locking arm bears against a blocking surface of the accessory support, and a release position in which the blocking portion is spaced apart from the blocking surface, and an actuator button, causing each locking arm to move, which actuator button is tiltable about a tilt axis extending parallel to the mean plane of the façade plate. Each locking arm pivots about a pivot axis perpendicular to the actuator button tilt axis, and a return mechanism continuously urges each locking arm into its locking position. 1100. An accessory () that comprises:{'b': 120', '124, 'a façade plate () presenting an opening ();'}{'b': '110', 'an accessory support () that is mounted to tilt through said opening between a lowered position in which the accessory support extends below the façade plate, and a raised position in which a major portion thereof extends above the façade plate;'}{'b': 300', '310', '311', '118', '110', '311', '118', '140', '110', '310', '1', '120, 'a locking system () that comprises firstly at least one locking arm () that is movable between a locking position in which a blocking portion () of said locking arm bears against a blocking surface () of the accessory support (), and a release position in which said blocking portion () is spaced apart from said blocking surface (), and secondly an actuator button (), distinct from the accessory support (), that co-operates with said locking arm so as to cause the locking arm () to move, the actuator button being tiltable about a tilt axis (X) that extends parallel to the mean plane (P) of said façade plate ();'}{'b': 310', '1', '140', '320 ...

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Номер записи: 80
11-05-2017 дата публикации

FLUID DAMPER DEVICE AND APPARATUS WITH DAMPER

Номер: US20170130795A1
Автор: MIHARA Naoya
Принадлежит: NIDEC SANKYO CORPORATION

A fluid damper device and an apparatus with thereof are provided. In a damper chamber of this fluid damper device, a protruded part of a valve body protrudes from a base part toward the outside in the radial direction of a turning shaft, and toward one side around the axial line of the turning shaft, and a valve body support part of the turning shaft is equipped with a base part support part between a first protruded part and a second protruded part. An inner side portion of the protruded part of the valve body has a first portion and a second portion separated from each other in the direction in which the protruded part protrudes, and when the valve body is in the open position this first portion and second portion are supported by a receiving part formed on the first protruded part of the turning shaft. 1. A fluid damper device comprising:a case in a tube shape;a rotor comprising a turning shaft structured to section a damper chamber between an inner peripheral face of the case and the turning shaft, and a valve body which is held by a valve body support part of the turning shaft; andfluid which is filled in the damper chamber; a base part provided with a circumferential face in a circular arc-shaped cross section which faces an inner side in a radial direction of the turning shaft; and', 'a protruded part which is protruded from the base part toward an outer side in the radial direction of the turning shaft and toward one side around an axial line of the turning shaft;, 'wherein the valve body comprises a first protruded part which is protruded to an outer side in the radial direction of the turning shaft toward the protruded part;', 'a second protruded part which is protruded to an outer side in the radial direction of the turning shaft at a position adjacent to the first protruded part on the other side around the axial line of the turning shaft; and', 'a base part support part which is opened toward an outer side in the radial direction of the turning shaft ...

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Номер записи: 81
23-04-2020 дата публикации

Door Closer

Номер: US20200123828A1
Автор: GALLAGHER Philip, REID Alister Peter
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A door closer having an elongate housing for mounting in a door leaf or door frame, the elongate housing having opposite forward and rear end parts, a plunger disposed in and movable along the housing, the plunger including a ferromagnetic material, a spring biasing element disposed in the housing and applying a first biasing force to bias the plunger inwardly of the housing and away from the forward end part and towards the rear end part, a tension member having a first end connected to the plunger and a second end connected to an anchor element assembly, the anchor element assembly comprising a mounting member for mounting in the other of the door leaf or door frame, the tension member and anchor element forming a tension assembly which extends through the forward end part. 1. A door closer for mounting between a door leaf and a door frame , the door closer comprising: an elongate housing for mounting in one of the door leaf or door frame , the elongate housing having opposite forward and rear end parts , a plunger disposed in and movable along the housing , the plunger including a ferromagnetic material , a spring biasing element disposed in the housing and applying a first biasing force to bias the plunger inwardly of the housing and away from the forward end part and towards the rear end part , a tension member having a first end connected to the plunger and a second end connected to an anchor element assembly , the anchor element assembly comprising a mounting member for mounting in the other of the door leaf or door frame , the tension member and anchor element forming a tension assembly which extends through the forward end part , and a magnetic biasing element disposed in the housing and applying a second biasing force to the ferromagnetic material to bias the plunger inwardly of the housing and away from the forward end part and towards the rear end part , wherein the spring biasing element is adapted to apply the first biasing force over a first movement ...

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Номер записи: 82
07-08-2014 дата публикации

HINGE DEVICE WITH DAMPER

Номер: US20140215756A1
Автор: Ogasawara Hideki, Oshima Kazuyoshi, Shinmura Ken
Принадлежит: SUGATSUNE KOGYO CO., LTD.

A rotary damper includes a damper body having a cylindrical configuration and a rotor rotatably disposed in the damper body. The rotor is non-rotatably connected to an inner link so that the rotor is rotatable together with the inner link. Two teeth constituting a part of a gear are formed in an outer circumferential surface of the damper body. A tooth of a gear member rotatable together with an outer link is engaged with the teeth. By this arrangement, the damper body and the rotor can be rotated in opposite directions. 1. A hinge device with damper comprising:a housing-side mounting member;a first link having one end portion thereof rotatably connected to the housing-side mounting member;a second link having one end portion thereof rotatably connected to the housing-side mounting member;a door-side mounting member, the other end portion of the first link and the other end portion of the second link rotatably connected to the door-side mounting member; the rotary damper comprises a damper body and a rotor, the damper body having a receiving portion, the rotor rotatably disposed in the receiving portion of the damper body;', 'one of the damper body and the rotor is connected to the first link via a first rotation transmission mechanism so as to be rotated accompanying the rotation of the first link;', 'the other of the damper body and the rotor is connected to the second link via a second rotation transmission mechanism so as to be rotated accompanying a rotation of the second link; and that', 'the damper body and the rotor are rotated in opposite directions from each other., 'a rotary damper that controls a rotation speed of the first link to be at a low speed, wherein2. The hinge device with damper according to claim 1 , wherein the rotary damper is disposed such that a rotation axis of the rotor coincides with a rotation axis of the one end portion of the first link with respect to the housing-side mounting member; and whereinthe first rotation transmission ...

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Номер записи: 83
03-06-2021 дата публикации

ROTARY DAMPER

Номер: US20210164535A1
Автор: NAKAYA Kazumasa
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Provided is a rotary damper that can be easily changed in specifications and can be improved in economic efficiency by an existing rotary damper that can be continued to be used. A rotary damper includes a main housing The main housing includes a module mounting portions for detachably mounting the other functional module to The functional modules to respectively have module rotors and which are rotationally driven by receiving a rotational driving force from the outside, and module output portions and formed to be connectable to a main rotor in module housings and Further, the functional modules to include input adjustment mechanisms and having a function of changing at least one of characteristics of the rotational driving force and modes of transmission of the rotational driving force, between the module rotors and the module output portions. 1. A rotary damper comprising a main housing that holds a main rotor rotating against a resistance of a fluid together with the fluid in a state in which the main rotor has at least an exposed portion , comprisinga functional module detachably mounted on the main housing, whereinthe main housing has a module mounting portion for detachably mounting the functional module, andthe functional module comprises:an input adjustment mechanism having both a module rotor that is rotationally driven by receiving a rotational driving force from outside the functional module, and a module output portion that is formed to be connectable to at least the main rotor and transmits the rotational driving force, and having a function of changing at least one of characteristics of the rotational driving force and modes of transmission of the rotational driving force between the module rotor and the module output portion;a module housing that houses the input adjustment mechanism; andan external mounting portion provided on the module housing for detachably mounting the rotary damper.2. The rotary damper according to claim 1 , whereinthe ...

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Номер записи: 84
28-05-2015 дата публикации

DOOR CLOSING DEVICE

Номер: US20150143663A1
Автор: Hellwig Alexander
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A door closing device having a housing, a lever interface for the attachment of a door closing mechanism (), which interface is rotatably supported in the housing, a spring device, which charges the lever interface with a closing torque, and a dampening device for dampening the charging of the lever interface with the closing torque, where the housing is configured, at least in sections, as a cold-deformed structural member. 1102030110204030503020. A door closing device () having a housing () , a lever interface () for the attachment of a door closing mechanism () , which interface is rotatably supported in the housing () , a spring device () , which charges the lever interface () with a closing torque , and a dampening device () for dampening the charging of the lever interface () with the closing torque , characterized in that the housing () is configured , at least in sections , as a cold-deformed structural member.21020. The door closing device () according to claim 1 , characterized in that the housing () is configured claim 1 , at least in sections claim 1 , as a cold-deformed deep-drawn structural member.3102022222222a,ba,b. The door closing device () according any of the preceding claims claim 1 , characterized in that the housing () includes at least two housing parts () claim 1 , which are configured in particular as cold-deformed housing parts ().4102024. The door closing device () according any of the preceding claims claim 1 , characterized in that the housing () includes at least one fluid-tight terminal section () as a cold-deformed structural member.51020266030. The door closing device () according any of the preceding claims claim 1 , characterized in that the housing () includes a cylindrically-shaped or an essentially cylindrically-shaped basic form claim 1 , wherein at least one radial cut-out () is provided for the reception of a bearing bushing () intended for the rotatable support of the lever interface ().61020285250. The door closing device ...

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Номер записи: 85
18-05-2017 дата публикации

VEHICLE POP-UP HOOD DEVICE

Номер: US20170136985A1
Автор: NARITA Sotaro, UOZUMI Yoshinori
Принадлежит: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA

A vehicle pop-up hood device includes: a hinge base that is fixed to a vehicle body; a first arm that is pivotably connected to the hinge base; and a second arm that is fixed to a vehicle rear side end portion of a front hood and is pivotably connected to the first arm. Further, the vehicle pop-up hood device includes: an actuator that is provided between the first arm and the second arm, and that, by being operated, pivots the second arm with respect to the first arm; and a connecting portion that, at a time of completion of operation of the actuator, is set in an operating state in which the connecting portion restricts movement of the second arm with respect to the hinge base. 1. A vehicle pop-up hood device comprising:a hinge base that is fixed to a vehicle body;a first arm that is pivotably connected to the hinge base;a second arm that is fixed to a vehicle transverse direction outer side end portion at a rear portion of a hood, and is pivotably connected to the first arm, and that, by being pivoted with respect to the first arm, moves the vehicle transverse direction outer side end portion at the rear portion of the hood toward a vehicle upper side;an actuator that is provided between the first arm and the second arm, and that, by being operated, pivots the second arm with respect to the first arm and raises the hood up from a closed position to a raised position; anda connecting portion whose one end portion is connected to the hinge base and whose other end portion is connected to the second arm, and that, at the closed position of the hood, is set in a stored state, at a time of completion of operation of the actuator, the connecting portion being set in an operating state in which the connecting portion restricts movement of the second arm toward the vehicle upper side with respect to the hinge base.2. The vehicle pop-up hood device of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , at a time when the first arm is pivoted with respect to the hinge base in a non-operating ...

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Номер записи: 86
30-04-2020 дата публикации

DAMPER ASSEMBLY AND FLAP FITTING

Номер: US20200131828A1
Автор: KAISER Andre
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A damping assembly for a flap fitting includes first and second spring holders, between which at least two coil springs are arranged. In each of the at least two coils springs, a linear damper having a damper housing and having a piston rod slidable relative to the damper housing is arranged between the first and second spring holders. 115-. (canceled)16. A damper assembly for a flap fitting , the damper assembly comprising:a first spring holder;a second spring holder;at least two coil springs arranged between the first and second spring holders, wherein in each of the at least two coil springs a linear damper having a damper housing and a piston rod that is displaceable relative to the damper housing is arranged between the first and second spring holders.17. The damper assembly of claim 16 , wherein the first and second spring holders are dimensionally stable brackets.18. The damper assembly of claim 16 , wherein four springs are arranged between the first and second spring holders.19. The damper assembly of claim 16 , wherein the damper assembly is symmetrical to a central plane with regard to an arrangement of the at least two coil springs.20. The damper assembly of claim 16 , further comprising:a receptacle configured to fix the damper housing is arranged on the second spring holder, wherein an elastic stop for the first spring holder is arranged at an end of the receptacle.21. The damper assembly of claim 16 , wherein the at least two coils springs are tension springs or compression springs.22. The damper assembly of claim 16 , wherein the first and second spring holders are interconnected by additional damperless linear guide means arranged outside the at least two coil springs.23. The damper assembly of claim 16 , wherein the first and second spring holders are interconnected by additional damperless linear guide means arranged within at least one of the at least two springs.24. The damper assembly of claim 16 , wherein the damper housing has different ...

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Номер записи: 87
30-04-2020 дата публикации

FLAP FITTING AND ITEM OF FURNITURE

Номер: US20200131829A1
Автор: ANDSCHUS Stefan, SCHAEL Oliver, Sobolewski Uwe, TASCHE Michael
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A flap fitting for furniture having a housing secured to a body. A support lever is rotatably mounted on the housing about a first axis of rotation. The support lever is connected to a flap about a second axis of rotation using a connection. A control lever is connected via the connection to the flap about a third axis of rotation. The control lever is articulatedly connected about a fourth axis of rotation to a control element and to the housing. The flap is pivotable via a gripping element. A center of rotation of the flap when in a closed position is located below the gripping element and when in a maximum open position is located above the gripping element. As a result the flap can be smoothly opened and closed by a user. 112-. (canceled)13. A flap fitting for an item of furniture , wherein the flap fitting comprises:a main body;a supporting lever rotatably mounted around a first axis of rotation on the main body, wherein the supporting lever is connectable via a second axis of rotation to a flap of the item of furniture using an attachment; anda control lever connectable via a third axis of rotation via the attachment to the flap of the item of furniture, wherein the control lever is articulated via a fourth axis of rotation with a control element and the main body, and the flap of the item of furniture is pivotable via a handle,wherein an instantaneous center of rotation of the flap of the item of furniture is arranged, in a closed position of the flap of the item of furniture, below the handle, and wherein the instantaneous center of rotation of the flap of the item of furniture is arranged, in a maximally open position of the flap of the item of furniture, above the handle.14. The flap fitting of claim 13 , wherein a path of the instantaneous center of rotation extends spaced apart from the handle during an opening movement of the flap of the item of furniture.15. The flap fitting of claim 13 , wherein claim 13 , in the closed position of the flap of the ...

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Номер записи: 88
30-04-2020 дата публикации

MULTI-LINK HINGE DEVICE

Номер: US20200131830A1
Автор: BYUN Chun ho
Принадлежит:

An embodiment of the present invention provides a multi-link hinge device in which any one of a plurality of links connecting a plurality of levers to each other may serve as a link and at the same time serve as a cover, thereby preventing a finger or the like from being caught in a space between the plurality of levers in advance when the door is opened or closed. 1. A multi-link hinge device , comprising:a bottom lever installed on a main body of a member provided with a door, the bottom lever having a first bottom fastening hole and a second bottom fastening hole spaced apart from each other at an end side thereof;a top lever installed on the door of the main body, the top lever having a first top fastening hole and a second top fastening hole spaced apart from each other;a body lever having one end connected to the first bottom fastening hole and having a first body fastening hole formed at the other end and a second body fastening hole formed at an inner side thereof;a first link pivotally connected to the first top fastening hole and the first body fastening hole;a second link pivotally connected to the second top fastening hole and the second body fastening hole and having a link center fastening hole formed therein; anda third link pivotally connected to the link center fastening hole and the second bottom fastening hole,wherein the second link is pivotally connected to the second top fastening hole and the second body fastening hole outside the top lever and the body lever, and is formed to have a predetermined size so as to cover an area spaced from the first link from the outside.2. The multi-link hinge device according to claim 1 , wherein the second link is formed in a polygonal shape so as to cover the area between the top lever claim 1 , the body lever and the first link continuously as the door moves from an open position to a closing position.3. The multi-link hinge device according to claim 1 , further comprising:a rocker arm installed between the ...

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Номер записи: 89
09-05-2019 дата публикации

Device for automatic closing of a door

Номер: US20190136596A1
Автор: Anselmi Giulio, Tassi Alberto
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A device for automatic closing of a door, to be applied to a hidden hinge having two bodies articulated with each other by a pair of arms and adapted to be constrained to one of the two bodies and to be inserted, together with the body, into a cavity obtained in the leaf, includes a translating element to be engaged with an articulation arm of the hinge; an elastic member interposed between a first element associated with the translating element and a second element associated with the body of the hinge, and configured to be loaded during the opening of the leaf and to cause the automatic closing of the leaf by releasing the stored energy; and a system that varies the preloading of the elastic member and is configured to modify the distance between the first and the second elements, between which the elastic member is interposed. 122481048605622847522. A device ( , ′) for automatic closing of a door , to be applied to a hidden hinge () comprising two bodies ( , ) , which are articulated with each other by at least one pair of arms ( , ) and are constrainable to a leaf () and to a fixed structure () , respectively , said device ( , ′) being adapted to be constrained to one () of said two bodies of said hinge () and to be inserted , together with said one of said two bodies , into a corresponding cavity () obtained in said leaf () , said device ( , ′) comprising:{'b': 34', '48', '4, 'a translating element () adapted to be engaged with an articulation arm () of said hinge ();'}{'b': 42', '44', '34', '47', '8', '4', '2', '2', '42', '5', '4', '34', '5', '4, 'an elastic member () interposed between a first element () associated with said translating element () and a second element () associated with said body () of said hinge () to which said device (, ′) is intended to be constrained, said elastic member () being configured to be loaded during an opening rotation of said leaf () associated with said hinge () and to return mechanical energy stored in said opening rotation ...

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Номер записи: 90
26-05-2016 дата публикации

HINGES SYSTEM

Номер: US20160145924A1
Автор: Bongiovanni Claudio
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A hinges structure () includes a first hinge () and a second hinge (), each of them being fixed at a part to a fixed system F and at the other part to a wing B. The hinges structure () includes a cam mechanism for an automatic closing of the wing B and a fluid-operated device adapted to move a fluid from a first chamber to a second chamber through the rotational motion of the wing B. The speed of displacement of the fluid may be conveniently adjusted through a valve and consequently, the closing speed of the wing may be controlled. 110121410132134) Hinges system () comprising a first hinge () and a second hinge () , each of them being fixed at a part to a fixed system F and at the other part to a wing B , said hinges system () comprising a cam mechanism for an automatic closing of the wing B once it has been opened and released , and a fluid-operated device adapted to move a fluid from a first chamber () to a second chamber () and vice versa , through the rotational motion of the wing B in order to control the closing speed of the wing B ,{'b': 12', '14, 'wherein the first hinge () comprises a cam mechanism and the second hinge () comprises a fluid-operated device.'}2101230323230) Hinges system () according to claim 1 , wherein the first hinge () comprises a fixed part () claim 1 , fixed to the fixed system F claim 1 , and a movable part () claim 1 , fixed to the wing B; the movable part () being rotating and translating with respect to the fixed part ().310303442523260667842666042527860346042) Hinges system () according to claim 2 , wherein the fixed part () comprises a first fixed body () which is fixed to the fixed system F and to which a first shaft () is rigidly coupled and a first roller () is rotatably coupled; and wherein the movable part () comprises a first rotating body () in which a first hole () is obtained and which comprises a first ramp (); the first shaft () being received in the first hole () so that the first rotating body () is rotatable around ...

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Номер записи: 91
04-06-2015 дата публикации

DOMESTIC APPLIANCE HAVING A LOCKING ARRANGEMENT AND A DOOR-WEIGHT-COMPENSATION SYSTEM

Номер: US20150150432A1
Автор: Ertl Christian, Höpfl Markus, Konrad Markus, Lippert Walter, Müller Jochen, Thiel Christoph
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A domestic appliance includes a door configured to pivot about a horizontal axis of rotation so as to assume a substantially vertical position when closed to thereby close a treatment chamber. The axis of rotation is arranged behind a center of gravity of the door in a depthwise direction of the domestic appliance. When closed, the door is locked by a locking arrangement. A door weight compensation system damps an opening movement and/or assists a closing movement of the door and is configured to enable the door in an unlocked state to assume a partially open position, in which the door is open to some degree, substantially as a result of a weight-induced force exerted by the door. 15-. (canceled)6. A domestic appliance , comprising:a door configured to pivot about a horizontal axis of rotation so as to assume a substantially vertical position when closed to thereby close a treatment chamber, said axis of rotation being arranged behind a center of gravity of the door in a depthwise direction of the domestic appliance,a locking arrangement configured to lock the door when closed, anda door weight compensation system for damping an opening movement and/or assisting a closing movement of the door, said door weight compensation system being configured to enable the door in an unlocked state to assume a partially open position, in which the door is open to some degree, substantially as a result of a weight-induced force exerted by the door.7. The domestic appliance of claim 6 , constructed in the form of a dishwasher.8. The domestic appliance of claim 6 , wherein the door assumes the partially open position solely as a result of the weight-induced force exerted by the door.9. The domestic appliance of claim 6 , wherein the door weight compensation system comprises a tension spring facility which is configured to connect the door to a fixed region of the domestic appliance claim 6 , said tension spring facility including a force-transmitting member operatively connected ...

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Номер записи: 92
21-08-2014 дата публикации

DAMPING DEVICE

Номер: US20140231197A1
Автор: Kida Hidenori, Nakaminami Shigeki, Tanaka Hisaya, Tomono Ryoji, Watanabe Yoshihito
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The damping device includes: a fixed cylinder that is configured to be fixed to a first structural body and formed into a cylindrical shape so as to comprise a hollow portion; a shaft member that is configured to be fixed to a second structural body, the shaft member being housed in the hollow portion of the fixed cylinder and having an outer peripheral surface provided with a helical thread groove; a nut member that is threadedly engaged with the shaft member, and converts an axial motion of the shaft member into a rotational motion; a rotor member that is formed into a cylindrical shape so as to cover the fixed cylinder and to form a cylindrical accommodation chamber between the rotor member and an outer peripheral surface of the fixed cylinder, and is rotated by the nut member; and viscous fluid that is sealed in the cylindrical accommodation chamber. 1. A damping device , comprising:a fixed cylinder that is configured to be fixed to a first structural body and formed into a cylindrical shape so as to comprise a hollow portion;a shaft member that is configured to be fixed to a second structural body, the shaft member being housed in the hollow portion of the fixed cylinder and having an outer peripheral surface provided with a helical thread groove;a nut member that is threadedly engaged with the shaft member, and converts an axial motion of the shaft member into a rotational motion;a rotor member that is formed into a cylindrical shape so as to cover the fixed cylinder and to form a cylindrical accommodation chamber between the rotor member and an outer peripheral surface of the fixed cylinder, and is rotated by the nut member; andviscous fluid that is sealed in the cylindrical accommodation chamber.2. The damping device according to claim 1 , further comprising a flywheel having a cylindrical shape arranged on a radially outside of the nut member and the rotor member claim 1 ,wherein the flywheel is coupled to the nut member.3. The damping device according to ...

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Номер записи: 93
16-05-2019 дата публикации

CLOSER APPARATUS

Номер: US20190145141A1
Автор: JO Yongjun
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The closer according to the present disclosure, which is installed on a door, can control damping force applied to the door in a stepwise manner through coupling to the damping device, the damping chamber, and the torsion device, and has a simple configuration, thereby providing advantages in which durability is excellent and lifespan is long. Furthermore, the damping device of the closer can be easily manufactured, can reduce manufacturing costs, can improve the reliability of the accurate regulation and damping operation of working fluid, and can accurately control of the resistance of the working fluid. The damping chamber of the closer can facilitate the formation of a flow path for working fluid, can accurately control the resistance of the working fluid, and can enable the control of the resistance of the working fluid to be easily performed on an interval basis. 1. A closer comprising a damping device , the damping device comprising:a damping housing configured such that both ends thereof are sealed by first and second sealing parts, and such that connection flow paths configured to connect a center portion in a lengthwise direction with an edge is formed in the first sealing part;a piston configured to pass through the second sealing part and to be inserted into the damping housing, and provided with a head to be subject to pressure of working fluid; anda damping chamber configured such that an internal space thereof is divided into first and second spaces in contact with the first and second sealing parts, respectively, by the head, and such that a flow path for working fluid is provided between the first and second spaces.2. The closer of claim 1 , wherein the closer further comprises a torsion device configured to be coupled to the damping device claim 1 , and the torsion device comprises:a sliding member configured to be coupled to the piston of the damping device so that they can reciprocate together; anda rotating member configured to be fitted over ...

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Номер записи: 94
31-05-2018 дата публикации

DUAL DIRECTION DOOR CLOSER

Номер: US20180148967A1
Автор: Roberts Edgar E.
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A door closer comprises a housing mountable to one of a door or a door frame, an arm having a first end pivotally attached to the housing and a second end connected to the other of the door or door frame, the arm being movable between a neutral door position and first and second open door positions up to 180 degrees from the neutral position in opposite directions, and opposing first and second racks movable relative to each other and relative to the housing. Each of the first and second racks has a first end adapted to engage a piston within the housing. The door closer further comprises a pinion within the housing pivotally connected to the arm first end and engaging teeth of the first and second racks, a piston having a first end adapted to engage the first end of the first and second racks, and a spring compressible by an opposite end of the piston. Movement of the arm from the neutral position to one of the first or second door open positions rotates the pinion and urges the first end of the first or second rack into engagement with the piston first end, the piston compressing the spring until the door reaches one of the first or second door open positions, and movement of the arm from the neutral position to the other of the first or second door open position rotates the pinion in an opposite direction and urges the first end of the other of the first or second rack into engagement with the piston first end, the piston compressing the spring until the door reaches the other of the first or second door open position. 1. A door closer comprising:a housing mountable to one of a door or a door frame;an arm having a first end pivotally attached to the housing and a second end connected to the other of the door or door frame, the arm being movable between a neutral door position and first and second open door positions, the first and second open door positions up to 180 degrees from the neutral position in opposite directions;opposing first and second racks movable ...

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Номер записи: 95
07-05-2020 дата публикации

HYDRAULICALLY DAMPED ACTUATOR

Номер: US20200141169A1
Автор: Talpe Joseph
Принадлежит: LOCINOX

A hydraulically damped actuator suitable for closing a hingedly connected closure system includes a tubular cylinder barrel, an energy storing mechanism for storing energy when the closure system is being opened and for restoring the energy to close the closure system, and a hydraulic damping mechanism for damping a closing movement of the closure system. The damping mechanism has a closed cylinder cavity that is partly formed by a collar that is integrally formed with the tubular cylinder barrel, a guiding element that is bolted to said collar and a piston that is irrotatably and slideably with respect to the tubular cylinder barrel coupled to said guiding element. The guiding element is fixedly positioned with respect to the tubular cylinder barrel, without needing a screw connection. 1. A hydraulically damped actuator for closing a closure system having a first member and a second member that are hingedly connected to each other , the actuator comprising:a first connection element configured for connecting the actuator to the first member, the first connection element comprising a tubular cylinder barrel having a longitudinal axis;a second connection element configured for connecting the actuator to the second member;an energy storing mechanism operatively connected with said first connection element and said second connection element and configured for storing energy when said closure system is being opened and for restoring said energy to effect closure of said closure system; anda hydraulic damping mechanism inside the tubular cylinder barrel and operatively connected with said first connection element and said second connection element and configured for damping a closing movement of said closure system, the damping mechanism comprising:a closed cylinder cavity in said tubular cylinder barrel, the closed cylinder cavity having a longitudinal axis and being filled with a volume of hydraulic fluid;a shaft that extends into the closed cylinder cavity and is ...

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Номер записи: 96
11-06-2015 дата публикации

TORSIONAL KEYED SLEEVE FLUID DAMPER

Номер: US20150159722A1
Автор: Kreis Rene Dianne, Schudt Joseph A., STEBBINS MARK A.
Принадлежит: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

A damper assembly for a rotating shaft includes an inner sleeve and an outer sleeve extending along a longitudinal axis. The outer sleeve is disposed radially outward of the inner sleeve relative to the longitudinal axis. The inner sleeve is rotatable relative to the outer sleeve about the longitudinal axis. A damping fluid is disposed between the inner sleeve and the outer sleeve. At least one of the inner sleeve and the outer sleeve includes a damping feature, such as a fin, vein, channel, etc., which engages the damping fluid. The engagement between the damping feature and the damping fluid resists rotation of the inner sleeve relative to the outer sleeve to attenuate torsional vibration disturbances transmitted to the inner sleeve. 1. A damper assembly for a rotating shaft , the damper assembly comprising:an inner sleeve extending along a longitudinal axis;an outer sleeve extending along the longitudinal axis and disposed radially outward of the inner sleeve relative to the longitudinal axis, wherein the inner sleeve is rotatable relative to the outer sleeve about the longitudinal axis; anda damping fluid disposed between the inner sleeve and the outer sleeve;wherein at least one of the inner sleeve and the outer sleeve includes a damping feature engaging the damping fluid, wherein the engagement between the damping feature and the damping fluid resists rotation of the inner sleeve relative to the outer sleeve to attenuate torsional vibration disturbances transmitted to the inner sleeve.2. The damper assembly as set forth in wherein the damping feature includes at least one inner fin attached to the inner sleeve claim 1 , and extending radially outward from the inner sleeve claim 1 , relative to the longitudinal axis.3. The damper assembly as set forth in wherein the damping feature includes at least one outer fin attached to the outer sleeve claim 2 , and extending radially inward from the outer sleeve claim 2 , relative to the longitudinal axis.4. The damper ...

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Номер записи: 97
22-09-2022 дата публикации

HINGE SYSTEM FOR TOUCHLESS COMMERCIAL APPLIANCES

Номер: US20220298713A1
Автор: ARANKALLE Mayuresh P., ATTAR Moshin M., KSHIRSAGAR Ameya S., KUMAR Sagar, PATIL Vivek Mansing, SAHA Manish
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A contactless laundry treating apparatus may include a cabinet having a front panel defining an access opening configured to receive laundry items, door attached to the front panel via a hinge assembly, where the hinge assembly may include a hydraulic system arranged on an interior of the front panel within the cabinet configured to engage with a connecting hook arranged within the door to selectively apply an outward force on the connecting hook to open the door and an inward force on the connecting hook to close the door. 1. A contactless laundry treating apparatus , comprising:a cabinet having a front panel defining an access opening configured to receive laundry items; anda door attached to the front panel via a hinge assembly,the hinge assembly including a hydraulic system arranged on an interior of the front panel within the cabinet configured to engage with a connecting hook arranged within the door to selectively apply an outward force on the connecting hook to open the door and an inward force on the connecting hook to close the door.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the hydraulic system includes a piston configured to engage with the hook.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the hook is movably fixed to the piston.4. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the hook is fixed to the piston via a universal joint.5. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the hydraulic system includes a first fluid line and a second fluid line claim 2 , each configured to control a position of the piston.6. The apparatus of claim 5 , wherein the hydraulic system is configured to open the first fluid line to extend the piston and apply the outward force on the hook to open the door.7. The apparatus of claim 5 , wherein the hydraulic system is configured to open the second fluid line to retract the piston and apply the inward force on the connecting hook to close the door.8. A door assembly for a commercial laundry treating apparatus claim 5 , comprising:a door attached to a front ...

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Номер записи: 98
22-09-2022 дата публикации

Hinge device for the rotatable movement of a closing element

Номер: US20220298840A1
Автор: Benedetti Luca, Mesaros Mihai
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A hinge device for the rotatable movement of a closing element, such as a door, a window, a shutter or the like, between a closing position and an opening position, includes a fixed element anchorable to a stationary support structure; a movable element anchorable to the closing element so that the movable element rotates around a first longitudinal axis between a first opening position and a second closing position; a plunger that is operatively coupled to the movable element by a coupling system configured so that along a first section of the sliding of a connecting shaft, the plunger does not slide, thereby allowing a free rotation of the movable element, and along a second section of the sliding of the connecting shaft, the plunger slides integrally joined with the connecting shaft, thereby controlling the rotation of the movable element. 110.-. (canceled)11. A hinge device for a rotatable movement of a closing element between a closing position and an opening position , the closing element being anchorable to a stationary support structure , the hinge device comprising:a fixed element anchorable to one of the stationary support structure and the closing element; anda movable element anchorable to another one of the stationary support structure and the closing element, the fixed and the movable elements being mutually coupled so that the movable element rotates around a first longitudinal axis between an opening position and a closing position of the closing element,wherein one of the fixed or the movable elements includes a main body with an inner cavity having a hydraulic sealing element dividing the inner cavity into a first hydraulic working chamber and a second mechanical working chamber, andwherein the inner cavity further has a plunger disposed therein that is slidable along a second axis perpendicular to the first axis between a stroke-start position and an end-stroke position, the plunger comprising:a head sealingly inserted into the first hydraulic ...

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Номер записи: 99
22-09-2022 дата публикации

SINGLE-AXIS HINGE

Номер: US20220298841A1
Автор: IWATA Naoya, KASHIWAGUMA Kazuaki, SHIMIZU Shuu
Принадлежит: SUGATSUNE KOGYO CO., LTD.

Provided is a single-axis hinge with a damper mechanism and a catch mechanism for allowing either one of a first member and a second member to be attached to a portion having a small attachment space. The single-axis hinge () includes the first member () attached to the main body, and the second member () which is attached to the door and can rotate with respect to the first member () around a shaft () facing a vertical direction. The catch mechanism () has a spring () and gives rotational force in a closing direction to the door in the vicinity of a closed position. The damper mechanism () has a linear damper () and damps rotation of the door when the door is closed. The catch mechanism () and the damper mechanism () are disposed on either one of the first member () and the second member (). 1. A single-axis hinge comprising:a first member attached to a main body;a second member which is attached to a door and can rotate with respect to the first member around a shaft facing a vertical direction;a catch mechanism having a spring and giving rotational force in a closing direction to the door in the vicinity of a closed position; anda damper mechanism having a linear damper and damping rotation of the door when the door is closed,wherein the catch mechanism and the damper mechanism are disposed on either one of the first member and the second member.2. The single-axis hinge as claimed in claim 1 , wherein when the first member and the second member transition from a folded state to an unfolded state claim 1 , the catch mechanism generates rotational force so as to unfold the first member and the second member in the vicinity of the unfolded state.3. The single-axis hinge as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the second member has a cylindrical portion through which the shaft is inserted and whose cylinder portion and concave portion are formed on an outer surface thereof claim 1 , andwherein a slider of the catch mechanism is biased onto the outer surface of the ...

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Номер записи: 100