公开(公告)号：US6073310A

公开(公告)日：2000-06-13

申请号：US916640

申请日：1997-08-22

Applicant: Austin R. Baer

Inventor： Austin R. Baer

IPC: E05D7/00 ,  E05D3/06

CPC classification number: E05D3/122 ,  Y10T16/541

Abstract: Two hinge members are pivotally mounted about edges of a clamp. Thrust bearings are disposed in recesses in both hinge members for preventing relative movement between the hinge members along the clamp length. Antirotation portions of the bearings resist rotation of the bearings caused by torque produced by the hinge members on the bearings. In one embodiment, the clamp has a longitudinal key that is engaged within a keyway in the bearings that prevents bearing rotation. In another embodiment, the bearings have a longitudinal free extension on at least one side of a bearing body. The extensions increase the effective length of the bearings, limiting rotation. The extensions are preferably meshable with other bearings for transferring torque between adjacent bearings, or bearings may overlap the extensions. More preferably, the extensions are lockable to other bearings. The clamp may have notches extending between its walls and a clamp base such that the clamp base remains unaltered upon bending of the walls. Additionally, the thrust bearings may have lateral free extensions that increase the width of the bearing and that have a smaller width once mounted within the clamp to reduce gaps therebetween.

Abstract translation: 两个铰链构件围绕夹具的边缘可枢转地安装。 推力轴承设置在两个铰链构件的凹槽中，用于防止铰链构件沿着夹紧长度的相对移动。 轴承的抗旋转部分抵抗由轴承上的铰链构件产生的扭矩引起的轴承旋转。 在一个实施例中，夹具具有纵向键，该纵向键接合在轴承中的键槽内，防止轴承旋转。 在另一个实施例中，轴承在轴承体的至少一侧具有纵向自由延伸。 延伸增加了轴承的有效长度，限制了旋转。 延伸部优选地可与其他轴承啮合，用于在相邻的轴承之间传递扭矩，或者轴承可以与延伸部重叠。 更优选地，延伸部可锁定到其它轴承。 夹具可以具有在其壁和夹具基部之间延伸的凹口，使得当壁的弯曲时夹具基座保持不变。 此外，推力轴承可以具有侧向自由延伸部，其增加轴承的宽度，并且一旦安装在夹具内具有较小的宽度，以减小它们之间的间隙。

公开(公告)号：US5991975A

公开(公告)日：1999-11-30

申请号：US964638

申请日：1997-11-05

Applicant: Austin R. Baer

Inventor： Austin R. Baer

IPC: E05D3/02 ,  E05D3/06 ,  E05D5/14 ,  E05D7/00 ,  E05D11/00 ,  E05F1/12 ,  H01H3/16

CPC classification number: E05D11/0054 ,  E05D3/022 ,  E05D7/009 ,  E05F1/1215 ,  E05F1/123 ,  E05F1/1253 ,  E05D11/0018 ,  E05D11/0081 ,  E05D3/122 ,  E05D5/14 ,  E05Y2201/71 ,  E05Y2900/132 ,  H01H3/162 ,  Y10T16/533 ,  Y10T16/541

Abstract: A pinned hinge comprising with first and second hinged members respectively including first and second leaves. The leaves have knuckles that define first bores that extend through the knuckles in a longitudinal direction. A pin is received within the bores of both leaves, pivotably joining the leaves. A cover, defining a longitudinal channel, surrounds the knuckles, protecting them. The leaves are operatively connected to the cover such that pivotal movement of the leaves displaces the cover with respect to the pin. Shanks connecting the knuckles to leaf bodies preferably have at least a double bend to retard interference between the cover and the leaves during pivoting. In one embodiment, the knuckles have gear sectors meshed with racks in the cover. In another embodiment, leaf springs operatively connect the cover to the leaves. Further embodiments include a seal disposed for sealing the cover to the hinged members when the hinge is closed. End caps block the ends of the cover. Preferably, one of these caps has a lubricant port for feeding lubricant into the channel. A cross guide, such as a cross pin, may be provided to guide the cover with respect to the pin. Some embodiments have a biasing member that pivotally biases the leaves in response to a relative position of the cover with respect to the pin.

Abstract translation: 销铰链，其包括分别包括第一和第二叶片的第一和第二铰接构件。 叶子具有指节，其定义在纵向方向上延伸穿过指关节的第一孔。 一个销被接收在两个叶片的孔内，可枢转地连接叶子。 限定纵向通道的盖子围绕指节，保护它们。 叶子可操作地连接到盖子，使得叶片的枢转运动相对于销钉移动盖子。 将转向节连接到叶体的柄部优选地具有至少两个弯曲以在枢转期间阻止盖和叶片之间的干涉。 在一个实施例中，转向节具有与盖中的齿条啮合的齿轮部分。 在另一个实施例中，板簧可操作地将盖连接到叶片上。 另外的实施例包括设置用于当铰链关闭时将盖密封到铰链构件的密封件。 端盖阻挡盖的端部。 优选地，这些盖中的一个具有用于将润滑剂供入通道的润滑剂口。 可以提供诸如十字销的十字导件以相对于销引导盖。 一些实施例具有偏置构件，该偏压构件响应于盖相对于销的相对位置枢转地偏置叶。

公开(公告)号：US4999880A

公开(公告)日：1991-03-19

申请号：US432576

申请日：1989-11-06

Applicant: Austin R. Baer

Inventor： Austin R. Baer

IPC: E05D1/04 ,  E05D3/06

CPC classification number: E05D3/122 ,  E05D1/04 ,  E05Y2201/71 ,  E05Y2900/531 ,  Y10T16/541 ,  Y10T16/547

Abstract: A pinless hinge structure having two hinge members which are rotatable relative to each other through an angle greater than 180 degrees. The hinge members are rotatably joined along their adjacent longitudinal edges by mutually intermeshed gear segments which are maintained in rotatable association by a clamp member. Each hinge member is further configured with a leg segment extending outwardly from each gear segment. The leg segments and the clamp member are configured to allow the hinge members to rotatably traverse a greater than 180 degree arcuate path of travel relative to each other.

Abstract translation: 一种无铰链铰链结构，其具有可相对于彼此旋转大于180度的角度的两个铰链构件。 铰链构件通过相互啮合的齿轮段沿其相邻的纵向边缘可旋转地连接，齿轮段通过夹紧构件保持可旋转关联。 每个铰链构件进一步构造有从每个齿轮段向外延伸的腿段。 腿段和夹紧构件构造成允许铰链构件相对于彼此可旋转地横越大于180度的弓形行进路径。

公开(公告)号：US4999879A

公开(公告)日：1991-03-19

申请号：US434312

申请日：1989-11-13

Applicant: Austin R. Baer

Inventor： Austin R. Baer

IPC: E05D3/06 ,  E05D3/18

CPC classification number: E05D3/122 ,  E05Y2201/71 ,  Y10T16/537 ,  Y10T16/541

Abstract: A pinless hinge structure having two hinge members which are rotatably joined for movement between open and closed positions. The hinge members have longitudinally extending gear segments which intermesh with an interior surface on a clamp member such that each hinge member moves about an axis of rotation which shifts as a function of the position of the hinge members. A thrust bearing assembly inhibits relative longitudinal movement between the hinge members and the clamp member.

Abstract translation: 一种无铰链铰链结构，其具有两个铰链构件，其可旋转地连接以在打开和关闭位置之间运动。 铰链构件具有纵向延伸的齿轮段，其与夹紧构件上的内表面相互啮合，使得每个铰链构件围绕作为铰链构件的位置的函数而移动的旋转轴线移动。 推力轴承组件阻止铰链构件和夹紧构件之间的相对纵向运动。

公开(公告)号：US4999878A

公开(公告)日：1991-03-19

申请号：US443561

申请日：1989-11-29

Applicant: Austin R. Baer

Inventor： Austin R. Baer

IPC: E05D1/04 ,  E05D3/06 ,  E05D3/12

CPC classification number: E05D3/122 ,  E05D1/04 ,  E05Y2201/71 ,  Y10S16/27 ,  Y10T16/541

Abstract: A thrust bearing assembly for a pinless hinge structure having two longitudinally extending hinge members which are rotatory joined to each other and a longitudinally extending clamp member. The thrust bearing assembly includes a thrust bearing member having multiple bearing support surfaces which are longitudinally joined to each other. Each bearing surface is preferably non metallic and extends laterally across adjacent longitudinal edges of the hinge members to inhibit relative longitudinal movement between the hinge members.

Abstract translation: 一种用于无铰链铰链结构的推力轴承组件，其具有彼此旋转的两个纵向延伸的铰链构件和纵向延伸的夹紧构件。 推力轴承组件包括具有彼此纵向连接的多个轴承支撑表面的止推轴承部件。 每个支承表面优选地是非金属的并且横向延伸跨过铰链构件的相邻纵向边缘以阻止铰链构件之间的相对纵向运动。

公开(公告)号：US5001810A

公开(公告)日：1991-03-26

申请号：US443572

申请日：1989-11-29

Applicant: Austin R. Baer

Inventor： Austin R. Baer

IPC: E05D3/06 ,  E05F1/12

CPC classification number: E05D3/122 ,  E05D11/0081 ,  E05F1/123 ,  E05Y2900/20 ,  Y10T16/53864 ,  Y10T16/5389 ,  Y10T16/541

Abstract: A pinless hinge structure including a pair of longitudinally extending hinge members which are rotatably joined to each other and a longitudinally extending clamp member for maintaining said hinge member in rotatable association relative to each other. A torsion spring engages each hinge member and provides a self-operating feature to the hinge structure.

Abstract translation: 无铰链铰链结构，其包括彼此可旋转地连接的一对纵向延伸的铰链构件和用于将所述铰链构件相对于彼此可旋转地关联的纵向延伸的夹紧构件。 扭转弹簧接合每个铰链构件并且向铰链结构提供自动操作特征。

公开(公告)号：US4976008A

公开(公告)日：1990-12-11

申请号：US432575

申请日：1989-11-06

Applicant: Austin R. Baer

Inventor： Austin R. Baer

IPC: E05D3/06

CPC classification number: E05D3/122 ,  Y10S16/27 ,  Y10T16/537 ,  Y10T16/541

Abstract: A multiple piece thrust bearing assembly for a hinge structure having two hinge members and a clamp member. The hinge members are rotatably joined along their adjacent longitudinally extending edges by intermeshing gear segments which are held together by the clamp member to permit smooth and uniform movement of the hinge members. The multi-piece thrust bearing assembly of the present invention comprises a thrust bearing member and bearing inserts arranged between the thrust bearing member and each of the hinge members for improving durability of the thrust bearing assembly and, thereby, the hinge structure. The thrust bearing member of the bearing assembly is formed from a non-metallic material which extends laterally across the hinge members to inhibit their longitudinal movement relative to each other. A first or upper pair of non-metallic bearing inserts are arranged between an upper bearing surface of the thrust bearing member and each of the hinge members to reduce frictional sliding contact therebetween. A second or lower pair of non-metallic bearing inserts are arranged between a lower bearing surface of the thrust bearing and each of the hinge members to further reduce frictional sliding contact therebetween.

Abstract translation: 一种用于具有两个铰链构件和夹紧构件的铰链结构的多片推力轴承组件。 铰链构件通过相互啮合的齿轮段沿其相邻的纵向延伸的边缘可旋转地连接，齿轮段通过夹紧构件保持在一起，以允许铰链构件的平稳和均匀的移动。 本发明的多片推力轴承组件包括止推轴承构件和布置在推力轴承构件和每个铰链构件之间的轴承插入件，用于提高推力轴承组件的耐久性，从而提高铰链结构的耐久性。 轴承组件的推力轴承构件由非金属材料形成，该非金属材料横向延伸穿过铰链构件以阻止它们相对于彼此的纵向移动。 第一或上一对非金属轴承插入件布置在推力轴承构件的上支承表面和每个铰链构件之间，以减少它们之间的摩擦滑动接触。 第二或第二对非金属轴承插入件布置在推力轴承的下支承表面和每个铰链构件之间，以进一步减少它们之间的摩擦滑动接触。

公开(公告)号：US5778491A

公开(公告)日：1998-07-14

申请号：US774701

申请日：1996-12-26

Applicant: Austin R. Baer

Inventor： Austin R. Baer

IPC: E05D7/00 ,  E05D1/04 ,  E05D3/06

CPC classification number: E05D3/122 ,  E05D1/04 ,  Y10T16/531 ,  Y10T16/541

Abstract: A continuous, hinge having a longitudinally supported portion and a longitudinally free end. Supports in the supported portion prevent relative sliding between pivotable hinge members. Relative longitudinal sliding between hinge members in the free end is unrestricted. In a pinless embodiment, geared hinge members are meshed and held together by a clamp. The supports comprise thrust bearings that engage laterally extending surfaces in recesses in gear segments of the hinge members. In a pinned embodiment, a continuous pin extends through aligned knuckles. The knuckles of one hinge member in the supported portion longitudinally support adjacent knuckles of the other hinge member.

Abstract translation: 具有纵向支撑部分和纵向自由端的连续铰链。 支撑部分中的支撑件防止可枢转铰链构件之间的相对滑动。 自由端铰链构件之间的相对纵向滑动是不受限制的。 在无偏差的实施例中，齿轮铰链构件通过夹具啮合并保持在一起。 支撑件包括推力轴承，该推力轴承在铰链构件的齿轮段中的凹槽中接合横向延伸的表面。 在固定的实施例中，连续的销延伸穿过对齐的指节。 支撑部分中的一个铰链构件的关节部纵向地支撑另一个铰链构件的相邻指节。

公开(公告)号：US5201902A

公开(公告)日：1993-04-13

申请号：US710967

申请日：1991-06-06

Applicant: Austin R. Baer

Inventor： Austin R. Baer

IPC: E05D1/04 ,  E05D3/06

CPC classification number: E05D3/122 ,  E05D1/04 ,  E05Y2201/71 ,  E05Y2900/132 ,  Y10S16/27 ,  Y10T16/537 ,  Y10T16/541

Abstract: A gear hinge has a bearing fitted into opposed notches which open out of the meshed gear segments for the leaves. The bearing has blocks provided with knuckles which interlock to prevent the blocks, and the leaves as well, from moving longitudinally with respect to each other.

Abstract translation: 齿轮铰链具有装配成相对的切口的轴承，该凹口从用于叶片的啮合齿轮段开出。 轴承具有设置有转向节的块，其互锁以防止块，并且叶也相对于彼此纵向移动。

公开(公告)号：US4996739A

公开(公告)日：1991-03-05

申请号：US432573

申请日：1989-11-06

Applicant: Austin R. Baer

Inventor： Austin R. Baer

IPC: E05D1/04 ,  E05D3/06 ,  E05D3/18

CPC classification number: E05D3/122 ,  E05D1/04 ,  E05Y2201/71 ,  Y10S384/906 ,  Y10T16/541

Abstract: A thrust bearing assembly for a hinge structure having two geared hinge members and a clamp member. The geared hinge members are maintained in rotatable, intermeshing relation along their adjacent longitudinally extending edges by the clamp members to permit smooth and uniform movement of the hinge structure. The thrust bearing assembly of the present invention includes a pair of non-metallic interconnected inserts arranged in side-by-side order to extend laterally across and inhibit relative longitudinal movements between the hinge members. The interconnected inserts are configured to facilitate their insertion in and removal from the hinge structure while maintaining the hinge members in mesh.

Abstract translation: 一种用于铰链结构的推力轴承组件，其具有两个齿轮铰链构件和夹紧构件。 齿轮铰链构件通过夹紧构件沿其相邻的纵向延伸的边缘保持可旋转的啮合关系，以允许铰链结构的平滑且均匀的移动。 本发明的推力轴承组件包括一对非金属互连的插入件，其以并排的顺序布置，以横向延伸并阻止铰链构件之间的相对纵向运动。 互连的插入件构造成便于它们在铰链构件保持网状的同时插入和移除铰链结构。