Multilink hinge

Abstract

Disclosed is a multilink hinge, especially for refrigerator doors, comprising articulated levers that are interconnected in a scissor-type manner. The parts (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) forming the multilink hinge are covered by at least one lateral protective plate (15) as long as the same are in different positions relative to each other and form different intermediate spaces according to the open position of the hinge.

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Technical field [0001] The present invention relates to a multi-joint hinge, especially for the door of a freezer, including various joint levers connected to each other in a scissor type. Background technique [0002] Many hinges of this type are known from the prior art, for example from the patents GB 1 066 710 or US 5 035 026. [0003] However, these known hinges have various disadvantages. [0004] Because very thick doors are used for thermal insulation especially in freezers, the hinge must have a relatively long hinged lever in order to achieve the desired extension length-away from the door forward. This results in a gap of different sizes between the articulated levers depending on the opening position, and the gap can be increased or decreased when the door moves. In a reduced situation, there is a risk of injury, when, for example, a child inserts a finger into the gap. In this case, the articulated lever connected by scissors is like a cutting scissors. Summary of t...

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[0003] However these known hinges have various disadvantages

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