Door shield device for hinge-mounted door

Abstract

A door shield device for limiting opening movement of a hinge-mounted door is disclosed. The door shield device may include a body member including a first end surface and a second end surface opposite and parallel to the first end surface. The body member may also include a through opening extending between the first end surface and the second end surface, where the through opening is configured to receive a hinge pin of a door hinge. Further, the body member may include an abutment surface extending between the first end surface and the second end surface, where the abutment surface is configured to abut against the door hinge for holding the body member in a substantially fixed position relative to the door hinge. Further, the body member may include a first side surface extending between the first end surface and the second end surface.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates generally to door stop devices, and more particularly, to door stop devices for limiting the opening movement of a hinged mounted door from exceeding a predetermined angle. Background Art

[0002] This background description is provided for the purpose of generally presenting the context of the present disclosure. Unless otherwise indicated herein, nothing described in this section is intended, by either intent or implication, to be prior art to the present disclosure or the appended claims.

[0003] Commercial aircraft are typically constructed of modular components whose size, weight, and construction are determined by a number of considerations, including considerations such as fuselage size, aesthetics, and safety. Typically, commercial aircraft include storage units for storing carry-on luggage and other items. Although storage units can take a variety of forms, storage units with swingable doors have been widely used in commercial aircraft and other applications for many years. Such storage units can be installed in the interior of the aircraft along the ceiling and side walls.

[0004] Various types of swingable doors have been used for the assembly of storage units. Typically, the door is mounted on a hinge that is attached to a frame or support of the storage unit. The door can rotate around the hinge from an open position to a closed position, in which the door extends at an angle from the frame supporting the door, and in the closed position, the door is roughly flush with the frame surrounding the door on four sides. For structural, aesthetic or other reasons, continuous hinges or "piano" hinges are usually used to support swingable doors in commercial aircraft. However, when the door is opened, the door (or door latch) may hit or collide with a structure adjacent to the door (e.g., a wall, door frame, decorative piece or other object). Repeated impacts caused by collisions may damage adjacent structures and / or doors.

[0005] There are a variety of different arrangements or mechanisms used as door stops or buffers to prevent damage that may be caused to the door and / or adjacent structures (e.g., walls, door frames, trim, or other objects) when the door is fully opened. Door stops can be designed to stop or limit the opening of the door to a specific angle to prevent collisions between the door and structures adjacent to the door. Typically, door stops are placed or mounted on the door frame or wall and are arranged in a position so that if the door is opened too much, the door will hit the door stop and not the structure adjacent to the door. Door stops, which are typically made of soft materials (such as rubber or plastic), can absorb the impact force from the door to prevent damage to the door and / or adjacent structures when the door is opened. In other arrangements, the door stop can be mounted on the outer surface of the door and operate in much the same manner as door stops mounted on frames and walls as described above.

[0006] However, these conventional door stops have many disadvantages and / or problems. For example, the door stop may require that the structure adjacent to the door (e.g., a wall, door frame, trim, or other object) be prefabricated to accommodate the door stop, which may increase the cost of installation. The door stop may also need to be secured to the adjacent structure via specialized mounting hardware and tools (e.g., specialized screws, washers, screwdrivers, etc.), which may be time consuming due to the need to install multiple door stops. As a result, the door stop may not be easily removed, replaced, and / or repositioned. In addition, the structure used to mount the door stop may need to be sufficiently reinforced to support the door stop.

[0007] Furthermore, as the doorstop is subjected to continued use, the continued impact force of the door against the doorstop may partially loosen or completely disengage the doorstop from adjacent structures and / or may change the orientation of the doorstop. The loss or change of the doorstop may render the doorstop inoperable and / or may render the doorstop relatively useless. Therefore, conventional doorstops may not work, resulting in undesirable damage to the door and / or adjacent structures. Furthermore, these doorstops may be constructed of multiple parts and may be expensive, heavy, and unattractive. Therefore, there is a need for a relatively inexpensive, lightweight, and reliable doorstop for limiting the opening movement of a hinged mounted door. Summary of the invention

[0008] The present application relates to a door stop device for a hinged door. The door stop device can be used to limit the degree or range of rotation of the door in the opening direction. For example, the door stop device can limit the door from opening beyond a preset angle or a predetermined angle. Therefore, the door stop device can prevent the door from swinging into an adjacent structure (e.g., a wall, a door frame, a decorative piece, or other object) or contacting an adjacent structure, thereby avoiding a collision between the door and the adjacent structure, which may cause undesirable damage. Therefore, the door stop device can protect the door and / or adjacent structures from undesirable forces and / or damage when the door is opened.

[0009] The door stop device can be manufactured for different types of door hinge configurations and can be easily sized to various lengths / heights. The door stop device can also stop the movement of the door at a desired position without contacting or applying pressure to adjacent structures. For example, the door stop device can be configured to engage or interface with the door hinge to prevent axial movement or rotational movement of the door stop device about the door hinge. Therefore, the door stop device can be maintained in a generally fixed position relative to the door hinge to stop the movement of the door without contacting adjacent structures. Therefore, the door stop device can be configured to only contact the door hinge to limit the opening movement of the door.

[0010] The door stop device can be manufactured in various configurations and sizes for limiting the opening of the door to different desired angles. The door stop device can have a relatively simple construction and low manufacturing cost. For example, the door stop device can be manufactured from a one-piece material so that the door stop device is durable and does not fail in operation. The door stop device can also be relatively lightweight, compact and aesthetically pleasing to enhance the overall appearance of the door hinge. In addition, the door stop device can be pre-installed or pre-assembled on the door hinge, thereby reducing installation time. In addition, the door stop can be durable to absorb the force of the impact from the door. For example, a buffer or protective member can be connected to the door stop device for absorbing the force that may be generated by contacting the door.

[0011] In one aspect, a door stop device is provided. The door stop device may be adapted to be coupled to a hinge pin of a door hinge for limiting the opening movement of a door. The door stop device may include a main body member having a first end surface and a second end surface, the second end surface being opposite to and parallel to the first end surface. The main body member may also include a through opening extending between the first end surface and the second end surface, wherein the through opening is configured to receive the hinge pin of the door hinge. In addition, the main body member may include an abutment surface extending between the first end surface and the second end surface, wherein the abutment surface is configured to abut against the door hinge for maintaining the main body member in a substantially fixed position relative to the door hinge. In addition, the main body member may include a first side surface extending between the first end surface and the second end surface.

[0012] In another aspect, a door stop device for limiting the opening movement of a door is provided. The door stop device can be configured to be coupled to a hinge pin of a door hinge. The door stop device can include a body member having an opposing first end and a second end. The body member can also include a through opening extending between the opposing first end and the second end, wherein the through opening is configured to receive the hinge pin of the door hinge. In addition, the body member can include an engagement surface extending between the opposing first end and the second end, wherein the engagement surface is configured to engage with the door hinge for maintaining the body member in a substantially fixed orientation relative to the door hinge.

[0013] The foregoing summary is illustrative only and is not intended to be limiting in any way. In addition to the illustrative aspects, embodiments, and features described above, further aspects, embodiments, and features will become apparent by reference to the drawings and the following detailed description. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] A more complete understanding of embodiments of the present disclosure may be achieved by reference to the detailed description and claims when considered in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein like reference numerals refer to like elements throughout the drawings. The drawings are provided to facilitate understanding of the present disclosure and do not limit the breadth, scope, scale, or applicability of the present disclosure. The drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale.

[0015] Figure 1 An exemplary embodiment of an aircraft is shown;

[0016] Figure 2 Shown is the layout Figure 1 storage units within the aircraft;

[0017] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A partial front view of a storage unit of , showing a door stop device coupled to a hinge of a door in a closed position;

[0018] Figure 4 yes Figure 2 a partial perspective view of a storage unit of , showing a door stop device coupled to a hinge of a door arranged in a maximum open position limited by the door stop device;

[0019] Figure 5 is a front perspective view of a door stop device for limiting the opening movement of a door according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0020] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 A top view of a door stop device;

[0021] Figure 7 is a front perspective view of a door stop device for limiting the opening movement of a door according to another exemplary embodiment;

[0022] Figure 8 yes Figure 7 A top view of a door stop device;

[0023] Fig. 9 yes Figure 7 A rear perspective view of a door stop device;

[0024] Fig.10 yes Figure 7 A front view of the door stop device with the buffer member removed;

[0025] Fig.11 According to an exemplary embodiment Figure 7 A three-dimensional view of a buffer member of a door stop device;

[0026] Fig.12 yes Fig.11 A top view of a buffer component.

[0027] Fig.13 is a partial top plan view of a door stop device mounted on a door hinge of a door, the door being arranged in a maximum open position limited by the door stop device;

[0028] Fig.14 yes Fig.11 A partial perspective cross-sectional view of the installed door stop device, wherein the door is arranged in a closed position;

[0029] Fig.15 Shows Fig.14 A partial perspective cross-sectional view of a door hinge with a door stop removed;

[0030] Fig.16 is a front perspective view of a door stop device for limiting the opening movement of a door according to another exemplary embodiment;

[0031] Fig.17 is a front perspective view of a door stop device for limiting the opening movement of a door according to another exemplary embodiment; and

[0032] Fig.18 is a front perspective view of a door stopper device for limiting opening movement of a door according to another exemplary embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0033] The accompanying drawings and the following description illustrate specific exemplary embodiments. It should be understood that although not explicitly described or shown herein, those skilled in the art will be able to come up with various arrangements that embody the principles described herein and are included within the intended scope of the claims that follow this description. In addition, any examples described herein are intended to aid in understanding the principles of the present disclosure and should be interpreted as not limiting. Therefore, the present disclosure is not limited to the specific embodiments or examples described below, but is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

[0034] Specific implementations are described herein with reference to the accompanying drawings. In this description, the same features are represented by the same reference numerals in all drawings. In some drawings, multiple instances of a particular type of feature may be used. Although the features are physically and / or logically different, the same reference numeral is used for each feature, and different instances are distinguished by adding a letter to the reference numeral. When a group or type of features is referred to herein (for example, when a specific feature of the features is not referred to), the reference numeral without a distinguishing letter is used. However, when a specific feature of multiple features of the same type is referred to herein, the reference numeral with a distinguishing letter is used. For example, reference numerals in the same manner as the preceding paragraphs are used. Figure 1, a hinge is shown and is indicated by reference numeral 223. When referring to a specific hinge (such as hinge 223A), the distinguishing letter "A" may be used. However, when referring to any hinge or a group of hinges, reference numeral 223 may be used without a distinguishing letter.

[0035] As used herein, different terms are used only for the purpose of describing a particular implementation and are not intended to be restrictive. Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the singular forms "one", "an" and "the" are intended to also include plural forms. In addition, the terms "comprise", "comprises" and "comprising" can be used interchangeably with "include", "includes" or "including". In addition, the term "wherein" can be used interchangeably with the term "wherein". As used herein, "exemplary" refers to an example, an implementation and / or an aspect, and should not be interpreted as limiting or representing a preferred or preferred implementation. As used herein, ordinal terms (e.g., "first", "second", "third", etc.) used to modify elements such as structures, parts, operations, etc. do not themselves represent that the element has any priority or order relative to another element, but are only to distinguish the element from another element with the same name (except for the use of ordinal terms). As used herein, the term "set" refers to a grouping of one or more elements, and the term "plurality" refers to a plurality of elements.

[0036] The present application relates to embodiments related to a door stop device for a hinged mounted door. The door stop device can be used to limit the degree or range of rotation of the door in the opening direction. For example, the door stop device can limit the door from opening beyond a preset angle or a predetermined angle. Therefore, the door stop device can prevent the door from swinging into an adjacent structure (e.g., a wall, a door frame, a decorative piece, or other object) or contacting an adjacent structure, thereby avoiding a collision between the door and the adjacent structure, which may cause undesirable damage. Therefore, the door stop device can protect the door and / or adjacent structures from the influence of undesirable forces and / or damage when the door is opened.

[0037] The door stop device can also be manufactured for different types of door hinge configurations and easily sized to various lengths / heights. The door stop device can also stop the movement of the door at a desired position without contacting or applying pressure to adjacent structures. For example, the door stop device can be configured to engage or interface with the door hinge to prevent axial movement or rotational movement of the door stop device about the door hinge. Therefore, the door stop device can be maintained in a generally fixed position relative to the door hinge to stop the movement of the door without contacting adjacent structures. Therefore, the door stop device can be configured to only contact the door hinge to limit the opening movement of the door.

[0038] The door stop device can be manufactured in various configurations and sizes for limiting the opening movement of the door to different desired angles. For example, the door stop device can limit the opening of the door to an angle between 90 degrees and 140 degrees. The door stop device can have a relatively simple construction and low manufacturing cost. For example, the door stop device can be manufactured from a one-piece material so that the door stop device can be durable and will not fail in operation. The door stop device can also be relatively light, compact and beautiful to enhance the overall appearance of the door hinge. In addition, the door stop device can also be relatively easy to install and remove. For example, the door stop device can be pre-installed or pre-assembled on the door hinge, thereby reducing installation time. In addition, the door stop device can be durable to absorb the force generated by hitting the door. For example, a buffer or a protective member can be connected to the door stop device for absorbing the force that may be generated by contacting the door.

[0039] Referring now to the drawings, and more particularly to Figure 1 , shows an exemplary embodiment of an aircraft 100 in which aspects of the present disclosure may be implemented. Figure 1 The aircraft 100 includes a fuselage 102 including a left side portion 104, a right side portion 106, a front end portion 108, and a tail end portion 110. A first wing 112 is coupled to the left side portion 104 of the fuselage 102. A second wing 114 is coupled to the right side portion 106 of the fuselage 102. In the illustrated example, the aircraft 100 includes a door 116 disposed on the left side portion 104 of the fuselage 102. Passengers and / or crew members may enter (e.g., board) and / or exit (e.g., disembark) the aircraft 100 via the door 116. Thus, Figure 1 The aircraft 100 is merely an example, and other aircraft may be used without departing from the scope of the present disclosure.

[0040] Figure 2 Shows Figure 1The storage unit 200 of the aircraft 100 is provided. The storage unit 200 may be arranged near the entrance 202 of the aircraft 100. For example, the storage unit 200 may be arranged adjacent to a passageway or aisle 204 in a cabin or interior of the aircraft 100. In the illustrated example, when passengers and / or crew members enter the aircraft 100 via the door 116, the storage unit 200 is arranged on the right side of the passageway or aisle 204 adjacent to the entrance 202 and / or the door 116 of the aircraft 100 from the perspective of the passengers and / or crew members. In the illustrated example, the storage unit 200 extends from the left side portion 104 of the fuselage 102 toward the right side portion 106 of the fuselage 102.

[0041] like Figure 2 As shown in, storage unit 200 includes a first storage assembly 210 and a second storage assembly 212. In the example shown, the first storage assembly 210 includes a first compartment (not shown) accessible via a first door 214. The second storage assembly 212 includes a second compartment, a third compartment, a fourth compartment, and a fifth compartment (not shown). The second compartment is accessible via a second door 216, the third compartment is accessible via a third door 218, the fourth compartment is accessible via a fourth door 220, and the fifth compartment is accessible via a fifth door 222. In other examples, storage unit 200 can have any suitable number of compartments and / or doors. Exemplary compartments can be used to store and / or preserve any items, such as clothing (e.g., coats, jackets, hats, and / or any other clothing), safety equipment (e.g., fire extinguishers, first aid kits, and / or any other safety equipment), daily necessities (e.g., blankets, paper towels, soap, food, and / or any other daily necessities), and / or any other items. In some examples, shelves, racks, shelves (e.g., coat racks), dividers, padding, and / or any other structure and / or device are arranged in the compartment to hold, support, organize, and / or protect the items.

[0042] In the example shown, the door of the first storage assembly 210 and the door of the second storage assembly may include hinges 223 to enable the doors to swing in an opening direction. The hinges 223 may be continuous hinges, piano hinges, or any other suitable type of hinges. Figure 2As shown in , hinges 223A and 223B are respectively coupled to the frame of the second storage assembly 212 and the respective ends of the fourth door 220 and the fifth door 222. The hinges 223A and 223B enable the fourth door 220 and the fifth door 222 to be opened away from the left side 104 of the fuselage 102 and / or the entrance 202 (e.g., the fourth door 220 and the fifth door 222 lead to and / or open toward the right side 106 of the fuselage 102 and / or the passenger seating area), thereby facilitating access to the fourth compartment and the fifth compartment, and enable passengers and / or crew to close the fourth door 220 and / or the fifth door 222 when the passengers and / or crew leave the aircraft 100 from the passenger seating area. In the example shown, the hinges 223A and 223B respectively enable the fourth door 220 and the fifth door 222 to be pivoted about an axis that is generally vertical and / or perpendicular to the floor. In other examples, fourth door 220 and fifth door 222 may open in other directions.

[0043] like Figure 2 As shown in , the hinge 223 may include one or more door stop devices 230 for limiting the opening movement of the doors of the first storage assembly 210 and the second storage assembly 212. For example, the door may rotate in an opening direction until the door contacts the door stop device 230. The door stop device 230 may be coupled to or attached to the hinge 223 at one or more positions along the hinge 223. For example, the door stop device 230 may prevent the first door 214 of the first storage assembly 210 from opening beyond a predetermined angle. Similarly, the door stop device 230 may prevent the door of the second storage assembly 212 from opening beyond a predetermined angle. The door stop device 230 may be configured to limit the opening of the door of the second storage assembly 212 to the same or different angles.

[0044] like Figure 3 As shown in FIG. 1 , the door stop device 230 is coupled to the hinge 223 of the third door 218 of the second storage assembly 212 , which is arranged in a closed position. Figure 4 A door stop device 230 is shown coupled to the hinge 223 of the third door 218, which is arranged in a maximum open position limited by the door stop device 230. In addition, each of the doors of the first storage assembly 210 and the second storage assembly 212 may include a latch 240 to secure the door in a closed position and facilitate opening and closing of the door. The latch 240 may be arranged at any position on the door of the first storage assembly 210 and the second storage assembly 212 (e.g., operatively coupled to the door).

[0045] Reference now Figure 5 and Figure 6, a door stop device 500 for a hinged door according to an exemplary embodiment is shown. The door stop device 500 can be used to limit the degree or range of rotation of the door in the opening direction. For example, the door stop device 500 can limit the door from opening beyond a preset angle or a predetermined angle. Therefore, the door stop device 500 can prevent the door from swinging into an adjacent structure (e.g., a wall, a door frame, a decorative piece, or other object) or contacting an adjacent structure, thereby avoiding a collision between the door and the adjacent structure, which may cause undesirable damage. Therefore, the door stop device 500 can protect the door and / or adjacent structures from undesirable forces and / or damage when the door is opened.

[0046] like Figure 5 As shown in , the door stop device 500 generally includes a main body member or structure 502 and can be made into a one-piece construction. The door stop device 500 can have a generally or substantially triangular or wedge-shaped shape. It is contemplated that alternative embodiments of the door stop device 500 can have various other regular and irregular geometric shapes, such as cylindrical or rectangular configurations. The door stop device 500 can be pre-installed or pre-assembled on a door hinge, thereby reducing installation time.

[0047] The door stop device 500 can have a relatively simple construction and can be made of a one-piece lightweight material having any desired height or thickness. The door stop device 500 can be made of a variety of materials, including but not limited to metal, rubber, ceramic, steel, aluminum, plastic (e.g., nylon, polyamide polyester, polyphenylene sulfide, polyethylene or polypropylene) or any other suitable material or combination thereof. The door stop device 500 can be manufactured using any suitable manufacturing process, such as an injection molding process and / or a milling process. In some embodiments, the door stop device 500 can be made by cutting an extruded material (extruded material) into a desired height or length and slotting as needed.

[0048] like Figure 5 As shown in , the door stop device 500 may include a top surface 504, a bottom surface 506, one or more side surfaces 508, an abutment surface or hinge joint surface 510, and a collar or sleeve portion 512. The top surface 504 and the bottom surface 506 may be generally flat and have a generally triangular or wedge-shaped shape. The collar or sleeve portion 512 may include a hinge receiving portion 514. The hinge receiving portion 514 may define a circular opening or orifice 516 extending therethrough. The circular opening 516 may be adapted to receive or accommodate the shaft (e.g., hinge pin) of a door hinge. The shaft or hinge pin of a door hinge may be positioned through the circular opening 516 of the hinge receiving portion 514. The circular opening 516 may have a diameter of any suitable size to accommodate the hinge pin of a door hinge.

[0049] The hinge engagement surface 510 of the door stop device 500 can be configured to engage or interface with the door hinge to prevent axial movement or rotational movement of the door stop device 500 about the door hinge (e.g., see FIG. Fig.14 and Fig.15 ). For example, the hinge engagement surface 510 can abut or engage the surface of the door hinge to hold the door stop device 500 in a generally fixed position relative to the door hinge. Thus, the door stop device 500 can stop or limit the opening movement of the door at a predetermined angle by only engaging with the door hinge and not contacting adjacent structures. The hinge engagement surface 510 can be generally flat and have a generally rectangular shape. In other embodiments, the hinge engagement surface 510 can have a curved shape or other shape for engaging the surface of the door hinge, thereby preventing the door stop device 500 from rotating around the door hinge.

[0050] like Figure 5 , the side surface 508 of the door stop device 500 includes a first side surface 508A, a second side surface 508B and a third side surface 508C. The first side surface 508A and the third side surface 508C can be generally flat and have a rectangular shape. The second side surface 508B can be curved and extend between the first side surface 508A and the third side surface 508C. In other embodiments, the shape or profile of the side surface 508 can have any suitable configuration.

[0051] The first side surface 508A of the door stop device 500 can be used as a buffer to absorb the force of the impact from the door and prevent the surface of the door from being damaged. In some embodiments, the first side surface 508A may include a protective material or a protective layer. In other embodiments, the first side surface 508A may include a buffer member or a protective pad (not shown), which will be further described below. The buffer member may be integrated with the door stop device 500 or fixed to the door stop device 500. The buffer member may have a cylindrical shape or any other suitable shape. In some embodiments, the first side surface 508A may include one or more protrusions, and the buffer member may be installed on the protrusion.

[0052] Reference now Figures 7 to 10 , shows a door stop device 700 for a hinged door according to an exemplary embodiment. In many aspects, the construction and function of the door stop device 700 can be similar to the previously described Figure 5 Components of door stop device 700 that substantially correspond to components of door stop device 500 are denoted by the same reference numerals in the seven hundred series.

[0053] like Figure 7, the door stop device 700 generally includes a body member or structure 702. The body member 702 of the door stop device 700 may include a top surface 704, a bottom surface 706, one or more side surfaces 708, an abutment surface or hinge engagement surface 710, and a collar or sleeve portion 712. The collar or sleeve portion 712 may include a hinge receiving portion 714. The hinge receiving portion 714 may define a circular opening or aperture 716 extending therethrough.

[0054] The main body member 702 of the door stop device 700 may also include a buffer member 718. The buffer member 718 may be coupled to or fixed to the main body member 702 of the door stop device 700. In some embodiments, the buffer member 718 may be removably coupled to the main body member 702. The buffer member 718 may be configured to absorb the impact of the door and protect the surface of the door from damage. The buffer member 718 may be composed of rubber, plastic, foam, carbon fiber, polymer, synthetic material, polyurethane or any other suitable material or combination thereof.

[0055] Fig.11 An exemplary embodiment of a buffer member 718 of a door stop device 700 is shown. Fig.11 As shown in , the cushioning member 718 may include a head 720 and an elongated member or shaft 722. Fig.12 As shown in , the head 720 is generally cylindrical in shape. It should be understood that the shape of the head 720 can be triangular, rectangular, square, pentagonal, hexagonal, heptagonal, octagonal, circular, oval, elliptical, n-gonal or any other shape. The shaft 722 can extend longitudinally from the head 720 of the cushioning member 718 and have an enlarged end portion 724 for enabling the cushioning member 718 to be removably coupled to the door stop device 700.

[0056] Reference again Figures 7 to 10 The one or more side surfaces 708 of the door stop device 700 may include a first side surface 708A, a second side surface 708B, and a third side surface 708C. Fig.10 As shown in FIG. 7 , the first side surface 708A of the door stop device 700 includes a first side surface 708A for receiving a buffer member 718 (eg, Fig.11 ) and a recessed portion 728 for receiving the head 720 of the cushioning member 718. Fig. 9As shown in the figure, the third side surface 708C includes one or more openings or recesses 730 (shown as three). The recess 730 can be formed in the door stop device 700 to further reduce the weight of the door stop device 700. The recess 730 can be generally cylindrical or rectangular in shape and can be formed by a milling process. The recess 730 may include an upper recess 730A, an intermediate recess 730B, and a lower recess 730C. The intermediate recess 730B can enable the enlarged end portion 724 of the cushioning member 718 to extend for fixing the cushioning member 718 to the door stop device 700.

[0057] refer to Figures 13 to 15 , shows a door stop device 800 coupled to or attached to a hinge assembly according to an exemplary embodiment. The door stop device 800 is designed to limit the opening movement of a hinged mounted door. In many aspects, the construction and function of the door stop device 800 can be similar to the previously described Figure 7 The construction and function of the door stop device 700 correspond to each other. Components of the door stop device 800 that substantially correspond to the components of the door stop device 700 are indicated by the same reference numerals in the eight hundred series.

[0058] like Fig.13 As shown in FIG. 8 , the door 830 is rotatably secured to a support or door frame 832 by a hinge assembly 834. The hinge assembly 834 may be a continuous hinge, a piano hinge, or any other suitable hinge. A decorative piece or molding strip 836 (e.g., a vertical friction strip) may be secured to the support 832 adjacent to the door 830. Fig.14 As shown in , the hinge assembly 834 can have a hinge plate 838 coupled to the support 832 and a hinge plate 840 coupled to the door 830. The hinge assembly 834 can include an axially aligned hinge cylinder 842. In order to fix the hinge cylinder 842 in its respective position and achieve relative angular displacement, a hinge pin 844 can be positioned through the hinge cylinder 842. The door 830 can rotate around the axis of the hinge pin 844. Fig.14 The door stop device 800 is shown mounted on a hinge assembly 834 when the door 830 is in a closed position. Fig.15 Hinge assembly 834 is shown with door stop device 800 removed.

[0059] The opening movement of door 830 may be limited by the engagement between door stop 800 and door 830. For example, as door 830 opens, door 830 rotates until an outer surface of door 830 contacts a surface of door stop 800 or a cushioning member of door stop 800. Fig.13The door stop device 800 is shown mounted on a hinge assembly 834, with the door 830 opened to the extent permitted by the door stop device 800. When the opening movement of the door 830 is stopped, no portion of the door stop device 800 contacts the trim 836 or the support 832 described above.

[0060] refer to Figures 16 to 18 , other embodiments of door stop devices for hinged mounted doors are shown. The door stop devices can be manufactured in various configurations to limit the opening movement of the door to different desired angles. For example, the door stop device can limit the opening of the door to any suitable angle. In some embodiments, the suitable angle can be between 90 degrees and 140 degrees. In various aspects, Figures 16 to 18 The construction and function of the door stop device shown in the figure can be the same as that described above. Figure 5 The door stop device 500 or Figure 7 The structure and function of the door stop device 700 correspond. Fig.16 Components of door stop device 1600 that generally correspond to components of door stop device 700 are indicated by like reference numerals in the one thousand six hundred series.

[0061] like Fig.16 As shown in , the hinge joint surface 1610 of the door stop device 1600 can be oriented at a predetermined angle to engage or intersect with the surface of the door hinge. Based on the orientation of the hinge joint surface 1610, the door stop device 1600 can have an angle θ between an imaginary line 1650 extending through the first side surface 1604 of the door stop device 1600 and an imaginary line 1652 extending through the hinge joint surface 1610, so that the opening of the hinged mounted door can be limited to a desired angle. The door stop device 1600 can limit the opening of the door to approximately 90 degrees.

[0062] Fig.17 A door stop device 1700 is shown for limiting the opening of a hinge mounted door to 110 degrees. The door stop device 1700 can be configured to have a specific orientation relative to the door hinge to form a predetermined angle θ between the first side surface 1708A and the hinge engagement surface 1710 . Fig.18 A door stop device is shown that limits the opening of the hinge mounted door to 130 degrees based on the angle θ between the first side surface 1808A and the hinge engagement surface 1810 .

[0063] In summary, the present application relates to embodiments of doorstop devices for hinged doors. The doorstop device can limit the door from opening beyond a preset angle or a predetermined angle. For example, the doorstop device can be manufactured in various configurations for limiting the opening of the door to different desired angles. In addition, the doorstop device can be configured to stop the movement of the door at a desired position without contacting adjacent structures or applying pressure to adjacent structures. Therefore, the doorstop device can only contact the door hinge to limit the opening movement of the door. Therefore, the doorstop device can prevent the door from swinging into an adjacent structure (e.g., a wall, a door frame, a decorative piece, or other object) or contacting an adjacent structure, thereby avoiding a collision between the door and the adjacent structure, which may cause unexpected damage. Therefore, the doorstop device can protect the door and / or adjacent structures from the influence of unexpected forces and / or from damage when the door is opened.

[0064] The description of different advantageous arrangements is presented for purposes of illustration and description and is not intended to be exhaustive or limited to the examples of the disclosed form. Various modifications and variations will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art. In addition, different advantageous embodiments describe advantages that differ from other advantageous embodiments. The selected one or more embodiments are chosen and described in order to best illustrate the principles of the embodiments, their practical application, and to enable others of ordinary skill in the art to understand the disclosure of the various embodiments with various modifications suitable for the particular use contemplated.

[0065] In addition, examples of an element "connected" to another element in this specification may include direct connection and indirect connection. Direct connection may be defined as an element connected to another element and in contact with another element. Indirect connection may be defined as a connection between two elements that are not in direct contact with each other, and there are one or more additional elements between the connected elements. In addition, as used herein, fixing an element to another element may include direct fixing and indirect fixing. In addition, as used herein, "adjacent" does not necessarily mean contact. For example, an element may be adjacent to another element without contacting another element.

[0066] As used herein, a system, device, structure, article, element, component, or hardware that is "configured to" perform a specified function is actually capable of performing the specified function without any changes, rather than being able to perform the specified function only after further modification. In other words, a system, device, structure, article, element, component, or hardware that is "configured to" perform a specified function is specifically selected, created, implemented, utilized, programmed, and / or designed for the purpose of performing the specified function. As used herein, "configured to" means that the existing features of a system, device, structure, article, element, component, or hardware enable the system, device, structure, article, element, component, or hardware to perform the specified function without further modification. For the purposes of this disclosure, a system, device, structure, article, element, component, or hardware that is described as "configured to" perform a particular function may additionally or alternatively be described as "adapted to" and / or "operable to" perform that function.

[0067] As used herein, the terms "substantially" or "approximately" mean that the stated features, parameters or values ​​do not need to be achieved precisely, and the amount of deviation or variation that may occur (including, for example, tolerances, measurement errors, measurement precision limitations and other factors known to those skilled in the art) does not hinder the effect that the features are intended to provide.

[0068] Unless otherwise indicated, the terms "first," "second," and the like are used herein merely as labels and are not intended to impose order, position, or hierarchical requirements on the items to which these terms refer. Furthermore, reference to, for example, a "second" item does not require or preclude the presence of, for example, a "first" item or lower-numbered items and / or the presence of, for example, a "third" item or higher-numbered items.

[0069] Although the device has been described with reference to some examples, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes may be made and equivalents may be substituted without departing from the scope of the claims. Therefore, the device of the present invention is not intended to be limited to the specific embodiments disclosed, but the disclosed device includes all embodiments falling within the scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. A door stop device, adapted to be coupled to a hinge pin of a door hinge for limiting the opening movement of the door, the door stop device comprising: The main body component (502, 702) comprises: a first end surface (504, 704); a second end surface (506, 706) opposite to and parallel to the first end surface; a through opening (516, 716) extending between the first end surface and the second end surface, wherein the through opening is configured to receive the hinge pin of the door hinge; an abutment surface (510, 710) extending between the first end surface and the second end surface, wherein the abutment surface is configured to abut against the door hinge for retaining the body member in a generally fixed position relative to the door hinge; and A first side surface (508A, 708A) extends between the first end surface and the second end surface.

2. The door stop device according to claim 1, wherein: The door stop device limits opening movement of the door while contacting the door hinges without contacting adjacent structures.

3. The door stop device according to claim 1, further comprising a buffer member (718) arranged on the first side surface of the main body member, wherein: The cushioning member is configured to absorb impact from the door.

4. The door stop device according to claim 1, wherein: The first end surface and the second end surface are generally triangular in shape, and wherein the first end surface and the second end surface are generally flat.

5. The door stop device according to claim 1, wherein: The body member is formed using at least one of an injection molding process or a milling process.

6. The door stop device according to claim 5, wherein: The body member is made of a one-piece rigid material.

7. The door stop device according to claim 6, wherein: The rigid material is selected from at least one of the following: metal, steel, aluminum, plastic, rubber, ceramic, polyester, nylon, polyamide, polyethylene or polypropylene.

8. The door stop device according to claim 1, wherein: The first side surface and the abutment surface are substantially flat surfaces.

9. The door stop device according to claim 1, wherein: The first side surface and the abutment surface are angularly spaced from each other to limit opening of the door from exceeding a certain angle, and wherein the door is movable in an opening direction until the door contacts a buffer member disposed on the first side surface of the body member.

10. The door stop device according to claim 9, wherein: The specific angle includes 90 degrees, 100 degrees or 140 degrees.

11. The door stop device according to claim 1, wherein: The first side surface includes a recess (726) therein, and wherein the recess is configured to receive a shaft (722) of a cushioning member.

12. The door stop device according to claim 11, wherein: The cushioning member includes a head portion (720) and a shaft extending longitudinally from the head portion.

13. The door stop device according to claim 12, wherein: The head portion has a generally cylindrical shape, and wherein the head portion is located generally midway between the first end surface and the second end surface.

14. The door stop device according to claim 13, wherein: The buffer member is made of elastic material.

15. The door stop device according to claim 14, wherein: The elastic material is selected from at least one of the following: rubber, plastic, foam, carbon fiber, polymer, synthetic material or polyurethane.

16. The door stop device according to claim 1, wherein: The body member includes a second side surface (508B, 708B) extending between the first end surface and the second end surface, and wherein the second side surface is substantially planar.

17. The door stop device according to claim 1, wherein: The body member includes a third side surface (508C, 708C) extending between the first end surface and the second end surface, wherein the third side surface is curved.

18. The door stop device according to claim 1, wherein: The door is part of a cabinet or storage unit of the aircraft (100).

19. A door stop device for limiting movement of a door in an opening direction, the door stop device being configured to be coupled to a hinge pin of a door hinge, the door stop device comprising: The main body component (502, 702) comprises: an opposing first end and a second end; a through opening (516, 716) extending between the opposing first and second ends, wherein the through opening is configured to receive the hinge pin of the door hinge; and An engagement surface (510, 710) extends between the opposing first and second ends, wherein the engagement surface is configured to engage the door hinge for retaining the body member in a generally fixed orientation relative to the door hinge.

20. The door stop device according to claim 19, further comprising a buffer member arranged on the main body member, wherein: The cushioning member is configured to absorb impact from the door, and wherein the door stop device limits opening movement of the door while contacting the door hinge without contacting adjacent structure.

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