Hinge

Abstract

hinge (1) comprising - at least two hinge leaves (2, 3) that can be rotated relative to each other, to which elements (4, 5) that can be rotated relative to each other, such as doors or windows, can be attached; - a hinge axis (6) connected to the hinge leaves, such as a hinge pin, about which the movement of the hinge leaves (2, 3) is to take place, characterized in that the hinge (1) further comprises - a base plate (7) for attaching the hinge (1) to a support surface, such as a door or window frame; - a hinge arm (8) which is fixedly attached at its first end (9) to the base plate (7) and extends to a distance from the base plate, wherein the hinge axis (6) is located at a second end (10) of the hinge arm at an arm's length (A) from the base plate (1).

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The object of the invention is a hinge and a component comprising the hinge, as set out in the preambles of the independent claims listed below. TECHNICAL FIELD

[0002] Hinges allow elements to rotate relative to each other around a specific hinge axis. DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0003] The object of the present invention is to provide a new, simple and reliable hinge between two elements that can rotate relative to each other, such as two doors or windows attached to a frame. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0004] In order to achieve, among other things, the above-mentioned purposes, the object of the invention and other objects of the invention are characterized by what is set out in the appended claims.

[0005] The exemplary applications and advantages mentioned in this text apply, as far as applicable, to the hinge, the component of the invention and other objects of the invention, even if they are not always mentioned separately.

[0006] A typical hinge of the invention comprises - at least two hinge leaves which can rotate relative to one another and to which elements which can rotate relative to one another, such as doors or windows, can be attached; - a hinge axis connected to the hinge leaves, such as a hinge pin, around which the movement of the hinge leaves is to take place; - a base plate for attaching the hinge to a supporting surface, such as a door or window frame; - a hinge arm which is immovably attached to the base plate at its first end and extends to a distance from the base plate, the hinge axis being arranged at the second end of the hinge arm at an arm's length from the base plate.

[0007] A typical component of the invention comprises two glass elements that are rotatable relative to each other about a hinge, such as glass doors or glass windows, between which a hinge of the invention is arranged.

[0008] The invention makes it possible to shift the hinge axis to a distance, i.e., an arm's length, from the base plate. This allows two movable elements, such as doors or window panes, to be connected to each other in a simple and functional manner using a single hinge pin. In contrast to previously known solutions, this enables new functions and features, for example, in the functions of a pair of windows or a pair of doors.

[0009] In one application, the base plate, the hinge leaves and the rotating elements to be attached to the hinge leaves are predominantly flat.

[0010] In one application of the invention, the hinge leaves are connected to the hinge axis by a leaf arm, which is immovably attached to the hinge leaf at its first end and extends to a distance from the hinge leaf, with the hinge axis being connected to the second end of the leaf arm at a distance of one leaf arm from the hinge leaf. If the leaf arm length is only slightly smaller, i.e., by one hinge leaf thickness less than the arm length, the leaf arms can be rotated toward the base plate in their second extreme position.

[0011] In one application of the invention - the hinge arm is attached to the base plate at least mainly perpendicular to it and - the leaf arm is attached to the hinge leaf at least mainly perpendicular to it and - the direction of the hinge axis is at least mainly parallel to the directions of the planes of both the base plate and the hinge leaves.

[0012] In this way, a simple and reliable hinge and component is achieved.

[0013] In one application of the invention, each hinge leaf comprises fastening openings for a fastening means, such as a screw, for attaching the hinge leaf to the rotatable element.

[0014] In one application of the invention, each hinge leaf comprises a flexible fitting that can be placed between the rotatable element to be attached to the hinge leaf and the fastening means and / or the hinge leaf. The fitting can be made of rubber or plastic, for example. For example, the fitting can be ring-shaped and placed around or even inside the fastening opening of the hinge leaf. When using the flexible fitting, the rotatable element is not damaged, even when tightly fitted.

[0015] In one application of the invention, the hinge leaves and the flat rotating elements to be attached to them can be rotated between two extreme positions. The extreme positions can be, for example: - a closed position in which the hinge leaf and the rotating element attached to it are perpendicular to the plane of the base plate, - an open position in which the hinge leaf and the rotating element attached to it are parallel to the plane of the base plate.

[0016] The hinge can be made of suitable materials such as plastic, steel, aluminum, or another metal or metal alloy. The entire hinge can be made of the same material, or its parts can be made of different materials. In one application, the pivot pin is made of steel. In another application, the base plate and hinge leaves are made of aluminum. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE CHARACTERS

[0017] The invention is explained in more detail below with reference to the attached schematic drawing. Fig. 1 shows a hinge and a component of the invention, Fig. 2 shows a hinge of the invention, Fig. 3 shows a hinge and a component of the invention and Fig. 4 shows a hinge and a component of the invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EXEMPLARY FIGURES

[0018] In the examples in the figures, the same reference numerals are used for corresponding parts for the sake of clarity.

[0019] Fig. 1, Fig. 3 and Fig. 4 show a structural element 17 of the invention, which comprises a hinge 1 of the invention and two glass windows 4 and 5 attached thereto, which can be rotated relative to one another. Fig. 2 shows hinge 1 alone.

[0020] The hinge 1 comprises a flat base plate 7 in which fastening holes 18 are formed for a fastening means, such as a screw, in order to attach the hinge 1 from its lower surface 19 to a support surface (not shown), such as a door or window frame. Centrally mounted on the upper surface 20 of the base plate is a hinge arm 8, at least substantially perpendicular and immovable with respect to the plane of the base plate 7. The hinge arm 8 is attached with its first end 9 to the base plate 7 and its second end 10 extends to a distance from the base plate 7. The hinge axis, i.e. the hinge pin 6, about which the movement of the glass windows 4 and 5 is to take place, is arranged at one end of the hinge arm 10 at an arm's length A from the base plate 7.

[0021] The hinge 1 also comprises two relatively rotatable hinge leaves 2 and 3 for connecting the glass windows 4 and 5 to the hinge 1. Mounting holes 14 for screws 15 are arranged in the hinge leaves 2 and 3 in order to attach each hinge leaf 2 and 3 to its own glass door 4 and 5. Openings (not shown) are formed in the glass doors 4 and 5, in which precisely fitting, flexible fittings 16 are placed. The screws 15 are inserted from one side of the glass door through the hinge leaves 2 and 3, the fittings 16 and the openings in the glass door and are tightened from the opposite side of the glass door using a counterpart 21. In this way, the glass windows 4 and 5 are securely and unbreakably attached to the hinge leaves 2 and 3.

[0022] The hinge leaves 2 and 3 are each connected to the hinge axis, i.e., the hinge pin 6, via their own leaf arm 11. The leaf arm 11 is mounted at least substantially perpendicularly relative to the plane of the hinge leaf 2, 3. The leaf arm 11 is immovably attached to the hinge leaf 2, 3 at its first end 12 and extends to a distance from the hinge leaf 2, 3. The hinge axis is connected to the other end of the leaf arm 13 at a leaf arm length B from the hinge leaf 2, 3.

[0023] The direction of the hinge axis 6 is arranged at least mainly parallel to the directions of the planes of both the base plate 7 and the hinge leaves 2 and 3.

[0024] In the figures, the flat hinge leaves 2 and 3 and the attached flat glass doors 4 and 5 are shown in different positions. For example, in Fig.1 the left hinge leaf 2 and the glass door 4 attached to it in a so-called closed position, ie perpendicular to the plane of the base plate 7. The right hinge leaf 3 and the glass door 5 attached to it are parallel to the plane of the base plate 7, ie in the so-called open position.

[0025] The invention is not intended to be limited by the examples presented; rather, its scope is determined by the independent claims. The dependent claims set out some advantageous applications of the invention.

Claims

[1] Hinge (1), comprising - at least two hinge leaves (2, 3) which can be rotated relative to one another and to which elements (4, 5) which can be rotated relative to one another, such as doors or windows, can be attached; - a hinge axis (6) connected to the hinge leaves, such as a hinge pin, around which the movement of the hinge leaves (2, 3) is to take place, characterized by that the hinge (1) further comprises - a base plate (7) for attaching the hinge (1) to a support surface, such as a door or window frame; - a hinge arm (8) which is immovably attached to the base plate (7) at its first end (9) and extends to a distance from the base plate, the hinge axis (6) being arranged at a second end (10) of the hinge arm at an arm's length (A) from the base plate (1). [2] Hinge (1) according to claim 1, characterized bythat the hinge leaves (2, 3) are each connected to the hinge axis (6) via their own leaf arm (11) which is immovably attached to the hinge leaf (2, 3) at its first end (12) and extends to a certain distance from the hinge leaf, the hinge axis (6) being connected to the second end of the leaf arm (13) at a leaf arm length (B) away from the hinge leaf (2, 3). [3] Hinge (1) according to claim 2, characterized by , that - the hinge arm (8) is attached to the base plate (7) at least mainly perpendicular to the latter and - the leaf arm (11) is attached to the hinge leaf (2, 3) at least mainly perpendicular to the latter and - the direction of the hinge axis (6) is arranged at least mainly parallel to the directions of the planes of both the base plate (7) and the hinge leaves (2, 3). [4] Hinge (1) according to one of the preceding claims 1-3, characterized by that each hinge leaf (2, 3) comprises - at least one fastening hole (14) for a fastening means (15), such as a screw, for fastening the hinge leaf (2, 3) to a rotatable element (4, 5) and - a flexible fitting (16) which can be arranged between the rotatable element (4, 5) to be attached to the hinge leaf (2, 3) and the fastening means (15) and / or the hinge leaf (2, 3). [5] Building element (17) comprising a hinge and two glass elements (4, 5) rotatable relative to each other around the hinge, such as glass doors or glass windows, characterized in that elements (4, 5) are attached to the hinge (1) according to one of the preceding claims 1-4.

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