Power hinge for panels of sectional doors

Abstract

In example implementations, a power hinge for panels of a sectional door is provided. The power hinge includes a first hinge leaf, a second hinge leaf, a rod, a first hinge cover, and a second hinge cover. The first hinge leaf includes a body portion comprising at least one opening to receive a mechanical coupling and an electrical wire opening and opposing sides coupled to the body portion. The second hinge leaf includes a body portion comprising at least one opening to receive a mechanical coupling and an electrical wire opening and opposing sides coupled to the body portion, wherein the opposing sides of the first hinge leaf are inserted between and aligned with the opposing sides of the second hinge leaf. The rod is coupled to the first hinge leaf and the second hinge leaf through the opposing sides of the first hinge leaf and the second hinge leaf.

Description

POWER HINGE FOR PANELS OF SECTIONAL DOORSBACKGROUND

[0001] Doors can be used for a variety of applications. For example, doors can be used as in residential locations or doors for bays and entrances to warehouses in commercial locations. Some doors may include sectional doors. One type of sectional door may be garage doors.

[0002] Sectional doors may be made from a plurality of individual sections that are mechanically coupled together. The individual sections are pivotally connected together by a series of hinges along the adjacent edges. A sectional door hinge includes an upper hinge leaf mechanically secured along its base plate to the back of a first panel. The upper hinge leaf includes a pair of spaced generally parallel flanges or hinge arms which project rearwardly and perpendicularly away from the base plate. Each of the hinge arms includes a hinge pin hole near a terminal end thereof. The hinge may further have a lower hinge leaf mechanically secured along its base plate to the back of an adjacent second panel. The lower hinge leaf includes a pair of spaced generally parallel flanges or hinge arms which project rearwardly and perpendicularly away from the base plate. Each of the hinge arms includes a hinge pin hole near a terminal end thereof. The hinge pin hole of the upper hinge leaf and lower hinge leaf overlap to create an opening through which a pin may be inserted and crimped into place.

[0003] For hinges located at the ends of sections, the hinge may further have a channel as the pin structure or an additional channel into which an axel of aroller may be inserted. Furthermore, the distance of the pin or channel from the base plate for the hinges used at the ends of sections may vary from hinge to hinge in the sectional door. The distance is represented by numbers (#1 , #2, #3, etc.) where the larger number indicates a greater distance between the base plate and the pin or channel locations. A #1 hinge will only have a single channel where, for example, a #2 (or higher numbered) hinge will have both a pin and a channel structure.

[0004] The size and number of sections may be determined based on a size of the opening of the garage or any other type of location with an opening. One or more of the sections may have a wheel or endlock that can fit into a track. The track may guide a movement of each section of the sectional door while opening and closing. The sectional door can be opened and closed manually with the help of a loaded torsion spring or mechanically via a motor or garage door opener.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0005] FIG. 1 illustrates a block diagram of an example sectional door with a power hinge of the present disclosure;

[0006] FIG. 2 illustrates a close up view of an example of a power hinge of the present disclosure coupled to adjacent panels;

[0007] FIG. 3 illustrates a cross-sectional side view of an example power hinge of the present disclosure coupled to adjacent panels;

[0008] FIG. 4 illustrates an isometric front view of an example of the power hinge of the present disclosure;

[0009] FIG. 5 illustrates an isometric back view of an example of the power hinge of the present disclosure;

[0010] FIG. 6 illustrates an isometric view of an example first hinge cover of the power hinge of the present disclosure;

[0011] FIG. 7 illustrates a front view of an example first hinge cover of the power hinge of the present disclosure;

[0012] FIG. 8 illustrates a top view of an example first hinge cover of the power hinge of the present disclosure;

[0013] FIG. 9 illustrates a side view of an example first hinge cover of the power hinge of the present disclosure;

[0014] FIG. 10 illustrates an isometric view of an example second hinge cover of the power hinge of the present disclosure;

[0015] FIG. 11 illustrates a front view of an example second hinge cover of the power hinge of the present disclosure;

[0016] FIG. 12 illustrates a top view of an example second hinge cover of the power hinge of the present disclosure; and

[0017] FIG. 13 illustrates a side view of an example second hinge cover of the power hinge of the present disclosure.DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0018] Examples described herein provide examples of a sectional door with power hinges for panels of sectional doors. As discussed above, doors can be used for a variety of different applications. Some doors may be sectional doors, such as those used as garage doors.

[0019] Some sectional doors may include panels with an electronic component. Providing continuous power to the panels can be difficult as the sectional door may move along a track. The movement of the sectional door and the various components of the track may make it difficult to wire the sectional door for power. The wire may become tangled or stuck along the various components of the sectional door and / or track.

[0020] The present disclosure provides a power hinge that allows wiring for continuous power to a sectional door. The power hinge of the present disclosure can provide a way for continuous power to be delivered to adjacent panels without impeding the operation of the sectional door.

[0021] The power hinge may also be designed to replace an existing component of the sectional door for easy modification. For example, the power hinge may modify currently used hinges on adjacent panels of the sectional door. However, the power hinge of the present disclosure may be modified to allow for electrical wiring to be passed through adjacent panels, provide protection for the electrical wiring, and hide the electrical wiring from view.

[0022] FIG. 1 illustrates a block diagram of a sectional door assembly 100 of the present disclosure. It should be noted that the sectional door assembly 100 in FIG. 1 has been simplified for ease of explanation. The sectional door assembly 100 may include additional features that are not shown. For example the sectional door 100 may include a header with a motor, rotating shaft, torsion springs, an operator, and a governor, a user interface to control operation of the sectional door, one or more sensors, and the like.

[0023] In one embodiment, the sectional door assembly 100 may include a sectional door 102 that comprises a plurality of panels or sections 104i to 104n(hereinafter also referred to individually as a panel 104 or collectively as panels 104). The panels may be movably connected to one another via mechanical hinges 106. One or more power hinges 106, of the present disclosure, may be coupled to adjacent panels 104. The first panel 104i may be the top most panel 104 and the last panel 104nmay be the bottom most panel 104.

[0024] In one embodiment, some of the panels 104 may include an electronic component 108 that requires continuous power. For example, panels 104i and 1042 may have electronic components 108. In some examples, all of the panels 104 may include electronic components 108.

[0025] As noted above, delivering continuous power to an electronic component 108 within a panel 104 may be difficult. For example, traditional wiring directly to the panel may become tangled or interfere with proper operation of the sectional door 102.

[0026] The present disclosure provides the power hinges 106 that may provide the functionality of movable hinges for the panels 104 and protecting electrical wiring between adjacent panels 104. As discussed in further details below, wiring may be run through the back side of the panel 104 to keep the wiring away from tracks 110 and 112. Keeping the wiring away from the tracks 110 and 112 may prevent wiring from getting tangled in the track or interfering with proper operation of the sectional door 102.

[0027] In one embodiment, power may be delivered to the top most panel 104i from a continuous power source 122 via an electrical wire or power cord 116. Power may then be delivered to the remaining panels 1042-104nvia panelto panel wiring that can be protected and hidden by the power hinge 106 of the present disclosure. Further details of the power hinge 106 are provided below.

[0028] The sectional door 102 may be guided by the tracks 110 and 112.The tracks 110 and 112 may be installed on opposite sides of the sectional door 102. A wheel or end lock (not shown) may be inserted into the tracks 110 and 112. In the case of a garage door, the garage door may have wheels that move within the tracks 110 and 112 as the garage door opens and closes in a direction as shown by an arrow 124.

[0029] The tracks 110 and 112 may be coupled to a wall of an opening where the sectional door 102 is installed. Horizontal angle brackets 120 may be coupled to a flag bracket (not shown) that is attached to the wall may further help to stabilize the tracks 110 and 112.

[0030] FIG. 2 illustrates a close up view of an example power hinge 106 of the present disclosure. The exemplified power hinge would represent a #1 hinge. The power hinge 106 may be mechanically coupled to adjacent panels 104i and 1042. The power hinge 106 may include a first hinge leaf 202 and a second hinge leaf 204. The first hinge leaf 202 may include a body portion 203. Opposing sides 206 and 208 may be coupled to opposite sides of the body portion 203. The opposing sides 206 and 208 may be perpendicular to a plane of the body portion 203. The body portion 203 and the opposing sides 206 and 208 may be coupled together as separate components or may be fabricated or molded as a single piece from a single piece of material (e.g., steel, metal, and the like).

[0031] The second hinge leaf 204 may include a body portion 205. Opposing sides 210 and 212 may be coupled to opposite sides of the body portion 205. The opposing sides 210 and 212 may be perpendicular to a plane of the body portion 205. The body portion 205 and the opposing sides 210 and 212 may be coupled together as separate components or may be fabricated or molded as a single piece from a single piece of material (e.g., steel, metal, and the like).

[0032] The opposing sides 206 and 208 may be separated by a distance that is less than a distance that separates opposing sides 210 and 212. Theopposing sides 206 and 208 may be positioned inside of the opposing sides 210 and 212. In other words, the side 206 may be adjacent to an inner side of the side 210 and the side 208 may be adjacent to an inner side of the side 212.

[0033] The opposing sides 206 and 208 and the opposing sides 210 and 212 may each have an opening. The openings of the opposing sides 206 and 208 and the opposing sides 210 and 212 may be aligned with the opposing sides 206 and 208 positioned inside of the opposing sides 210 and 212. A rod 214 may then be inserted through the aligned openings of the opposing sides 206 and 208 and the opposing sides 210 and 212. Bushings may be utilized between the opening and the rod if an axle of a roller is used for the power hinge.

[0034] The first hinge leaf 202 and the second hinge leaf 204 may then rotate around the rod 214. For example, as the sectional door 102 is opened and closed, the panels 104 may move through a curved section of the tracks 110 and 112. The curved section may cause adjacent panels 104 to bend or separate while moving through the curved section. The first hinge leaf 202 and the second hinge leaf 204 may rotate around the rod 214 to accommodate the bend or separation between adjacent panels 104.

[0035] The first hinge leaf 202 and the second hinge leaf 204 may also include one or more openings 216. The openings 216 may have a capsule shape or be formed as a slot to provide tolerance when mechanically coupling the power hinge 106 to the panels 104i and 1042. The openings 216 may be vertically aligned along the body portions 203 and 205. A mechanical fastener 222 may be fit through the openings 216 and into a corresponding opening in the panel 104i and 1042 to secure the power hinge 106 to the panels 104i and 1042.

[0036] In one embodiment, the power hinge 106 may also include a two- piece hinge cover. The two-piece hinge cover may include a first hinge cover 218 and a second hinge cover 220. The first hinge cover 218 may include a mounting surface 224, an angled surface 226, and a curved surface 228. The mounting surface 224, the angled surface 226, and the curved surface 228 may be coupled together as separate components or may be fabricated or moldedas a single continuous piece from a single piece of material (e.g., steel, a metal, and the like).

[0037] The mounting surface 224 may be parallel to the body portion 203. The mounting surface 224 may also include an opening 216. The opening 216 of the mounting surface 224 may be aligned with an opening 216 of the body portion 203. A mechanical fastener 222 may then be inserted through the opening 216 of the mounting surface 224 and the body portion 203 to secure the first hinge cover 218 to the first hinge leaf 202.

[0038] A first end of the angled surface 226 may be positioned at an angle to the mounting surface 224. A second end of the angled surface 226, which is opposite the first end, may be coupled to the curved surface 228.

[0039] The second hinge cover 220 may include a mounting surface 230, an angled surface 232, and a curved surface 234. The mounting surface 230, the angled surface 232, and the curved surface 234 may be coupled together as separate components or may be fabricated or molded as a single continuous piece from a single piece of material (e.g., steel, a metal, and the like).

[0040] The mounting surface 230 may be parallel to the body portion 205. The mounting surface 230 may also include an opening 216. The opening 216 of the mounting surface 230 may be aligned with an opening 216 of the body portion 205. A mechanical fastener 222 may then be inserted through the opening 216 of the mounting surface 230 and the body portion 205 to secure the second hinge cover 220 to the second hinge leaf 204.

[0041] A first end of the angled surface 232 may be positioned at an angle to the mounting surface 230. A second end of the angled surface 232, which is opposite the first end, may be coupled to the curved surface 234.

[0042] A radius of curvature of the curved surface 228 and the curved surface 234 are different. In one embodiment, the radius of curvature of the curved surface 228 may be greater than the radius of the curved surface 234. In one embodiment, the radius of curvature of the curved surface 228 may be less than the radius of the curved surface 234.

[0043] In an example shown in FIG. 2, the radius of curvature of the curved surface 228 is greater than the radius of curvature of the curved surface 234.Thus, the curved surface 234 may be positioned inside of the curved surface 228. Thus, as the first hinge leaf 202 and the second hinge leaf 204 rotate around the rod 214, the curved surface 234 may rotate inside of the curved surface 228.

[0044] In one embodiment, a length of the curved surface 228 may be different from a length of the curved surface 234. For example, when the curved surface 228 has a radius of curvature that is greater than the radius of curvature of the curved surface 234, the curved surface 228 may have a length that is less than the curved surface 234. In another example, when the curved surface 228 has a radius of curvature that is less than the radius of curvature of the curved surface 234, the curved surface 228 may have a length that is greater than the curved surface 234.

[0045] As will be discussed in further details below and shown in FIGs. 7-13, the values of various parameters of the first hinge cover 218 and the second hinge cover 220 allow the first hinge cover 218 and the second hinge cover 220 to properly operate. The example parameters include the angle formed between the mounting surface 224 and the angled surface 226, the angle formed between the mounting surface 230 and the angled surface 234, the radius of curvature of the curved surfaces 226 and 234, and a length of the curved surfaces 226 and 234. If the values of the above parameters are not set properly, the curved surfaces 226 and 234 may not rotate sufficiently to allow the first hinge leaf 202 and the second hinge leaf 204 to rotate properly during operation of the sectional door 102.

[0046] As discussed above, the first hinge cover 218 and the second hinge cover 220 may also provide protection for electrical wiring that is passed through the adjacent panels 104i and 1042. FIG. 3 illustrates a cross-sectional view of an example of the power hinge 106. In an example, an electrical wire or power cord 302 may be run through an opening in the adjacent panels 104i and 1042. The opening in the adjacent panels 104i and 1042 may be aligned with electrical wire openings in the body portions 203 and 205, as shown in FIG. 5 and discussed below. The electrical wire 302 may be electrically connected to the electronic components 108 in the adjacent panels 104i and 1042.

[0047] As shown in FIG. 3, the first hinge cover 218 and the second hinge cover 220 cover and protect the electrical wire 302 that would be otherwise exposed on an exterior side of the adjacent panels 104i and 1042. For example, the first hinge cover 218 and the second hinge cover 220 may enclose the exposed electrical wire 302 to protect the electrical wire 302 from environmental elements such as UV exposure, rain, snow, and the like. The first hinge cover 218 and the second hinge cover 220 may also protect the exposed electrical wire 302 from accidentally being cut or damaged from foreign objects or machines running into the sectional door 102.

[0048] FIG. 4 illustrates an isometric front view of an example of the power hinge 106. The exemplified power hinge would represent a #1 hinge. FIG. 4 illustrates the first hinge leaf 202 and the second hinge leaf 204. As noted above, the first hinge leaf 202 includes the body portion 203 and opposing sides 206 and 208. The second hinge leaf 204 includes the body portion 205 and the opposing sides 210 and 212. The rod 214 may be inserted through aligned openings of the opposing sides 206 and 208 and the opposing sides 210 and 212. Bushings may be utilized between the opening and the rod if an axle of a roller is used for the power hinge. The body portions 203 and 205 may include one or more openings 216.

[0049] FIG. 4 also illustrates the first hinge cover 118 and the second hinge cover 120. The first hinge cover 118 may include the mounting surface 224, the angled surface 226, and the curved surface 228. The second hinge cover 120 includes the mounting surface 230, the angled surface 232, and the curved surface 234.

[0050] FIG. 5 illustrates an isometric back view of an example of the power hinge 106. FIG. 5 illustrates electrical wire openings 240 and 242. The electrical wire opening 240 may be located along a bottom side of the body portion 203. The electrical wire opening 242 may be located along a top side of the body portion 205. In other words, when the first hinge leaf 202 and the second hinge leaf 204 are coupled together via the rod 214, the electrical wire openings 240 and 242 may be adjacent and across from one another. The diameter of the electrical wire openings 240 and 242 may be based on adiameter of the electrical wire 302 used for a particular application.

[0051] As discussed above, the electrical wire openings 240 and 242 may be aligned with corresponding openings in the panel 104i and 1042. The electrical wire 302 can then be fed from the panel 104i , out through the electrical wire opening 240, back in through the electrical wire opening 242, and into the panel 1042.

[0052] FIGs. 6-9 illustrate various views of the first hinge cover 218 and FIGs. 10-13 illustrate various views of the second hinge cover 220. FIG. 6 illustrates an isometric view of the first hinge cover 218. As noted above, the first hinge cover 218 may include a mounting surface 224, an angled surface 226, and a curved surface 228. The mounting surface 224 may include an opening 216 to receive a mechanical fastener (e.g., the mechanical fastener 222).

[0053] FIG. 7 illustrates a front view of the mounting surface 224. The mounting surface 224 may have a width 702 and a length 704. The width 702 and the length 704 may be set to allow the mounting surface 224 to fit on the first hinge leaf 202 and within the opposing sides 206 and 208 of the first hinge leaf 202.

[0054] FIG. 8 illustrates a top view of the first hinge cover 218. FIG. 9 illustrates a side view of the first hinge cover 218. The side view illustrated in FIG. 9 illustrates an angle 902 formed by the mounting surface 224 and the angled surface 226. The angle 902 should be set such that the curved surface 228 may rest on top of the rod 214. However, the angle 902 should also allow for a maximum amount of rotation around the rod 214 and around the curved surface 234 of the second hinge cover 220. In one embodiment, the angle 902 of the first hinge cover 218 may be between 90 degrees and 140 degrees. In one embodiment, the angle 902 may be between 120 degrees and 130 degrees. In one embodiment, the angle 902 may be approximately 125 degrees.

[0055] In one embodiment, the curved surface 228 may have a radius of curvature 904. For example, the radius of curvature may be measured by a radius from an imaginary center point of a circle formed by the amount of curvein the curved surface 228. In one embodiment, the radius of curvature 904 may be between 0.3 inches to 0.5 inches. In one embodiment, the radius of curvature 904 may be approximately 0.399 inches.

[0056] In one embodiment, the curved surface 228 may have a length 906. The length may be measured as shown in FIG. 9 from an end coupled to the angled surface 226 to an opposite end of the curved surface 228. In one embodiment, the length 906 should be long enough to cover the curved surface 234 of the second hinge cover 220, but short enough such that the curved surface can rotate to accommodate the rotation of the first hinge leaf 202 and the second hinge leaf 204. In other words, if the length 906 of the curved surface 228 is too long and / or the radius of curvature 904 is too small, the end of the curved surface 228 may contact the angled surface 232 of the second hinge cover 220 too quickly. As a result, the first hinge leaf 202 and the second hinge leaf 204 may be prevented from rotating far enough to accommodate a gap created by adjacent panels 104 moving through a curved section of the tracks 110 and 112.

[0057] FIG. 10 illustrates an isometric view of the second hinge cover 220. As noted above, the second hinge cover 220 may include a mounting surface 230, an angled surface 232, and a curved surface 234. The mounting surface 230 may include an opening 216 to receive a mechanical fastener (e.g., the mechanical fastener 222).

[0058] FIG. 11 illustrates a front view of the mounting surface 230. The mounting surface 230 may have a width 1102 and a length 1104. The width 1102 and the length 1104 may be set to allow the mounting surface 230 to fit on the second hinge leaf 204 and within the opposing sides 210 and 212 of the second hinge leaf 204.

[0059] FIG. 12 illustrates a top view of the second hinge cover 220. FIG. 13 illustrates a side view of the second hinge cover 220. The side view illustrated in FIG. 13 illustrates an angle 1302 formed by the mounting surface 230 and the angled surface 232. The angle 1302 should be set such that the curved surface 234 may rest on top of the rod 214. However, the angle 1302 should also allow for a maximum amount of rotation around the rod 214 and maximum amount ofrotation of the curved surface 228 around the curved surface 234. In one embodiment, the angle 1302 of the second hinge cover 220 may be greater than the angle 902 of the first hinge cover 218.

[0060] In one embodiment, the angel 1302 may be between 90 degrees and 140 degrees. In one embodiment, the angle 1302 may be between 125 degrees and 135 degrees. In one embodiment, the angle 1302 may be approximately 130 degrees.

[0061] In one embodiment, the curved surface 234 may have a radius of curvature 1304. For example, the radius of curvature may be measured by a radius from an imaginary center point of a circle formed by the amount of curve in the curved surface 234. In one embodiment, the radius of curvature 1304 may be between 0.3 inches to 0.5 inches. In one embodiment, the radius of curvature 1304 may be less than the radius of curvature 904 of the curved surface 228. In one embodiment, the radius of curvature 1304 may be approximately 0.360 inches.

[0062] In one embodiment, the curved surface 234 may have a length 1306. The length may be measured as shown in FIG. 13 from an end coupled to the angled surface 232 to an opposite end of the curved surface 234. In one embodiment, the length 1306 may be longer than the length 906 of the curved surface 228.

[0063] Although various values are provided above for the various parameters of the first hinge cover 218 and the second hinge cover 220, it should be noted that the values are provided as examples for a particular sized sectional door (e.g., a standard two car garage door). However, it should be noted that as the sectional door 102 changes in size, the values and dimensions of the first hinge cover 218 and the second hinge cover 220 may also vary.

[0064] The values for the parameters described above should be set to accommodate the desired functionality of the first hinge cover 218 and the second hinge cover 220. In other words, the parameters of the angle 902, the angle 1302, the radius of curvature 904, the radius of curvature 1304, the length 906, and the length 1306 may be dependent on one another. As a result, the values for the angle 902, the angle 1302, the radius of curvature 904, the radiusof curvature 1304, the length 906, and the length 1306 should be set such that the first hinge leaf 202, the first hinge cover 218, the second hinge leaf 204, and the second hinge cover 220 can rotate sufficiently around the rod 214 as the panels 104 separate and move along the curved portion of the tracks 110 and 112. In addition, the size of the first hinge cover 218 and the second hinge cover 220 should be small enough to fit on the first hinge leaf 202 and the second hinge leaf 204, but large enough to cover the electrical wire 302.

[0065] Although the power hinge 106 is illustrated as a particular shape (e.g., a diamond shape or two triangular halves) it should be noted that the power hinge 106 may be any shape or size depending on a particular application or a size of the panels 104 of a sectional door 102. For example, the power hinge 106 may have a rectangular shape, a square shape, an irregular shape, and the like.

[0066] Thus, the present disclosure provides a power hinge for sectional doors that allows continuous power to be delivered to adjacent panels for sectional doors. The power hinge may be designed to be part of the panel such that the power hinge does not interfere with the operation of the sectional door. As a result, any panel of the sectional doors may have continuous power delivered to electronic components within the panels that may require continuous power.

[0067] It will be appreciated that variants of the above-disclosed and other features and functions, or alternatives thereof, may be combined into many other different systems or applications. Various presently unforeseen or unanticipated alternatives, modifications, variations, or improvements therein may be subsequently made by those skilled in the art which are also intended to be encompassed by the following claims.

Claims

CLAIMS1 . A power hinge for panels of a sectional door, comprising: a first hinge leaf, wherein the first hinge leaf comprises: a first body portion comprising at least one opening to receive a mechanical coupling and an electrical wire opening; and first opposing sides coupled to the first body portion; a second hinge leaf, wherein the second hinge leaf comprises: a second body portion comprising at least one opening to receive a mechanical coupling and an electrical wire opening; and second opposing sides coupled to the second body portion, wherein the first opposing sides of the first hinge leaf are inserted between and aligned with the second opposing sides of the second hinge leaf; a rod coupled to the first hinge leaf and the second hinge leaf through the first opposing sides of the first hinge leaf and second opposing sides of the second hinge leaf; a first hinge cover with an opening that aligns with the at least one opening of the first hinge leaf; and a second hinge cover with an opening that aligns with the at least one opening of the second hinge leaf.

2. The power hinge of claim 1 , wherein the first hinge cover comprises: a mounting surface; an angled surface; and a curved surface that is adjacent to the rod.

3. The power hinge of claim 2, wherein the second hinge cover comprises: a mounting surface; an angled surface; and a curved surface that is adjacent to the rod, wherein a radius of the curved surface of the second hinge cover is greater than a radius of the curvedsurface of the first hinge cover.

4. The power hinge of claim 3, wherein the curved surface of the second hinge cover overlaps the curved surface of the first hinge cover.

5. The power hinge of claim 3, wherein a length of the curved surface of the first hinge cover is longer than a length of the curved surface of the second hinge cover.

6. The power hinge of claim 3, wherein an angle formed between the mounting surface and the angled surface of the first hinge cover is between 90 degrees and 140 degrees.

7. The power hinge of claim 3, wherein an angle formed between the mounting surface and the angled surface of the second hinge cover is between 90 degrees and 140 degrees.

8. The power hinge of claim 3, wherein an angle formed between the mounting surface and the angled surface of the first hinge cover is greater than an angle formed between the mounting surface and the angled surface of the second hinge cover.

9. A power hinge assembly for panels of a sectional door, comprising: a first panel; a second panel; and a power hinge coupled to the first panel and the second panel, wherein the power hinge comprises: a first hinge leaf, wherein the first hinge leaf comprises: a first body portion comprising at least one opening to receive a mechanical coupling to couple the first hinge leaf to the first panel and an electrical wire opening to receive an electrical wire from the first panel; andfirst opposing sides coupled to the first body portion; a second hinge leaf, wherein the second hinge leaf comprises: a second body portion comprising at least one opening to receive a mechanical coupling to couple the second hinge leaf to the second panel and an electrical wire opening to pass the electrical wire to the second panel; and second opposing sides coupled to the second body portion, wherein the first opposing sides of the first hinge leaf are inserted between and aligned with the second opposing sides of the second hinge leaf; a rod coupled to the first hinge leaf and the second hinge leaf through the first opposing sides of the first hinge leaf and the second opposing sides of the second hinge leaf; and a two-piece hinge cover movably positioned on the rod and coupled to the first hinge leaf and the second hinge leaf to hide the electrical wire.

10. The power hinge assembly of claim 9, wherein a first hinge cover of the two-piece hinge cover comprises: a mounting surface; an angled surface; and a curved surface that is adjacent to the rod.11 . The power hinge assembly of claim 10, wherein a second hinge cover of the two-piece hinge cover comprises: a mounting surface; an angled surface; and a curved surface that is adjacent to the rod, wherein a radius of the curved surface of the second hinge cover is greater than a radius of the curved surface of the first hinge cover.

12. The power hinge assembly of claim 11 , wherein the curved surface of thesecond hinge cover overlaps the curved surface of the first hinge cover.

13. The power hinge assembly of claim 11 , wherein a length of the curved surface of the first hinge cover is longer than a length of the curved surface of the second hinge cover.

14. The power hinge assembly of claim 11 , wherein an angle formed between the mounting surface and the angled surface of the first hinge cover is between 120 degrees and 130 degrees.

15. The power hinge assembly of claim 11 , wherein an angle formed between the mounting surface and the angled surface of the second hinge cover is between 125 degrees and 135 degrees.

16. The power hinge assembly of claim 11 , wherein an angle formed between the mounting surface and the angled surface of the first hinge cover is greater than an angle formed between the mounting surface and the angled surface of the second hinge cover.

17. A sectional door assembly, comprising: a first track and a second track; a sectional door comprising a plurality of panels, wherein the sectional door is movably coupled into the first track and the second track, wherein the first track and the second track guide a movement of the sectional door, wherein the plurality of panels includes electronic components; electrical wiring to provide power to the electronic components between adjacent panels of the plurality of panels; and a plurality of power hinges movably connect the adjacent panels and hide the electrical wiring between the adjacent panels.

18. The sectional door assembly of claim 17, wherein each one of the plurality of power hinges, comprises:a first hinge leaf, wherein the first hinge leaf comprises: a first body portion comprising at least one opening to receive a mechanical coupling and an electrical wire opening; and first opposing sides coupled to the first body portion; a second hinge leaf, wherein the second hinge leaf comprises: a second body portion comprising at least one opening to receive a mechanical coupling and an electrical wire opening; and second opposing sides coupled to the second body portion, wherein the first opposing sides of the first hinge leaf are inserted between and aligned with the second opposing sides of the second hinge leaf; a rod coupled to the first hinge leaf and the second hinge leaf through the first opposing sides of the first hinge leaf and the second opposing sides of the second hinge leaf; a first hinge cover with an opening that aligns with the at least one opening of the first hinge leaf; and a second hinge cover with an opening that aligns with the at least one opening of the second hinge leaf.

19. The sectional door assembly of claim 18, wherein the first hinge cover and the second hinge cover each comprises a curved end.

20. The sectional door assembly of claim 19, wherein the curved end of the second hinge cover movably overlaps the curved end of the first hinge cover on the rod of the power hinge.

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