Hinge wedge

Abstract

The present invention is a hinge wedge (10), in trailer and semi-trailer type vehicles, mounted on the rear bollard (23) to protect the hinges (24) positioned on the rear panel (20) or rear bollard (23) of the vehicle against impacts, characterized by comprising; shaft bearing (11) positioned on which the rear door (22) hinge shaft is mounted; mounting slot (12), which is positioned in the middle to prevent the end of the horizontal spanset from hitting the rear door (22) during the installation of the horizontal spanset and the opening and closing of the rear door (22).

Description

[0001] HINGE WEDGE

[0002] Field of the Invention

[0003] The present invention relates to the hinge wedge, which serves as a ramp support in addition to protecting the hinges positioned on the rear panel or rear bollard of the vehicle against impacts in trailer and semi-trailer type vehicles.

[0004] State of the Art

[0005] Trailers and semi-trailers are important vehicles widely used in the transportation industry. The design and safety of these vehicles play a critical role in the efficiency of transportation processes. Hinge protectors are components located at the rear of trailers and semi-trailers and are specifically designed to protect the hinge systems.

[0006] Hinge protectors are used to protect the hinge systems of the rear doors of trailers and semitrailers. The primary functions of these protectors include safety, longevity and functionality. In terms of safety, hinge protectors ensure the safe operation of the door system by preventing the hinges from being damaged by external factors such as impact and weather conditions. In terms of longevity, hinge protectors minimize wear and tear on hinges. This reduces maintenance costs and extends the trailer's service life. In terms of functionality, hinge protectors help the hinge system to function properly when opening and closing doors.

[0007] Hinge protectors are produced in different designs and materials. The most common types are metal and plastic hinge protectors. While metal protectors are made of durable materials and are preferred in heavy-load trailers, plastic protectors have a lighter structure and provide a cost advantage. However, plastic protectors are not as resistant to extreme impacts as metal ones. Hinge protectors need to be checked and maintained regularly to ensure they work effectively. In case of wear or deformation, the guards must be replaced. This ensures the proper functioning of the hinge system and increases transportation safety.

[0008] Hinge protectors used today are manufactured from sheet metal by bending and are hollow. This structure of the hinge protector causes it to bend and become unusable in the event of an impact while the vehicle is reversing. In case of an impact, the existing hinge protectors become damaged, making them inadequate for supporting the ramp. As a result, the need for a hinge wedge that eliminates the disadvantages of the existing technique and the inadequacy of existing solutions have made it necessary to make a development in the relevant technical field.

[0009] Brief Description of the Invention

[0010] The present invention relates to the hinge wedge, which serves as a ramp support in addition to protecting the hinges positioned on the rear panel or rear bollard of the vehicle against impacts in trailer and semi-trailer type vehicles, which meets the above-mentioned requirements, eliminates all disadvantages and brings some additional advantages.

[0011] Based on the known state of the art, the object of the present invention is to increase the resistance of the developed hinge wedge against impacts by producing it from solid material and to ensure that it also functions as a ramp support.

[0012] The object of the present invention is to enable the door hinge shaft to be mounted by means of the bearing located on the hinge wedge.

[0013] Another object of the present invention is to enable horizontal spanset mounting thanks to the slot in the hinge wedge.

[0014] The structural and characteristic features of the present invention will be understood clearly by the following drawings and the detailed description made with reference to these drawings and therefore the evaluation shall be made by taking these figures and the detailed description into consideration.

[0015] Brief Description of Drawings

[0016] In order to understand the advantages of the present invention with its structure and additional elements, it shall be evaluated with the following defined figures.

[0017] Figure-1 is the schematic overview of the vehicle rear panel,

[0018] Figure 2 is the schematic general view of the mounting of the hinge wedge on the vehicle rear panel,

[0019] Figure 3 is the schematic general view of the disassembled hinge wedge.

[0020] Reference Numbers hinge wedge (10) is made of solid material and serves as both a ramp stop and a hinge (24) protection during the vehicle's reverse approach. In addition, the fact that the hinge wedge (10) is made of solid material makes it more resistant to impacts.

Claims

CLAIMS1. A Hinge wedge (10), in trailer and semi-trailer type vehicles, mounted on a rear bollard (23) to protect hinges (24) positioned on a rear panel (20) or the rear bollard (23) of the vehicle against impacts, characterized by comprising;- A shaft bearing (11) positioned on which a rear door (22) hinge shaft is mounted;A mounting slot (12), which is positioned in the middle to prevent the end of the horizontal spanset from hitting the rear door (22) during the installation of the horizontal spanset and the opening and closing of the rear door (22).

2. Hinge wedge (10) according to claim 1 , characterized in that; it is made of solid material to serve as both ramp support and the hinge (24) protection during the vehicle's reversing.

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