Adjustable Hinge Assembly With Blocking Channel for Easy Alignment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing hinge arrangements provide limited adjustment capabilities and are difficult to assemble and disassemble.
Innovation Solution
A hinge arrangement with a longitudinal blocking channel of non-circular cross-section and a moveable longitudinal blocking thickened portion, combined with transversal, horizontal, and vertical adjusting means, allowing for versatile adjustments and easy assembly/disassembly.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a traditional hinge arrangement with a circular bore and fixed thickened portion is used, then the hinge connection is stable and reliable, but the adjustment capability is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transforms the static hinge structure into a dynamic one by introducing a movable thickened portion that can be positioned at different locations along the longitudinal blocking channel. This allows the hinge to adapt its configuration based on adjustment needs while maintaining structural reliability through the guiding mechanism.
Solution Approach 2:
The hinge structure is segmented into distinct functional components: the base plate with longitudinal blocking channel, the hinge leaf with movable thickened portion, and the guiding mechanism. This segmentation enables independent adjustment of the thickened portion's position while maintaining the overall structural integrity.
2Ease of manufacture
If a traditional hinge arrangement with fixed components is used, then the structure is simple, but the assembly and disassembly process is difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The movable thickened portion guided by the longitudinal blocking channel creates a dynamic assembly mechanism that simplifies installation and disassembly. The guiding structure ensures proper alignment during assembly while allowing easy removal by moving the thickened portion along the channel.
Solution Approach 2:
The longitudinal blocking channel acts as an intermediary guiding mechanism that facilitates the movement and positioning of the thickened portion during assembly and disassembly, making the process easier while adding minimal structural complexity.
3Manufacturing precision
If a hinge arrangement with limited adjustment means is used, then the structure remains simple, but the positioning precision is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The dynamic positioning system allows the thickened portion to be moved to precise locations along the longitudinal blocking channel, enabling accurate horizontal and vertical adjustment of the hinge leaf relative to the base plate while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention changes the positional parameter of the thickened portion along the longitudinal blocking channel to achieve precise positioning. By varying the insertion depth and transverse position, the hinge can be adjusted to exact specifications without requiring complex adjusting mechanisms.
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AI summary
The invention relates to a hinge arrangement a hinge arrangement (1), comprising at least one first hinge member (2) and a second hinge member (3) connected to each other in an articulated manner on a common hinge pin (6) defining a longitudinal hinge axis (O1), wherein the at least one first hinge member (2) comprises a hinge sleeve (21) arranged on the hinge pin (6) and a mounting part (22), and wherein the second hinge member (3) comprises a base plate, and a hinge lever (4) comprising a hinge sleeve (41) arranged on the hinge pin (6) and a hinge leaf (42) mechanically coupled to the base plate (5), wherein the base plate (5) comprises a longitudinal blocking channel (51) extended parallel to the longitudinal hinge axis (O1) and open in its transverse direction through a longitudinal slit (52), and the hinge leaf (4) comprises a longitudinal blocking thickened portion (43) arranged in the longitudinal blocking channel (51) and inserted into the longitudinal blocking channel (51) through the longitudinal slit (52) thereof, wherein the hinge arrangement (1) comprises additionally horizontal adjusting means (8) for adjusting an angular position of the hinge leaf (42) relative to the base plate (5) by a rotation of the hinge leaf (42) around its longitudinal blocking thickened portion (43). In order to provide improved adjusting capabilities and disconnectability of the hinge arrangement (1), the longitudinal blocking channel (51) has an elongated non-circular cross-section and the longitudinal blocking thickened portion (43) is moveable in the longitudinal blocking channel (51) with changing the depth (G1) of an insertion of the hinge leaf (42) into the longitudinal blocking channel (51) and its longitudinal slit (52), and the hinge arrangement (1) additionally comprises transversal adjusting means (9) for adjusting a position of the hinge leaf (42) relative to the base plate (5) in the plane of an insertion of the hinge leaf (42) into the longitudinal blocking channel (51) and its longitudinal slit (52) and in the direction perpendicular to the longitudinal hinge axis (O1) by changing the depth (G1) of an insertion of the hinge leaf (42) into the longitudinal blocking channel (51) and its longitudinal slit (52) in a transversal direction substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal blocking channel (51).