Adjustable Hinge With Segmented Arms For Closure Height Alignment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing hinges lack a facility for easy height adjustment of closures relative to an opening, limiting their ability to properly align with dust seals and other components.
Innovation Solution
A hinge design incorporating a movable element with pivot coupling and adjustment means, including screw-threaded fixing elements and bifurcated portions, allows for angular adjustment and height positioning of the closure relative to the opening.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If adjustable links are used to enable left-right and in-out adjustment of the closure, then the closure can be positioned correctly relative to the opening plane, but there is no facility for height adjustment of the closure
Solution Approach 1:
The movable element is divided into a first part and a second part that can be pivotally coupled together. This segmentation allows independent adjustment of each part, enabling height adjustment capability while maintaining the existing adjustable link structure for lateral positioning.
Solution Approach 2:
The hinge incorporates adjustable links that can dynamically change length or position, allowing the closure to be adjusted in multiple directions including height. The dynamic adjustability is achieved through mechanisms that permit modification of the link geometry during installation and use.
2Manufacturing precision
If the closure is mounted on fixed hinges, then the structure is simple and stable, but the closure cannot be adjusted to ensure correct closed position and alignment with dust seals
Solution Approach 1:
The hinge allows preliminary adjustment of the closure position before final mounting is completed. The adjustable links and pivotally coupled parts enable the closure to be positioned and aligned with dust seals and other components before being secured in the final configuration.
Solution Approach 2:
The hinge mechanism enables change of geometric parameters including the position and orientation of the closure relative to the opening. By adjusting the length and angle of the movable element parts, precise alignment can be achieved to ensure the closure moves into the correct closed position.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables precise and adjustable positioning of closures in both horizontal and vertical directions, ensuring proper alignment with dust seals and other components, enhancing the operational efficiency of the hinge system.
Implementation Method 1
the first part being pivotally coupled about a pivot axis to the second part by a pivot coupling
Implementation Method 2
Each of the first and second fixing elements can be a screw threaded element which is engaged in a threaded bore in the second part
Data Source
AI summary
A hinge (10) has a first arm (14) pivotally mounted to a first mounting element (11) and a second arm (15) pivotally mounted to a second mounting element (12). The first and second arms (14, 15) intersect and are pivotally joined by a pivot (13). A first link (24) is pivotally connected to the first mounting element (11) and pivotally coupled to the second arm (15). A second link 21 is pivotally connected to the second mounting element (12) and pivotally coupled to the first arm (14). At least one of said first and second links (21, 24) is adjustable such as to adjust the position of the arm, to which the link is connected, with respect to a pivotal coupling of the mounting element to the arm. The first arm (14) is formed in two parts (31 and 32) which are pivotally coupled together whereby the angular position of one part (31) relative to the other part (32) can be altered and retained in an adjusted angular position by adjusting screws (44).