DOOR HINGE MECHANISM FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS PANEL

摘要

A double jointed hinge mechanism for pivotally coupling a door to a telecommunications chassis includes an first hinge arm configured to be non-rotatably attached to the chassis, a second hinge arm non-rotatably attached to the door, and a third hinge arm pivotally attached to the first and second hinge arms. The hinge mechanism is configured such that the door can be placed in a first open position and a second open position through rotation about first and second rotational axes. In the first open position, the door is in a generally horizontal position and below the first rotational axis. In the second open position, the door is in a generally vertical position and forward of a vertical plane defined by the first rotational axis.

主权项

1. A door hinge mechanism for pivotally coupling a door to a telecommunications chassis, the hinge mechanism comprising:
a. a first hinge arm configured to be non-rotatably affixed to the telecommunications chassis; b. a second hinge arm configured to be non-rotatably affixed to the door; and c. a third hinge arm having a first extension portion pivotally attached to the first hinge arm and having a second extension portion pivotally attached to the second hinge arm, the first extension portion meeting the second extension portion at an angle to form a dog-leg shaped hinge arm.