Hinge with articulating cover system

摘要

A pinned hinge with articulating cover system and associated method for assembly are provided. In one embodiment, the hinge includes first and second hinge members pivotally coupled together. A plurality of geared bearing inserts are mounted to knuckles of the hinge members. A cover adapter clip is mounted on the knuckles that is configured to movably engage the geared bearing inserts. A cover is mounted on the cover adapter clip to complete the cover system. Opening and closing leaves of the hinge members displaces the cover to prevent interference with the hinge members during operation. The cover adapter clip and cover are resiliently structured in some embodiments to facilitate lateral assembly of the clip and cover to the hinge for convenience of installation. The geared bearing inserts further include an integral load bearing portion and provide vertical load-bearing support for the hinge.

主权项

1. A pinned hinge with articulating cover system including:
a longitudinal axis; a first hinge member including a first drive member mounted on the first hinge member; a second hinge member including a second drive member mounted on the second hinge member; a pin pivotally connecting the first and second hinge members together; a cover adapter clip having a first driven member mechanically coupled to the first drive member and a second driven member mechanically coupled to the second drive member, wherein angularly opening and closing the first and second hinge members displaces the cover adapter clip with respect to the pin; and a cover mounted on the cover adapter clip and having a configuration complementary to the configuration of the cover adapter clip, the cover being movable with the clip.