| 摘要 |
A non power tool for facilitating the unassisted installation of heavy doors. The tool consists of a lever assembly (FIG. 1) and a rotatable fulcrum assembly (FIG. 2). The door mounting platform (18) end of lever (10) is placed under the approximate center of the door and by applying foot pressure to the foot rest (19) or opposite end of the lever a heavy door may be lifted off the ground to the exact height necessary to engage the door fasteners while being balanced vertically by one hand of the installer. By applying side pressure to the lever (10) while maintaining lift pressure, the door may be swung into the opening by rotating the fulcrum assembly (FIG. 2) around a turntable bearing (14) intermeshing the two parts of the hinge and allowing the installer to set the hinge pins in place with his free hand. A soft cushioning material (15) separates the tool from what may be a finished floor surface thereby eliminating the possibility of damage to the floor. A single installer can manage heavy, bulky doors unassisted with a reduced risk of injury to himself and surrounding furniture and fixtures.
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