Gate hinge
OwnerBart Rudolphinventor
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Abstract
Gate hinges include an anchor shaft defining a shaft axis that extends between a first end and a second end. A first support arm is arranged at a position closer to the first end than the second end and extends in a direction normal to the shaft axis from the anchor shaft and a second support arm is arranged at the same axial position as the first support arm along the anchor shaft and extends in a direction opposite the first support arm. The anchor shaft includes a first thread and a second, self-tapping thread. The first thread is arranged along the anchor shaft for an axial length between the first and second support arms and the second thread and the second thread extends axially from the first thread to a tip of the anchor shaft at the second end.
Claims19
A gate hinge comprising:
- an anchor shaft defining a shaft axis that extends between a first end and a second end;
- a first support arm arranged at a position closer to the first end than the second end, wherein the first support arm extends in a direction normal to the shaft axis from the anchor shaft, wherein the first support arm is configured to receive and support a portion of a gate;
- a second support arm arranged at a same axial position as the first support arm along the anchor shaft and extends in a direction opposite the first support arm, wherein the second support arm is configured to receive and support a portion of a gate;
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- a seat at a base of each of the first support arm and the second support arm, wherein the base is defined where the respective support arm joins the anchor shaft,
- wherein the anchor shaft comprises a first thread and a second thread, wherein the second thread is formed on the anchor shaft and extends to the second end of the anchor shaft, wherein the first thread is formed along the anchor shaft for at least a portion of an axial length between the first and second support arms and the second thread, and the second thread extends axially from the first thread to a tip of the anchor shaft, and wherein the second thread comprises a self-tapping thread.
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