Method and device for aligning an adjustable hinge

A alignment system for an adjustable hinge comprising:

• an alignment portion having a one-piece alignment mechanism;
• the one-piece alignment mechanism having a base, a first wall and a second wall;
• a slider portion adapted to traverse within the alignment mechanism;
• and
• the first and second wall including upper portions, wherein the upper portions of the walls are angled toward each other.

A method of aligning an adjustable hinge comprising:

• providing a slider portion adapted to traverse within a one-piece alignment portion, wherein the one-piece alignment portion includes an alignment mechanism having a base and a pair of walls, the pair of walls having upper portions;
• locating the slider portion within the one-piece alignment portion;
• and
• bending the upper portions toward each other, thereby creating a track for the slider portion to traverse within.

An adjustable hinge comprising:

• a mounting plate;
• a door wing;
• a hinge arm including a first portion, a second portion and an alignment member, wherein the hinge arm connects the door wing to the mounting plate;
• the first and second portion being adapted to traverse relative to each other by rotational movement of the alignment member;
• the first portion including a one-piece alignment mechanism adapted to align the second portion to the first portion;
• and
• the one-piece alignment mechanism including a base and a pair of walls;
• the pair of walls having an upper portions and a lower portions, wherein the upper portions of the walls are angled toward each other.