Adjustable reinforcing hinge
OwnerJames Reppertinventor
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Abstract
An Adjustable Reinforcing Hinge is disclosed. Also disclosed isa hinge that replaces a broken or otherwise damaged door hinge. The reinforcing hinge is easily adjusted once installed in order to achieve superior alignment between the door and door jam. The hinge is further dimensioned so as to simplify the initial locating and mounting of the hinge on the door and door frame. The process for installing the reinforcing hinge includes the use of the specially-dimensioned elements of the hinge to also act as alignment guides during the location and installation of the reinforcing hinge.
Claims8
A reinforcing hinge assembly for a door attached to a door frame via hinges, the assembly comprising:
- a top plate attached to the door frame by mounting screws, said top plate further defined by a fin, said fin defined by at least one fin aperture penetrating therethrough;
- a top hinge block, said top hinge block defined by a top pin bore passing through a body of said top hinge block from a top face of said block to a bottom face of said block, said top hinge block further defined by at least one attachment bore on a side face of said top hinge block;
- at least one adjustment bolt passing through said fin aperture and into one said top hinge block attachment bore, each said adjustment bolt attaching said top hinge block to said fin;
- a bottom hinge block attached to the door frame;
- a bottom plate attached to said bottom hinge block and the door;
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- a pivot pin interconnecting said top hinge block with said bottom hinge block in slidable cooperation.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.