Removable compact hinge and method of use

A removable attachment apparatus for mounting a hinge body to a furniture piece, the apparatus comprising:

• a base slidably engaged with a dog;
• a lever pivotally connected to the base and a toggle;
• the toggle further connected to the dog;
• wherein upon rotation of the lever in a first direction, the toggle urges the dog to move relative to the base creating a compressive force;
• and,
• wherein the base further comprises a set of rails for slidable engagement with the dog;
• a set of slots formed in the set of rails for engagement with the dog;
• and,
• a set of tabs extending from the set of rails for engagement with the dog.

A removable attachment apparatus for mounting a hinge body to a furniture piece, the apparatus comprising:

• a base slidably engaged with a dog;
• a lever pivotally connected to the base and a toggle;
• the toggle further connected to the dog;
• wherein upon rotation of the lever in a first direction, the toggle urges the dog to move relative to the base creating a compressive force;
• and,
• wherein the dog further comprises a jaw portion extending from a transverse portion;
• a set of guide holes through the jaw portion;
• and,
• a threaded hole through the jaw portion for engagement with a thumbscrew.

A removable attachment apparatus for mounting a hinge body to a furniture piece, the apparatus comprising:

• a base slidably engaged with a dog;
• a lever pivotally connected to the base and a toggle;
• the toggle further connected to the dog;
• wherein upon rotation of the lever in a first direction, the toggle urges the dog to move relative to the base creating a compressive force;
• and,
• wherein the dog further comprises a set of arms for slidable engagement with the base;
• a set of slots formed in the set of arms for engagement with the base;
• and,
• a set of tabs formed in the set of arms for engagement with the base.

A removable attachment apparatus for mounting a hinge body to a furniture piece, the apparatus comprising:

• a base slidably engaged with a dog;
• a lever pivotally connected to the base and a toggle;
• the toggle further connected to the dog;
• wherein upon rotation of the lever in a first direction, the toggle urges the dog to move relative to the base creating a compressive force;
• a pressure plate slidingly engaged with the dog;
• wherein upon rotation of the lever in the first direction, the pressure plate moves relative to the base creating the compressive force;
• and,
• a thumbscrew adjustably engaged with the dog and connected to the pressure plate.

A removable attachment apparatus for mounting a hinge body to a furniture piece, the apparatus comprising:

• a base slidably engaged with a dog;
• a lever pivotally connected to the base and a toggle;
• the toggle further connected to the dog;
• wherein upon rotation of the lever in a first direction, the toggle urges the dog to move relative to the base creating a compressive force;
• a pressure plate slidingly engaged with the dog;
• a thumbscrew threadably engaged with the dog and connected to the pressure plate;
• a shoulder, formed in the thumbscrew, configured to abut the pressure plate;
• and,
• wherein rotation of the thumbscrew advances the thumbscrew through the dog and the shoulder urges the pressure plate.

A removable compact hinge apparatus for pivotally connecting a swinging door to a cabinet carcass, the apparatus comprising:

• a hinge cup configured to be affixed to the door;
• a hinge arm pivotally connected to the hinge cup and adjustably connected to a base;
• the base pivotally connected to a lever at a first pivot point;
• a dog slidingly engaged to the base and pivotally connected to a set of links at a second pivot point;
• the set of links pivotally connected to the lever at a third pivot point;
• a pressure plate adjustably connected to the dog;
• and,
• wherein the dog is configured to slide along the base upon rotation of the lever about the first pivot point.

A method for removably attaching a compact hinge to a furniture piece, the method comprising:

• providing a base adjustably connected to the compact hinge and slidingly engaged with a dog, a lever pivotally connected to the base and a set of links, the set of links pivotally connected to the dog, and a pressure plate adjustably connected to the dog by a thumbscrew;
• pivoting the lever away from the base;
• positioning the base adjacent the furniture piece;
• rotating the thumbscrew to advance the thumbscrew towards the furniture piece;
• abutting the pressure plate against the furniture piece;
• and,
• pivoting the lever towards the base.