(19)
(11) EP 0 940 537 A3

(12) EUROPEAN PATENT APPLICATION

(88) Date of publication A3:
02.07.2003 Bulletin 2003/27

(43) Date of publication A2:
08.09.1999 Bulletin 1999/36

(21) Application number: 99301518.9

(22) Date of filing: 01.03.1999
(51) International Patent Classification (IPC)7: E05D 3/06
(84) Designated Contracting States:
AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LI LU MC NL PT SE
Designated Extension States:
AL LT LV MK RO SI

(30) Priority: 06.03.1998 GB 9804652

(71) Applicant: Vent Guard Limited
Wirehill, Redditch B98 7TN (GB)

(72) Inventors:
  • Newman, Karl
    The Mayfields, Redditch B98 7DU (GB)
  • Delveshine, David John
    Southcrest, Redditch B97 4HY (GB)

(74) Representative: Gee, Steven William 
1 South Lynn Gardens, London Road
Shipston on Stour, Warwickshire CV36 4ER
Shipston on Stour, Warwickshire CV36 4ER (GB)

   


(54) Hinge and fitted assembly


(57) The invention relates to a hinge and fitted assembly. According to the invention there is provided a hinge (20) for a panel (2) mounted in a frame (3), comprising a first arm (21) and a second arm (22), the first arm being adapted for securement to the hinge edge (4) of one of the panel and frame, the first and second arms being relatively pivotable about a hinge axis (A), characterised in that the second arm is adapted for indirect connection to the hinge edge (7) of the other of the panel and frame by way of at least one further arm (24,25). There is also provided a hinge assembly comprising a hinge as defined herewith mounted to a frame and panel. The construction is such that the hinge axis (A) moves during pivoting of the hinge.






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