초록 ▼

A hinge pin is described for an appliance door which combines the functions of a plug-in, mechanical hinge pin and bearing member for the door, adaptable for either right-hand or left-hand opening doors, with that of an electrical connector to bring power into the door without the need of a separate

A hinge pin is described for an appliance door which combines the functions of a plug-in, mechanical hinge pin and bearing member for the door, adaptable for either right-hand or left-hand opening doors, with that of an electrical connector to bring power into the door without the need of a separate, external service loop to the door. A frame-mounted mating receptacle is provided in the combination for sliding engagement of the hinge pin and plug with the appliance in two embodiments permitting a “universal”, side-by-side mounting of two or more doors. Electrical connectors are included for engagement with the hinge pin and plug combination, both at the appliance frame and within the door.

대표청구항 ▼

A combined hinge pin and double-ended electrical plug for hingably-attaching and electrically-connecting a door in a mating receptacle on a door frame, comprising: a plug body adapted for sliding engagement in a fore-and-aft direction with said mating receptacle, having a front-facing, first electri

A combined hinge pin and double-ended electrical plug for hingably-attaching and electrically-connecting a door in a mating receptacle on a door frame, comprising: a plug body adapted for sliding engagement in a fore-and-aft direction with said mating receptacle, having a front-facing, first electrical plug face for forward electromechanical engagement with said mating receptacle and at least one lateral surface for lateral mechanical engagement with said mating receptacle, for transmitting lateral forces from said door to said door frame; fastening means for fastening said plug body in said fore-and-aft, sliding engagement with said mating receptacle; a hinge pin for hinging said door to said door frame, extending outward from said plug body in a direction normal to said fore-and-aft direction and into said door, said hinge pin terminating in an outward-facing, second electrical plug face within said door; and electrical conductor means extending internally of said plug body and said hinge pin for conducting electrical power from said first electrical plug face to said second electrical plug face, further including electrical insulator means for insulating said conductor means from said plug body and said hinge pin.