Title:
HIDDEN DOOR HINGE FOR VENDING MACHINE
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO2004089806
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a hidden door hinge (202, 302) that is hingedly coupled to an outer door (204, 304) of a vending machine (200, 300) for the purpose of securing the vending machine and to prevent theft and vandalism. The present invention prevents unauthorized access to the interior of a vending machine by providing a hinging system that is used to attach the outer door to the cabinet of the vending machine. The hinging system provides a hinge having a pivot that is supported by an arching member that allows a portion of the outer door to swing within the hinge itself. The outer door has a small cutout at the hinge area through which the hinge passes. The small cutout is covered by the cabinet and not accessible from outside the vending machine.Hinge pins allowing the hinge to pivot are located on the inside of the outer door. The door can be nestled in the cabinet to strengthen the cabinet frame and improve security for the vending machine.
Inventors:
CARTER DANIEL S
Application Number:
PCT/US2004/009801
Publication Date:
June 02, 2005
Filing Date:
April 01, 2004
Export Citation:
Assignee:
VENDO CO (US)
International Classes:
E05D5/06; G07F9/10; (IPC1-7): A47F3/00
Foreign References:
| US5371416A | 1994-12-06 | |||
| US3266859A | 1966-08-16 | |||
| US3680937A | 1972-08-01 |
Other References:
See also references of EP 1619980A4
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