CPC Definition - Subclass E05D

Last Updated Version: 2021.01
HINGES OR SUSPENSION DEVICES FOR DOORS, WINDOWS OR WINGS (pivotal connections in general F16C 11/00)
Definition statement

This place covers:

Hinges and other suspension devices such as sliding suspensions, for wings in building construction and outfitting, fences, domestic appliances, vehicles and furniture.

Also covered are hinge parts such as pins, flaps and sleeves, furthermore hinges of special construction, such as adjustable hinges and hinges with devices for preventing movement between hinge parts, and finally accessories for hinges and for sliding or lifting wings.

Relationships with other classification places
  • Locks for doors and windows in E05B and E05C
  • Doors, windows, gates and frames per se in buildings in E06B
  • Doors, windows and other moveable wings per se in vehicles in B60J
  • Doors, covers, lids and other moveable wings per se in furniture in A47B
References
Limiting references

This place does not cover:

Arrangements for water-tight doors in ships

B63B 43/24

Heavy bearings in sluice gates

E02B 7/40

Self-closing hinges

E05F 1/06, E05F 1/12, E05F 3/20

Pivotal connections in general

F16C 11/00

Hinges for glasses

G02C 5/22

Hinges for folding parts of portable electronic devices

G06F 1/1615, G06F 1/1633, H04M 1/02

Informative references

Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:

Foldable tables

A47B 3/00

Hinged panels

A47B 5/00

Foldable chairs

A47C 4/00

Making hinges

B21D 53/40, B21K 13/02

Making holes for taking-up fittings

B27F 5/12

Hinges for vehicle tailboards

B60P 1/26

Hinges for refuse receptacles

B65F 1/1646

Mounting of stove or range doors

F24C 15/023

Mounting of refrigerator doors

F25D 23/02

Special rules of classification

Hinges and/or substitutes for hinges: E05D 1/00 and/or E05D 3/00.

Hinges of special construction to facilitate mounting, de-mounting and setting-up of hinges, or for specific uses: E05D 7/00.

Construction of single hinge parts (not related to materials): E05D 5/00.

Construction of single hinge parts (related to materials): E05D 9/00.

Additional features or accessories of hinges relevant during regular use of the hinge, e.g. anti-tamper devices, protective devices, electrical cable routing, lubricating, movement controlling/limiting devices: E05D 11/00.

Accessories of wings and suspension and/or supporting arrangements for wings: E05D 13/00 and E05D 15/00.

A number of main groups in this sub-class contain a large number of older documents that were classified administratively. These documents have not yet been reclassified to the sub-groups and are indexed with E05Y 2800/00. This index should not be used for classification.

E05D 2700/00 is an old indexing scheme. It can be used for search but should not be used for classification.

Under E05Y 2900/00 an indexing scheme exists for information on the application or use of the devices. The indexing scheme is shared with the sub-class E05F.

Glossary of terms

In this place, the following terms or expressions are used with the meaning indicated:

Carriage

Support element that supports the weight of a wing and transfers it directly to an underlying rail/track, on which it (the carriage) slides or rolls.

Flaps

Parts of hinges for attachment to wings or frames

Hinges

Devices with a varying number and type of pins and arms, for pivoting connection of wings to a fixed structure

Overhead wings

Specific type of wings, wherein the wing can move into an overhead position, e.g. a garage door.

Self-closing hinges

Gravity- or spring-operated hinges constructed to provide a closing force to wings over a substantial part of their movement; includes Devices for wing-counterbalancing

Substitutes for hinges

Devices, without the use of a hinge pin, for pivoting connection of wings to a fixed structure

Suspension arrangements

Arrangements to suspend or otherwise support wings other than by hinges; for wing motions other than simple pivoting, e.g. revolving, sliding, combined or alternative motions

Wings

Pivotable, slideable, or otherwise moveable part of doors, windows, flaps, covers etc. in building construction and outfitting, fences, domestic appliances, vehicles and furniture; the term also includes other movable structures such as drawers, lids of chests, car boots, or car bonnets

Synonyms and Keywords

In patent documents, the following abbreviations are often used:

Pivoting

Swinging

Suspension arrangements

Suspension devices

Pinless hinges; Substitutes for hinges
Definition statement

This place covers:

Means, without the use of a hinge pin, for pivoting connection of doors, windows or other wings to a fixed structure; e.g. flexible strips, arched guide members.

Relationships with other classification places
Special rules of classification

E05D 1/06 covers pinless hinges that consist of easily separable parts. If the hinge is separable at a hinge pin, E05D 7/10 is to be used.

Furthermore, it is noted that the main group E05D 1/00 contains a large number of older documents that were classified administratively. These documents have not yet been reclassified to the sub-groups of E05D 1/00 and are indexed with E05Y 2800/00. The presence of these documents should not be construed as an indicator to classify similar documents in E05D 1/00. Rather, the sub-groups always take precedence.

Hinges with pins {(E05D 7/08 takes precedence)}
Definition statement

This place covers:

Hinges characterized by the nature of the pivotal connection, i.e. the number and type of hinge pins and arms.

Relationships with other classification places
References
Limiting references

This place does not cover:

Spigots placed at opposite edges of the wing, e.g. trunnions

E05D 7/08

Special rules of classification

If the hinges comprises springs, the following groups apply in addition to E05D 3/02 or E05D 3/06:

  • if said springs apply a hold force to hold the hinge and respective wing in an immobile, e.g. closed or intermediate position, E05D 11/1014 and/or E05D 11/1028;
  • if said springs provide a closing force to the hinge and respective wing over a substantial part of its travel, E05F 1/12 or, if an integrated braking device is present, E05F 3/20.

Furthermore, it is noted that the main group E05D 3/00 contains a large number of older documents that were classified administratively. These documents have not yet been reclassified to the sub-groups of E05D 3/00 but are indexed with E05Y 2800/00. The presence of these documents should not be construed as an indicator to classify similar documents in E05D 3/00. Rather, the sub-groups always take precedence.

with two or more pins (E05D 7/08 takes precedence)
References
Limiting references

This place does not cover:

Spigots placed at opposite edges of the wing, e.g. trunnions

E05D 7/08

{with at least one of the hinge parts having a cup-shaped fixing part, e.g. for attachment to cabinets or furniture (E05D 11/1021 takes precedence)}
References
Limiting references

This place does not cover:

Hinges with devices for preventing movement between relatively-moveable hinge parts, e.g. hold-closed springs

E05D 11/1021

Construction of single parts, e.g. the parts for attachment
Definition statement

This place covers:

Features of hinge parts, namely hinge pins, sockets, sleeves and the parts for attachment of the hinge to doors, windows, flaps or other wings and/or for attachment to a fixed structure.

Relationships with other classification places
  • Features of hinge pins, sockets, and/or sleeves related to providing the hinge with a gravity- or spring-actuated self-closing function in E05F 1/06 and E05F 1/12
  • Features of hinge pins, sockets, and/or sleeves related to achieving adjustability of the hinge at the hinge pin/axis in E05D 7/0018
  • Features of hinge pins, sockets, and/or sleeves related to allowing easy separation of the hinge parts at the hinge pin/axis in E05D 7/10
  • Features of parts for attachment of the hinge related to achieving adjustability of the hinge relative to the wing or frame E05D 7/04
  • Features of hinge parts related to material in E05D 9/00
{for attachment to vehicles (E05D 5/043, E05D 5/062 take precedence)}
References
Limiting references

This place does not cover:

Flat flaps for attachment to vehicles

E05D 5/043

Bent flaps for attachment to vehicles

E05D 5/062

{for attachment to cabinets or furniture, the hinge having two or more pins (E05D 5/046, E05D 5/065, E05D 7/125 take precedence)}
References
Limiting references

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Flat flaps for attachment to cabinets or furniture

E05D 5/046

Bent flaps for attachment to cabinets or furniture

E05D 5/065

Attachment parts to allow easy detachment of the hinge from the wing or frame

E05D 7/125

Pins, sockets or sleeves; Removable pins (E05D 15/522 takes precedence)
References
Limiting references

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Devices for selectively disconnecting pins or pivoting parts (in wings opening about a vertical as well as a horizontal axis)

E05D 15/522

{Non-removable, snap-fitted pins (removable snap-fitted pins E05D 7/1022, E05D 7/1055)}
References
Limiting references

This place does not cover:

Removable snap-fitted pins

E05D 7/1022, E05D 7/1055

{by forcing the pin into the socket (E05D 5/125 takes precedence)}
References
Limiting references

This place does not cover:

Non-removable snap-fitted pins

E05D 5/125

Removable snap-fitted pins

E05D 7/1022, E05D 7/1055

Hinges or pivots of special construction (used for special suspension arrangements E05D 15/00; so as to be self-closing E05F 1/06, E05F 1/12; with means for raising wings before being turned E05F 7/02)
Definition statement

This place covers:

Hinges or pivots constructed to provide additional hinge-specific features relating especially to features facilitating mounting, de-mounting and setting-up of hinges, e.g. adjustability, easy separation of the hinge parts, easy detachment of the hinge from the wing or frame.

Also covered are hinges or pivots constructed for specific uses such as elongated hinges (e.g. piano-hinges), convertible right-hand or left-hand hinges, hinges placeable on opposite edges of the wing (e.g. trunnions), hinges for safes.

Relationships with other classification places
  • Hinges for special suspension arrangements in E05D 15/00 and lower
  • Hinges constructed to provide additional features relevant during regular use of the hinge, e.g. anti-tamper devices, protective devices, electrical cable routing, lubricating, movement controlling/limiting devices, in E05D 11/00
References
Limiting references

This place does not cover:

Arrangements for water-tight doors in ships

B63B 43/24

Heavy bearings in sluice gates

E02B 7/40

Self-closing hinges

E05F 1/06, E05F 1/12, E05F 3/20

Hinges with means for raising wings before being turned

E05F 7/02

Hinges for glasses

G02C 5/22

Hinges for folding parts of portable electronic devices

G06F 1/1615, G06F 1/1633, H04M 1/02

Informative references

Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:

Foldable tables

A47B 3/00

Hinged panels

A47B 5/00

Foldable chairs

A47C 4/00

Making hinges

B21D 53/40, B21K 13/02

Making holes for taking-up fittings

B27F 5/12

Hinges for vehicle tailboards

B60P 1/26

Hinges for refuse receptacles

B65F 1/1646

Mounting of stove or range doors

F24C 15/023

Mounting of refrigerator doors

F25D 23/02

Hinges for folding parts of portable electronic devices

G06F 1/1615, G06F 1/1633, H04M 1/02

Special rules of classification

The additional hinge-specific features covered in this group relate especially to features facilitating mounting, de-mounting and setting-up of hinges, e.g. adjustability, easy separation of the hinge parts, easy detachment of the hinge from the wing or frame. An exception is formed by features relating to allowing tilting of the members in E05D 7/06 and braking devices structurally combined with hinges in E05D 7/086, which are relevant also during regular use of the hinge.

Furthermore, it is noted that the main group E05D 7/00 contains a large number of older documents that were classified administratively. These documents have not yet been reclassified TO the sub-groups of E05D 7/00 and are indexed with E05Y 2800/00. The presence of these documents should not be construed as an indicator to classify similar documents in E05D 7/00. Rather, the sub-groups always take precedence.

Glossary of terms

In this place, the following terms or expressions are used with the meaning indicated:

Member(s)

Wing(s) or Frame(s)

{Adjustable hinges (E05D 7/04 takes precedence)}
Definition statement

This place covers:

Hinges featuring internal adjustability, e.g. at the hinge axis.

References
Limiting references

This place does not cover:

Hinges adjustable relative to the wing or the frame

E05D 7/04

{Screw-and-nut mechanisms (E05D 7/0407, E05D 7/043 take precedence)}
References
Limiting references

This place does not cover:

Hinges with two or more pins, adapted for cabinets or furniture

E05D 7/0407

Hinges adjustable relative to the wing or the frame by means of dowel attachments

E05D 7/043

to allow tilting of the members
Glossary of terms

In this place, the following terms or expressions are used with the meaning indicated:

Member(s)

Wing(s) or frame(s)

for use in suspensions comprising two spigots placed at opposite edges of the wing, especially at the top and the bottom, e.g. trunnions {(E05D 15/266 takes precedence)}
References
Informative references

Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:

Folding wings with two pivots placed at opposite edges of the wing

E05D 15/266

Braking devices structurally combined with hinges (braking devices for windows per se E05F 5/00)
References
Informative references

Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:

Braking devices for windows per se

E05F 5/00

to allow easy separation {or connection} of the parts at the hinge axis ({E05D 5/12 and E05D 15/50 take precedence } ; substitutes for hinges E05D 1/06)
References
Limiting references

This place does not cover:

Hinges for disconnecting pins or pivoting parts in wings opening selectively about either of two opposite edges

E05D 15/50

Informative references

Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:

Substitutes for hinges made from two easily separable parts

E05D 1/06

Means to secure pins in sockets, movable or not

E05D 5/12

{biased by free springs (E05D 7/1016 takes precedence)}
References
Limiting references

This place does not cover:

Hinges allowing easy separation of the parts at the hinge axis by axially moving parts requiring a specific angular position

E05D 7/1016

{in an axial direction (E05D 7/1005 takes precedence)}
References
Limiting references

This place does not cover:

Hinges allowing easy separation of the parts at the hinge axis by axially moving parts

E05D 7/1005

{in a radial direction (E05D 7/1005 takes precedence)}
References
Limiting references

This place does not cover:

Hinges allowing easy separation of the parts at the hinge axis by axially moving parts

E05D 7/1005

to allow easy detachment of the hinge from the wing or the frame {(E05D 15/507 takes precedence)}
References
Limiting references

This place does not cover:

Hinges detachable from wings or frames for use with wings opening about either of two opposite edges

E05D 15/507

Flaps or sleeves specially designed for making from particular material, e.g. hoop-iron, sheet metal, plastics
Definition statement

This place covers:

Hinge parts designed for making from a particular material.

Relationships with other classification places
{from plastics (E05D 1/02 takes precedence)}
References
Limiting references

This place does not cover:

Pinless hinges made from one (elastically deformable) piece

E05D 1/02

Additional features or accessories of hinges {(edge protecting devices E06B 3/88)}
Definition statement

This place covers:

Hinges or pivots constructed to provide additional hinge-specific features relating especially to features relevant during regular use of the hinge, e.g. anti-tamper devices, protective devices, electrical cable routing, lubricating, movement controlling/limiting devices.

Also covered are accessories of hinges such as covers and templates for marking the mounting position of fittings on wings or frames.

Relationships with other classification places

Hinges or pivots constructed to provide additional features facilitating mounting, de-mounting and setting-up of hinges, e.g. adjustability, easy separation of the hinge parts, easy detachment of the hinge from the wing or frame, in E05D 7/00.

References
Limiting references

This place does not cover:

Self-closing hinges

E05F 1/06, E05F 1/12, E05F 3/20

Informative references

Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:

Making hinges

B21D 53/40, B21K 13/02

Braking devices for hinges having a cup-shaped fixing part, e.g. for attachment to cabinets or furniture

E05F 5/006

Edge protecting devices

E06B 3/88

Special rules of classification

The additional hinge-specific features and accessories covered in this group relate especially to features relevant during regular use of the hinge, e.g. anti-tamper devices, electrical cable routing, lubricating, movement controlling or limiting devices. An exception is formed by the templates for marking the mounting position of fittings in E05D 11/0009, which relate to facilitating mounting of fittings such as hinges.

Also, if springs apply a hold force to hold the hinge and respective wing in an immobile, e.g. closed or intermediate position, E05D 11/1014 and/or E05D 11/1028 apply. If said springs provide a closing force to the hinge and respective wing over a substantial part of its travel, E05F 1/12 or, if an integrated braking device is present, E05F 3/20 apply.

Finally, it is noted that the main group E05D 11/00 contains a large number of older documents that were classified administratively. These documents have not yet been reclassified to the sub-groups of E05D 11/00 and are indexed with E05Y 2800/00. The presence of these documents should not be construed as an indicator to classify similar documents in E05D 11/00. Rather, the sub-groups always take precedence.

{Templates for marking the position of fittings on wings or frames (implements for making doors, windows or frames E04F 21/003)}
References
Informative references

Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:

Implements for making doors, windows or frames

E04F 21/003

relating to the use of free balls as bearing-surfaces (E05D 7/06 takes precedence)
References
Limiting references

This place does not cover:

Hinges specially constructed to allow tilting of the members

E05D 7/06

Friction devices between relatively-movable hinge parts (E05D 7/086 takes precedence)
Definition statement

This place covers:

Friction devices in hinges for holding relatively-moveable hinge parts and consequently wings in a user-chosen position.

References
Limiting references

This place does not cover:

Braking devices structurally combined with a hinge comprising two spigots placed on opposite edges of the wing

E05D 7/086

Self-closing hinges with friction braking devices

E05F 3/16

Glossary of terms

In this place, the following terms or expressions are used with the meaning indicated:

Self-closing hinge

Spring-operated hinge constructed to provide a closing force to wings over a substantial part of their movement; includes devices for wing-counterbalancing

Braking device

Devices constructed to slow down the movement of wings

{for maintaining the hinge in only one position, e.g. closed}
Definition statement

This place covers:

Hinges with devices for preventing movement between relatively-moveable hinge parts by biasing said hinge parts into a single pre-determined, e.g. closed, position.

Relationships with other classification places

Hinges with devices for preventing movement between relatively-moveable hinge parts by biasing said hinge parts into intermediate or open positions, in E05D 11/1028

References
Limiting references

This place does not cover:

Self-closing hinges

E05F 1/06, E05F 1/12, E05F 3/20

Special rules of classification

If a closing force to the hinge and respective wing is provided over a substantial part of its travel, E05F 1/06 or E05F 1/12 apply; if furthermore an integrated braking device is present, E05F 3/20 applies.

{the hinge having two or more pins and being specially adapted for cabinets or furniture}
Definition statement

This place covers:

Cabinet or furniture hinges with two or more pins and with devices for preventing movement between relatively-moveable hinge parts by biasing said hinge parts into a single pre-determined, e.g. closed, position.

References
Limiting references

This place does not cover:

Self-closing hinges

E05F 1/06, E05F 1/12, E05F 3/20

Special rules of classification

If a closing force to the hinge and respective wing is provided over a substantial part of its travel, E05F 1/06 or E05F 1/12 apply; if furthermore an integrated braking device is present, E05F 3/20 applies.

Also, if a non-integrated braking device, adapted for use with such a hinge, is at hand, E05F 5/006 applies as well.

{for maintaining the hinge in two or more positions, e.g. intermediate or fully open}
Definition statement

This place covers:

Hinges with devices for preventing movement between relatively-moveable hinge parts by biasing said hinge parts into intermediate or open positions.

Relationships with other classification places

Hinges with devices for preventing movement between relatively-moveable hinge parts by biasing said hinge parts into a single pre-determined, e.g. closed, position, in E05D 11/1014

{specially adapted for vehicles (E05D 11/1064 takes precedence)}
References
Limiting references

This place does not cover:

Hinges featuring coil springs acting perpendicularly to the pivot axis in order to maintain the hinge (and wing) in predetermined positions

E05D 11/1064

Accessories for sliding or lifting wings, e.g. pulleys, safety catches ({closers or openers for horizontally sliding wings E05F 1/02, E05F 1/08}; counterbalance devices {for swinging wings} E05F 1/00, E05F 3/00)
Definition statement

This place covers:

Accessories for sliding or lifting wings such as pulleys, anti-dropping devices, hold-open devices and weight counterbalance devices.

Relationships with other classification places
References
Limiting references

This place does not cover:

Accessories for hinges

E05D 11/00

Stops and buffers for sliding wings

E05F 5/003

Aligning devices for wings

E05F 7/005

Devices to prevent rattling

E05F 7/04

Informative references

Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:

Details of suspension or supporting guides of sliding or lifting wings

E05D 15/0621, E05D 15/165

Closers and openers for horizontally sliding wings

E05F 1/02, E05F 1/08

Special rules of classification

It is noted that the main group E05D 13/00 contains a large number of older documents that were classified administratively. These documents have not yet been reclassified to the sub-groups of E05D 13/00 and are indexed with E05Y 2800/00. The presence of these documents should not be construed as an indicator to classify similar documents in E05D 13/00. Rather, the sub-groups always take precedence.

{Anti-dropping devices (E05D 13/1223, E05D 13/1246, E05D 13/1269, E05D 13/1292 take precedence)}
References
Limiting references

This place does not cover:

Spring safety catches in counterbalance devices for sliding or lifting wings

E05D 13/1223, E05D 13/1246, E05D 13/1269, E05D 13/1292

{specially adapted for overhead wings (E05D 13/1223 takes precedence)}
References
Limiting references

This place does not cover:

Spring safety catches in counterbalance devices for sliding or lifting wings

E05D 13/1223

{specially adapted for overhead wings (E05D 13/1246 takes precedence)}
References
Limiting references

This place does not cover:

Spring safety catches in counterbalance devices for sliding or lifting wings

E05D 13/1246

{specially adapted for overhead wings (E05D 13/1269 takes precedence)}
References
Limiting references

This place does not cover:

Spring safety catches in counterbalance devices for sliding or lifting wings

E05D 13/1269

{with coiled ribbon springs, e.g. constant force springs (E05D 13/1253 takes precedence)}
References
Limiting references

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Canted-coil torsion springs

E05D 13/1253

{specially adapted for overhead wings (E05D 13/1292 takes precedence)}
References
Limiting references

This place does not cover:

Spring safety catches in counterbalance devices for sliding or lifting wings

E05D 13/1292

Suspension arrangements for wings (arrangements of wings not characterised by the construction of the supporting means E06B 3/32)
Definition statement

This place covers:

Arrangements of doors, windows, flaps or other wings, characterised by the construction of the suspending or supporting means; suspending or supporting means for doors, windows, flaps or other wings producing wing motions other than simple pivoting, e.g. revolving, sliding, combined or alternative motions.

Relationships with other classification places
  • Arrangements of doors, windows, flaps or other wings not characterized by the construction of the suspending or supporting means in E06B 3/32
  • Hinges producing wing motions other than simple pivoting in E05D 3/06
References
Limiting references

This place does not cover:

Hinges per se

E05D 3/00, E05D 7/00

Special rules of classification

The arrangements for doors, windows, flaps or other wings covered in this group relate especially to suspending or supporting doors, windows, flaps or other wings other than by hinges alone. These arrangements typically produce wing motions other than simple pivoting, e.g. revolving, sliding, combined or alternative motions. However, if such a wing motion is produced by the construction of the hinge per se, e.g. by a furniture hinge with four pins and two arms, E05D 3/06 takes precedence. In cases where it proves difficult to clearly distinguish whether a hinge or a suspension arrangement for a wing is at hand, both E05D 3/06 and E05D 15/00 may be used simultaneously.

Furthermore, it is noted that the main group E05D 15/00 contains a large number of older documents that were classified administratively. These documents have not yet been reclassified to the sub-groups of E05D 15/00 and are indexed with E05Y 2800/00. The presence of these documents should not be construed as an indicator to classify similar documents in E05D 15/00. Rather, the sub-groups always take precedence.

{allowing an additional movement (E05D 15/10 takes precedence; raising wings before sliding E05D 15/565)}
Definition statement

This place covers:

Suspension arrangements for wings sliding horizontally, allowing an additional movement such as pivoting of the wing.

References
Limiting references

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Wings movable out of one plane into a second parallel plane

E05D 15/10

Informative references

Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:

Wings that rise before sliding

E05D 15/565

{Details, e.g. suspension or supporting guides (E05D 15/0604, E05D 15/08 - E05D 15/14 take precedence)}
Definition statement

This place covers:

Details of suspension arrangements for wings sliding horizontally such as suspension and guiding tracks, sliding blocks, rollers, trolleys, and height adjustment.

References
Limiting references

This place does not cover:

Suspension or supporting arrangements for wings with an additional movement besides horizontal sliding

E05D 15/0604, E05D 15/08 - E05D 15/14

{Tracks (E05D 15/063 - E05D 15/0647 and E05D 15/0656 take precedence)}
Definition statement

This place covers:

Track arrangements for horizontally sliding wings suspended at the top of the wing.

References
Limiting references

This place does not cover:

Details of the suspension arrangement of top-suspended horizontally sliding wings related to wheels, rollers, and sliding blocks

E05D 15/063 - E05D 15/0647

Details of the suspension arrangement of top-suspended horizontally sliding wings related to bottom wing guides

E05D 15/0656

{Tracks (E05D 15/0665 - E05D 15/0682 and E05D 15/0691 take precedence)}
Definition statement

This place covers:

Track arrangements for horizontally sliding wings supported at the bottom of the wing.

References
Limiting references

This place does not cover:

Details of the support arrangement of bottom-supported horizontally sliding wings related to wheels, rollers, and sliding blocks

E05D 15/0665 - E05D 15/0682

Details of the support arrangement of bottom-supported horizontally sliding wings related to top wing guides

E05D 15/0691

{specially adapted for use in railway-cars or mass transit vehicles (E05D 15/1007, E05D 15/1023, E05D 15/1044, E05D 15/1068 take precedence)}
Definition statement

This place covers:

Suspension arrangements for wings used in railway-cars or mass transit vehicles, the wings sliding horizontally and movable out of a plane into a second parallel plane, e.g. plug doors.

References
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Mass transit vehicle wings movable out of one plane into a second parallel plane, the wing being supported on arms movable in horizontal planes

E05D 15/1007

Mass transit vehicle wings movable out of one plane into a second parallel plane, the wing being movable in a further (third) direction

E05D 15/1023

Mass transit vehicle wings movable out of one plane into a second parallel plane by means of a transversely moving carriage

E05D 15/1044

Mass transit vehicle wings movable out of one plane into a second parallel plane by means of a transversely moving track

E05D 15/1068

{specially adapted for vehicles (E05D 15/1007 takes precedence)}
Definition statement

This place covers:

Suspension arrangements used for vehicle doors/wings sliding horizontally and movable out of a plane into a second parallel plane, the wing being supported on arms movable in horizontal planes.

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Railway-cars or mass transit vehicles

E05D 15/1007

{with transversely moving carriage (E05D 15/1065 takes precedence)}
Definition statement

This place covers:

Suspension arrangements for wings sliding horizontally and additionally transversely moving out of a plane into a second parallel plane, the wing being supported on a moving carriage that performs a movement comprising a transverse component.

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Wings movable out of one plane into a second parallel plane by means of a transversely moving track

E05D 15/1065

{specially adapted for vehicles (E05D 15/1044 takes precedence)}
Definition statement

This place covers:

Suspension arrangements used for vehicle doors/wings sliding horizontally and additionally transversely moving out of a plane into a second parallel plane, the wing being supported on a transversely moving carriage.

References
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Railway-cars or mass transit vehicles

E05D 15/1044

{specially adapted for vehicles (E05D 15/1068 takes precedence)}
Definition statement

This place covers:

Suspension arrangements used for vehicle doors/wings sliding horizontally and additionally transversely moving out of a plane into a second parallel plane, the wing being supported on a transversely moving track.

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Railway-cars or mass transit vehicles

E05D 15/1068

{Details, e.g. sliding or rolling guides (E05D 15/18 - E05D 15/24 take precedence)}
Definition statement

This place covers:

Details of suspension arrangements for wings sliding vertically such as guiding tracks, sliding blocks, rollers, and trolleys.

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Arrangements consisting of wings of two or more independent parts, movable vertically each in its own guides

E05D 15/18

Arrangements of wings movable out of one plane into a second parallel plane

E05D 15/20

Arrangements of wings having an additional movement

E05D 15/22

Arrangements of multi-part wings related to the connection between the wing parts and the guiding arrangements of the wing parts

E05D 15/24

allowing an additional movement {(E05D 15/20 takes precedence)}
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Arrangements of wings movable out of one plane into a second parallel plane

E05D 15/20

{folding vertically}
Definition statement

This place covers:

Suspension arrangements for wings folding vertically, i.e. panels/wings folding upwardly about horizontal fold-lines.

Glossary of terms

In this place, the following terms or expressions are used with the meaning indicated:

Wings folding vertically

wings folding upwardly, i.e. folding about a horizontal fold-line

{specially adapted for overhead wings (E05D 15/403 - E05D 15/46 take precedence)}
Definition statement

This place covers:

Suspension arrangements used for overhead wings, the wings being supported on arms movable in vertical planes.

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Details of arms movable in vertical planes

E05D 15/403 - E05D 15/46

{with pivoted arms and sliding guides (E05D 15/42, E05D 15/44 take precedence)}
Definition statement

This place covers:

Suspension arrangements for wings supported on arms movable in vertical planes, the arms being pivotably and slidably connected to the wing and/or frame.

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Horizontally-sliding guides

E05D 15/42, E05D 15/425

Vertically-sliding guides

E05D 15/44, E05D 15/445

allowing alternative movements ({E05D 15/0604 takes precedence } ; for vertically-sliding wings E05D 15/22)
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Arrangements for wings sliding horizontally

E05D 15/0604

Arrangements for wings sliding vertically

E05D 15/22

for opening at either of two opposite edges {(hinges or pivots of special construction to allow easy separation or connection of the parts at the hinge axis E05D 7/10; to allow easy detachment of the hinge from the wing or the frame E05D 7/12)}
Definition statement

This place covers:

Arrangements of doors, windows, flaps or other wings that can, in use, be opened selectively at either of two opposite edges.

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Hinges or pivots of special construction to allow easy separation or connection of the parts at the hinge axis (for easy mounting and de-mounting)

E05D 7/10

Hinges allowing easy detachment from the wing or the frame (for easy mounting and de-mounting)

E05D 7/12

Special rules of classification

If an easy separation or connection is used for facilitating selective mounting or de-mounting of a hinge, E05D 7/10 and E05D 7/12 should be used. In cases where it proves difficult to clearly distinguish whether a hinge or a suspension arrangement for a wing is at hand, both E05D 15/50 and E05D 7/12 may be used simultaneously.

Safety devices {(E05D 15/5217 takes precedence)}
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Tilt-lock devices

E05D 15/5217

with successive different movements {(raising wings before being turned E05F 7/02)}
References
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Arrangements for raising wings before being turned

E05F 7/02

{the swinging axis laying in the sliding direction (E05D 15/1015 takes precedence)}
Definition statement

This place covers:

Suspension arrangements for wings performing successive swinging and sliding movements, wherein the swinging axis lies parallel to the sliding direction.

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Windows with an intermediate tilt position

E05D 15/1015

{with horizontal swinging axis (E05D 15/581 takes precedence)}
Definition statement

This place covers:

Suspension arrangements for wings performing successive swinging and sliding movements, with a horizontal swinging axis.

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Wings with the swinging axis laying in the sliding direction

E05D 15/581