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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Hinge parts designed for making from a particular material.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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