Electrolux Diva Service Manual page 13

2.2.4 DOOR HINGE
In galvanized pressed steel, with a series of mechanisms (springs, levers, spindles) which form the
system of movement for aperture/closure of the door.
- Secured externally to the two lateral uprights (D) by pressure-fitted
couplings and screws with metric thread.
- Hinges with different functional characteristics and settings are used,
depending on the styling of the appliance.
2.2.4.1 CHARACTERISTICS & FUNCTIONS
Aperture and closure of the door is by means of a pair of self-adjusting
hinges (A) and a tensioning spring (B). The movement is self-balancing
and features an automatic "braking" system.
The self-balancing system consists of a helical spring which is
calibrated to a fixed setting.
- The calibration depends on the overall weight of the door fitted to the
appliance.
- The helical spring is secured to the upper extremity of the upright
and to the hinge mechanism.
The automatic "braking" system consists of a mechanical clutch.
- The clutch consists of a sliding element (C) fitted to the hinge
mechanism which, during aperture and closure of the door, slides
vertically along the surface of the hinge.
- Some hinges are fitted with a double clutch system (two sliding
elements) in order to provide a greater "braking" effect, so that doors
of greater weight are balanced in the same way.
SOI/TD - PR 13/32
B
D
C
A
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