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CABINET HINGE

Yeditepe University Project of ME 182 

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HISTORY OF HINGE

First Hinges

One might assume that hinges are a relatively recent invention. However,
archeologists have been uncovering hinges that date back thousands of years.
Such discoveries are so common that it’s impossible to tell exactly when and
where the first hinges were developed and used.

Hinges from 1600 B.C

The earliest known pivot hinges date back to approximately 1600 B.C. These were
found as wooden doors pivoting from stone sockets in Hattusa, which is in modern
day Turkey. This is among the first evidence of hinges being used to make large
objects movable. Hinges have undergone many changes and iterations in the
centuries that followed. However, the rate of advancements was relatively slow
until much later.

Hinges in Old Testament

Hinges have also been mentioned in the Old Testament. They are described as part
of King Solomon’s temple, which would make them from around 970 and 931 B.C.

Hinges from 760 B.C

Hinges have also been found in Egyptian ruins dating back to between 760 and 650
B.C. Such hinges were believed to have been used on doors in Egyptian
households. However, since metal was difficult and expensive to manufacture at
the time, hinges could be acquired only by the wealthy.

Roman Hinges

The Roman empire was known for being at the forefront of technological
advancement. They developed improved hinge systems, many of which we still see
today. They used hinges for large public structures. However, they also
introduced them for many household applications such as doors, drawers, and
cabinets.

Many roman armour pieces also contained hinges to improve flexibility and
mobility. In-fact, the Romans also had a Goddess dedicated to door-hinges named
Cardea.

Hinges from the Middle Ages

Metalwork advances also made the production of metal hinges easier during the
Middle Ages. This was when iron wrought hinges were produced in large
quantities. Such hinges were used to bear the load of the large doors in
castles. Many of these hinges are still visible in old castles scattered around
Europe.

 

Hinges from the 16th Century

Major hinge advancements were also made during the 16th century in English
colonies. This was when different reinforced metals were utilized in the
creation of strong hinges that could support large weights.

Early American colonists in Jamestown used hinges for a wide range of everyday
applications. They used them for heavy wooden lids on top of food containers,
window openings, and cabin doors.

They imported these hinges regularly from English colonies where they were
produced. Many of these were created by blacksmiths, who would create hardware
for colonists. Hinges were actually one of the items blacksmiths of the era
produced most commonly.

Hinges in the Victorian Era

Industrialization accelerated greatly during the Victorian era. This saw the
rise of machines that featured many moving parts and therefore required hinges.
Many complex hinge types were developed in 19th Century America due to this
reason. These were designed to give machines more speed and precision.

One notable innovation during this era was the introduction of ball bearings.
Hinges that were designed with ball bearings could be opened more smoothly, and
therefore proved to be very popular. The ball-bearing hinge design was patented
by Stanley’s Bolt Manufactory in 1899. This company later became StanleyWorks,
whose modern iteration is Stanley Black and Decker.

Hinges from the 20th Century

Many hinge advancements also came about due to war. Certain historical
civilizations that used catapults relied on hinges for these weapons to work.

War in the 20th century also saw the advancement of several hinge types.
However, they also gained popularity in many everyday uses. For example, special
hinges were designed that allowed doors to swing in both directions. Other
hinges were created to help early phones snap shut and open.

Ease of manufacturing also enabled different companies to create decorative
hinges for homes. They also experimented with making hinge joints from different
types of metals. Some tried coating them in different compounds to improve their
corrosion resistance in marine applications.

 

Modern Day Hinges

Many may be. These seemingly surprised to learn how far hinges have come simple
objects are part of objects we interact with everyday. Modern hinge
manufacturers create a variety of hinges, each of which are suited for different
purposes. Some modern hinge types include:

 * Ball bearing hinges

 * Butt hinges

 * Butterfly hinges

 * Concealed hinges

 * Spring hinges     

 * Continuous hinges

 * Double Action hinges

 * Pivot Hinges

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