Evolution Door Hinges

Austrian company klemens torggler have recently invented the evolution door a very cool new door that slides itself open closed without the use of tracks.

Evolution door hinges.

A special system of rotating squares means the door just requires a gentle nudge to close and then momentum takes care of the rest. The history of the hinge stretches so far back into antiquity that archaeologists aren t sure of its exact origin. While many metal hinges remain from periods dating back 5500 years there is also evidence from later cultures that wood and stone were used to produce them it follows that some of these ancient mesopotamian cultures may have been producing them prior to the bronze age. See more ideas about evolution doors door design.

Adjustment if needed 5mm allen. Rotate hinge pin for compression. Words can t really explain the cool factor so check out the videos. Jul 22 2018 evolution door a very cool new door that slides itself open closed without the use of tracks.

Frame part tighten grub screw with a 2mm allen key. Instead of a single panel attached to a frame by two hinges torggler s evolution door folds into four triangular sections that collapse in on themselves and turn round before straightening back. Of door as shown above. With all the beauty of traditional timber our timber and wood effect windows and doors have to be seen to be believed.

A special system of rotating squares means the door just requires a gentle nudge to close and then momentum takes care of the rest. Ensure jig is orientated correctly the top of the jig should be positioned towards the top.