Door opener

[Newby]

Hi all

I'm new to this forum so apologies if i have mis-placed this post!

I am building a horizontal wall mounted cabinet and came across an old one in my dads garage. It has two horizontal doorshinged on the top side and the bottom side. There is a clever opening / support system which uses the weight of the bottom door when opened to open the top door. I can only describe it as a clamshell arrangement.

I have taken photos to post but presumably because i am new i am not able to post them.

My question is what is the technical term for the opener device as i have googled all sorts but cant find anything remotely similar. I would describe it as a reciprocating opener. This configuration would suit my project perfectly. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated. I can email a photo if it helps?

Many thanks

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[MickCheese]

Cannot help with the opener but two more posts and you will be able to post pictues.

And

Welcome.

Mick

 

[Newby]

Thanks Mick!

 

[Newby]

Very kind of you. (picture to follow...)

 

[Newby]

Here it is... (will post photon of it slightly closed too)

 

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[Eric The Viking]

I don't know what it's called, but it's certainly a nifty arrangement -- I can see the bottom bit acts as a stay/support for the bottom door too, when it's open.

Neat.

E.