Do these hinges exist?

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I need to hang some garage doors but space is very tight so the doors can't restrict the opening width and can only open to 90 degrees. Are there some hinges to do this?


Hopefully my drawings are self explanatory, I'm sure I've seen something like this but in cabinets rather that outdoor use?
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This is the situation at the moment, pvc doors coming out, lintel and brickwork above being raised, half a brick being cut out of left hand pier - to make a 2.1w x 2.25h opening (to squeeze a caravan through), no room for any door gear so I'm having 2 large side hung outward opening doors that need to completely clear the opening at pretty much 90 degrees.

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Any suggestions appreciated.
 
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Bat and Band might work. Cranked version works best....
It might need set back further though.
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We fit these by the dozen.
 
Found them!

Swing free hinges, commonly used in hospital settings apparently to get the door out of the way of the stretcher:
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Only problem is they're 50 quid each. Might experiment with the cranked band ones above or get the welder out - looks like normal hinges with an extra bit at 90 degrees.
 
yes hook and band work but you need a post or frame as near to 4" as possible because the door thickness will be 45mm the hook will be another 15mm then you have half the hinge width plus say 12mm for enough meat for the screws to grip in
so 45mm+15+20+12 =92mm across the frame front face
so iff you cant get the hinge far enough across the part off the door will stick out
obviously you can include the door stop in the calculation as that will increase the the amount the door can encroach into the opening
 
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Here is my working prototype!

Closed:
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Open:
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The angle iron needs to be quite big, firstly to recess the door into the opening and secondly to move the hinge holes away from the edge of the post/frame.
 

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