For a given Clubface executing Horizontal Hinge Action (Closing Only) about a constant Pivot Swing Center -- there can be only so many finite degrees of travel.
Sorry about changing the rules on you
This may be a better dealie . . .
I just took a club and held it against the door. Opened and closed the door 2 feet back 2 feet through . . . This would certainly qualify as Horizontal Hinging no? There ain't a whole lot of action going on with that clubface. It is closing without question. BUT the toe ain't slammin' shut like a screen door in a trailer park during a tornado.
At least for me that was an education . . . My version of Horizontal Hinging was FOR SURE Swivel and add a Turned Left Hand to the mix . . . I'm deeeeeeep in the woods where the elephants go to die.