Detachable lift gate hinge cover assembled to roof rail
US10358852B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 27, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jul 23, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 13, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE05D5/0207
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A detachable lift gate hinge cover assembly includes a bracket fixed to a vehicle roof, the bracket including an attachment member having an integrally connected coupling portion. A plate assembly includes a panel having a retention member integrally connected to the panel. The plate assembly when rotated in a first rotation direction aligns the retention member with a clearance opening of the coupling portion allowing insertion of the retention member through the clearance opening to releasably engage a hook shaped end of the retention member with the coupling portion. The plate assembly when positioned in an installed position within a roof hinge pocket of the roof at least partially covers a lift gate hinge attachment area. The plate assembly when rotated in a second rotation direction opposite to the first rotation direction releases the hook shaped end from the coupling portion to release the plate assembly from the installed position.
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