Hinge assembly and method of assembling an actuator to a hinge assembly
US10787847B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 18, 2018 |
| Grant date | Sep 29, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 16, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE05Y2900/532
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A hinge assembly for mounting a door to a frame of a motor vehicle includes (a) a hinge bracket, having a first receiver and a second receiver, (b) a hinge pin pivotally connecting the door to the hinge bracket at the first receiver, (c) an actuator, having an output shaft, (d) a retention feature, connecting the output shaft to the hinge bracket at the second receiver, and (e) an actuator mounting feature securing the actuator to the door. A method of assembling an actuator in a hinge assembly that mounts a door to a frame of a motor vehicle is also provided.
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