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Door drive device

US10967708B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 27, 2019
Grant dateApr 6, 2021
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Expiry dateDec 19, 2039

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60H1/00857
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A door drive mechanism used for a vehicle air conditioning device includes a link mechanism connected to first and second shafts. The link mechanism includes a base member secured to an air conditioner case. The base member includes first and second shaft holes in which first and second shafts are inserted, guide grooves formed around the first and second shaft holes and configured to allow positioning portions to be inserted into the respective guide grooves, and guide portions including inclined surfaces configured to guide the positioning portions to the guide grooves. Moreover, the first and second shafts include the positioning portions protruding radially outward at positions closer to distal ends thereof than first gear portions.

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