Vehicle hinge assembly

US11505261B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• FCA US LLC. · US

Inventors

• Paul Van Norman · Fenton, US
• Michael C Gillam · Oxford, US
• Sean E Whelan · Highland, US
• Clifford L Eberle, Jr. · Clarkston, US
• Randy K. Ihrke · Auburn Hills, US
• Eric Ghoukasian · Auburn Hills, US
• Vivek Kirtane · Troy, US
• Christopher Duke · Gloucester, GB

Key dates

• Filing date: Jan 26, 2021
• Grant date: Nov 22, 2022
• Expiry date: May 27, 2041

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B62D33/037
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A vehicle includes a vehicle body, a door and a hinge assembly. The door is coupled to the vehicle body and is pivotable about a horizontal axis between a closed position and a horizontal open position. The door is also pivotable about a vertical axis between the closed position and a vertical open position. The hinge assembly pivotably couples the door to the vehicle body and includes a first hinge and a second hinge. The first hinge includes a first hinge plate and at least one first hinge barrel extending from the first hinge plate. The second hinge includes a second hinge plate, an extension section and at least one second hinge barrel. The extension section positions the vertical axis laterally outwardly relative to a mounting location of the hinge assembly to the vehicle body. The vertical axis also being positioned inwardly relative to the door.