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Side door for a vehicle

US11926198B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 14, 2021
Grant dateMar 12, 2024
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Expiry dateOct 14, 2041

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60J7/1642
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A vehicle includes a support structure. The vehicle also includes a side door operable to move relative to the support structure between an open position and a closed position. In the open position of the side door, access to a vehicle interior of the vehicle is provided. In the closed position of the side door, the side door extends across a longitudinal centerline of the vehicle. The vehicle further includes a plurality of pivot members, each pivotably coupled to the support structure at a first end and pivotably coupled to the side door at a second end. The side door is movable between the open and closed positions via pivotal movement of each of the plurality of pivot members relative to the support structure and pivotal movement of the side door relative to each of the plurality of pivot members.

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