Collision resistant construction for a door of a vehicle
US4438969A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 6, 1981 |
| Grant date | Mar 27, 1984 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 6, 2001 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D25/025
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An first device is securely connected to at least one of a sliding mechanism of a seat assembly and a seat proper frame and has a rigidly constructed extreme end portion which extends outwardly toward the door opening in the vicinity of the side sill. A second device is provided on a hinged side door and positioned at a portion of the door which faces the extreme end portion upon normal closing of the side door. When the side door tends to be driven into the vehicle cabin by a violent external force applied thereto, the second device is brought into secure engagement with the extreme end portion of the first device thereby preventing the door from continuing the driving-in motion.
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