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Door stop arrangement for a vehicle

US4462633A · kind A · utility

19Cited by
7References
4Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJun 28, 1982
Grant dateJul 31, 1984
Priority date
Expiry dateJun 28, 2002

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB62D25/04
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A robustly constructed box-shaped reinforcing member is securely mounted to a vehicle floor panel with its one end portion located at a side sill above which a door opening is defined. A bracket member is securely mounted to the hinged side door at a portion which is engageable with the end of the reinforcing member when the door assumes its closed position. Thus, when the side door tends to be forced into the passenger compartment by an external force applied thereto, the bracket member movable with the door is brought into engagement with the end of the reinforcing member thereby preventing the side door from continuing its inward movement.

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