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Structural module for vehicle door

US5417470A · kind A · utility

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53Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJan 24, 1992
Grant dateMay 23, 1995
Priority date
Expiry dateJan 24, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60J5/0416
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A structural module (hardware cassette) is provided suitable for use in the assembly of a vehicle door. The module includes a latch mounting member, a pair of door hinge assembly components (a lower door hinge component and an upper door hinge component) vertically spaced from one another when mounted in a vehicle, and tubes connecting the hinge components to the latch mounting member, one tube being connecting the upper hinge to the latch mounting member and extending substantially from the upper hinge component to the latch mounting member when mounted in the vehicle and a pair of laterally spaced tubes connecting the lower hinge component and the latch mounting member.

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