Multi-functional vehicle door system having a common door lower
US6036255A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 4, 1998 |
| Grant date | Mar 14, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 4, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60J5/0416
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A multi-functional vehicle door system includes a common lower door adapted to selectively cooperate with one of a door cassette and a side curtain assembly. The common lower door defines a cavity which opens adjacent an upper surface of the common lower door. The door cassette includes a frame defining a window opening and a lower portion adapted to be substantially inserted into the cavity of the common lower door. The side curtain assembly includes a frame and a flexible window. The frame includes a plurality of downwardly extending locating pins. One of the locating pins is adapted to engage an aperture provided in the upper surface of the common lower door. The other locating pins are adapted to engage apertures provided in a trim plug removably insertable into the opening of the common lower door.
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