Vertical pin automobile door hinge wear compensator
US6178593A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 23, 1998 |
| Grant date | Jan 30, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 23, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE05Y2900/531
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A cylindrical cam apparatus attached to the lower hinge of an automobile door; adjusted as such to automatically spread the hinge leaves apart during closing thereof, thus compensating for hinge assembly wear, restoring smooth and complete latching function of vehicle door.
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