Drive mechanism for power operated slideable side door
US6481783B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 16, 2001 |
| Grant date | Nov 19, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 16, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE05Y2900/531
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A passenger van is equipped with a drive mechanism for power operation of a slideable side door. The drive mechanism has a flexible drive member that travels in a closed loop which includes travel through a center track that supports and guides a hinge and roller assembly that is attached to the rear of the side door. The flexible drive member has a cogged portion that is driven by an electric motor to open and close the side door. The remaining portion is uncogged for economy o f manufacture and for releasing the flexible drive member from a clutch of the hinge and roller assembly to open the side door manually very easily. An electromagnetic clutch may also be included to reduce manual operating effort.
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