Vehicle door assembly
US6626482B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 18, 2001 |
| Grant date | Sep 30, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 18, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60J5/0416
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle door assembly that includes an outer panel and an inner panel which define a space in which hardware items are located. A trim panel including an inner door handle assembly is positioned on an inside of the inner panel. Connecting rods are positioned within the space and have a first end that is connected to a latch. The second end of the rod is connected to the inner door handle assembly. The rod is retained within a clip proximate to the second end of the rod. The clip allows for longitudinal movement of the rod while retaining the rod in the other two dimensions. This arrangement facilitates attachment of the inner door handle assembly and rod when the inner panel is installed.
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