Dual-pivot hinge assembly for vehicles
US6676196B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 7, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jan 13, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 7, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE05Y2900/546
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A dual-pivot hinge assembly for an endgate of a vehicle includes a body bracket for connection to a vehicle body of the vehicle. The dual-pivot hinge assembly also includes an intermediate bracket pivotally connected to the body bracket and for operative connection to the endgate and having a dual pivot to allow the endgate to pivot to a first open position and a second open position and to a closed position relative to the vehicle body. The dual-pivot hinge assembly includes a roller rotatably connected to the intermediate bracket to interface with a torque rod having a first portion for connection to the endgate and a second portion extending from the first portion and cooperating with the roller to counterbalance a weight of the endgate.
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