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Drivable flap hinge

US6789834B2 · kind B2 · utility

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17Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateSep 25, 2002
Grant dateSep 14, 2004
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Expiry dateSep 25, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE05Y2900/548
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A drivable flap hinge for connecting a flaps such as a front hood or a trunk lid, to a body of an automobile in an articulated manner. The drivable hinge includes a first retaining part for fixing to the flap, a second retaining part for fixing to the body, at least one connecting member, which is pivotably arranged on at least one of the two retaining parts with a joint, and a driving motor, which is drive-connected to a joint pin of the joint. The flap hinge advantageously enables a front gate or tail gate of an automobile to pivot in a driven manner as a result of the driven joint pin connecting the first retaining part and the connection member.

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