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Double-pivot hinge for motor vehicle door

US6817063B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateSep 15, 2003
Grant dateNov 16, 2004
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Expiry dateSep 15, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE05Y2900/531
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A double pivot door hinge for a door of a motor vehicle that includes a first hinge assembly, a second hinge assembly, and a connecting member rigidly joining the first and second hinge assemblies. The first hinge assembly includes a first door connector for connecting to the door of the motor vehicle, a first pillar connector for connecting to a door pillar or body of the motor vehicle, and a first link rotatably connected to the first door connector at a first door-side pivot and rotatably connected to the first pillar connector at a first pillar-side pivot. The second hinge assembly includes a second door connector for connecting to the door, a second pillar connector for connecting to the door pillar or the body, and a second link rotatably connected to the second door connector at a second door-side pivot and rotatably connected to the second pillar connector at a second pillar-side pivot.

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