Lift assisted tailgate system for automotive vehicle
US6874837B2 · kind B2 · utility
17Cited by
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22Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 18, 2004 |
| Grant date | Apr 5, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 18, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE05Y2900/544
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An automotive vehicle has a door adapted to pivot about a generally horizontal pivot axis, with the door including a shell defining a space surrounded by the shell. The door is pivoted upon bearings located at each end of the door. A full floating torsion bar is provided and includes a first end rotationally grounded to the door shell and a second end engaged with and rotationally locked with a bearing inserts so that the torsion bar will be subjected to torsional loading as the door is pivoted. At least a portion of the torsion bar extends along an external recess defined by the door's inner and outer panels.
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