Vehicle door and manufacture thereof
US6929308B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 24, 2004 |
| Grant date | Aug 16, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 24, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60S1/583
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle door which can be used as a tailgate is formed of an outer panel (2) on an outer side of a vehicle, an inner panel (3) on an inner side of the vehicle, and a module plate (4) to which door parts such as a wiper motor (18) are attached, and a lining (6). The inner panel (3) is in a frame shape with only a marginal portion (10) of the whole periphery left and with an opening (11) formed therein. The module plate (4) serves as a reinforcing member and is composed of a first extending portion (13) extending in a right and left direction and a second extending portion (14) extending downward from the first extending portion (13) to be in a substantially T-shape. Connection of the module plate (4) to the outer panel (2) and the inner panel (3) reinforces the tailgate (1).
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