Assist grip
US8245357B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignees
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 17, 2009 |
| Grant date | Aug 21, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 28, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60N3/026
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An assist grip of the present invention includes a grip body provided at both side base portions thereof with hinge recess portions and a hinge portion rotatably and pivotally supported in each of the hinge recess portions of both sides, and is fixed via the hinge portion to a to-be-fixed portion in an automobile. In a pivot support portion of the hinge portion, an outer support piece and an inner support piece are provided at a distance from each other, and between the inner support piece and the outer support piece, a torsion coil spring stored in a spring case is inserted. One end portion of the torsion coil spring is locked to an inside of the spring case, and the other end portion of the torsion coil spring projects from the spring case and is locked to a part of the grip body.
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