Closure restraint system with camming self adjustment
US8628141B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 25, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jan 14, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 25, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE05F7/04
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle includes a body and a closure panel moveably attached to the body. When the closure panel is in a closed position, a closure restraint system interconnects the body and the closure panel and restricts lateral movement of the closure panel relative to the body. The closure restraint system includes a fixed wedge block attached to one of the body and the closure panel, and a rotatable wedge block attached to the other of the body and the closure panel. The rotatable wedge block includes a curved cam surface, and is rotatable about a rotation axis relative to the fixed wedge block when engaged by the fixed wedge block to move the contact between the fixed wedge block and the rotatable wedge block along the curved cam surface to maintain a consistent closing force for closing the closure panel.
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