Check link assembly with adjustable detent feature
US8695164B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 30, 2012 |
| Grant date | Apr 15, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 30, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE05C17/203
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A check link assembly for positioning a vehicle closure has a selectively positionable detent feature. The check link assembly includes an elongated link having a distal end. At least one cover is attachable to the link in a first orientation and in a second orientation. The cover has a first end, a second end, and a contoured surface between the first end and the second end. At least one member is biased against the link and is configured to ride against the contoured surface of the cover. The contoured surface at least partially defines a detent feature that interferes with the biased member to increase resistance to relative movement of the link and the biased member, thereby establishing a stop position. The detent feature is further from the distal end of the link when the cover is in the first orientation than when the cover is in the second orientation.
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