Hinge for a door of a motor vehicle
US8701251B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 18, 2010 |
| Grant date | Apr 22, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 18, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE05Y2900/531
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A hinge for a door, flap or similar pivotal wings of a motor vehicle is provided. The hinge includes a column-side hinge part and a door-side hinge part, which can be pivoted about a hinge pillar relative to each other, and with an integrated door retaining device, which includes a retaining element arranged on the side of the one hinge part, which cooperates with a retaining contour on the side of the other hinge part. The retaining element is formed as clamp element cooperating with a clamping surface of the hinge pillar, the clamping force of which can be adjusted by means of a transmission element as a function of the retaining contour.
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