Armored vehicle door release system
US9347249B2 · kind B2 · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 19, 2014 |
| Grant date | May 24, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 25, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE05Y2900/504
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A door release system for a tactical armored vehicle having a vehicle door frame with a receptacle and a vehicle door hinged to the frame is disclosed comprising a pair of releasable hinge bodies carried by the door. The hinge bodies include a head portion for abutting an area of the door frame surrounding the receptacle. A plug portion fits within the frame receptacle, and a lock portion follows the plug portion. An end portion follows the lock portion and is dimensioned smaller than the frame receptacle. A hinge release assembly includes a latch means for locking the hinge bodies in place in the receptacles to prevent removal of the hinge bodies in a locked position. An actuator disengages said means to release said hinge bodies for removal from said door frame and vehicle in a hazardous situation.
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