Composite check arm for vehicle door
US9617774B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 10, 2014 |
| Grant date | Apr 11, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 10, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE05C17/203
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
In an aspect, a check arm for a vehicle door is provided, and includes a body, a pivot connector and an end stop. The body has a length and defines a longitudinal axis, and has a first body end and a second body end. The pivot connector is positioned at the first body end and is configured for pivotally connecting the check arm to one of a vehicle body and a vehicle door. The end stop is positioned at the second body end, and is positioned to limit the amount of withdrawal of the check arm from a check arm keeper on the other of the vehicle body and the vehicle door. The body includes a plurality of elongate structural fibers and a binder that connects the structural fibers together. Each structural fiber extends longitudinally along substantially the length of the body.
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