Door hinge and door hinge system for vehicle
US9963020B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 29, 2016 |
| Grant date | May 8, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 4, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE06B3/34
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A vehicle door hinge system may include an actuator configured to pivot a vehicle door and a door hinge. The actuator may include a door strut. The door hinge may include a body strap, a door strap, and a strut strap having a strap end and a strut end. The strap end may be attached to the body strap, and the strut end of the strut strap and the door strut may be pivotally coupled to one another, such that the door of the vehicle is opened when the door strut is extended and closed when the door strut is retracted.
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