×

Door check mechanism providing an infinite number of stable positions

  • US 6,370,732 B1
  • Filed: 09/06/2000
  • Issued: 04/16/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/06/2000
  • Status: Expired due to Term
First Claim
Patent Images

1. A vehicle door check assembly for use with a door of a vehicle for holding the door in an infinite number of positions relative to a door frame, comprising;

  • an arm having a first end adapted to be connected with the door frame;

    a brake member disposed on a second end of said arm;

    a guide adapted to be affixed in said door;

    a carriage member slidably mounted on said guide, said carriage member defining a carriage slot; and

    a support face running parallel to said guide;

    wherein said brake member is engaged with said carriage slot and is biased toward said support face, such that in a static state said brake member engages said support face to provide a braking force therebetween and in a dynamic state said brake member travels along said carriage slot and is separated from said support face.

View all claims
  • 20 Assignments
Timeline View
Assignment View
    ×
    ×