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Double-pivot hinge for motor vehicle door

DC
  • US 6,817,063 B1
  • Filed: 09/15/2003
  • Issued: 11/16/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/28/2001
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A double pivot door hinge for a door of a motor vehicle comprising:

  • a first hinge assembly, the first hinge assembly including a first door connector for connecting to the door of the motor vehicle, a first pillar connector for connecting to a door pillar or body of the motor vehicle, and a first link rotatably connected to the fist door connector at a first door-side pivot and rotatably connected to the first pillar connector at a first pillar-side pivot;

    a second hinge assembly, the second hinge assembly including a second door connector for connecting to the door and a second pillar connector for connecting to the door pillar or the body, and a second link rotatably connected to the second door connector at a second door-side pivot and rotatably connected to the second pillar connector at a second pillar-side pivot; and

    a connecting member rigidly joining the first and second hinge assemblies;

    wherein a rotation of the first link at the first door-side pivot is resisted by a first braking resistance at the first door-side pivot and a rotation of the first link at the first pillar-side pivot is resisted by a second braking resistance at the first pillar-side pivot, the second braking resistance being less than the first braking resistance during opening.

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