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Simultaneous movement system for a vehicle door

  • US 7,887,118 B2
  • Filed: 11/21/2008
  • Issued: 02/15/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/21/2008
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A simultaneous movement system for a vehicle door, comprising:

  • a first outboard hinge arm pivotally mounted to a vehicle body structure at a first end thereof;

    a second outboard hinge arm pivotally mounted to the vehicle body structure at a first end thereof, the second outboard hinge arm operatively configured to include a first point and a second point;

    a first guide track mounted to the vehicle door and operatively configured to receive a first slide member, the first slide member being pivotally mounted on a second end of the first outboard hinge member;

    a second guide track mounted to the vehicle door and operatively configured to receive a second slide member, the second slide member being pivotally mounted on the first point of the second outboard hinge member; and

    a curved third guide track operatively configured to receive the second point on the second outboard hinge arm;

    wherein the third guide track extends beyond the first guide track and the second guide track in a longitudinal direction to facilitate continuous movement of the door upon opening and upon closing.

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