Title:
GUTTER MOUNTED DECK LID HINGE
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO2005076877
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
A link assembly forming a 6 bar linkage is integrally combined with a spring having a laterally coiled strand to form a hinge that is particularly well adapted to be installed in a small footprint. Such a unit is well adapted for installation within a peripheral channel of a vehicle body opening and to prop the closure in its open position. The present invention also provides a method for reducing packaging footprint of a vehicle closure hinge by integrating the 6 bar linkage with the laterally coiled strand, and selecting a strand shaping to reduce radial dimension of the coil and the coil cross-section while maximizing the radial dimension of material in the strand.
Inventors:
DUFFY MICHAEL J (CA)
Application Number:
PCT/US2005/003316
Publication Date:
April 20, 2006
Filing Date:
February 03, 2005
Export Citation:
Assignee:
M & C CORP (US)
DUFFY MICHAEL J (CA)
DUFFY MICHAEL J (CA)
International Classes:
B60J5/00; E05D3/06; E05D11/06; E05D15/06; E05F1/12; (IPC1-7): B62D25/10
Foreign References:
| US6618904B1 | 2003-09-16 | |||
| US6070929A | 2000-06-06 | |||
| US3363281A | 1968-01-16 | |||
| US6193225B1 | 2001-02-27 |
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