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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8066320 | Door hinge A hinge assembly includes a hinge member joined to a vehicle door. A cam member is disposed about a portion of the hinge member, and the cam member has a protrusion. A casing is joined to a body portion of the vehicle, and the casing has an aperture along an axis. T... | 11/29/2011 |
| 8020918 | Hinge with a viscous rotary damper An assembly to pivotally connect an external vehicle closure panel to a vehicle body includes a first hinge member that is constructed to be mounted to one of the external vehicle closure panel and the vehicle body, a second hinge member that is constructed to be mo... | 09/20/2011 |
| 8007025 | Fastening device for hinges of a motor vehicle door In a preassembly position, the hinge elements of the two hinges of the vehicle door are each connected fixedly to the vehicle door via a pivotable hinge element of the two hinges. The vehicle door is held in position with precise gap positioning in a side wall door ... | 08/30/2011 |
| 7967367 | Active material based closure hinge and alignment process An adjustable closure hinge assembly, includes a first hinge portion having a first aperture, a second hinge portion having a second aperture coaxially aligned with the first aperture, a hinge member disposed in the first and second apertures for joining the first a... | 06/28/2011 |
| 7874608 | Car with innovative front door opening A car provided with: a chassis supporting a pair of front wheels which turn about a first horizontal rotation axis and a pair of rear wheels which turn about a second horizontal rotation axis; a passenger compartment obtained between the front wheels and the rear wh... | 01/25/2011 |
| 7832789 | Integrated vehicle door hinge and handle A vehicle including an integrated vehicle door hinge and interior handle is disclosed. The integrated vehicle door hinge and interior handle may comprise a door hinge and an interior door release handle, with the door hinge having a hinge support flange pivotally co... | 11/16/2010 |
| 7815241 | Gooseneck hinge assembly for vehicles A gooseneck hinge assembly for a closure of a vehicle includes a body side strap adapted to be connected to a vehicle body of the vehicle and a closure side strap having a gooseneck shape adapted to be connected to a closure for closing an opening in the vehicle bod... | 10/19/2010 |
| 7748768 | Door hinge for motor vehicle A door hinge for a motor vehicle has a column console that can be arranged on a door frame and a door console that can be attached to a vehicle door, wherein the door console and the column console are connected together as counterpieces at two bearing points arrang... | 07/06/2010 |
| 7677639 | Active material based closure hinge and alignment process An adjustable closure hinge assembly, includes a first hinge portion having a first aperture, a second hinge portion having a second aperture coaxially aligned with the first aperture, a hinge member disposed in the first and second apertures for joining the first a... | 03/16/2010 |
| 7673929 | Hinge with a viscous rotary damper An assembly to pivotally connect an external vehicle closure panel to a vehicle body includes a first hinge member that is constructed to be mounted to one of the external vehicle closure panel and the vehicle body, a second hinge member that is constructed to be mo... | 03/09/2010 |
| 7673928 | Tailgate spoiler with integrated rotating hinge cover An integrated rear spoiler and hinge cover that covers a flip-glass window hinge that is not attached to the flip glass window hinge and rotates from a fully closed position to a fully open position substantially simultaneously with the flip-glass window hinge. ... | 03/09/2010 |
| 7673927 | Vehicle with horizontally-pivotable tail gate In a motor vehicle having a tail gate (10) affixed to a lateral, rear pillar of the vehicle structure by means of at least one hinge so as to be pivotable about a substantially vertical axis (A-A), a hinge part that swings out together with the tail gate is l... | 03/09/2010 |
| RE41143 | Vehicle door hinge assembly A door hinge assembly is mounted between a door mounting pillar of the vehicle body and a door to swingably mount the door to the door mounting pillar. The door hinge assembly includes an upper hinge and a lower hinge with a double pivot pin arrangement, and a torsi... | 02/23/2010 |
| 7594690 | Vehicle having a closure system A vehicle having a closure system that includes a closure structure, a body structure component, and a hinge pin. The closure structure is configured to pivot with respect to the body structure component. ... | 09/29/2009 |
| 7585013 | Integrated hinge and temporary door checker A temporary checking device is provided that works in conjunction with elements of a vehicle hinge that remain in the vehicle's final configuration. The hinge includes a hinge pin rotatably connecting a door hinge bracket to a pillar hinge bracket. The checking devi... | 09/08/2009 |
| 7530623 | Vehicle cab A cab for a vehicle, such as an all terrain vehicle, a tractor, or small construction vehicle, is constructed of twin-sheet plastic panels that can be easily assembled, preferably with snap-together interlocking features. One of the panels can be a door panel having... | 05/12/2009 |
| 7503618 | Slidable door A wheeled automotive vehicle including a body structure, including a driver compartment and including an opening into the compartment. A door is cooperatively dimensioned and configured to close the opening, the opening being formed by portions of the body structure... | 03/17/2009 |
| 7472942 | Side structure for vehicle body A vehicle side portion structure, which is applied to a vehicle body, has a pillar that is arranged at the side of a vehicle body and which extends in the substantially up and down directions of the vehicle; and a side door turnably supported around a door hinge att... | 01/06/2009 |
| 7445267 | Hinge device with a piston/cylinder unit A hinge device for a flap of a motor vehicle includes a piston/cylinder unit arranged between a fixed structural part and a first flap which is pivotable about an axis of rotation. A second flap is likewise pivotable about the axis of rotation and can be connected r... | 11/04/2008 |
| 7441827 | Rear support for a vehicle, a rear module, and a method of securing such a module The present invention relates to a rear support (12) for a vehicle (24) that is to be fitted to the rear end of the body (22) of the vehicle (24) in the vicinity of a door (14) movable to pivot about an axis that is substantially h... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7429075 | Drivers cab for a load-handling vehicle There is provided an alternative construction of driver's cab (1) for a load-handling vehicle and in particular an alternative construction of door (5) for a driver's cab. The door (5) is pivotally mounted on one of the uprights (13) of t... | 09/30/2008 |
| 7422652 | Method of making a body panel assembly A method of manufacturing a body panel assembly for a vehicle. The method includes providing first and second panels, applying an adhesive, positioning the first and second panels, hemming the first and second panels together to form a subassembly, applying a coatin... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7401832 | Opening and closing apparatus of vehicle An opening and closing apparatus of a vehicle includes, an opening and closing member for opening and closing an opening portion of a vehicle body; a lower hinge for pivotably supporting the opening and closing member from below; and a cover member disposed below th... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7401841 | Device for displacing a rear hatch of a motor vehicle rear of a motor vehicle and method for closing a rear hatch of a motor vehicle Back of a motor vehicle with a rear hatch, a rear hatch opening and a device for moving the rear hatch of a motor vehicle between a closed position and an intermediate position. The device has positioning means by which the rear hatch can be moved solely by linear t... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7383614 | Door checker for automobile A door checker includes: a check lever 6 formed, at the proximal end thereof, with a boss 10 connected to a bracket 7 via a shaft 8; a case 1 having through holes 4, 5 through which the check lever 6 passes; and shoes... | 06/10/2008 |
| 7380873 | Covered utility trailer and kit for assembling same The present invention relates to the field of utility trailers and more specifically, to a covered utility trailer and a kit for assembling same. The covered utility trailer includes a trailer bed for supporting cargo. The trailer bed has a leading edge, an opposed ... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7364219 | Swing and slide door A door (6), for example in a vehicle, is mounted at one edge (8) for acurate movement about the axis of a shaft (16), and at the other edge (10) for displacement substantially in the plane of the door opening along rails (26, 28). ... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7350847 | Side door for motor vehicle Example embodiments relate to a side door for a motor vehicle, comprising at least one hinge device for pivotal connection of the side door to one of the body posts of the motor vehicle, the hinge device including a first hinge half adapted to be fastened to one of ... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7350845 | Modular deck lid hinge with coil springs A vehicle body decklid hinge includes at least one hinge set carried by a bracket that retains a pivot pin and a retainer bar in a cantilevered manner. The pivot pin supports a lever, such as a gooseneck strap, that will be coupled to the hood, while the bracket inc... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7347483 | Door lift conversion kit for existing vehicles A retrofit vehicle door lift conversion kit adapted for lifting a vehicle door vertically that fits as a conversion kit replacing factory door hinges on a variety of different types of existing vehicles. A door attaching arm is mounted to a fixed chassis plate by a ... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7334361 | Access system for a display panel assembly A system for accessing internal electrical components of an LED display panel assembly includes a case and a display panel having a plurality of LEDs on an outer surface and electrical components on an inner surface. A linkage assembly is coupled to an inner surface... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7328932 | Automotive door hinge A vehicle door and hinging is described that allow for the door of a vehicle to be translated forward and rotated upward upon being opened in order to improve occupant ingress and egress. In addition, the doors and hinges of embodiments of the present invention allo... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7314243 | Opening and closing apparatus for a vehicle trunk lid An opening and closing apparatus for a vehicle trunk lid includes: a hinge arm, one end of which is supported by a vehicle body and an other end of which extends outside from an opening of a trim and is provided with a trunk lid; an adjusting member fixed to the hin... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7308732 | Adjustable hinge assembly A hinge assembly 15 for a vehicle tailgate 14 comprises a first hinge member 21 fastened to the tailgate 14 and a second hinge member 22 fastened to a hollow flange 23 of a vehicle roof 13 by means of adjustment devic... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7296844 | Automotive door with reverse hinge An automotive vehicle is disclosed having a vehicle body with a passenger compartment and a door opening to the passenger compartment. A door is pivotally mounted to the door opening with an inclined axis which may extend laterally outboard and downward relative to ... | 11/20/2007 |
| 7290820 | Vehicle cargo retention system A pickup truck cargo box includes a cargo floor and a panel being movably mounted with respect to the cargo floor. The panel is movable between a stowed position and an upright position, in which the panel extends higher into a cargo area to form a compartment withi... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7281753 | Vehicle enclosure Door assembly includes a doorframe that can be secured to the vehicle, and a preferably rigid door that is movable between an open and closed position. The door can be secured to the vehicle in the open position so that the passengers have the option of riding in th... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7261356 | Trailer A trailer includes a ramp having an end attached to the trailer for pivotal movement of the ramp between a raised gate position and a lowered, inclined loading position. An elongate support is attached to the trailer adjacent to the end of the ramp, and a tension sp... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7249645 | Industrial truck with a lateral frame opening and a door with a double hinge An industrial truck has a vehicle frame (1) with a frame portion (2) having a lateral frame opening (2b) for receiving a battery block. A door (3) covers the frame opening (2b) and may be pivoted outwardly about a sub... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7240946 | System for counterbalancing a tailgate A counterbalancing system is provided that can be easily installed to an exterior of a tailgate and provides a mechanism for arresting the tailgate in an open position. The system includes a stop assembly coupled to the vehicle and a counterbalance assembly adapted ... | 07/10/2007 |
