US3589069A
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Vehicle door mounting
Assignee: Automobiles Peugeot SA
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Filing: 1970-03-10
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Granted: 1971-06-29
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Expires: 1990-03-10
Abstract
Abstract This mounting for a door of vehicle adapted to open by pivoting to an upper position about a fixed pivot shaft extending transversely to the main plane of the door is characterized in that the door engaging a frame structure of the vehicle body in the closed position is operatively connected to a ring member slidably fitted on, and rotatably rigid with, a socket rotatably mounted on, but axially fixed in relation to, said pivot shaft receiving said door in overhanging relationship, said door carrying in the vicinity of the fastening of said shaft a plate adapted to support control members pivoted between said plate, said door and said ring member, whereby the actuation of said control member will cause a movement of translation of said ring member on said socket to free the door from its frame structure or reinserting the door into said frame structure before or after its pivotal movement.
Inventors
- 👤 Alexandre Lecomte
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 10:23
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60J; B60J5/00; B60J5/04; B60J5/047; B60J5/0472
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
181 words
A vehicle door mounting for opening the door by a pivoting same towards an upper position about a fixed pivot shaft extending transversely to the main plane of the door, characterized in that the door engaging a frame structure in the closed position is connected to a ring member slidably fitted on, but rotatably solid with, a socket rotatably mounted on, but axially fixed in relation to, said shaft on which the door is mounted in overhanging relationship, said door carrying in the vicinity of the fastening of said shaft a plate acting as a support of control members pivotally mounted between said plate, said door and said ring, whereby the actuation of said control members is attended by a movement of translation of said ring of said socket in order to either free the door from said frame structure or refitting the door into this frame structure, said door being thus adapted, when released from said frame structure, to pivot about said shaft to its open position, a spiral compensator spring being interposed between said shaft and said supporting plate.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
181 words
A vehicle door mounting for opening the door by a pivoting same towards an upper position about a fixed pivot shaft extending transversely to the main plane of the door, characterized in that the door engaging a frame structure in the closed position is connected to a ring member slidably fitted on, but rotatably solid with, a socket rotatably mounted on, but axially fixed in relation to, said shaft on which the door is mounted in overhanging relationship, said door carrying in the vicinity of the fastening of said shaft a plate acting as a support of control members pivotally mounted between said plate, said door and said ring, whereby the actuation of said control members is attended by a movement of translation of said ring of said socket in order to either free the door from said frame structure or refitting the door into this frame structure, said door being thus adapted, when released from said frame structure, to pivot about said shaft to its open position, a spiral compensator spring being interposed between said shaft and said supporting plate.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
84 words
Door mounting according to claim 1, characterized in that said control members comprise at least one first link pivoted to said ring member and a driven bellcrank lever fulcrumed to said supporting plate and to said link, said bellcrank lever and said link coacting to provide a knee-action such that an overcenter position is obtained at the end of the movement of translation of said door away from its frame structure, in order to provide a safety catch and locking action in this position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
76 words
Door mounting according to claim 2, characterized in that said bellcrank lever is pivotally connected to another link also pivoted to a control lever pivotally mounted to the door panel, the relationship between said control lever and said other link being such that an overcenter position is obtained at the end of the movement of translation of said door in its frame structure, in order to obtain a safety catch and locking action in this position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
43 words
Door mounting according to claim 1, characterized in that the connection between the door and the ring member comprises resilient members adapted to provide a certain resilient clearance of the door panel and thus permit of slamming the door to its closed condition.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
34 words
Door mounting according to claim 4, characterized in that said connection comprises a pair of trunnions disposed between said ring member and the door panel, said trunnions being aligned to a substantially vertical axis.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
43 words
Door mounting according to claim 1, characterized in that a fixed adjustable stop member is provided on the vehicle and adapted to be engaged by said supporting plate in the endmost positions of the pivotal movements of said door about said pivot shaft.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-06-28 | 1974-12-28 | 1975-06-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-06-28 | 1978-12-28 | 1979-06-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-06-28 | 1982-12-28 | 1983-06-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |