US4979263A
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Swivel bearing for a door-holding rod of a door holder of a motor vehicle
Assignee: ED Scharwachter GmbH and Co KG
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Filing: 1989-05-09
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Granted: 1990-12-25
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Expires: 2009-05-09
Abstract
Abstract A swivel bearing for a door-holding rod of a door holder of a motor vehicle. The door-holding rod is swivelable by means of a hinge pin about an axis extending parallel to the hinge axis of the motor vehicle door. The door-holding rod extends through a holder housing arranged on another structural door component. The hinge pin is of solid material and is rigidly but releasably connected to an end of the door-holding rod. The hinge pin has axially extending portions which have a different diameter from the diameter of the middle portion of the hinge pin extending through the door-holding rod. The axial portions having the different diameter are in engagement with a running fit in two bearing openings of the bearing block which are arranged at a distance from each other.
Inventors
- 👤 Karl-Heinz Tolle
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 16:48
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05C; E05C17/00; E05C17/02; E05C17/04; E05C17/045
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
275 words
In a swivel bearing for a door-holding rod of a door holder of a motor vehicle, the door-holding rod having a first end supported in a bearing block mounted on a structural door component, a hinge pin connected to the bearing block, the door-holding rod being swivelable in a plane of a movement by means of the hinge pin about an axis extending parallel to the hinge axis of the motor vehicle door, the door-holding rod extending through a holder housing arranged on another structural door component, the holder housing including braking and holding members which are movable against a spring load perpendicularly to the plane of movement of the door-holding rod, the door-holding rod including at a second free end thereof a limit stop formed by a projection and locking slopes arranged adjacent the limit stop extending transversely of the plane of movement of the door-holding rod, the improvement comprising the hinge pin being of solid material, the hinge pin being rigidly but releasably connected to the first end of the door-holding rod, the hinge pin having an axially extending middle portion extending through the door-holding rod and axially extending portions which have a different diameter from the diameter of the middle portion of the hinge pin, the middle portion having a screw thread for fastening the hinge pin to the door-holding rod, the bearing block defining two bearing openings which are arranged at a distance from each other, the axial portions having the different diameter having different diameters from each other, being cylindrical with smooth surfaces, and being in engagement with a running fit in the two bearing openings of the bearing block.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
275 words
In a swivel bearing for a door-holding rod of a door holder of a motor vehicle, the door-holding rod having a first end supported in a bearing block mounted on a structural door component, a hinge pin connected to the bearing block, the door-holding rod being swivelable in a plane of a movement by means of the hinge pin about an axis extending parallel to the hinge axis of the motor vehicle door, the door-holding rod extending through a holder housing arranged on another structural door component, the holder housing including braking and holding members which are movable against a spring load perpendicularly to the plane of movement of the door-holding rod, the door-holding rod including at a second free end thereof a limit stop formed by a projection and locking slopes arranged adjacent the limit stop extending transversely of the plane of movement of the door-holding rod, the improvement comprising the hinge pin being of solid material, the hinge pin being rigidly but releasably connected to the first end of the door-holding rod, the hinge pin having an axially extending middle portion extending through the door-holding rod and axially extending portions which have a different diameter from the diameter of the middle portion of the hinge pin, the middle portion having a screw thread for fastening the hinge pin to the door-holding rod, the bearing block defining two bearing openings which are arranged at a distance from each other, the axial portions having the different diameter having different diameters from each other, being cylindrical with smooth surfaces, and being in engagement with a running fit in the two bearing openings of the bearing block.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
40 words
The swivel bearing according to claim 1, wherein a radial shoulder defining a support and alignment surface for the perpendicular alignment of the hinge pin relative to the door-holding rod is formed on the axial portion having the greatest diameter.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
The swivel bearing according to claim 1, wherein the bearing block is formed by a U-shaped profiled blank of sheet metal material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
42 words
The swivel bearing according to claim 3, wherein the U-shaped bearing block has flanges with sides facing each other, the bearing openings being provided in the flanges, the distance between the sides being a multiple of the thickness of the door-holding rod.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
48 words
The swivel bearing according to claim 1, wherein the axial portion of the hinge pine having the greatest diameter has a free end, a radially projecting screw head being attached to the free end and being one of a polygonal head, a socket head and a slotted head.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
The swivel bearing according to claim 5, wherein the screw head is a socket head.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
The swivel bearing according to claim 5, wherein the screw head is a slotted head.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
62 words
The swivel bearing according to claim 1, wherein the bearing block is a leaf-type hinge half formed from a portion of a hinge section, the hinge openings being defined in hinge portions which rest with little play against side surfaces of the door-holding rod, the hinge portions defining the openings having a greater axial length than the thickness of the door-holding rod.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
23 words
The swivel bearing according to claim 8, comprising collared bushings of maintenance-free bearing material for lining the hinge openings of the bearing block.
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) | 1993-12-24 | 1994-06-25 | 1994-12-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1997-12-24 | 1998-06-25 | 1998-12-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2001-12-24 | 2002-06-25 | 2002-12-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |