Detent mechanism for a vehicle door

Details Detent mechanism for a vehicle door Detent mechanism for a vehicle door

1998-10-29

2000-08-29

Mah, Chuck Y.

Miscellaneous hardware (e.g., bushing, carpet fastener, caster,

Closure checks

16374, E05F 502

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061088668

ABSTRACT:
A resilient detent mechanism for selectively maintaining a vehicle door in the open position is provided. The detent mechanism including a hinge pin receptacle adapted to allow insertive mounting with a door hinge by engagement with a hinge pin of the door hinge. The detent mechanism also includes a planar side surface to contact both the stationary and pivotal components of the door hinge. The detent also includes a working corner portion that contacts a portion of the door hinge and tends to maintain the vehicle door in the open position. The contact between the working corner portion and the stationary component of the door hinge can be overcome by a sufficient door closing effort.

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