Door holding method and apparatus

Details Door holding method and apparatus Door holding method and apparatus

1994-05-18

1995-06-27

Bradley, P. Austin

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

Closure checks

16353, E05F 502

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054268192

ABSTRACT:
Holding of a vehicular door by controllably and securely engaging the door in any of a large number of prescribed positions, particularly while leaving or entering the vehicle. The selected positions can be held securely by a ratchet and pawl, a friction brake or electromagnetic engagement. The door holding mechanisms can be mounted on the vehicular door and frame, and be activated and released by essentially the same actuator, which illustratively is electromechanical.

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