Push-out vehicle side door

Details Push-out vehicle side door Push-out vehicle side door

1995-10-11

1996-12-31

Mitchell, David M.

Land vehicles: bodies and tops

Bodies

Door or window with specified vehicle feature

280751, 2961466, 296189, B60R 2104

Patent

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055886922

ABSTRACT:
An automotive vehicle door is provided including a first generally rigid outer structure having first and second ends; a second generally rigid inner structure with a major portion spaced from the first outer structure, the second inner structure having first and second ends generally positionally aligned with the first and second ends of the first outer structure, the second inner structure having an opening; a trim panel positioned generally adjacent the second inner structure; a target position in alignment with the opening of the second inner structure adjacent a first end of the second inner structure, the target also having a portion adjacent the first outer structure; and a beam having a first end generally fixed with respect to the second inner structure first end and a second end fixed with respect to the second inner structure second end, the beam crossing over the target and wherein an impact on the door first outer structure causes the target to move inwardly through the opening, contacting the beam between the beam first and second ends to force the beam second end to dislodge the trim panel from the second inner panel end and move the trim panel inwardly.

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