Vehicle door hinge with removable detent mechanism

Details Vehicle door hinge with removable detent mechanism Vehicle door hinge with removable detent mechanism

1997-09-05

1999-07-20

Green, Brian K.

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

Hinge

Including means to hold or retard hinged members against...

16 82, 16334, E05D 1110, E05F 502

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059241705

ABSTRACT:
A removable detent mechanism to be utilized with a vehicle door hinge assembly for providing a temporary door check mechanism during painting of the vehicle body and door assembly. The detent mechanism is positioned between the door hinge pin and the vehicle hinge bracket. An interference lobe formed on the detent mechanism is engageable with a portion of the door hinge bracket to generate a detent force during the opening and closing of the door assembly relative to the vehicle body. The removable detent mechanism is provided with local stiffness features which enable adjustment of the detent force.

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