Abstract:
An automotive closure panel which is rotatable about a pivot axis has an axial locator insert situated within a pivot bearing insert bore to set a margin extending between the closure panel and a vehicle body. This system is particularly useful for closure panels such as tailgates having torsion bar or motorized lift assist, because such systems are not easily disassembled for the purpose of setting the closure panel margins.
Abstract:
An automotive closure panel which is rotatable about a pivot axis has an axial locator insert situated within a pivot bearing insert bore to set a margin extending between the closure panel and a vehicle body. This system is particularly useful for closure panels such as tailgates having torsion bar or motorized lift assist, because such systems are not easily disassembled for the purpose of setting the closure panel margins.
Abstract:
An automotive closure panel which is rotatable about a pivot axis has an axial locator insert situated within a pivot bearing insert bore to set a margin extending between the closure panel and a vehicle body. This system is particularly useful for closure panels such as tailgates having torsion bar or motorized lift assist, because such systems are not easily disassembled for the purpose of setting the closure panel margins.
Abstract:
A display case door includes a door frame, a motor, and a torque rod. The door frame extends about and is coupled to a panel assembly. The motor is coupled to the door frame. The torque rod is coupled to the door frame and configured to couple with an enclosure for a display case. When the door is installed in an opening of the enclosure for the display case, the motor is operable to open the display case door, and the torque rod is configured to close the display case door.
Abstract:
A method for installing a spring-assisted liftgate in opposition to the gravity force includes temporarily fixing a coupling rod in a defined position corresponding to an installation position of the liftgate, and holding the in an open position or in an intermediate position above the installation position and placing the apparatus in the vehicle. After lowering the liftgate from the open position or intermediate position into the installation position, the coupling rod is connected to the hinge lever and then released.
Abstract:
A hinge system for a laptop computer is disclosed, the hinge system comprising first and second hinges that are tied together using a spring wire. The first and second hinges each have a display portion attached to a laptop computer display and a base portion attached to the laptop computer base. The spring wire is affixed to the display portion of the first hinge and the base portion of the second hinge, and is preloaded so that the laptop computer display opens automatically away at least partially away from the laptop computer base.
Abstract:
A hinge assembly for a door lid of a vehicle includes a hinge arm support bracket that mounts within a luggage compartment of the vehicle. A hinge arm is connected to the support bracket at a proximal portion and including a distal portion that is mountable to the door lid, the hinge arm being pivotable relative to the support bracket. A force adjustment member is pivotally connected to the hinge arm. The force adjustment member includes a torsion bar mount portion extending outwardly from the hinge arm having an opening therethrough to receive an end of a torsion bar and a tool receiving portion that engages a torque adjustment tool to pivot the force adjustment member to apply a torque to the torsion bar.
Abstract:
A hinge assembly for a door lid of a vehicle includes a hinge arm support bracket that mounts within a luggage compartment of the vehicle. A hinge arm is connected to the support bracket at a proximal portion and including a distal portion that is mountable to the door lid, the hinge arm being pivotable relative to the support bracket. A force adjustment member is pivotally connected to the hinge arm. The force adjustment member includes a torsion bar mount portion extending outwardly from the hinge arm having an opening therethrough to receive an end of a torsion bar and a tool receiving portion that engages a torque adjustment tool to pivot the force adjustment member to apply a torque to the torsion bar.
Abstract:
An apparatus for spring-assisted swinging of a liftgate in opposition to the gravity force between a closed position and an open position in a vehicle includes a spring energy store and a tracker which is coupled to the spring energy store for influencing a torque generated by the spring energy store. The tracker includes a coupling rod for rotatable actuation of a hinge lever articulated to the vehicle body and operably connected to the liftgate. To install the apparatus the coupling rod is temporarily fixed in a defined position corresponding to an installation position of the liftgate. The liftgate is held in the open position or in an intermediate position above the installation position and the apparatus is placed in the vehicle. After lowering the liftgate from the open position or intermediate position into the installation position, the coupling rod is connected to the hinge lever and then released.