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US 11,135,905 B2Granted
Modular half door
AssigneeBestop, Inc.
InventorsEric D. Getzschman, George C. Stickles, William H. Haberkamp
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Abstract
A side door assembly is provided for an automotive vehicle body having a side opening. The side door assembly includes a front casting for hinged connection to the vehicle body. A rear casting is also provided for latch connection of the vehicle door assembly to the vehicle. An extrusion and/or extrusions connect the front and rear castings providing a side door assembly that is extremely light, enhancing the ability of the driver to enjoy the vehicle.
Claims19
A side door assembly for an automotive vehicle body having a side opening, said assembly comprising:
- a front casting, said front casting itself forms at least part of a hinged connection to the vehicle body;
- a rear casting having door latch connection with the vehicle body;
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- three tubular members including upper, middle and lower extrusions connecting said front and rear casting, said middle and lower extrusions connecting with said rear casting at an elevation higher than their connection with said front casting, said middle and lower extrusions both having a horizontal extending linear portion joined to a vertically inclined extending linear portion by a curved portion, and said lower extrusion forming an abutting transverse vehicle body curved border portion of said side opening.
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