Vehicle wedge assemblies with integrated bottle opener features
AssigneeFord Global Technologies, LLC
InventorsEric Bryan Arellano Aguilar, Tomas Garciajaime, Francisco Mauricio Munoz Armenta
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Abstract
This disclosure details vehicle closure member wedge assemblies that include integrated bottle opener features. An exemplary vehicle closure member wedge assembly may include first and second wedge members that are configured to align a closure member relative to a vehicle body during closure member swing. A bottle opener may be integrated into one of the wedge members, thereby adding functionality to the wedge assembly. The bottle opener is conveniently packaged on the vehicle for use during outdoor social gatherings.
Claims20
A wedge assembly for a vehicle closure member, comprising:
- a wedge member including a block shaped body;
- and
- a bottle opener integrated into the wedge member.
A wedge assembly for a vehicle closure member comprising:
- a wedge member;
- and
- a bottle opener integrated into the wedge member,
- wherein the wedge member is a vehicle body-side wedge member.
A vehicle, comprising:
- a vehicle body;
- a closure member movably mounted to the vehicle body;
- and
- a wedge assembly configured to align the closure member relative to the vehicle body during movement of the closure member,
- wherein the wedge assembly includes an integrated bottle opener.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.