Two-stage hybrid check link assembly
AssigneeGM Global Technology Operations LLC
InventorsJoel S. Hooton, Kevin K. Parkila
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Abstract
A check link assembly for a vehicle closure is configured to be operable in two phases: a detent check phase and an infinite check phase. The vehicle closure is pivotably connected to a vehicle body and has a closed position and an open position. The check link assembly includes a detent assembly having a detent configured to provide a detent check position between the closed position and the open position. The check link assembly also includes a hydraulic or pneumatic strut operatively connected to the detent assembly and configured to provide check positions at all positions between the detent check position and the open position. The detent assembly and the strut are configured to operate in series as the door is pivoted.
Claims20
A check link assembly for a vehicle closure pivotably connected to a vehicle body and having a closed position and an open position, the check link assembly comprising:
- a detent assembly having a detent configured to provide a detent check position between the closed position and the open position;
- a strut operatively connected to the detent assembly and configured to provide check positions at all positions between the detent check position and the open position;
- wherein the strut is one of a hydraulic and a pneumatic strut;
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- wherein the detent assembly and the strut are configured to operate in series as the door is pivoted.
A vehicle comprising:
- a vehicle body defining an opening;
- a closure connected to the vehicle body and pivotable between a closed position in which the opening is closed by the closure, and an open position in which the opening is at least partially uncovered by the closure;
- a detent assembly having a detent configured to provide a detent check position between the closed position and the open position;
- a strut operatively connected to the detent assembly and configured to provide check positions at all positions between the detent check position and the open position;
- wherein the strut is one of a hydraulic and a pneumatic strut;
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- wherein the detent assembly and the strut are configured to operate in series as the door is pivoted.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.