17887795. SECURE STOP ADJUSTABLE DOOR OPENING LIMITER simplified abstract (GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC)

SECURE STOP ADJUSTABLE DOOR OPENING LIMITER

Organization Name

GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

Inventor(s)

Thomas E. Houck of Bloomfield Hills MI (US)

SECURE STOP ADJUSTABLE DOOR OPENING LIMITER - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17887795 titled 'SECURE STOP ADJUSTABLE DOOR OPENING LIMITER

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes a door check system for a vehicle, which includes a door check assembly with a check body, a check link, and an adjustment mechanism. The adjustment mechanism is positioned at the body of the vehicle and includes a housing with an adjustment slide that is slidable moveable within it. The adjustment slide is secured to the check link, and an adjustment feature on the adjustment slide can be moved along an adjustment slot in the housing to change the effective length of the check link.

• Door check system for a vehicle
• Includes a check body, check link, and adjustment mechanism
• Adjustment mechanism positioned at the body of the vehicle
• Housing with an adjustment slide that is slidable moveable within it
• Adjustment slide secured to the check link
• Adjustment feature on the adjustment slide can be moved along an adjustment slot in the housing to change the effective length of the check link

Potential Applications

- Automotive industry - Vehicle manufacturing

Problems Solved

- Ensures proper functioning of the door check system - Allows for easy adjustment of the check link length

Benefits

- Improved door check system performance - Simplified adjustment process - Enhanced safety and convenience for vehicle occupants

Original Abstract Submitted

A door check system of a vehicle includes a door check assembly having a check body securable to a door of the vehicle, a check link extending through a check body opening of the check body and an adjustment mechanism positioned at a body of the vehicle. The adjustment mechanism includes a housing defining a housing opening, and an adjustment slide positioned in the housing opening and slidable moveable therein. The adjustment slide is secured to the check link. An adjustment feature is secured to the adjustment slide and extends through an adjustment slot in the housing. Moving the adjustment feature along the adjustment slot moves the adjustment slide in the housing opening to change an effective length of the check link.