20240052677. SECURE STOP ADJUSTABLE DOOR OPENING LIMITER simplified abstract (GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC)
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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 20240052677 titled 'SECURE STOP ADJUSTABLE DOOR OPENING LIMITER
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a door check system for a vehicle that includes an adjustment mechanism to change the effective length of the check link securing the door check assembly.
- Door check system for a vehicle
- Includes a door check assembly with a check body and check link
- Adjustment mechanism positioned at the body of the vehicle
- Adjustment mechanism includes a housing with an opening and an adjustment slide
- Adjustment slide is secured to the check link
- Adjustment feature on the adjustment slide moves along an adjustment slot in the housing to change the effective length of the check link
Potential Applications
- Automotive industry for vehicle door systems
Problems Solved
- Allows for easy adjustment of the door check system
- Ensures proper functioning of the door mechanism
Benefits
- Improved functionality of vehicle doors
- Easy maintenance and adjustment of the door check system
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.
