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- This document relates generally to the vehicle equipment field and, more particularly, to a new and improved closure assembly incorporating an integrated articulating exterior closure hinge and cover.
- a gooseneck hinge has been used to connect a swinging closure such as a door to a vehicle. While a gooseneck hinge provides the necessary function, it suffers from a number of drawbacks. First, it may intrude substantially into the interior space of the vehicle when the enclosure is closed. Second, a gooseneck hinge has a relatively large open C-section which may lack the desired rigidity and allow for increased door sag. Third, the vehicle assembly process is relatively difficult as the gooseneck hinge must be inserted through a body side hole for attachment to the body.
- This document relates to a closure assembly for a vehicle incorporating an integrated articulating exterior closure hinge and cover that is characterized by improved packaging efficiency (less intrusion into interior space), improved hinge rigidity and simpler and more efficient assembly.
- the new closure assembly has an added “wow” factor that draws attention to the vehicle.
- a closure assembly for a vehicle.
- the closure assembly includes a closure having a closure hinge and a closure hinge cover.
- a linkage is provided between the closure and the cover.
- the linkage comprises a mechanical linkage having a first end connected by a first connector to the closure and a second end connected by a second connector to the cover.
- the first connector and second connector are spherical joints.
- closure assembly includes a cover support.
- the cover is pivotally connected to the cover support by a hinge pin.
- closure hinge is a straight hinge with substantial strength and rigidity.
- the closure hinge includes a stop and the cover includes an abutment that engages the stop when the cover is in the closed position.
- the stop and/or the abutment may be adjustable so that when the cover is closed it is integrated into and aligns with the adjacent body panels of the vehicle.
- the linkage comprises a mechanical link and a cam.
- the cam is supported on an arm and the mechanical link has a first end connected by a first connector to the closure and a second end connected by a second connector to the arm. Both the first and second connectors are spherical joints.
- the closure assembly further includes a biasing element that biases the cover into the closed position.
- the biasing element comprises a torsion spring that is received on the hinge pin that connects the cover to the cover support.
- the linkage is an electronic linkage.
- Such an electronic linkage includes a first touch sensor carried on an interior closure handle, a second touch sensor carried on an exterior closure handle, an electrical actuator to open and close the cover and an electronic control unit operatively connected to the first touch sensor, the second touch sensor and the electrical actuator.
- the electronic control unit opens and closes the closure in response to input data received from the first and second touch sensors.
- the closure hinge may be a straight hinge.
- the closure hinge may also include a stop and the cover may include an abutment that engages the stop when the cover is in a fully closed position.
- closure assembly is capable of other, different embodiments and its several details are capable of modification in various, obvious aspects all without departing from the closure assembly as set forth and described in the following claims. Accordingly, the drawings and descriptions should be regarded as illustrative in nature and not as restrictive.
- FIG. 1 is a schematical side elevational view of a vehicle incorporating the closure assembly that is the subject of this document. As illustrated, the closure assembly is in the closed position.
- FIG. 2 is a side elevational view similar to FIG. 1 but illustrating the closure assembly in the fully open position.
- FIG. 3 is a schematical cross-section view illustrating the structure of a first embodiment of the closure assembly.
- FIG. 4 is a schematical cross-sectional comparison of the closure assembly in FIG. 3 with a closure assembly mounted by means of a gooseneck hinge.
- FIG. 5 is a schematical cross-sectional view of a second embodiment of the closure assembly.
- FIG. 6 is a schematical block diagram of a third embodiment of the closure assembly.
- FIGS. 1 and 2 illustrating a vehicle V incorporating the closure assembly 10 that is the subject of this document.
- the closure assembly 10 comprises a rearwardly hinged rear door of the vehicle V.
- FIG. 1 illustrates the closure assembly 10 in a fully closed position.
- FIG. 2 illustrates the closure assembly 10 in a fully open position. While the illustrated closure assembly 10 comprises a rear door, it should be appreciated that the closure assembly has other applications including front doors, hoods, trunk lids, hatchbacks, tailgates or any other closure structure on a vehicle.
- a first embodiment of the closure assembly 10 comprises a closure or door 12 , a closure hinge 14 , a closure hinge cover 16 and a linkage 18 between the closure and the cover.
- the cover 16 extends in a plane overlying the closure hinge 14 which is aligned and flush with the body panel B and the outer door panel P.
- the aerodynamic shape and smooth outer surface of the vehicle V are maintained.
- the linkage 18 comprises a mechanical link 20 having a first end connected by a first connector 22 to the closure 12 and a second end connected by second connector 24 to the cover 16 .
- first and second connectors 22 , 24 are spherical joints to accommodate for a geometry where the cover hinge and closure hinge points are not co-planar.
- linkage 18 illustrated in FIG. 3 is of the 4-bar type and has a ratio such that the cover 16 swings away at a faster rate than the door closure 12 so as to not interfere while opening.
- the closure assembly includes a cover support 26 that is bolted or otherwise secured to the body B of the vehicle V.
- the cover 16 is pivotally connected to the cover support 26 by means of the hinge pin 28 .
- the closure hinge 14 includes a stop 30 and the cover 16 includes an abutment 32 that engages the stop when the cover is in the closed position.
- Either the stop 30 or the abutment 32 may include a threaded end which allows for adjustment to ensure that the cover 16 is supported in the fully aligned and flush position when the closure is closed (see FIGS. 1 and 3 ).
- FIG. 4 compares the closure assembly 10 to a closure assembly C which incorporates a gooseneck hinge H.
- the closure hinge 14 of the closure assembly 10 is a simple straight hinge which has substantial improved structural rigidity.
- the gooseneck hinge H has a large open C-section which has less structural rigidity with increased door sag.
- the cover 16 opens so that the hinge 14 may swing through the plane A that the cover assumes when the cover is closed.
- the gooseneck hinge H swings through and around the body opening O.
- the hinge must include the relatively large open C-section S.
- the closure hinge 14 of the closure assembly 10 has a more efficient package design having a total structure width D 1 , less than that of the gooseneck hinge total structure width D 2 .
- the closure assembly 10 allows for an increase of interior space (I) in comparison to the gooseneck hinge.
- FIG. 5 illustrating a second embodiment of the closure assembly 10 wherein the linkage 18 comprises a mechanical link 36 and a cam 38 .
- the cam 38 is supported on an arm 40 that is pivotally connected at the opposite end to a lug 42 provided on the cover support 26 by means of pivot pin 44 .
- the mechanical link 36 has a first end connected by the connector 46 to the closure 12 and a second end connected by a second connector 48 to the arm 40 .
- Both the first and second connectors 46 , 48 comprise spherical joints.
- the cover 16 is pivotally connected to the cover support 26 at a first point by the hinge pin 28 . That first point is spaced from the second point where the arm 40 is connected to the cover support 26 by the pivot pin 44 .
- This second embodiment also includes a stop 30 and an abutment 32 that operate in the same manner as the stop and abutment of the FIG. 1 embodiment.
- this second embodiment includes a biasing element 50 in the form of a torsion spring that biases the cover 16 into the closed position.
- the mechanical link 36 connected between the closure hinge 14 and the arm 40 , causes the arm 40 to pivot on pivot pin 44 so that the cam 38 on the other end of the arm pushes the cover 16 into the open position thereby allowing the straight closure hinge 14 to swing through the plane A that the cover assumes when the cover is in the closed position.
- the mechanical link 36 pulls the arm 40 pivoting the arm about the pivot pin 44 and swinging the cam 38 into the closed position inside the plane A.
- the biasing element 50 exerts a biasing force that swings the cover 16 about the hinge pin 28 until the cover is in the fully closed position with the abutment 32 engaging the stop 30 so that the cover is positively held in plane A where it is flush with the fender panel F and the door panel D.
- the electronic linkage 18 includes a first touch sensor 52 that is carried on an interior closure or door handle (not shown), a second touch sensor 54 carried on an exterior closure or door handle, an electrical actuator 56 that opens and closes the cover 16 and an electronic control unit or microprocessor 58 that is operatively connected to the first touch sensor 52 , the second touch sensor 54 and the electrical actuator 56 .
- the associated touch sensor 52 , 54 sends a signal to the control unit 58 .
- control unit 58 sends a signal to the electrical actuator 56 which swings the cover into the open position thereby allowing the hinge 14 to swing through the plane A as the closure 12 is opened.
- the door sensor 55 sends a signal to the control unit 58 .
- the control unit 58 sends a signal to the electrical actuator 56 causing the cover 16 to close where it is supported in plane A by the stop and abutment as described above.
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- This document relates generally to the vehicle equipment field and, more particularly, to a new and improved closure assembly incorporating an integrated articulating exterior closure hinge and cover.
- In the past, a gooseneck hinge has been used to connect a swinging closure such as a door to a vehicle. While a gooseneck hinge provides the necessary function, it suffers from a number of drawbacks. First, it may intrude substantially into the interior space of the vehicle when the enclosure is closed. Second, a gooseneck hinge has a relatively large open C-section which may lack the desired rigidity and allow for increased door sag. Third, the vehicle assembly process is relatively difficult as the gooseneck hinge must be inserted through a body side hole for attachment to the body.
- This document relates to a closure assembly for a vehicle incorporating an integrated articulating exterior closure hinge and cover that is characterized by improved packaging efficiency (less intrusion into interior space), improved hinge rigidity and simpler and more efficient assembly. As a bonus, the new closure assembly has an added “wow” factor that draws attention to the vehicle.
- In accordance with the purposes and benefits described herein, a closure assembly is provided for a vehicle. The closure assembly includes a closure having a closure hinge and a closure hinge cover. A linkage is provided between the closure and the cover. When the closure is in a closed position the cover extends in a plane overlying the closure hinge and when the closure is opened, the cover is displaced to an open position to allow the closure hinge to pass through that plane.
- In one possible embodiment, the linkage comprises a mechanical linkage having a first end connected by a first connector to the closure and a second end connected by a second connector to the cover. In this embodiment the first connector and second connector are spherical joints.
- In addition, the closure assembly includes a cover support. The cover is pivotally connected to the cover support by a hinge pin. Further the closure hinge is a straight hinge with substantial strength and rigidity.
- In one possible embodiment, the closure hinge includes a stop and the cover includes an abutment that engages the stop when the cover is in the closed position. The stop and/or the abutment may be adjustable so that when the cover is closed it is integrated into and aligns with the adjacent body panels of the vehicle.
- In another possible embodiment, the linkage comprises a mechanical link and a cam. The cam is supported on an arm and the mechanical link has a first end connected by a first connector to the closure and a second end connected by a second connector to the arm. Both the first and second connectors are spherical joints. In this embodiment, the closure assembly further includes a biasing element that biases the cover into the closed position. In one possible embodiment the biasing element comprises a torsion spring that is received on the hinge pin that connects the cover to the cover support.
- In still another embodiment the linkage is an electronic linkage. Such an electronic linkage includes a first touch sensor carried on an interior closure handle, a second touch sensor carried on an exterior closure handle, an electrical actuator to open and close the cover and an electronic control unit operatively connected to the first touch sensor, the second touch sensor and the electrical actuator. The electronic control unit opens and closes the closure in response to input data received from the first and second touch sensors.
- In this third embodiment, as in the other embodiments, the closure hinge may be a straight hinge. Thus, the closure hinge may also include a stop and the cover may include an abutment that engages the stop when the cover is in a fully closed position.
- In the following description, there are shown and described several preferred embodiments of the closure assembly. As it should be realized, the closure assembly is capable of other, different embodiments and its several details are capable of modification in various, obvious aspects all without departing from the closure assembly as set forth and described in the following claims. Accordingly, the drawings and descriptions should be regarded as illustrative in nature and not as restrictive.
- The accompanying drawings incorporated herein and forming a part of the specification, illustrate several aspects of the closure assembly and together with the description serve to explain certain principles thereof. In the drawings:
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FIG. 1 is a schematical side elevational view of a vehicle incorporating the closure assembly that is the subject of this document. As illustrated, the closure assembly is in the closed position. -
FIG. 2 is a side elevational view similar toFIG. 1 but illustrating the closure assembly in the fully open position. -
FIG. 3 is a schematical cross-section view illustrating the structure of a first embodiment of the closure assembly. -
FIG. 4 is a schematical cross-sectional comparison of the closure assembly inFIG. 3 with a closure assembly mounted by means of a gooseneck hinge. -
FIG. 5 is a schematical cross-sectional view of a second embodiment of the closure assembly. -
FIG. 6 is a schematical block diagram of a third embodiment of the closure assembly. - Reference will now be made in detail to the present preferred embodiments of the closure assembly, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings.
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FIGS. 1 and 2 illustrating a vehicle V incorporating theclosure assembly 10 that is the subject of this document. In the illustrated embodiment theclosure assembly 10 comprises a rearwardly hinged rear door of the vehicle V.FIG. 1 illustrates theclosure assembly 10 in a fully closed position.FIG. 2 illustrates theclosure assembly 10 in a fully open position. While the illustratedclosure assembly 10 comprises a rear door, it should be appreciated that the closure assembly has other applications including front doors, hoods, trunk lids, hatchbacks, tailgates or any other closure structure on a vehicle. - As best illustrated in
FIGS. 1-3 , a first embodiment of theclosure assembly 10 comprises a closure ordoor 12, aclosure hinge 14, aclosure hinge cover 16 and alinkage 18 between the closure and the cover. When theclosure 12 is in the closed position, illustrated inFIG. 1 , thecover 16 extends in a plane overlying theclosure hinge 14 which is aligned and flush with the body panel B and the outer door panel P. Thus the aerodynamic shape and smooth outer surface of the vehicle V are maintained. - In contrast, as illustrated in
FIG. 2 , when theclosure 12 is in the open position, thecover 16 is displaced to an open position that allows the closure hinge 14 to pass through the plane that the cover assumes when the closure is in the fully closed position. - As best illustrated in
FIG. 3 , in the first embodiment, thelinkage 18 comprises amechanical link 20 having a first end connected by afirst connector 22 to theclosure 12 and a second end connected bysecond connector 24 to thecover 16. In one possible embodiment the first andsecond connectors - It should be appreciated that the
linkage 18 illustrated inFIG. 3 is of the 4-bar type and has a ratio such that thecover 16 swings away at a faster rate than thedoor closure 12 so as to not interfere while opening. - As further illustrated in
FIG. 3 , the closure assembly includes acover support 26 that is bolted or otherwise secured to the body B of the vehicle V. Thecover 16 is pivotally connected to thecover support 26 by means of thehinge pin 28. - As further illustrated in
FIG. 3 , theclosure hinge 14 includes astop 30 and thecover 16 includes anabutment 32 that engages the stop when the cover is in the closed position. Either thestop 30 or theabutment 32 may include a threaded end which allows for adjustment to ensure that thecover 16 is supported in the fully aligned and flush position when the closure is closed (seeFIGS. 1 and 3 ). - Reference is now made to
FIG. 4 which compares theclosure assembly 10 to a closure assembly C which incorporates a gooseneck hinge H. As illustrated, theclosure hinge 14 of theclosure assembly 10 is a simple straight hinge which has substantial improved structural rigidity. In contrast, the gooseneck hinge H has a large open C-section which has less structural rigidity with increased door sag. - As should be further appreciated from reviewing
FIG. 4 , when theclosure assembly 10 is opened, thecover 16 opens so that thehinge 14 may swing through the plane A that the cover assumes when the cover is closed. - In contrast, the gooseneck hinge H swings through and around the body opening O. In order to do this, the hinge must include the relatively large open C-section S. Advantageously, the
closure hinge 14 of theclosure assembly 10 has a more efficient package design having a total structure width D1, less than that of the gooseneck hinge total structure width D2. Thus, as illustrated inFIG. 4 , theclosure assembly 10 allows for an increase of interior space (I) in comparison to the gooseneck hinge. When you consider such an increase in interior compartment size is provided on both sides of the vehicle, the increase in cabin capacity is greatly appreciated by the occupants in the interior compartment of the vehicle. - Reference is now made to
FIG. 5 illustrating a second embodiment of theclosure assembly 10 wherein thelinkage 18 comprises amechanical link 36 and acam 38. As illustrated, thecam 38 is supported on anarm 40 that is pivotally connected at the opposite end to alug 42 provided on thecover support 26 by means ofpivot pin 44. As further illustrated, themechanical link 36 has a first end connected by theconnector 46 to theclosure 12 and a second end connected by asecond connector 48 to thearm 40. Both the first andsecond connectors cover 16 is pivotally connected to thecover support 26 at a first point by thehinge pin 28. That first point is spaced from the second point where thearm 40 is connected to thecover support 26 by thepivot pin 44. - This second embodiment also includes a
stop 30 and anabutment 32 that operate in the same manner as the stop and abutment of theFIG. 1 embodiment. In addition, this second embodiment includes a biasingelement 50 in the form of a torsion spring that biases thecover 16 into the closed position. When the closure member is opened, themechanical link 36, connected between theclosure hinge 14 and thearm 40, causes thearm 40 to pivot onpivot pin 44 so that thecam 38 on the other end of the arm pushes thecover 16 into the open position thereby allowing the straight closure hinge 14 to swing through the plane A that the cover assumes when the cover is in the closed position. - When the
closure 12 is closed, themechanical link 36 pulls thearm 40 pivoting the arm about thepivot pin 44 and swinging thecam 38 into the closed position inside the plane A. Simultaneously, the biasingelement 50 exerts a biasing force that swings thecover 16 about thehinge pin 28 until the cover is in the fully closed position with theabutment 32 engaging thestop 30 so that the cover is positively held in plane A where it is flush with the fender panel F and the door panel D. - Reference is now made to
FIG. 6 illustrating a third embodiment of the closure assembly wherein thelink 18 is an electronic linkage. As illustrated, theelectronic linkage 18 includes afirst touch sensor 52 that is carried on an interior closure or door handle (not shown), asecond touch sensor 54 carried on an exterior closure or door handle, anelectrical actuator 56 that opens and closes thecover 16 and an electronic control unit ormicroprocessor 58 that is operatively connected to thefirst touch sensor 52, thesecond touch sensor 54 and theelectrical actuator 56. When an individual touches either the interior or exterior door handle to open theclosed door 12, the associatedtouch sensor control unit 58. In response, thecontrol unit 58 sends a signal to theelectrical actuator 56 which swings the cover into the open position thereby allowing thehinge 14 to swing through the plane A as theclosure 12 is opened. When the closure ordoor 12 is closed, thedoor sensor 55 sends a signal to thecontrol unit 58. In response, thecontrol unit 58 sends a signal to theelectrical actuator 56 causing thecover 16 to close where it is supported in plane A by the stop and abutment as described above. - The foregoing has been presented for purposes of illustration and description. It is not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the embodiments to the precise form disclosed. Obvious modifications and variations are possible in light of the above teachings. All such modifications and variations are within the scope of the appended claims when interpreted in accordance with the breadth to which they are fairly, legally and equitably entitled.
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