Patent ID: 7322636
Filing Date: 2008-01-29
Classification: B60J

Abstract:
1. A passenger vehicle comprising: a vehicle body having an A-pillar extending upward from the vehicle body on a lateral side of the vehicle body, a side member extending along a lower portion of the lateral side of the vehicle body, a roof member extending along an upper portion of the lateral side of the vehicle body, and a B-pillar extending upward from the side member to the roof member such that a door opening is formed between the A-pillar, the side member, the roof member, and the B-pillar, the door opening allowing passenger ingress and egress to and from an interior of the vehicle; a first door pivotally connected to the vehicle body at the roof member along a first generally horizontal axis for partially enclosing an upper portion of the door opening; and a second door pivotally connected to the vehicle body at the side member along a second generally horizontal axis of the door opening for enclosing a lower portion of the door opening, the second door cooperating with the first door for collectively enclosing the door opening.