Patent ID: 6711800
Filing Date: 2004-03-30
Classification: B62D,Y10T

Abstract:
An apparatus for configuring at least one hinge relative to a door assembly for mounting said door assembly in an opening of a vehicle frame, said apparatus comprising:a door assembly defined by X, Y and Z coordinate axes, said door assembly comprising at least one hinge, said at least one hinge comprising a first hinge link having means for attachment to said door assembly and a second hinge link pivotally attached to said first hinge link, said second hinge link having a locating nubbin and means for attachment to said vehicle frame; means for setting said at least one hinge in any one of said X, Y and Z coordinate axes relative to said door assembly whereby said door assembly is aligned in said one of said X, Y and Z coordinate axis with said vehicle frame upon attachment thereto; and means for positioning said locating nubbin in the remaining of said X, Y and Z coordinate axes relative to said door assembly, whereby said door assembly is aligned in said second and third of said X, Y and Z coordinate axes with said vehicle frame upon attachment thereto.