Patent ID: 7150492
Filing Date: 2006-12-19
Classification: E05D,E05Y,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A double pivot door hinge for a door of a motor vehicle comprising: a first hinge assembly, the first hinge assembly including a first door connector for connecting to the door of the motor vehicle, a first pillar connector for connecting to a door pillar or body of the motor vehicle, and a first link rotatably connected to the first door connector at a first door-side pivot and rotatably connected to the first pillar connector at a first pillar-side pivot; a second hinge assembly, the second hinge assembly including a second door connector for connecting to the door and a second pillar connector for connecting to the door pillar or the body, and a second link rotatably connected to the second door connector at a second door-side pivot and rotatably connected to the second pillar connector at a second pillar-side pivot; and a connecting member rigidly joining the first and second hinge assemblies; wherein the first and second links are u-shaped.