Chrysler Group LLC

Raja Hazime

Robert J Faubert

Richard A Manning

Robert R Lazarevich

Kenneth J Ladzinski

Costantino Ranucci

Kenneth E Spieles

William G Yadon

Frank A Wojcik

The technology described herein provides a molded trim assembly located externally at the top of a liftgate structure to provide an aerodynamic and stylish overhang above the liftgate glass. Furthermore, the technology also provides a liftgate exterior module including a plug-in module containing a motorized window wiper arm assembly, a central high mounted stop light, and a washer fluid spray nozzle.

Liftgate exterior module for an automotive vehicle

A hinge movably attaches a door to a frame member of a motor vehicle. The hinge includes a frame bracket configured for attachment to the frame member and including opposed sidewalls connected by a base, and a door bracket configured for attachment to the door and including opposed arms connected together by a bridge. A plurality of links pivotably and translatably connects the door bracket to the frame bracket. The links include a first link including second opposed arms pivotably connected to the frame bracket and to the door bracket and connected together by a second bridge, and a second link including third opposed arms pivotably connected to the frame bracket and to the door bracket and connected together by a third bridge.

Automotive door hinge

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Dearborn Heights, MI, United States of America

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