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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 25, 2022
Filed:
Oct. 29, 2019
Nissan North America, Inc., Franklin, TN (US);
Thomas Scott Dennis, Phoenix, AZ (US);
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC., Franklin, TN (US);
Abstract
A torque rod for a closure panel of a vehicle includes a first end portion, a second end portion, a fixing portion, and first and second coiled spring portions. The first end portion is configured to be connected to a first hinge member connected to the closure panel. The second end portion is configured to be connected to a second hinge member connected to the closure panel. The fixing portion is configured to be fixed to the vehicle body structure. A first coiled spring portion is disposed between the first end portion and the fixing portion. A second coiled spring portion is disposed between the second end portion and the fixing portion.