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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 14, 2026
Filed:
May. 31, 2023
Fca Us Llc, Auburn Hills, MI (US);
Anthony J Harger, II, Flint, MI (US);
David K Simancik, Lapeer, MI (US);
Mark L Lusky, Harrison Township, MI (US);
FCA US LLC, Auburn Hills, MI (US);
Abstract
A hinge for a vehicle has a first and second leaf. The first leaf includes a barrel or knuckle to receive a pin. The barrel or knuckle has a first and second end. The second leaf includes an opening to receive the barrel or knuckle. A pair of legs extend from a body defining the opening. A first leg has the pin to insert into the first end of the barrel or knuckle. The pin extends into the knuckle. A second leg extends adjacent to the second end of the barrel or knuckle so that in a first or closed position, the second leg contacts or blocks the barrel or knuckle when the second leaf is moved axial along an axis of the pin to remove the door. When the second leaf moves to a second position with respect to the first leaf, the second leg clears the barrel or knuckle to enable movement of the second leaf along the pin axis to enable removal of the pin from the barrel or knuckle.