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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 21, 2000
Filed:
Feb. 13, 1998
Dorinel Neag, Walled Lake, MI (US);
Stylianos A Meidanis, West Bloomfield, MI (US);
Thomas R Carbone, Grosse Pointe, MI (US);
Chrysler Corporation, Auburn Hills, MI (US);
Abstract
A hinge assembly normally limits pivotal movement of a door within a first range and selectively permits pivotal movement of the door within a second, larger range. The hinge assembly includes a body hinge member fixedly attached to a frame and a door hinge member fixedly attached to the associated door. The body hinge member and the door hinge member are pivotally interconnected. The hinge assembly further includes a latch mechanism which normally limits pivotal movement of the door within the first range. Manual urging of the latch member to a release position selectively permits the door to be pivoted beyond the first range. The latching member is operable to automatically return to its latched position in response to closing of the door.