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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 17, 2003
Filed:
Sep. 25, 2001
David L. Westerdale, Monroe, MI (US);
Midway Products Group, Inc., Monroe, MI (US);
Abstract
A four bar hinge ( ) for mounting a vehicle rear deck lid ( ) for movement between open and closed positions includes first and second vehicle body and deck lid mounted hinge members ( ) one of which has an adjuster ( ), and the hinge also includes first and second connection members ( ) that extend between the hinge members with pivotal connections to provide a four bar linkage ( ) that supports the deck lid for movement between open and closed positions. An adjuster member ( ) of the adjuster ( ) is adjustable upon assembly to move the deck lid vertically so as to be flush with the rear deck outer skin ( ) of the vehicle. This adjustment is provided by a threaded connection ( ).