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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 24, 2009
Filed:
Apr. 25, 2008
David R. Fischer, Bloomfield Hills, MI (US);
Teru Tseng, Troy, MI (US);
Edward M. Sanocki, Jr., Clawson, MI (US);
David R. Fischer, Bloomfield Hills, MI (US);
Teru Tseng, Troy, MI (US);
Edward M. Sanocki, Jr., Clawson, MI (US);
GM Global Technology Operations, Inc., Detroit, MI (US);
Abstract
A motor vehicle has a sliding door supported by front and rear roller brackets that move through corresponding roller tracks. By extending the length of the rear roller track supporting the sliding door to beyond the rear end of the vehicle when the sliding door itself is opened beyond a particular location, a larger door and door opening are possible for any particular vehicle size. This provides better occupant access to rear seats and increases the maximum cargo size that can be loaded through the door opening.