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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 18, 2010
Filed:
Jan. 29, 2008
Richard Plavetich, San Diego, CA (US);
Richard Plavetich, San Diego, CA (US);
Nissan Design America, Inc., San Diego, CA (US);
Abstract
A sliding door system for a motor vehicle, including a door that is configured to be disposed within a door opening that is formed in the vehicle body, a trim panel connected to the door, and an opening formed through the trim panel. A hinge arm extends through the opening in the trim panel and has a first end connected to the vehicle body and a second end slidably connected to the door for movement of the door between a closed position and an open position. A closure panel is moveable between a deployed position, wherein the closure panel obstructs at least a portion of the opening in the trim panel, and a stowed position, wherein the closure panel does not obstruct the opening in the trim panel.