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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 16, 2010
Filed:
Dec. 13, 2007
Kelly G. Craigo, Harper Woods, MI (US);
Wade W. Bryant, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI (US);
Therese A. Tant, Royal Oak, MI (US);
Kelly G. Craigo, Harper Woods, MI (US);
Wade W. Bryant, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI (US);
Therese A. Tant, Royal Oak, MI (US);
GM Global Technology Operations, Inc., Detroit, MI (US);
Abstract
A vehicle including an integrated vehicle door hinge and interior handle is disclosed. The integrated vehicle door hinge and interior handle may comprise a door hinge and an interior door release handle, with the door hinge having a hinge support flange pivotally coupled with a vehicle body, and an exposed hinge arm extending from the hinge support flange. The interior door release handle may include a pull handle configured for gripping by a vehicle occupant, and a handle pass through arm extending from the pull handle and connected to the exposed hinge arm, with the handle pass through arm mounted to the door.