APPARATUS FOR ADJUSTING RELATIVE ORIENTATIONS OF COMPONENTS, AND METHODS OF USE AND MANUFACTURE THEREOF

摘要

Some embodiments are directed to an adjuster for adjusting a position of a vehicle door relative to other vehicle components. The adjuster can include a pin that is configured to be held by a vehicle door latch so as to form a rigid connection between the pin and the vehicle door. The pin can also be configured to be released from the vehicle door latch upon actuation of a vehicle release mechanism. A frame can be supported by a surface that is static relative to the vehicle. An actuator can connect the frame to the pin. The actuator can be configured to enable the vehicle door to be manually raised or lowered by a predetermined distance that facilitates the vehicle door adopting a position that provides enhanced communication between the vehicle door latch and a vehicle striker.

主权项

1. An adjuster for adjusting a position of a vehicle door relative to other vehicle components, the vehicle including a striker that is configured to communicate with and be held by a latch of the door to enable the door to be held in a fully closed position, the vehicle also including a release mechanism that enables the striker to be released from the latch to thereby enable the door to be released from the fully closed position and maneuvered into an open position, the adjuster comprising:
a pin that is configured to be held by the vehicle door latch so as to form a rigid connection between the pin and the vehicle door, the pin also being configured to be released from the vehicle door latch upon actuation of the vehicle release mechanism; a frame that is supported by a surface that is static relative to the vehicle; and an actuator that connects the frame to the pin, and that is configured to enable the vehicle door to be manually raised or lowered by a predetermined distance that facilitates the vehicle door adopting a position that provides enhanced communication between the vehicle door latch and the vehicle striker.