COMPOSITE CHECK ARM FOR VEHICLE DOOR

摘要

In an aspect, a check arm for a vehicle door is provided, and includes a body, a pivot connector and an end stop. The body has a length and defines a longitudinal axis, and has a first body end and a second body end. The pivot connector is positioned at the first body end and is configured for pivotally connecting the check arm to one of a vehicle body and a vehicle door. The end stop is positioned at the second body end, and is positioned to limit the amount of withdrawal of the check arm from a check arm keeper on the other of the vehicle body and the vehicle door. The body includes a plurality of elongate structural fibers and a binder that connects the structural fibers together. Each structural fiber extends longitudinally along substantially the length of the body.

主权项

1. A check arm for a vehicle door, comprising:
a body having a length and defining a longitudinal axis, and having a first body end and a second body end; a pivot connector positioned at the first body end and is configured for pivotally connecting the check arm to one of a vehicle body and a vehicle door; and an end stop positioned at the second body end, and positioned to limit the amount of withdrawal of the check arm from a check arm keeper on the other of the vehicle body and the vehicle door, wherein the body includes a plurality of elongate structural fibers and a binder that connects the structural fibers together, wherein each structural fiber extends longitudinally along substantially the length of the body.