DECKLID HINGE ASSEMBLY FOR A VEHICLE

摘要

A hinge assembly includes a hinge box, and a decklid attachment bracket rotatably attached to the hinge box. The decklid attachment bracket includes a contoured surface. A compressible member is positioned for engagement with the contoured surface as the decklid attachment bracket moves between an open position and a closed position. The contoured surface defines an outer region, a recessed region, and an inner region. The outer region compresses the compressible member as the decklid attachment bracket moves between the open and closed positions to absorb energy and dampen movement of the decklid attachment bracket. The recessed region cradles the compressible member without substantially compressing the compressible member when the decklid attachment bracket is in the open position to secure the position of the decklid attachment bracket. The inner region compresses the compressible member to absorb energy, and limit movement of the decklid attachment bracket beyond the open position.

主权项

1. A hinge assembly for a trunk decklid of a vehicle, the hinge assembly comprising:
a hinge box; a decklid attachment bracket including a contoured surface, the decklid attachment bracket being rotatably attached to the hinge box for rotation about a rotation axis between an open position and a closed position; and a compressible member positioned relative to the decklid attachment bracket for engagement with the contoured surface as the decklid attachment bracket moves between the open position and the closed position; wherein the contoured surface defines an outer region, a recessed region, and an inner region; wherein the outer region is operable to compress the compressible member as the decklid attachment bracket moves into and out of the open position to absorb energy and dampen movement of the decklid attachment bracket relative to the hinge box; wherein the recessed region is operable to cradle the compressible member without substantially compressing the compressible member when the decklid attachment bracket is disposed in the open position; and wherein the inner region is operable to compress the compressible member to absorb energy and dampen movement of the decklid attachment bracket relative to the hinge box, to limit movement of the decklid attachment bracket beyond the open position.