A door 106,107 comprising a first door panel 120 and a first support mechanism 201 configured to support the first door panel on a body 101 of a vehicle 100. The first support mechanism is configured to enable movement of the door between an open position and a closed position. The door includes a first connection part 110 attached to the first door panel, for providing a latching connection with a second connection part 112 of the vehicle to maintain the door in the closed position. A first reinforcement tension member 204 is connected to both the support mechanism and the first connection part. The tension member may comprise a wire or cable with a plurality of wires. The first and second connection parts may comprise a latch and striker respectively (see fig.4). Also claimed is a second door 107 comprising the second connection part, connected to a second support mechanism 202 with a second tension member 205. The support mechanisms may be hinges. The first and second door may be opposing doors. Also claimed is a door arrangement comprising first and second doors, and a vehicle comprising either the door or the door arrangement.
A door, a door arrangement and a vehicle
2020-06-24
Patent
Electronic Resource
English