Door hinge
By designing a stop component for the hinge system on the vehicle storage box door, the problem of safely opening and closing the storage box door under rugged terrain and weather conditions is solved, achieving both safe control and convenient access to the storage box.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Patents(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- RUIWEIAN INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY HLDG CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2021-12-27
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-22
AI Technical Summary
The doors of vehicle storage compartments are difficult to open and close safely in rugged terrain and various weather conditions, and are not easily accessible from outside the vehicle, posing a safety hazard.
A hinge system is designed, including a hinge arm, a stop assembly, and a stop plate. The stop assembly defines multiple stop positions of the door to prevent the door from opening suddenly due to gravity and allows partial opening to facilitate access to the storage box from the outside.
It enables safe opening and closing of the door in rugged terrain and various weather conditions, prevents the door from hitting objects, and facilitates access to the contents of the storage box from outside the vehicle.
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Abstract
Description
Background Technology
[0001] This disclosure relates to a hinge for a vehicle door.
[0002] Vehicles suitable for use in rugged terrain and various climates are typically used for traveling to and from activities requiring a variety of equipment. The task of such vehicles is to tow and secure the equipment while maintaining operator safety and preventing damage to the vehicle and other surrounding objects.
[0003] Storage spaces may be located inside such vehicles or within the interior area of such vehicles' cargo beds (e.g., truck cargo beds). Such spaces may not be easily accessible from outside the vehicle and may be unsafe (e.g., in a truck cargo bed).
[0004] This background information is provided by way of illustrative purposes only. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the principles of this disclosure can also be implemented in other contexts. Summary of the Invention
[0005] Various disclosed embodiments include illustrative hinges, door assemblies, storage boxes, and vehicles.
[0006] In one illustrative embodiment of this disclosure, a hinge is disclosed. The hinge includes a hinge arm and a stop assembly. The hinge arm is rotatably connected to a hinge support via a hinge pin. The stop assembly is adapted to define a stop position of the hinge arm relative to the hinge support, the stop position being between an open position and a closed position of the hinge arm relative to the hinge support. The stop assembly includes a stop plate and a plunger assembly. The stop plate includes a recess formed therein. The plunger assembly includes an end portion at least partially biased into the recess at the stop position.
[0007] In another illustrative embodiment of this disclosure, a door assembly is disclosed. The door assembly includes a door and a hinge. The door is adapted to provide passage to a storage box. The hinge includes a hinge bracket, a hinge arm, and a stop assembly. The hinge bracket is adapted to be connected to a structure. The hinge arm is rotatably connected to the hinge bracket via a hinge pin and is connected to the door. The stop assembly is adapted to define a stopped position of the door between an open position and a closed position. The stop assembly includes a stop plate and a plunger assembly. The stop plate includes a recess formed therein. The plunger assembly includes an end that is at least partially biased into the recess at the stopped position.
[0008] In another illustrative embodiment of this disclosure, a vehicle is disclosed. The vehicle includes a storage compartment, a door, and a hinge. The storage compartment is accessible from the outside of the vehicle. The door is adapted to provide passage to the storage compartment. The hinge includes a hinge bracket, a hinge arm, and a stop assembly. The hinge bracket is adapted to connect the vehicle. The hinge arm is rotatably connected to the hinge bracket via a hinge pin and is connected to the door. The stop assembly is adapted to define a stopped position of the door between an open position and a closed position. The stop assembly includes a stop plate and a plunger assembly. The stop plate includes a recess formed therein. The plunger assembly includes an end that is at least partially biased into the recess at the stopped position.
[0009] The foregoing description of the invention is illustrative only and is not intended to be limiting in any way. In addition to the illustrative aspects, embodiments, and features described above, other aspects, embodiments, and features will become apparent from the accompanying drawings and the following detailed description. Attached Figure Description
[0010] This disclosure is illustrated and described herein with reference to various accompanying drawings, wherein the same reference numerals are used where appropriate to denote similar system components / method steps, and in the drawings:
[0011] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of an illustrative embodiment of the vehicle disclosed herein, highlighting a storage compartment located in the side of the vehicle, wherein the storage compartment includes a door and its hinges;
[0012] Figure 2 This is a detailed perspective view of a part of a door and hinge according to an illustrative embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0013] Figure 3 This is a front perspective view of an illustrative embodiment of the hinge disclosed herein;
[0014] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 Rear perspective view of an illustrative embodiment of the hinge;
[0015] Figure 5 yes Figure 3 Top perspective view of an illustrative embodiment of the hinge;
[0016] Figure 6 yes Figure 3 Bottom perspective view of an illustrative embodiment of the hinge;
[0017] Figure 7 yes Figure 3 A side perspective view of an illustrative embodiment of the hinge;
[0018] Figure 8 yes Figure 3A side perspective view of an illustrative embodiment of the hinge;
[0019] Figure 9 It is along Figure 7 The line IX-IX is intercepted. Figure 3 A cross-sectional view of an illustrative embodiment of the hinge;
[0020] Figure 10 yes Figure 3 Detailed view of an illustrative embodiment of the hinge, highlighting the stop assembly in the open position;
[0021] Figure 11 yes Figure 3 Detailed views of an illustrative embodiment of the hinge, highlighting the stop assembly in the stopped position;
[0022] Figure 12 This is a perspective view of another illustrative embodiment of the hinge of this disclosure, highlighting an embodiment of the stop assembly;
[0023] Figure 13 yes Figure 12 A perspective view of an illustrative embodiment of the plunger assembly of the stop assembly;
[0024] Figure 14 yes Figure 12 A perspective view of an illustrative embodiment of the stop plate of the stop assembly; and
[0025] Figure 15 This is a cross-sectional view of an illustrative embodiment of the engagement mechanism for the stop assembly of this disclosure. Detailed Implementation
[0026] Provided by way of non-limiting overview, various disclosed embodiments include illustrative hinges, door assemblies, storage boxes, and vehicles. Provided by way of non-limiting example only, among other illustrative embodiments, this disclosure also provides an illustrative vehicle having a storage box including a door connected to the vehicle via a hinge adapted to secure the door to a structure of the vehicle (such as a side panel of the vehicle, the frame of the vehicle, etc.). In embodiments, the hinge is secured to the bottom of the door and adapted to guide the door to open outward and downward from the structure of the storage box or the vehicle. The hinge includes a stop assembly adapted to provide one or more stop positions for the door between a fully closed position and a fully open position of the door.
[0027] By having one or more stops in the hinge, defined by a stop assembly and defining a stop position for the door, the door can be opened with greater control without the door slamming open due to gravity, which could potentially impact the person opening the door or other vehicles or objects nearby. Furthermore, utilizing one or more stop positions, the door can be partially opened to access the contents of a storage compartment without the person approaching the compartment gripping the door or operating a latch to hold the door partially open. In various embodiments, the storage compartment can be accessed from outside the vehicle. Therefore, the stop position that allows the door to remain partially open is particularly useful when space between the vehicle and another object (such as another vehicle). The above overview is given by way of illustration only and is not intended to be limiting. Therefore, no limitations should be inferred.
[0028] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of an illustrative embodiment of the vehicle 10 disclosed herein, highlighting a storage compartment 20 located in the side of the vehicle 10, wherein the storage compartment 20 includes a door 30 and its hinge 100. Referring now specifically... Figure 1 In various illustrative embodiments, vehicle 10 includes at least one storage box 20.
[0029] In the illustrated embodiment, the storage box 20 is a side box located in the side panel 12 of the vehicle 10 and accessible from the outside of the vehicle 10. Specifically, in the illustrated embodiment, the storage box 20 is positioned in the side panel 12 of the vehicle 10, outside the vehicle bed 16, and behind the vehicle cab 14.
[0030] The storage box 20 includes a door 30, which is adapted to close and secure the contents inside the storage box 20.
[0031] In the illustrated embodiment, the bottom of the door 30 is fixed to one side of the vehicle 10 via a hinge 100 to a vehicle structure, such as a side panel 12, the vehicle frame, etc. The hinge 100 is adapted to rotate the door 30 from a vertical orientation when it is in the closed position to a horizontal orientation when it is in the open position. Although Figure 1 The illustrated embodiment shows the door in a horizontally oriented open position, but in various other embodiments, the door 30 rotates beyond the horizontal orientation, causing the door 30 to rotate further downward toward the ground. In one embodiment, the door 30 rotates outward away from the truck bed 16 and downward toward the ground relative to the storage compartment 20 / vehicle 10, but stops at the hinge 100 before contacting the side panel 12. As will be described in further detail below, the hinge 100 defines one or more stop positions for the door 30 between the open and closed positions.
[0032] Figure 2This is a detailed perspective view of a portion of a door 30 and hinge 100 according to an illustrative embodiment of this disclosure. Referring now specifically... Figure 2 In various illustrative embodiments, door 30 includes an opening 32 for securing hinge 100 thereto. A panel may be positioned above the opening, the panel being adapted to form part of a side of vehicle 10 when the door is in the closed position. Figure 2 In the illustrated embodiment, the bottom of the door 30 includes a groove 34 for receiving the hinge 100.
[0033] The following will describe this in more detail. Figure 3-8 In various embodiments, hinge 100 includes hinge support 110, hinge arm 150, hinge pin 190, one or more springs 192, and stop assembly 120. Hinge support 110 includes support arm 114 adapted to receive hinge pin 190, and one or more base plates 112. Figure 3-8 The base plate is adapted to secure the hinge bracket 110 to the side of the vehicle 10, such as the frame 15 or the side panel 12. Figure 1 In various embodiments, the support arm 114 extends generally perpendicular to the corresponding substrate 112, and the substrate 112 extends outward from the corresponding support arm 114.
[0034] The hinge arm 150 includes an upper arm 152 and a lower arm 160. The lower arm 160 is rotatably coupled to the hinge bracket 110 via a hinge pin 190. In the illustrated embodiment, the lower arm 160 includes an outwardly extending mounting portion positioned between the bracket arms 114 and adapted to form a connection between the hinge arm 150 and the hinge pin 190. The upper arm 152 extends from the lower arm 160, extends through a slot 34, and is adapted to be fastened to the door 30.
[0035] The stop assembly 120 is adapted to form one or more stop positions that engage the hinge arm 150 and hold the hinge arm 150 in the stop position until sufficient force is applied to release the hinge arm 150 for further movement. As will be described in more detail below, the stop assembly 120 includes a plunger assembly 130 and a stop plate 170, which engage with one or more latches in one or more stop positions. Although the illustrated embodiment shows the plunger assembly 130 mounted to the hinge bracket 110 and the stop plate 170 mounted to the hinge arm 150, in various other embodiments, the plunger assembly 130 is mounted to the hinge arm 150 and the stop plate 170 is mounted to the hinge bracket 110.
[0036] In the illustrated embodiment, hinge 100 includes a tension pin 194 offset from hinge pin 190 and extending between support arms 114, and mounting portion 162 of lower arm 160 includes spring clips 164 for each spring 192. Each spring 192 includes, for example, an attachment to an end of tension pin 194 via a hook at an end of spring 192, and an attachment to the opposite end of the corresponding spring clip 164.
[0037] Figure 3 This is a front perspective view of an illustrative embodiment of the hinge 100 disclosed herein. Figure 4 yes Figure 3 Rear perspective view of an illustrative embodiment of hinge 100. Figure 5 yes Figure 3 Top perspective view of an illustrative embodiment of hinge 100. Figure 6 yes Figure 3 Bottom perspective view of an illustrative embodiment of hinge 100. Figure 7 yes Figure 3 A side perspective view of an illustrative embodiment of the hinge 100. Figure 8 yes Figure 3 A side perspective view of an illustrative embodiment of the hinge 100. Now referring specifically to… Figure 3-8 In various illustrative embodiments, the upper arm 152 of the hinge arm 150 generally comprises a flat, elongated shape extending from the lower arm 160. In the illustrated embodiment, the upper arm 152 includes ridges surrounding its outer and inner peripheries (around the groove therein) to increase the rigidity of the upper arm 152, and includes features for securing the door 30 ( Figure 1 and Figure 2 Multiple fastening holes are attached to it using fasteners.
[0038] like Figure 4 As can be seen, in various embodiments, the hinge bracket 110 includes a baffle 116 extending between bracket arms 114. In the illustrated embodiment, the baffle 116 is connected to the bracket arms 114. However, in various other embodiments, the baffle 116 is connected between substrates 112. Figure 5 and 6 As can be seen, the baffle 116 is positioned on a plane that is offset from the base plate 112 in the direction of the extension of the support arm 114.
[0039] The baffle 116 is adapted to obstruct and lock the end of the lower arm 160 to prevent further rotation of the hinge arm 150 and to define the open position of the hinge 100. Figure 5 and 6In the illustrated embodiment, the support arm 114 and the baffle 116 are integrally formed U-shaped structures, and the base plate 112 is an L-shaped support attached to each side thereto. In some different embodiments, the baffle 116 is adapted to hold the upper arm 152 and the door 30 in a horizontal orientation. In this orientation, the interior of the door 30 can be used as a working surface for removing assembly equipment from the storage box 20, and so on. Alternatively, the baffle 116 can be positioned such that the door 30 rotates beyond the horizontal orientation to ensure that the interior of the door 30 is not used as a working surface when such use is not desired.
[0040] Figure 9 It is along Figure 7 The line IX-IX is intercepted. Figure 3 A cross-sectional view of an illustrative embodiment of the hinge. Now specifically refer to... Figure 9 In various illustrative embodiments, the plunger assembly 130 includes one or more plungers 140 adapted to be biased toward the stop plate 170. In the illustrated embodiment, the plunger assembly 130 includes a support plate 132 adapted to support the distal ends of one or more plungers 140 relative to the stop plate 170.
[0041] Figure 10 yes Figure 3 Detailed views of an illustrative embodiment of the hinge, highlighting the stop assembly 120 in the open position. Now specifically refer to... Figure 10 In various embodiments, the stop plate 170 forms at least one recess 172 for each of one or more plungers 140, the at least one recess 172 defining a stop position and, more specifically, defining the orientation of the hinge arm 150 relative to the hinge bracket 110 when the plunger 140 is engaged in the recess 172.
[0042] Each plunger 140 includes a body 142, an end portion 144, and a biasing member 142. The body 142 is fixed axially relative to the axis of the hinge pin 190. In the illustrated embodiment, the body 142 is hollow and adapted to hold the biasing member 142 therein. The end portion is biased toward the stop plate 170. Specifically, the end portion 144 is at least partially biased into the recess when the ball (relative to the axis of the hinge pin 190) is circumferentially aligned with the recess, and the end portion 144 is biased to contact the outer surface 174 of the stop plate 170 as it is circumferentially offset from the recess 172. Figure 9-11 In the embodiment shown, end 144 is a ball. However, other types of contact components are also conceivable.
[0043] The biasing member 142 is adapted to bias end 144 toward stop plate 170. In the illustrated embodiment, biasing member 142 is a coil spring; however, other types of springs and biasing elements are also conceivable. In some embodiments, body 142 includes external threads. The external threads are adapted to adjust the axial position of plunger 140. By changing the axial position of plunger 140, the amount of biasing force applied to end 146 by biasing member 146 can be adjusted, and thus the force applied by plunger 140 on stop plate 170 (due to compression / decompression of biasing member 142) can be adjusted. This adjustment allows the amount of force required to move door 30 out of the stop position to increase or decrease depending on the vehicle owner's preference.
[0044] Figure 11 yes Figure 3 Detailed views of an illustrative embodiment of the hinge, highlighting the stop assembly in the stopped position. Now specifically refer to... Figure 11 In various embodiments, the recess 172 includes an interference surface 173 that is angled to extend at least partially in the axial direction, such that the interference surface 173 impedes relative circumferential movement between the plunger 140 and the stop plate 170. In the illustrated embodiment, the plunger assembly 130 is the stationary portion of the stop assembly 120 fixed to the hinge bracket 110 (e.g., fixed to the bracket arm 114), while the stop plate 170 is the rotor portion of the stop assembly 120 fixed to the hinge arm 150 (e.g., fixed to the mounting portion 162 of the lower arm 160).
[0045] In the illustrated embodiment, rotation of the stop plate 170 is impeded by the ends 144 of each plunger 140 due to interference between the respective interfering surfaces 173 and the ends 144. This impediment persists until a sufficient force is applied to overcome the biasing force of the biasing member 146, and the interfering surfaces 173 push the ends 144 toward the body 142 of the plunger 140. Thereafter, as the hinge arm 150 rotates, the ends 144 slide along the axially facing outer surface 174. In various other embodiments, the stop plate 170 is stationary, and the plunger assembly 130 is adapted to rotate. However, when the hinge arm 150 / door 30 is in the stopped position, the same interference between the interfering surfaces 173 and the ends 144 occurs to impede relative rotation therebetween.
[0046] Figure 12 This is a perspective view of another illustrative embodiment of the hinge 100 of this disclosure, highlighting an embodiment of the stop assembly 120. Referring now specifically... Figure 12 In various illustrative embodiments, the stop assembly 120 includes a plurality of plungers 140, and in the particular embodiment shown, the stop assembly 120 includes three plungers 140.
[0047] Figure 13 yes Figure 12A perspective view of an illustrative embodiment of the plunger assembly 130 of the stop assembly 120. Referring now specifically to... Figure 13 In the illustrated embodiment, the plunger assembly 130, together with the plunger 140 and the support plate 132, also includes a base 134 offset from the support plate 132. In the illustrated embodiment, the base 134 includes an annular protrusion 135 extending from the base in an offset direction away from the support plate 132 and toward the stop plate 170. In various embodiments, the annular protrusion 135 is adapted to reduce any contact between the plunger assembly 130 and the stop plate 170, which reduces friction and ensures that relative rotation between the hinge bracket 110 and the hinge arm 150 is not inhibited beyond the initial inhibition in the stop position. In the illustrated embodiment, the base 134 is secured to the bracket arm 114.
[0048] Figure 14 yes Figure 12 A perspective view of an illustrative embodiment of the stop plate of the stop assembly. Now specifically refer to... Figure 14 In the illustrated embodiment, the stop plate 170 generally comprises a hollow cylindrical shape, such as an annular shape, including an axially facing outer surface 174 adapted to contact the end 144 of the plunger 140 and an annular protrusion 135. In the illustrated embodiment, three recesses 172 are formed in the annular body of the stop plate 170, each recess defining an interference surface 173. In various embodiments, each recess 172 defines an interference surface 173 on each side, such that the stop position is formed in two rotational directions of the hinge arm 150.
[0049] Although the illustrated embodiment shows a set of three recesses 172 (one recess for each plunger 140) to define a single stop position, in various embodiments, multiple sets of recesses 172 are formed in the annular body of the stop plate 170, thereby defining multiple stop positions. For example, it may be desirable for the hinge arm 150 / door 30 to have a stop position every 30 degrees of rotation. In this case, each set of recesses 172 is clockwise rotated 30 degrees relative to adjacent sets of recesses 172. Although the above examples describe a clockwise rotation of 30 degrees, any clockwise rotation angle can be selected according to this disclosure.
[0050] Figure 15 This is a cross-sectional view of an illustrative embodiment of the engagement mechanism for the stop assembly of this disclosure. Referring now specifically to… Figure 15In various illustrative embodiments, the biasing member 146 is a leaf spring, and the end 144 is a ball held in place by the base 134. In the illustrated embodiment, the plunger assembly 130 includes a plunger 140 having a knob 138 connected to an end of the body 142. The base 134 is integrated into the plunger 140 and includes an attachment arm 135 extending therefrom in an axial direction. In various embodiments, the attachment arm 135 includes a hollow cylinder adapted to mate with a portion of the body 142.
[0051] In various embodiments, the attachment arm 135 and the body 142 include radially overlapping protrusions to retain the assembly therebetween. In various embodiments, at least one of the body 142 and the attachment arm 135 includes a stop position therein for corresponding to the protrusion. These stop positions define a circumferential position of the body 142 for engaging and disengaging the bias member 146.
[0052] In the illustrated embodiment, the biasing member 146 is a leaf spring, such as a helical leaf spring, which biases, for example, the end 144 of a ball away from the knob 138 and toward the stop plate 170. The leaf spring extends from the body such that it disengages from the ball upon rotation to remove the biasing force therefrom. Although Figure 15 The diagram shows a single leaf spring and a ball, but in various embodiments, multiple leaf springs and corresponding balls are used.
[0053] Various other embodiments for engaging and disengaging the stop assembly 120 are also conceivable. For example, in various embodiments, such as Figure 9-11 In the embodiments disclosed herein, each individual plunger 140 is rotatable to move axially via a thread to engage / disengage its end 144, and thus varies the amount of force applied (and therefore the force required to rotate the hinge arm 150 out of the stop position). Similarly, the entire plunger assembly 130 and / or the stop plate 170 may be axially movable between an engaged position and a disengaged position to allow the stop position of the hinge 150 to be engaged and disengaged by its operator.
[0054] Furthermore, the stop assembly 120 provides one or more stop positions for the door 30 of the vehicle storage compartment 20. By providing one or more stop positions for the door 30, the door is prevented from swinging fully open from the closed position to the open position when the latch holding the door closed is released. By preventing the door from swinging open (e.g., due to the weight of the door), the door is prevented from hitting people or objects next to it. In addition, with the stop positions, a person can approach the contents of the vehicle storage compartment 20 without fully opening the door to the open position, thanks to the stop position caused by the stop assembly 120, without having to hold the door in that intermediate position. Therefore, even when the space between the vehicle 10 and another object / vehicle is narrow, it is still easy to successfully approach the vehicle storage compartment 20.
[0055] In some cases, one or more components may be referred to herein as “constructed as,” “made of,” “constructible as,” “operable to,” “suitable for,” “capable of,” “compliant with,” etc. Those skilled in the art will recognize that, unless the context otherwise requires, such terms (e.g., “constructed as”) generally cover active state components and / or inactive state components and / or standby state components.
[0056] While specific aspects of the subject matter of the invention described herein have been shown and described, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that changes and modifications can be made based on the teachings herein without departing from the subject matter and its broader aspects. Therefore, the appended claims are intended to cover within their scope all such changes and modifications that fall within the true spirit and scope of the subject matter described herein. Those skilled in the art will understand that, generally, the terms used herein, particularly in the appended claims (e.g., the body of the appended claims), are generally intended to be “open” terms (e.g., the term “including” should be interpreted as “including but not limited to,” the term “having” should be interpreted as “at least having,” the term “includes” should be interpreted as “including but not limited to,” etc.). Those skilled in the art will further understand that if the intention is to include a specific number of introductory claim enumerations, such an intention will be explicitly stated in the claims; if such a statement is not present, such an intention is not present. For example, to aid understanding, the appended claims may contain the use of the introductory phrases “at least one” and “one or more” to introduce claim enumerations. However, the use of such phrases should not be construed as implying that the introduction of a claim enumeration by the indefinite article “a” (“a” or “an”) limits any particular claim containing such an introductory claim enumeration to a claim containing only one such enumeration, even when the same claim includes the introductory phrase “one or more” or “at least one” and an indefinite article such as “a” (e.g., “a” should generally be interpreted as meaning “at least one” or “one or more”); the same applies to the use of definite articles used to introduce claim enumerations. Furthermore, even when a specific number of introductory claim enumerations is explicitly stated, those skilled in the art will recognize that such a statement should generally be interpreted as indicating at least the number stated (e.g., in the absence of other modifiers, the bare statement “two enumerations” generally means at least two enumerations, or two or more enumerations). Furthermore, in cases where conventional usages such as "at least one of A, B, and C" apply, this construction is generally intended for use by those skilled in the art to understand the meaning of the conventional usage (e.g., "a system having at least one of A, B, and C" will include, but is not limited to, systems having only A, only B, only C, A and B, A and C, B and C, and / or A, B, and C, etc.). Those skilled in the art will further understand that, unless the context otherwise indicates, alternative terms and / or phrases that typically give two or more alternative terms, whether in the specification, claims, or drawings, should be understood to cover the possibility of including one, any one, or both of the terms. For example, the phrase "A or B" should generally be understood to include the possibility of "A" or "B" or "A and B".
[0057] Although this disclosure has been illustrated and described with reference to illustrative embodiments and examples thereof, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that other embodiments and examples can perform similar functions and / or achieve similar results. All such equivalent embodiments and examples are within the spirit and scope of this disclosure and are therefore contemplated and intended to be covered by the appended non-limiting claims for all purposes.
Claims
1. A hinge, comprising: A hinge arm, rotatably connected to a hinge bracket via a hinge pin, wherein the hinge bracket includes bracket arms, each bracket arm being coupled to a base plate, a baffle extending between the bracket arms, and a hinge pin disposed between the bracket arms and received in each bracket arm, wherein the hinge arm includes an upper arm disposed between the bracket arms on one side of the hinge pin, a lower arm disposed between the bracket arms on the other side of the hinge pin, and a mounting portion disposed between the upper and lower arms, the upper arm having a plurality of fastening holes for mounting a door, the lower arm being configured to engage the baffle to prevent rotation of the hinge arm, and the mounting portion being configured to form a connection between the hinge arm and the hinge pin; and A stop assembly adapted to define a stop position of the hinge arm relative to the hinge bracket, the stop position being between an open position and a closed position of the hinge arm relative to the hinge bracket, the stop assembly comprising: A stop plate, the stop plate including a recess formed therein; and A plunger assembly including an end portion that is at least partially biased into the recess at the stop position.
2. The hinge of claim 1, wherein the end comprises a ball biased toward the stop by a biasing member such that the ball is configured to 1) be at least partially biased into the recess when circumferentially aligned with the recess; and 2) be biased toward the outer surface of the stop when circumferentially offset from the recess.
3. The hinge of claim 2, wherein the ball is at least partially biased into the recess, and wherein contact between the ball and a side of the recess interferes with movement of the hinge arm relative to the hinge support.
4. The hinge of claim 2, wherein the plunger assembly includes a base adapted to be connected to the hinge support, and the base includes an annular protrusion extending from the base toward the stop plate.
5. The hinge of claim 1, wherein the stop assembly is adjustable to disengage the plunger assembly from the stop plate such that the end is not biased into the recess when the stop assembly is in the disengaged orientation.
6. The hinge of claim 1, wherein the plunger assembly is a stationary assembly and is mounted to the hinge bracket, and wherein the stop plate is a rotor, the rotor being mounted to the hinge arm and adapted to rotate with the hinge arm.
7. The hinge of claim 1, wherein the plunger assembly includes a leaf spring adapted to bias the end toward the hinge plate, the end including a ball, and wherein the leaf spring is rotatable by a knob such that the leaf spring disengages from the ball when the knob is rotated.
8. A door assembly, comprising: A door, the door being adapted to provide access to a storage box; as well as Hinge, the hinge includes A hinge bracket, the hinge bracket being adapted to be connected to the structure of the storage box. A hinge arm, rotatably connected to the hinge bracket via a hinge pin and configured to pass through a slot formed in the door, and connect to the door. The hinge bracket includes bracket arms, each bracket arm being connected to a base plate adapted to be connected to a storage box structure. A baffle extends between the bracket arms, and a hinge pin is disposed between the bracket arms and received in each bracket arm. Each hinge arm includes an upper arm disposed between the bracket arms on one side of the hinge pin, a lower arm disposed between the bracket arms on the other side of the hinge pin, and a mounting portion disposed between the upper and lower arms. The upper arm has multiple fastening holes for mounting a door. The lower arm is configured to engage the baffle to prevent rotation of the hinge arm. The mounting portion is configured to form a connection between the hinge arm and the hinge pin. A stop assembly adapted to define a stop position of the door between an open position and a closed position of the door, the stop assembly including a stop plate and a plunger assembly, the stop plate including a recess formed therein, and the plunger assembly including an end at least partially biased into the recess at the stop position.
9. The door assembly of claim 8, wherein the door assembly is adapted to open the door in a downward direction relative to the storage box.
10. The door assembly of claim 8, wherein the stop assembly is adjustable to disengage the plunger assembly from the stop plate such that, when the stop assembly is in the disengagement orientation, the end is not biased into the recess, and the door rotates freely between the open position and the closed position when the plunger assembly is disengaged.
11. The door assembly of claim 8, wherein the plunger assembly is a stationary assembly and is mounted to the hinge bracket, and wherein the stop plate is a rotor mounted to the hinge arm and adapted to rotate with the hinge arm.
12. The door assembly of claim 8, wherein the plunger assembly comprises one or more plungers, the one or more plungers comprising a body, a biasing member retained in the body, and the end being a ball axially away from the body and biased toward the stop plate relative to the hinge pin.
13. The door assembly of claim 12, wherein the body includes external threads, enabling the body to move along the axial direction.
14. The door assembly of claim 8, wherein the plunger assembly includes a base adapted to be connected to the hinge bracket, and the base includes an annular protrusion extending from the base toward the stop plate.
15. A vehicle comprising: A storage box that can be accessed from outside the vehicle; A door, the door being adapted to provide access to the storage box; as well as Hinge, the hinge includes A hinge bracket adapted to be connected to the structure of the vehicle. A hinge arm, rotatably connected to the hinge bracket via a hinge pin and configured to pass through a slot formed in the door, and connect to the door. The hinge bracket includes bracket arms, each bracket arm being connected to a base plate adapted for connection to a vehicle structure. A baffle extends between the bracket arms, and a hinge pin is disposed between the bracket arms and received in each bracket arm. Each hinge arm includes an upper arm disposed between the bracket arms on one side of the hinge pin, a lower arm disposed between the bracket arms on the other side of the hinge pin, and a mounting portion disposed between the upper and lower arms. The upper arm has multiple fastening holes for mounting a door. The lower arm is configured to engage the baffle to prevent rotation of the hinge arm. The mounting portion is configured to form a connection between the hinge arm and the hinge pin. A stop assembly adapted to define a stop position of the door between an open position and a closed position, the stop assembly including a stop plate having a recess formed therein; and a plunger assembly having an end portion at least partially biased into the recess at the stop position.
16. The vehicle of claim 15, wherein the door is located in a side panel of the vehicle and is adapted to open outward in a direction away from the vehicle.
17. The vehicle of claim 16, wherein the hinge is adapted to open the door in a downward direction relative to the vehicle.
18. The vehicle of claim 15, wherein the stop assembly is adjustable to disengage the plunger assembly from the stop plate such that, when the stop assembly is in the disengagement orientation, the end is not biased into the recess, and when the plunger assembly is disengaged, the door rotates freely between the open position and the closed position.
19. The vehicle of claim 15, wherein the plunger assembly is a stationary assembly and is mounted to the hinge bracket, and wherein the stop plate is a rotor, the rotor being mounted to the hinge arm and adapted to rotate with the hinge arm.
20. The vehicle of claim 15, wherein the plunger assembly comprises one or more plungers, the one or more plungers comprising a body, a biasing member retained in the body, and the end being a ball axially away from the body and biased toward the stop plate relative to the hinge pin.