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A wedge assembly for supporting automotive doors, particularly pivoted tail gate doors and sliding van doors, which is mounted between surfaces that are not horizontal so that the load applied to the assembly includes a vertical component. The assembly includes a striker member and a wedge member, t

A wedge assembly for supporting automotive doors, particularly pivoted tail gate doors and sliding van doors, which is mounted between surfaces that are not horizontal so that the load applied to the assembly includes a vertical component. The assembly includes a striker member and a wedge member, the former being mounted on the vertical side pillar of an automotive door frame, and the latter being mounted on the side pillar of a pivoted tail gate or sliding door. The assembly provides both vertical and lateral support for the door and door frame and prevents misalignment between the two which can otherwise develop over the life of the vehicle.

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[ What is claimed and desired to be secured by Letters Patent of the United States is:] [1.] A wedge and striker assembly mounted between an automotive door and door frame, said assembly comprising:a wedge device secured on a generally vertical surface of the automotive door, said wedge device havin

[ What is claimed and desired to be secured by Letters Patent of the United States is:] [1.] A wedge and striker assembly mounted between an automotive door and door frame, said assembly comprising:a wedge device secured on a generally vertical surface of the automotive door, said wedge device having a first sloping surface extending downwardly from horizontal;a slide element slidably mounted to said first sloping surface of said wedge device for sliding movement relative thereto;a spring urging said slide element towards one end of said wedge device; anda striker member secured to a generally vertical surface of the automotive door frame, said generally vertical surface of the automotive door frame being substantially parallel to said generally vertical surface of the door when the door is in a closed position, said striker member having a second sloping surface extending downwardly from horizontal, the slope of said first sloping surface being greater than the slope of said second sloping surface,whereby upon closure of the door, said slide element engages said second sloping surface of said striker member and said slide element slides along said first sloping surface against the bias of said spring, such that said automotive door and door frame are subjected to a force having both a vertical component parallel to said vertical surfaces and a horizontal component normal to said vertical surfaces, which are generated when said wedge device and said striker member are engaged.