Technical Paper
Swing Gate Development and Correlation Studies
2003-11-18
2003-01-3627
This paper documents the Engineering design of the rear door system for Ford's South American New Vehicle. This Closure system represents a first for the Engineering Department of Ford branded products and it also offers many industry firsts for the customer. This paper is not a concise A-Z document on Closure design, but a detailed report listing the important factors to consider in a Swing Gate.
