Utility vehicle half door
A utility vehicle half door includes a unitary molded plastic body that is symmetrical and identical on both a first surface and second surface. Hinge knuckles are integral with the unitary molded plastic body for hinged mounting to the left or right side of a utility vehicle. An interior panel subassembly with the door release handle and door latch may be attached to one of the first and second surfaces.
1. A utility vehicle half door, comprising:
a unitary molded plastic body that is symmetrical and identical on both a first surface and second surface; and
a plurality of hinge knuckles integral with the unitary molded plastic body for hinged mounting to a left side of a utility vehicle or a right side of a utility vehicle.
2. The utility vehicle half door of claim 1 further comprising an interior panel subassembly attached to one of the first and second surfaces.
3. The utility vehicle half door of claim 2 wherein the interior panel subassembly includes an integrated armrest.
4. The utility vehicle half door of claim 2 wherein the interior panel subassembly includes a door release handle and a door latch.
5. A utility vehicle half door, comprising:
a plastic body that is symmetric and mounted with hinges on an edge thereof to a side of a utility vehicle; and
a modular interior panel attached to a surface of the plastic body; the modular interior panel including an integral armrest, a door release handle and a door latch.
6. The utility vehicle half door of claim 5 further comprising a plurality of hinge knuckles that are integral with the plastic body.
7. The utility vehicle half door of claim 5 wherein the plastic body is mounted with hinges to a rear edge of a fender of the utility vehicle.
8. The utility vehicle half door of claim 5 wherein the modular interior panel is attached to the surface of the plastic body without mounting brackets.
9. A utility vehicle half door, comprising:
a one piece plastic body having identical exterior and interior surfaces;
a modular interior panel mounted to the interior surface; the modular interior panel including a door release handle, a door latch, a first linkage and a second linkage between the release handle and the door latch, a pivot member between the first and second linkages, and a release spring; and
a plurality of hinge knuckles on an edge of the one piece plastic body for mounting the one piece plastic body to either the left side or right side of a utility vehicle.
10. The utility vehicle half door of claim 9 further comprising a plate on the outside surface secured to the modular interior panel.
11. The utility vehicle half door of claim 9 wherein the plurality of hinge knuckles are integral with the one piece plastic body.