Flap drive

Details Flap drive Flap drive

2007-06-15

2011-10-25

Redman, Jerry (Department: 3634)

Movable or removable closures

With operator for movably mounted closure

Operating lever or link and closure swing about parallel axes

C049S139000, C049S340000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08042301

ABSTRACT:
A drive train for a pivotable flap of a motor vehicle includes a holding device which can hold the flap in at least one open position, a first element which can be driven by a drive motor, and a second element connected to the pivotable flap to pivot the flap in response to movement of the first element. When the second element is moved along a path of motion relative to the first element counter to a specific spring force, a sensor generates a signal indicating relative motion of the elements, and a control device releases the holding device in response to the signal, whereby the flap can be moved manually by applying a force counter to the spring force.

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Examination Report dated Feb. 9, 2007 issued for the corresponding German Application No. 10 2006 027 857.7-23.

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