Method and apparatus for remote opening of a tailgate

Details Method and apparatus for remote opening of a tailgate Method and apparatus for remote opening of a tailgate

2006-02-07

2006-02-07

Pedder, Dennis H. (Department: 3612)

Land vehicles: bodies and tops

Bodies

End gates

Reexamination Certificate

active

06994390

ABSTRACT:
An electro-mechanical actuator for the release of a tailgate latch mechanism to open the tailgate by remote control in combination with a module that slows or stops the descent of the tailgate to prevent it from crashing down. In one embodiment the module is a pre-tensioned spring linkage with some degree of lost motion which arrests the tailgate in a partially open position. In another embodiment the module is a viscous fluid damper or a gas spring which limits the speed of travel of the tailgate. The actuator permits both manual and remote controlled opening of the tailgate is and suitable for after-market installation. Unintentional opening of the tailgate sends a warning to the operator.

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