Motorized cover system and method of use thereof

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2006-01-31

2006-01-31

Phan, Hau (Department: 3618)

Motor vehicles

Power

Hoods

C180S069210

Reexamination Certificate

active

06991055

ABSTRACT:
A motorized cover system includes a cover movably connected with respect to a compartment such as a vehicle component, at least one motor vehicle, and at least one linkage operatively connecting the cover to the motor, wherein the motor is operable for moving the cover between a closed position and at least one open position. The motorized cover system may include an automatically engageable and disengageable latch assembly for securing the cover to the vehicle. A method of opening and closing a vehicle compartment cover includes relaying an operator control signal to a motor, powering the motor, and moving the cover between a first position and a second position.

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