Rod on rail power liftgate drive mechanism

Details Rod on rail power liftgate drive mechanism Rod on rail power liftgate drive mechanism

2006-04-04

2006-04-04

Redman, Jerry (Department: 3634)

Movable or removable closures

With operator for movably mounted closure

Operating lever or link and closure swing about parallel axes

C296S056000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07021003

ABSTRACT:
A power liftgate drive assembly moves a liftgate of a motor vehicle between an open position and a closed position. The power liftgate assembly is aligned along the side of the motor vehicle. A liftgate rod extends in a generally vertical orientation between the power liftgate drive assembly and the liftgate. The assembly includes a base that is fixedly secured to the motor vehicle near a load floor. A guide extends upwardly from the base. The guide extends along the side of the motor vehicle and is disposed adjacent the liftgate when the liftgate is in the closed position. A liftgate carriage is connected to the guide. The liftgate carriage slides along the guide. The liftgate rod is pivotally connected between the liftgate carriage and the liftgate. The liftgate rod translates the linear movement of the liftgate carriage into the pivotal movement of the liftgate to move the liftgate between the open and closed positions

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