Shape-memory material providing soft open and closure assistance for tailgate
US10577029B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 8, 2017 |
| Grant date | Mar 3, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 18, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE05Y2900/546
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A motor vehicle according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a cargo box, a tailgate moveable relative to the cargo box between an open position and a closed position, and a cable affixed to the cargo box and the tailgate. At least a portion of the cable includes a shape-memory material. Additionally, the motor vehicle includes a controller configured to activate the shape-memory material when the tailgate moves between the open and closed positions. A method is also disclosed.
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