Vehicle closure panel assembly and carrier assembly therefor
US10647183B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 29, 2018 |
| Grant date | May 12, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 22, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE05B81/20
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A vehicle panel assembly for a motor vehicle and carrier module therefor are provided. The vehicle body panel assembly includes a structural panel body defining an internal cavity with the carrier module secured to the structural panel body at least partially in the internal cavity. The carrier module has a carrier with an actuator attachment region integrally formed thereon and providing a first attachment feature. A latch assembly is secured to the carrier module and an actuator is configured in operable communication with the latch assembly to selectively cinch the latch assembly. The actuator has a housing providing a second attachment feature, wherein the first and second attachment features are configured for attachment to one another.
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