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Actuator for a vehicle closure and method of actuating a vehicle closure

US10788108B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

STRATTEC POWER ACCESS LLC · US

Inventors

Mark E. Adams · Grayson, US
Howard W. Kuhlman · Troy, US
Daniela Kowalski · Shelby Charter Township, US

Key dates

Filing date	May 11, 2017
Grant date	Sep 29, 2020
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 20, 2037

Classification

Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
CPC primaryE05Y2900/548
WIPO fieldMechanical elements
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An actuator for opening and closing a decklid or other closure on a motor vehicle is described and shown. The actuator can include a motor, a rod coupled to and driven by the motor, a first sleeve coupled to and driven by the rod, and a second sleeve coupled to and driven by the first sleeve. The first and second sleeves can be slidably coupled to one another, and/or can be rotatably locked relative to one another.

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