Tailgate step stowage assistance
US10927581B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 3, 2018 |
| Grant date | Feb 23, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 17, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05B2219/2641
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle tailgate with a power up-down system may employ a method of operating a vehicle tailgate that may include detecting a step is deployed from the tailgate, detecting the tailgate is less than fully open, and automatically actuating a power up-down system to drive the tailgate to fully open.
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