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Rear module for a motor vehicle, and a motor vehicle having a rear module

US11491920B2 · kind B2 · utility

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18Claims

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Assignee

Ford Global Technologies, LLC · US

Inventors

Martin Lichter · Lechenich, DE
Hauke Weber · Cologne, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 2, 2020
Grant date	Nov 8, 2022
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jan 4, 2041

Classification

Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
CPC primaryE05Y2900/546
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A rear module can include a tailgate configured to pivot about a pivot axis that extends transversely with respect to the vehicle longitudinal direction, and a frame element that extends transversely with respect to the vehicle longitudinal direction and is integrated into the tailgate. The frame element has a first fastening assembly at its respective ends. The first fastening assembly being set up to selectively lock the rear module in a closed state of the tailgate together with second fastening assembly which are configured on the rear-side vehicle body. A motor vehicle can have such a rear module.

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