Drive device having a coupling device for a vehicle flap
US12214742B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 14, 2024 |
| Grant date | Feb 4, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 14, 2044 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D25/12
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A drive device for a pivotable vehicle flap includes a flap part associated with the vehicle flap, a body part associated with a vehicle body and a hinge arrangement which hingedly connects the flap part and the body part, the hinge arrangement allowing the flap part to be pivoted about a first axis of rotation for opening and closing the vehicle flap and about a second axis of rotation for raising the vehicle flap into a pedestrian protection position. The device drive also includes a first actuator for opening and closing the vehicle flap during normal operation, a second actuator for raising the vehicle flap into a pedestrian protection position and a coupling device for coupling the first actuator to one of the flap part and the vehicle flap. The coupling device includes a fastening part and a first coupling element coupled to the first actuator.
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