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Liftgate assembly

US6126222A · kind A · utility

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4Claims
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Filing dateMay 6, 1998
Grant dateOct 3, 2000
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Expiry dateMay 6, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE05C17/36
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An automotive liftgate assembly for limiting movement of a liftgate along a predetermined direction by utilization of a liftgate limiter. This liftgate limiter is secured to the entryway and has a retractable cable which is coupled to the pivoting liftgate. The extractable cable length is adjustable so as to vary the liftgate's open position.

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