Active door upper

US6561567B2 · kind B2 · utility

Inventors

• Joseph E. Mrozowski · Clarkston, US
• John P. Pacella · Rochester Hills, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jan 10, 2001
• Grant date: May 13, 2003
• Expiry date: Jan 10, 2021

Classification

• Technology area (CPC E): Fixed Constructions
• CPC primary: E05Y2900/55
• WIPO field: Civil engineering
• WIPO sector: Other fields

Abstract

A closure member assembly for a vehicle has a vehicle body that defines an aperture. The closure member assembly is positionable between a first position wherein the closure member assembly substantially covers the aperture and a second position wherein the closure member assembly substantially clears the aperture. The closure member assembly includes a first structure, a second structure and a drive mechanism. The first structure is movably coupled to the vehicle body. The second structure is pivotably coupled to the first structure about a generally horizontal pivot axis. The drive mechanism interconnects the first and second structures and is operable to pivot the second structure about the generally horizontal pivot axis.