Enhanced functionality vehicle closure panel assembly
US7566094B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 14, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jul 28, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 14, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60J1/1884
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A closure panel assembly is positioned within a through-opening of a vehicle body and provides access to a cargo area. The closure panel assembly has a hinged panel that pivots within the through-opening, a window portion that stows within the hinged panel, and an engagement device for selectively coupling the window portion with the hinged panel. The window portion connects to a surface of the vehicle body adjacent to the through-opening when the window portion is not stowed, and the hinged panel is pivotable irrespective of whether the window portion is stowed therewithin. A frame portion defines the through-opening, and the closure panel assembly is a midgate separating a passenger compartment from the cargo area. The engagement device has a ball detent assembly, and the window portion is connectable to the vehicle body using a push-push type connector. A drive motor positions the window portion and the hinged panel.
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