Power split tailgate system and method
US8174146B2 · kind B2 · utility
15Cited by
13References
4Claims
0Family size
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 16, 2009 |
| Grant date | May 8, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 19, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE05Y2900/546
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A power, split tailgate system is provided that allows each of an upper and a lower tailgate door to be simultaneously or independently driven between open and closed positions. The tailgate system may be operated in a chauffer mode where the lower tailgate door is opened to allow for the storage of luggage and other materials and in a manner that limits exposure of the passenger compartment.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.