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Vehicle with decklid hold-open assist

US8424948B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC · US

Inventors

Gary W. Krajenke · Warren, US
Alvin N. Standard · Clarkston, US
Edward L. Schulte · White Lake, US

Key dates

Filing date	Aug 30, 2011
Grant date	Apr 23, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Oct 26, 2031

Classification

Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
CPC primaryE05Y2900/548
WIPO fieldCivil engineering
WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

In accordance with exemplary embodiments, a magnetic decklid hold-open system is provided for a vehicle. The system comprises a decklid for a vehicle coupled to a body of the vehicle via a hinge strap. The hinge strap facilitates the decklid moving between a closed position and an open position, and a magnetic element coupled to the hinge strap magnetically retains the decklid in the open position.

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