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Power tailgate system

US9234378B2 · kind B2 · utility

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19Claims
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Filing dateApr 30, 2014
Grant dateJan 12, 2016
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Expiry dateApr 30, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE05Y2900/546
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A power tailgate system for a vehicle includes an actuator for moving a tailgate of the vehicle between an open position and a closed position. The power tailgate system also includes a spring spaced apart from the actuator for counter-balancing a weight of the tailgate and a coupler assembly for removably coupling the tailgate to the power tailgate system.

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