Articulating closure mechanism for non-aligned closure panels
US9428944B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 16, 2015 |
| Grant date | Aug 30, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 16, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE05C19/024
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A liftgate/decklid assembly for a motor vehicle includes a liftgate panel hingedly connected to the vehicle to define a liftgate swing arc. A decklid panel is hingedly connected to the liftgate panel to define a decklid swing arc. The decklid and liftgate panels are not aligned, causing the decklid swing arc to be different from the liftgate swing arc. The assembly further includes a liftgate/decklid assembly closure mechanism including an articulating member configured for translating a portion of the closure mechanism between an orientation normal to the liftgate swing arc and an orientation normal to the decklid swing arc.
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