Power closure system
US9540859B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 16, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jan 10, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 16, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE05Y2900/546
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
The tailgate drive includes a motor assembly in operable communication with a pickup tailgate that is adjustable between a manual mode of operation and an automatic mode of operation, where the motor assembly permits free rotation of the tailgate between the open and closed positions during manual mode of operation and wherein the motor assembly drives the tailgate body between the open and closed position during the automatic mode of operation.
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