CA2445444A1 - Powered liftgate opening mechanism and control system - Google Patents

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CA2445444A1
CA2445444A1 CA002445444A CA2445444A CA2445444A1 CA 2445444 A1 CA2445444 A1 CA 2445444A1 CA 002445444 A CA002445444 A CA 002445444A CA 2445444 A CA2445444 A CA 2445444A CA 2445444 A1 CA2445444 A1 CA 2445444A1
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Klaus K. Bytzek
Terry P. Cleland
Larry J. Ferriman
Gary Spicer
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Abstract

A power-operated system (32) for actuating the rear doors or liftgates (18) of motor vehicles (10) is disclosed. The system includes a strut assembly having two struts (30), each strut mounted on one side of the door between the door and the vehicle's door frame. One end of each strut (30) is connected to a powered moving arm (40). To open the door, the arms (40) move to change the angular orientation of the struts (30) such that they have a substantial mechanical advantage. In this position, the force provided by the struts (30) overcomes the weight bias of the door (18), thus opening the door. To close the door, the moving arms (30) change the angular orientation of the struts (30) such that the struts have a decreased mechanical advantage, reducing the force provided by the struts, and therefore allowing the door (18) to fall closed under its own weight bias. A control system for controlling the power-operated system (32) is also disclosed.
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