Retractable Latch Bumper

摘要

A bumper for a closure, such as a tailgate, acts between the tailgate and a frame to bias a striker in to engagement with a latch. The bumper is moved to a retracted position during closing to reduce the force needed to close the tailgate. After latching, the bumper is conditioned to an extended position to assert the bias between the tailgate and frame.

主权项

1. A bumper assembly for controlling relative movement between a closure panel and a frame defining an opening, said bumper assembly including a bracket, a bumper carried by said bracket and moveable relative thereto between a retracted position and an engaged position, a biasing element to bias said bumper to one of said positions, and an actuator operable against said biasing element to permit said bumper to move to the other of said positions.