POWER LIFTGATE IN A VEHICLE

摘要

A vehicle includes a liftgate that opens and closes to provide access to a rear storage compartment of the vehicle. A rotatable crossbar is attached to an upper portion of the vehicle and is connected to the liftgate via a bracket. A lever extends from an outer end of the crossbar. A retractable arm has a first end and a second end. The first end is attached to the vehicle body, and the second end is pivotally connected to the lever. Retraction of the arm pivots the lever, which rotates the crossbar and opens the liftgate. The arm and the lever are substantially concealed by a rear pillar of the vehicle so as to not be visible when operating to open and close the liftgate.

主权项

1. A vehicle comprising:
a liftgate; a rotatable crossbar attached to the liftgate; a lever extending from the crossbar; and a retractable arm having a first end attached to a vehicle body and a second end pivotally connected to the lever; wherein the retractable arm and the lever are at least partially disposed within a rear pillar of the vehicle, and wherein retraction of the arm from an extended position to a retracted position pivots the lever to rotate the crossbar and open the liftgate.