摘要 |
<p>The invention relates to an apparatus ( 1 ) for opening and closing a door ( 2 ) which is arranged so that it can slide on a vehicle ( 3 ). The apparatus comprises an engaging element ( 5 ), such as a cable, connected to the door ( 2 ), and a drive wheel ( 6 ) designed to act upon the engaging element ( 5 ). A transmission ( 7 ) is operatively connected to the drive wheel ( 6 ) and the transmission ( 7 ) is designed to transmit power to the drive wheel ( 6 ) via at least a first gear and a second gear. In one embodiment the transmission may have a neutral position so that the drive wheel ( 6 ) can rotate freely. A position sensor ( 8 ) is connected to the sliding door ( 2 ) in order to detect when the sliding door ( 2 ) has reached a predetermined position in the door opening. The transmission ( 7 ) then changes gear from the first gear to the second gear. The invention also relates to a vehicle provided with the apparatus according to the invention and to a method of fitting the apparatus according to the invention to a vehicle.</p> |