A power liftgate drive assembly automatically moves the liftgate of a vehicl e between its open and closed positions. The drive assembly is secured to the vehicle at a position near the top of t he liftgate. The drive assembly includes a motor that drives a sector gear between two positions. A guide rod is secured to the sector ge ar to translate the rotational movement of the sector gear into the pivotal movement of the ligtgate. A slot extends through the sector gear that allows the liftgate to be moved manually. A latch locks the guide rod in position with respect to the sector gear for automated movement whereas the latch releases the guide rod to move in the slot for manual operation.
申请公布号
CA2405706(C)
申请公布日期
2008.11.25
申请号
CA20012405706
申请日期
2001.04.27
申请人
ATOMA INTERNATIONAL CORP.
发明人
JANDA, MIROSLAV;KACZMARCZYK, ALEKSANDER;KIREJCZYK, JULIUSZ E.;FROMMER, THOMAS P.;DANIELS, ANDREW R.;TOMASZEWSKI, KRIS;PETROFF, KATHRYN