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Apparatus and method for closing a liftgate of a motor vehicle

A technology for motor vehicles and doors, applied to vehicle components, doors, manual mechanisms, etc., to solve problems such as difficulty in reaching lift door handles or edges

Pending Publication Date: 2018-09-25
FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC
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[0002] When the liftgate is raised to the fully open position, individuals may have di

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[0052] now refer to Figure 1-3 , which schematically illustrates a device 10 for assisting an individual in closing a liftgate assembly 12 on a motor vehicle 14 . Device 10 includes handle 16, which handle 16 is figure 1 shown in solid lines in and figure 2 The stowed position shown in dotted lines and the figure 1 shown in dotted lines in and figure 2 It is movable between the unfolded positions shown in order to achieve. In the illustrated embodiment, the handle 16 is arcuate and has a constant radius of curvature. The handle 16 may take other shapes, such as straight.

[0053] Such asfigure 1 As shown, device 10 also includes a latch 18 that releasably retains handle 16 in the stowed position. The device 10 also includes an actuator 20 to move the handle 16 into the open position. In the illustrated embodiment, the actuator 20 may include a biasing element such as a compression spring 22 . A compression spring 22 is received concentrically around the handle 16 . ...

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Abstract

An apparatus is provided for closing a liftgate. That apparatus includes a handle displaceable between a stowed position and a deployed position, a latch to releasably hold the handle in the stowed position, an actuator to displace the handle into the deployed position and a release feature to release the latch and deploy the handle. A liftgate assembly incorporating that apparatus and a method ofclosing a liftgate are also disclosed.

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technical field [0001] The present invention relates generally to the field of motor vehicle equipment and, more particularly, to an apparatus and method for assisting an individual in closing a liftgate of a motor vehicle. Background technique [0002] When the liftgate is raised to the fully open position, individuals may have difficulty reaching the handle or edge of the liftgate due to the height above the ground. This is especially true for relatively short operators of sport utility vehicles or crossovers. [0003] One way to solve and alleviate this difficulty is to provide a powered liftgate that can be opened and closed with the simple operation of an actuator located on the key fob or at a convenient location on the motor vehicle. closed for operation. The present invention relates to a lighter and more economical alternative to motorized liftgate closing systems, and more particularly, to a simple device and method for assisting a person in closing a liftgate. ...

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IPC IPC(8): B60J5/10
CPCE05F15/77B60J5/102E05F7/00E05Y2201/68E05Y2400/85E05Y2800/122E05Y2900/546E05F11/54B60J5/101E05Y2900/532
Inventor 弗兰克·约瑟夫·托普罗维克蒂姆·P·科弗特
Owner FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC
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