A pedal assembly and method of use thereof, a multi-section tailgate assembly having the pedal assembly
By designing a multi-stage tailgate structure with three-stage pedals and a drive assembly, the problems of limited tailgate functionality and low automation were solved, enabling a multi-functional and flexible tailgate usage mode, improving user experience and vehicle loading capacity.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202610727117.2
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2026-05-25
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-17
AI Technical Summary
Existing tailgates have limited functionality, making it difficult to simultaneously provide entry steps, cargo restraint, and rear protection. They also suffer from low automation and a poor user experience.
A pedal assembly comprising a three-stage pedal and a three-stage drive assembly is designed. It is connected to the door panel through a three-stage hinge assembly and uses a three-stage drive structure and motor drive to realize multi-stage rotation of the pedal. Combined with a limit unit and a locking assembly, it realizes multiple usage modes.
It achieves lightweight, high precision, smooth movement and reliable load-bearing capacity of the pedal, improves vehicle loading capacity and user experience, and supports flexible operation in a variety of usage scenarios.
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