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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 26, 2021
Filed:
Jan. 02, 2019
Applicant:
Magna International Inc., Aurora, CA;
Inventor:
Christopher J. Kuntze, Goodrich, MI (US);
Assignee:
Magna International Inc., Ontario, CA;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B60J 5/00 (2006.01); B60J 5/10 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
B60J 5/107 (2013.01);
Abstract
A composite liftgate including an inner panel construction having strengthening channel structure in combination with a ribbing. Structural steel reinforcements are bonded to the inner panel where additional strength is needed. Where the extra structure is needed, a minimum amount of steel is used and the structural reinforcement is bonded in place using adhesive. A plurality of access doors are provided that are removable for easier maintenance and repair.