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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 15, 2026
Filed:
Sep. 06, 2022
Magna Exteriors Inc., Aurora, CA;
Christopher J. Kuntze, Goodrich, MI (US);
Stanislav Tichy, Troy, MI (US);
Yao Wang, Troy, MI (US);
Mahesh Chakorkar, Katraj, IN;
Tejaswi Vemuri, Shelby Township, MI (US);
Magna Exteriors Inc., Aurora, CA;
Abstract
A liftgate incorporating metallic reinforcements with predetermined flanges, openings, notches, slots, holes, steps, and/or adhesive gaps in predetermined strategic locations that allow extra adhesive applied to the outer panels or glass that will allow the adhesive to flow around and through the metallic reinforcements, and thus allowing them to be bonded to the mating panels. from multiple sides. The adhesive is also mechanically captured through the openings, holes, slots, and even into undercut pockets in the mating parts.