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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 10, 2001
Filed:
Jun. 29, 1999
Robert J. Faubert, Rochester Hills, MI (US);
Waine T. Brock, Troy, MI (US);
Terence W. Haskin, Lapeer, MI (US);
Richard C. Kapes, Shelby Township, MI (US);
DaimlerChrysler Corporation, Auburn Hills, MI (US);
Abstract
A power drive mechanism for a power vehicle sliding door system is provided. The power drive mechanism includes a hinge member adapted for coupling to a vehicle sliding door, a guide member adapted for coupling to a vehicle body, a rack member adapted for coupling to a vehicle body, a drive pinion meshingly engaging the rack member, a drive motor producing a drive torque and a gear train coupling the drive motor and the drive pinion for transmitting drive torque therebetween. The hinge member and guide member cooperate to guide the vehicle sliding door in both generally horizontal and generally vertical directions. The gear train and drive pinion are preferably coupled to said hinge member to maintain meshing engagement of said drive pinion along the length of said rack member. The power drive mechanism also preferably includes a drive clutch for interrupting the transmission of drive torque from the drive motor to the drive pinion to permit the vehicle sliding door.