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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 09, 2004
Filed:
Dec. 19, 2002
Kris Tomaszewski, Newmarket, CA;
Atoma International Corp., Newmarket, CA;
Abstract
A power drive assembly moves a liftgate ( ) of a motor vehicle ( ) between its open and closed positions. The motor vehicle ( ) defines an opening and the liftgate ( ) closes the opening when the liftgate ( ) is in its closed position. The power drive assembly ( ) includes a base ( ) that is fixedly secured to the motor vehicle ( ) at a position in spaced relation to the opening. A drive mechanism ( ) is fixedly secured to the guide. The drive mechanism ( ) converts electrical energy into a linear force. The power drive assembly ( ) includes a translation linkage ( ) connected to the drive mechanism ( ) for receiving the linear force and translating it into a nonlinear force to move the liftgate ( ) between the open position and the closed position. A nut ( ), secured to the translation linkage ( ), moves the translation linkage ( ) as it travels along a lead screw ( ) that is rotated by a motor ( ).