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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 28, 2014
Filed:
Jun. 15, 2011
Knut Bartsch, Ebersberg, DE;
Franz Sinseder, Dorfen, DE;
Manfred Schindler, Markt Schwaben, DE;
Franz Binder, Lenting, DE;
Jürgen Sendtner, Denkendorf-Zandt, DE;
Knut Bartsch, Ebersberg, DE;
Franz Sinseder, Dorfen, DE;
Manfred Schindler, Markt Schwaben, DE;
Franz Binder, Lenting, DE;
Jürgen Sendtner, Denkendorf-Zandt, DE;
Audi AG, Ingolstadt, DE;
Abstract
A method for installing a spring-assisted liftgate in opposition to the gravity force includes temporarily fixing a coupling rod in a defined position corresponding to an installation position of the liftgate, and holding the in an open position or in an intermediate position above the installation position and placing the apparatus in the vehicle. After lowering the liftgate from the open position or intermediate position into the installation position, the coupling rod is connected to the hinge lever and then released.