Patent ID: 9097055
Filing Date: 2015-08-04
Classification: B60J,E05F,E05Y

Abstract:
1. A power, split door system for a vehicle, comprising: a first vehicle door arranged to articulate between a closed position and an open position; a second vehicle door arranged to articulate between a closed position and an open position; first and second drive means for moving the first and second doors, respectively, between the closed and open positions; and a controller for controlling the first and second drive means so as to control movement of the first and second doors between the open and closed positions, wherein the first and second doors are arranged such that the first door must be at least partially opened to allow opening or closing of the second door, and wherein the controller is arranged to independently control the first and second drive means such that the first and second vehicle doors do not attempt to occupy the same space at the same time.