Patent ID: 6669268
Filing Date: 2003-12-30
Classification: E05F,E05Y

Abstract:
A power liftgate assembly for moving a liftgate between an open position and a closed position with respect to a motor vehicle having a roof, said power liftgate assembly comprising:an elongated bracket fixedly secured to the roof of the motor vehicle, said elongated bracket extending between first and second ends; a motor fixedly secured to said elongated bracket; a slide operatively engaged with said motor for moving along said elongated bracket; an articulated bracket connected to said slide for moving with said slide, said articulated bracket including a slot extending therealong providing lost motion between said articulated bracket and said slide allowing manual operation of the liftgate; and an arcuate bracket extending between said articulated bracket and the liftgate for receiving movement of said articulated bracket and moving the liftgate in response thereto upon energizing said motor.