Patent ID: 6202350
Filing Date: 2001-03-20
Classification: E05F,E05Y

Abstract:
A power liftgate device for a liftgate of a vehicle, said device comprising:a power drive unit;a pneumatic actuator adapted to be pivotally coupled between the liftgate and the vehicle, said actuator exerting a force opposing retraction of the liftgate;a driven gear being selectively driven by said power drive unit, said driven gear being fixed to said actuator to pivot therewith; andan engaging device adapted to be coupled to the vehicle for engaging said power drive unit with said driven gear, thereby enabling said power drive unit to drive said driven gear, said engaging device being positionable between an engaged and a disengaged position, wherein said engaging device is operable in said engaged position to engage said power drive unit into driving connection with said driven gear, said engaging device is operable in said disengaged position to disengage said power drive unit from said driven gear to enable said actuator to actuate freely.