Patent ID: 7175228
Filing Date: 2007-02-13
Classification: E05B,E05F,E05Y,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method of operating a movable closure panel of a vehicle comprising the steps of: providing a drive assembly having at least two torque outputs, driving one of said two torque outputs with a first input gear set and first output gear set, independently driving the other of said two torque outputs with a second input gear seat and second output gear set, simultaneously driving the first and second input gear set with an actuator, coupling the first input gear set and first output gear set with a first clutch assembly to selectively drive one of the two torque outputs coupling the second input gear set and second out gear set with a second clutch assembly to selectively and independently drive the other of the two torque outputs actuating one of said two torque outputs in a first sense to release a latch retaining said closure panel in a sealed condition with the vehicle, actuating the other of said two torque output to drive said closure panel between a closed position to an open position, actuating said one of said two torque outputs in a sense opposite said first sense to cinch said latch and urge the closure panel into the sealed condition, and rotatably supporting and enveloping the input and output gear sets with a housing.