Decouplable power drive for tailgates

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9797180
APP PUB NO 20150315837A1
SERIAL NO

14649243

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A control device is used to move a pick-up truck tailgate. The control device comprises a first gear arrangement connected to a drive cup and a second gear arrangement that is connected to a motor for driving the second gear arrangement. The control device also includes a clutch arrangement positioned between the first and second gear arrangements. When the clutch arrangement is in an engaged position, it couples the first gear arrangement and the second gear arrangement to transmit torque to the first gear arrangement and the drive cup. When the clutch arrangement is in the disengaged position, the first and second gear arrangements are not coupled. Optionally, the control device comprises a brake unit to slow or stop movement of the tailgate. The control device can be positioned within the pick-up truck tailgate.

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MULTIMATIC INC8688 WOODBINE AVENUE SUITE 200 MARKHAM L3R 5L9

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Daniels, Andrew R Sharon, CA 23 416
Hodza, Muamer Etobicoke, CA 3 33
Salmon, John North York, CA 8 140

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