Power tailgate actuator

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9822574
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14866084

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An actuator for opening and closing a hinged device is provided. In particular, the actuator is a power tailgate actuator. The actuator comprises a motor with a rotor, and an output shaft that rotates on an axis which is substantially parallel to the axis on which lies the rotor of the motor. The actuator has a rotary position sensor such as a rotary potentiometer which positively identifies the position of the tailgate. The tailgate also comprises a clutch which can engage and disengage depending on the mode of operation.

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HI-LEX CONTROLS INC2911 RESEARCH DRIVE ROCHESTER HILLS MI 48309

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Brinck, Stephen J Rochester Hills, US 4 12
Eberle, Fred Lake Orion, US 4 53
Heiberger, John M Grand Blanc, US 3 17
Koneval, Kevin Macomb Township, US 9 214
Thomas, Eric Clinton Township, US 19 242

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