Nelson Roos - Canton MI James Rice - Brighton MI David Qu - Canton MI Thomas Peddicord, III - Charlottesville VA Cindy Kreitsch - Taylor MI Angela Reed - Dearborn Heights MI
Assignee:
Ford Global Technologies, LLC - Dearborn MI
International Classification:
B62D 3303
US Classification:
296 571, 296106, 49386
Abstract:
The invention provides a tailgate lift assist system and associated methods and apparatus that provide controlled force at various points as a tailgate is pivoted between open and closed position to assist the operator in both opening and closing the tailgate. The system is suitable for commercial mass production, and is preferably suitable for customer, dealer, or OEM installation.
oyle, David Abeles, Brian Abraham, Shirine Babb, Jess Barbagallo, Stephen Bradbury, Lauren Nicole Cipoletti, Joshua De Jesus, Jessie Fisher, Richard Gallagher, Susan Heyward, Geraldine Hughes, Edward James Hyland, Byron Jennings, Katie Kreisler, Joey LaBrasca, Andrew Long, Kathryn Meisle, Angela Reed