18179001. Method for Controlling Power Tailgate System simplified abstract (Kia Corporation)
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Method for Controlling Power Tailgate System
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Inventor(s)
Duck Young Kim of Hwaseong-si (KR)
Jun Hyuk Kim of Yongin-si (KR)
Method for Controlling Power Tailgate System - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18179001 titled 'Method for Controlling Power Tailgate System
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a method for controlling a power tailgate system, involving a tailgate, a spindle drive, and a latch.
- Retracting the spindle drive when a closing signal of the tailgate is generated
- Stopping the spindle drive when a claw of the latch reaches a partially latched position as the tailgate is closed
- Retracting the spindle drive while simultaneously performing latch cinching after the spindle drive is stopped, moving the claw of the latch from the partially latched position to a fully latched position
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- Potential Applications
- Automotive industry for power tailgate systems in vehicles
- Home automation for automated door closing mechanisms
- Problems Solved
- Ensures proper closing and latching of the tailgate
- Prevents damage to the tailgate or latch mechanism during closing
- Benefits
- Improved convenience for users in operating the tailgate
- Enhanced safety features for automated closing of tailgates
- Prevents wear and tear on the tailgate and latch components
Original Abstract Submitted
An embodiment method for controlling a power tailgate system including a tailgate, a spindle drive, and a latch is provided. The method includes retracting the spindle drive when a closing signal of the tailgate is generated, stopping the spindle drive when a claw of the latch reaches a partially latched position as the tailgate is closed, and retracting the spindle drive while simultaneously performing latch cinching after the spindle drive is stopped, wherein performing the latch cinching comprises moving the claw of the latch from the partially latched position to a fully latched position.
