Power operator for pivotable vehicle closure element
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1. An operator in combination with a closure element of a vehicle comprising:
- a power drive unit;
an extensible strut including a first and second link slidably engaging each other and connectable between the closure element and the vehicle;
a first drive cable connected between the power drive unit and the strut;
a sprocket rotatably fixed to the first link;
a connector fixed to the second link; and
a chain extending through the strut from the connector around the sprocket and connected to the first drive cable.
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Abstract
An operator including an extensible strut, a power drive unit and at least one drive cable connected between the power drive unit and the extensible strut is provided for powered opening and closing of pivotable vehicle closure elements such as doors, hoods, liftgates, tailgates, and hatches
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1. An operator in combination with a closure element of a vehicle comprising:
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a power drive unit; an extensible strut including a first and second link slidably engaging each other and connectable between the closure element and the vehicle; a first drive cable connected between the power drive unit and the strut; a sprocket rotatably fixed to the first link; a connector fixed to the second link; and a chain extending through the strut from the connector around the sprocket and connected to the first drive cable. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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5. An operator in combination with a closure element of a vehicle comprising:
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a power drive unit; an extensible strut having a first line and a second link slidably engaging each other in a telescopic relationship connected between the closure element and the vehicle; a first and a second drive cable engaging the power drive unit and the extensible strut; and a gas-charged strut connected between the closure element and the vehicle. - View Dependent Claims (6, 7, 8)
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