Door actuator with retraction device
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1. An apparatus comprising:
- a door configured to be pivotably mounted to a body structure of a vehicle;
a door locator mechanism comprising;
a plunger configured to be actuated between extended and retracted positions; and
a retraction device disposed on the plunger and configured to engage the body structure magnetically; and
a controller configured to withdraw the plunger to the retracted position while activating the retraction device electromagnetically connecting the plunger to the door.
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Abstract
A vehicle door apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a door configured to be pivotably mounted to a body structure of a vehicle and a door locator mechanism. The door locator mechanism comprises a plunger and a retraction device. The plunger is configured to be actuated between extended and retracted positions. The retraction device is disposed on the plunger and configured to engage the body structure magnetically. The apparatus further comprises a controller configured to withdraw the plunger to the retracted position while activating the retraction device electromagnetically connecting the plunger to the door.
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1. An apparatus comprising:
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a door configured to be pivotably mounted to a body structure of a vehicle; a door locator mechanism comprising; a plunger configured to be actuated between extended and retracted positions; and a retraction device disposed on the plunger and configured to engage the body structure magnetically; and a controller configured to withdraw the plunger to the retracted position while activating the retraction device electromagnetically connecting the plunger to the door. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. An apparatus comprising:
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a door comprising a proximal end portion and a distal end portion, wherein the door is pivotably mounted to a body structure of a vehicle at the proximal end portion; a door locator mechanism comprising; a plunger configured to be actuated between extended and retracted positions; and a retraction device disposed on the plunger and configured to engage the body structure magnetically; a powered latch mechanism disposed on the distal end portion of the door opposite the hinge assembly; and a controller configured to; activate the retraction device electromagnetically connecting the plunger the door; withdraw the plunger from the extended position to the retracted position while the retraction device is activated thereby closing the door to an at least partially ajar position; and control the powered latch mechanism engaging a bolt connected to the body structure thereby closing the door from the at least partially ajar position. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14)
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