CPC B62D 35/007 (2013.01) [B62D 37/02 (2013.01)] | 16 Claims |
1. An active aerodynamic assembly comprising:
a lift gate formed by connecting together an inner panel and an outer panel;
at least one cavity formed between the inner panel and the outer panel;
an aperture to the at least one cavity formed through a portion of the outer panel;
at least one D pillar arrangement including a moveable D pillar positionable within the at least one cavity and aligned with the aperture, wherein the at least one moveable D pillar is moveable between a stowed position, where the at least one moveable D pillar is located within the at least one cavity and a deployed position, where a portion of the D pillar extends through the aperture past the outer panel of the lift gate; and
an actuator positioned in the at least one cavity, wherein the actuator is connected the at least one D pillar arrangement and moves the D pillar arrangement between the stowed position and the deployed position.
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