Abstract: A power window system for a motor vehicle operated by a linear electric motor. In one form, a dual linear motor window actuator system includes left and right guidetracks which guide a window, and left and right linear motors connected to the guidetracks. In a second form, a single linear motor window actuator system includes left and right guidetracks which guide a window; a drive bar connected to the window; and a linear motor operatively interconnected with the drive bar. A solenoid operated window stop provides fixed positioning of the window except during actuation of the linear motor.

Abstract: The invention concerns a cable drum having a non-cylindrical profile of its outer surface and the use of this cable drum in a window regulator system, particularly in a vehicle. The window regulator system may include a slider assembly adapted to engage a movable window and move along a pre-defined path, a cable assembly operatively engaging the slider assembly, a cable drum having a first end, an opposed second end, and an outer surface extending substantially from the first end to the second end, with the outer surface having a non-cylindrical profile about which a portion of the cable assembly wraps; and a drive unit operatively engaging the cable drum to selectively cause the cable drum to rotate.

Abstract: A gooseneck hinge assembly for a closure of a vehicle includes a body side strap adapted to be connected to a vehicle body of the vehicle and a closure side strap having a gooseneck shape adapted to be connected to a closure for closing an opening in the vehicle body. The gooseneck hinge assembly also includes a pivot pin pivotally connecting the closure side strap and the body side strap to allow rotational movement therebetween. The gooseneck hinge assembly further includes a wedge bumper interconnecting the body side strap and the closure side strap to allow the decklid to free rise to a fully open position and to dampen an impact of the closure side strap.

Abstract: A gooseneck hinge assembly for a closure of a vehicle includes a body side strap adapted to be connected to a vehicle body of the vehicle and a closure side strap having a gooseneck shape adapted to be connected to a closure for closing an aperture in the vehicle body. The gooseneck hinge assembly also includes a pivot pin to pivotally connect the closure side strap to the body side strap to allow rotational movement therebetween. The gooseneck hinge assembly further includes a spring interconnecting the body side strap and the closure side strap to counterbalance a weight of the closure when opening and closing the aperture.