The Tailgate Stay Motor is the vehicle's mechanism for opening and closing the tailgate. It works by sending a positive transmission to the support rod that extends the tailgate gradually. As the support rod extends, the motor's thrust and the elastic force of the coil spring in the strut overcome the weight of the tailgate. When the tailgate is closed, the built-in motor of the strut reverses, and the support rod is drawn into the sleeve rod.
Electric strut
The electric strut is an important part of the electric tailgate system. It consists of an inner and outer support rod, a precision booster spring, a planetary gear set, a built-in threaded sleeve, and a high-precision screw. Its structure is shown in the figure below. When the ECU sends a command for opening or closing the tailgate, the built-in motor starts working. Then, the motor drives a threaded screw which converts the rotary motion into linear motion.
Aftermarket struts are easy to replace, but make sure that they have the same end-to-end measurement as the stock ones. You may also find that the attachment points are different. If this is the case, look for adapters that are included with the new struts.
Electric strut motor
When you have a lift gate, you may have experienced a problem with your tailgate not staying up or opening fully. Thankfully, you can solve this problem easily by replacing your struts. These small devices attach to the tailgate and hold the tailgate in place. In many cases, the struts can be easily replaced with aftermarket ones. When replacing your struts, make sure that the new ones are the same end-to-end dimensions as the ones you have. Also, remember that the struts may have different attachment points from your current ones. Many aftermarket manufacturers provide adapters with their struts.
The structure of an electric strut generally consists of an inner and outer tube. It is powered by a motor with a threaded spindle that enables the strut to expand or contract, and thus open or close the tailgate. Generally, electric tailgate systems are found on heavy-tailed vehicles.
Electric strut fixing sleeve
A strut is one of the most important parts of an electric tailgate system. It consists of an inner and an outer support rod, a precision booster spring, a planetary gear set, a built-in threaded sleeve, and a high-precision screw. The overall structure is as shown in the figure below. The electric strut works by transmitting an opening or closing command from the ECU to the electric motor. The motor then decelerates and drives a threaded screw that converts the rotary motion of the motor to a linear motion.
Gas springs are often used in car-fitted parts. They are a subtle part of the mechanism and many drivers don't realize that they hold the rear gate in place by raising or lowering it. When the gas springs are due for replacement, the rear door of an estate car can feel especially heavy.
Electric strut shaft positioning assembly
The electric strut is one of the most important components of the electric tailgate system. It includes a precision booster spring, planetary gear set, high-precision screw, and inner and outer support rods. Its basic structure is shown in the figure. The planetary gear set drives the built-in motor, which decelerates by converting rotary motion into linear motion.
When the strut is properly installed, it prevents the screw rod from ejecting or detaching from the gearbox. It also features guide protrusions on its circumference. The assembly also includes a convex fitting.
Benefits of electric strut
The electric tailgate stay motor allows you to operate the tailgate with ease. In addition to opening and closing the gate automatically, it can also remember the height you set, which means it will open or close to the same level the next time you open it. Another feature of the electric tailgate stay motor is its foot sense feature, which acts like a smart sensor system for the trunk, allowing it to open and close automatically when you place your foot on the sensor.
Another benefit of an electric tailgate stay motor is that you can operate it with just one hand. You can also use the button located on the driver's door panel to operate it.