GeMinG has developed an innovative automotive accessory – an improved linear actuator for automobile tailgates. Traditional tailgate linear actuators have faced issues where the metal outer and inner tubes, along with the spring, rub against each other during the opening and closing of the tailgate. This not only generates noise but also causes premature damage to the tubes, often leading to the scrapping of the entire electric push rod.
GeMinG’s new linear actuator addresses these problems. It features a design where the outer and inner tubes do not have direct contact. The actuator consists of an outer tube, an inner tube movably nested inside it, a compressible spring within the inner tube, and an outer tube rubber sleeve at the left end of the outer tube. There are also specific socket and sleeve interfaces, along with waterproof rings, which are carefully designed to ensure proper functioning.
The key innovation lies in the use of rubber sleeves. The outer tube rubber sleeve and the inner tube rubber sleeve support the inner and outer tubes, converting the direct metal – to – metal friction into friction between the rubber sleeves and the tubes. This effectively reduces friction noise. Additionally, the design is beneficial for the spring’s movement, as it reduces the friction noise between the spring and the inner tube. With these improvements, GeMinG’s new tailgate linear actuator offers a more reliable and quieter solution for automotive applications, promising to enhance the user experience.
