Side-loading liftgate having integrated stabilizer leg
US10005381B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 19, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jun 26, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 7, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60P1/4471
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A sideloader liftgate system automatically extends a stabilizer leg when a liftgate is deployed, and automatically retracts the stabilizer leg when the liftgate is stored. Adjustment of the liftgate and stabilizer leg is carried out in response to a single user command. The invention prevents a user from forgetting to extend the stabilizer leg for safely using the liftgate, and also prevents a user from forgetting to retract the stabilizer leg before towing the trailer.
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