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Pickup truck tailgate lifting apparatus

US10239565B2 · kind B2 · utility

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11Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJul 15, 2016
Grant dateMar 26, 2019
Priority date—
Expiry dateSep 9, 2036

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB62D33/037
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A pickup truck tailgate lifting system and apparatus. The system in communication with the tailgate of the truck and located within an interior of the truck bed. The apparatus comprising a motor, a sprocket, a chain, and pins located on opposed ends of the tailgate, wherein the chain engages the tailgate and moves the tailgate from a closed position to an open position. The pins of the apparatus allow for normal operation of the tailgate during non-use of the apparatus.

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