Tailgate structure
US10300773B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 15, 2016 |
| Grant date | May 28, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 15, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60J1/18
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Even when a heavy load is applied to a tailgate of resin, deformation of the tailgate is inhibited. The tailgate includes a window frame portion of resin forming a window opening portion. The window frame portion includes a bottom wall located on the vehicle interior side, and an outer sidewall and an inner sidewall each of which extending from the corresponding either one end of the bottom wall. The tailgate connects the exterior ends of an outer sidewall and an inner sidewall to form a closed cross-section, and includes a hinge reinforcement member fitted to a hinge mechanism. The hinge reinforcement member includes an outer sidewall reinforcement portion along the outer sidewall. The hinge member is fastened to the outer sidewall reinforcement portion and the outer sidewall together by a connection bolt and a nut.
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