Vehicle load ramp system
US11117507B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 21, 2019 |
| Grant date | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 9, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60Y2200/14
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A multi-configurable load ramp for a vehicle includes an outer ramp member, an inner ramp member pivotably coupled to the outer ramp member and movable between a deployed position extending from the outer ramp member, and a folded position where the inner ramp member is disposed nestingly within outer ramp member, and a vehicle attachment device coupled to one of the inner and outer ramp members. The vehicle attachment device includes a plate member and a hook member extending therefrom, the hook member having an upper jaw and a lower jaw at least partially defining a receiving slot to receive a portion of a tailgate. In the deployed position, one of the inner and outer ramp members is configured to couple to the tailgate via the vehicle attachment device to provide a ramp surface to load and/or unload objects from a cargo area of the vehicle.
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