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Vehicle tailgate assembly

US11465695B2 · kind B2 · utility

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17Claims

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Assignee

NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. · US

Inventors

Scott Dearing · Gaylord, US
Scott Nydam · Farmington Hills, US

Key dates

Filing date	Mar 12, 2020
Grant date	Oct 11, 2022
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 23, 2041

Classification

Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
CPC primaryE05Y2900/546
WIPO fieldCivil engineering
WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A vehicle tailgate assembly includes a vehicle body structure, a tailgate, a hinge assembly and a bumper. The vehicle body structure defines a tailgate opening and having a hinge support section. The tailgate is installed to the vehicle body structure for movement between an upright orientation and a horizontal orientation. The hinge assembly has a first portion installed to the hinge support section and a second portion installed to the tailgate. The bumper is installed to the vehicle body structure proximate the hinge support section such that with the tailgate in the upright orientation, the second portion of the hinge assembly contacts the bumper.

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