Tailgate assembly having a removeable door
US11643151B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 24, 2020 |
| Grant date | May 9, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 27, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D33/033
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A tailgate assembly includes, among other things, a frame sub-assembly that includes a driver side section, a passenger side section, and a sill coupling the driver side section to the passenger side section. A door sub-assembly is disposed between the driver side section and the passenger side section. The door sub-assembly and the frame sub-assembly are pivotable together about a first axis between a tailgate closed position and a tailgate open position. The door sub-assembly is pivotable relative to the frame sub-assembly about a first door axis between a door closed position and a door open position. The door sub-assembly is pivotable relative to the frame sub-assembly about a second door axis that is different than the first door axis.
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