Tri-fold liftgate
US11897380B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 2, 2022 |
| Grant date | Feb 13, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 2, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60P1/02
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A liftgate in accordance with the present disclosure includes a lift mechanism and a moveable load platform. The load platform includes a proximal deck section, a distal deck section, and a center deck section positioned between the proximal deck section and the distal deck section. The load platform is selectively vertically movable between a lowered position and a raised position. The proximal deck section, center deck section, and distal deck section are pivotally coupled to one another such that the load platform is selectively moveable between an extended-operational position, wherein all of the deck sections are located substantially coplanar with one another for supporting cargo, and a retracted-stored position wherein the deck sections are folded with respect to one another and are located substantially parallel and adjacent to one another.
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