Tailgate chain linkage
US12263774B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 22, 2021 |
| Grant date | Apr 1, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 6, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16G15/02
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A chain connector for use with a tailgate chain linkage of a machine. The chain connector comprises a first flange, a second flange and a web. The chain connector provided with a first pair of apertures for coupling the chain connector to the machine, and a plurality of second pairs of apertures for coupling the chain connector to a chain. An effective length of the tailgate chain linkage may be adjusted by coupling the chain with a selected second pair of apertures since the plurality of second pairs of apertures are disposed at a plurality of distances from the first pair of apertures.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.