Extendable rear gate for vehicle cargo bed
US5669654A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 16, 1996 |
| Grant date | Sep 23, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 16, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60P3/40
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A selectively extendable tailgate section for a cargo bed of a pick-up truck. The tailgate section may be telescopically extended from the main body of the cargo bed to expand the cargo area as necessary. The telescoping tailgate section carries the flip-down gate and the tail lights of the vehicle keeping these features in tact regardless of the expanded position of the tailgate section. The telescoping tailgate section includes side walls and a bottom which are telescopically received within the fixed sides and bottom of the cargo bed. Rails support the expanded bed and are supported by a plurality of rollers for easy movement of the tailgate section. Additional structure support may be added to the tailgate section for improved structural capacity.
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