Vehicle tailgate and bed arrangement
US6749245B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 16, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jun 15, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 16, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D33/0273
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle tailgate and bed arrangement is disclosed. The tailgate is movable over a range of motion between an open and a closed position. The vehicle bed surface has a rear edge and the tailgate includes a convexly arced surface defining a gap with the rear edge. The convexly arced surface maintains the gap at a substantially constant width along the entire range of motion of the tailgate. The constant gap width prevents any debris from collecting in the gap between the tailgate and the bed.
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