Tailgate ramp and method for providing access to a vehicle
US7284781B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 25, 2006 |
| Grant date | Oct 23, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 12, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60P1/435
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A tailgate for a pickup truck or other vehicle. The tailgate is convertible to a loading ramp to facilitate access to the cargo-holding area of the vehicle. The tailgate includes at least one extensible hook member on one side edge of the tailgate and a panel extensible from the other side edge of the tailgate. In use, the tailgate is removed from the truck, the hook member is extended, the panel is extended, and the hook member is engaged with a rear edge of the cargo-holding area with the tailgate and extended panel extending rearwardly to define the ramp.
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