Vehicle tailgate lift assist support structure
US7322630B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 12, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jan 29, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 12, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE05Y2900/548
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle tailgate lift assist support structure is disclosed that includes a vehicle rear end structure, a vehicle tailgate and a lift assist device. The vehicle rear end structure includes first and second walls that extend generally perpendicular to one another. A hinge reinforcement bracket has first and second reinforcing parts. The first reinforcing part is fastened on the first wall and the second reinforcing part is fastened on the second wall. A vehicle tailgate is pivotally coupled to the hinge reinforcement bracket and the rear end structure to open and close by rotation about a tailgate pivot axis. A lift assist device is operably connected to the tailgate hinge and the vehicle rear end structure to dampen opening movement and to apply a closing torque to tailgate hinge during closing movement of the vehicle tailgate.
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