Vehicle tailgate having supplemental tailgate assembly
US7347473B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 20, 2004 |
| Grant date | Mar 25, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 20, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D33/0273
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle includes a supplemental tailgate assembly, which includes a tailgate extender that retracts within the tailgate and is extendable therefrom and right and left hand gate assemblies. The supplemental tailgate assembly is able to provide bed extender, box extender, step assist, roof rack, cargo storage area, and box divider functions. The supplemental tailgate assembly is stowable to minimize interference in cargo space when not in use.
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