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Lift gate system

US7484921B2 · kind B2 · utility

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18Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateAug 24, 2005
Grant dateFeb 3, 2009
Priority date
Expiry dateDec 15, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60P1/4471
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A modular lift gate system which can be easily moved from one vehicle to another comprises a brace frame assembly, a mount, a gate carrier frame, and a gate assembly. The brace frame carries a pair of downwardly extendable legs. The mount is for mounting the brace frame assembly to a vehicle having a receiver hitch, the mount being received by the brace frame assembly. The gate carrier frame is mounted for vertical movement on the brace frame assembly. The gate assembly is mounted for vertical movement on the gate carrier frame.

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