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Bed extension assembly

US7699373B2 · kind B2 · utility

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17Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJan 31, 2008
Grant dateApr 20, 2010
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Expiry dateJan 31, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60P3/40
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A bed extension assembly for a vehicle includes a bed assembly having a bed floor, sidewalls disposed along sides of the bed floor and a split tailgate assembly disposed adjacent a rearward edge of the bed floor between the sidewalls. The split tailgate assembly includes a first door pivotally secured to one of the sidewalls and a second door pivotally secured to another of the sidewalls. A bed extender member is movably secured to the bed assembly for movement between a stowed position beneath the bed floor and in an extended position protruding rearwardly from the bed assembly.

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