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Tailgate assemblies and vehicles including same

US7909381B2 · kind B2 · utility

3Cited by

21References

18Claims

0Family size

Assignee

HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD. · JP

Inventors

Darin D. King · Raymond, US
Lee N. Bowers · Springfield, US

Key dates

Filing date	May 3, 2010
Grant date	Mar 22, 2011
Priority date	—
Expiry date	May 3, 2030

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB62D33/0273
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A tailgate assembly is provided for a cargo bed of a vehicle. The tailgate assembly includes a support panel and a tailgate panel. The support panel is configured for attachment to a vehicle such that the support panel is selectively pivotable between horizontal and vertical positions. The tailgate panel is attached to the support panel. The tailgate panel is configured to selectively define an end wall for the cargo bed when the support panel is in the horizontal position. The tailgate panel is configured to selectively define a step when the support panel is in the vertical position. A vehicle including a cargo bed having such a tailgate assembly is also provided.

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