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System to remotely unlatch a pickup box tailgate

US8532873B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateNov 12, 2012
Grant dateSep 10, 2013
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Expiry dateNov 12, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE05B83/16
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A pickup truck includes a tailgate that is movable between open and closed positions. A powered latch provides for remote release of the latches of the tailgate. The tailgate is biased from the closed position towards the open position such that release of the latch causes the tailgate to shift automatically from the closed position to the open position.

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