Power tailgate rack
US8608219B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 21, 2012 |
| Grant date | Dec 17, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 21, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D33/0273
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle tailgate is provided with a rack having a transverse cross-member extendable vertically between raised and lowered positions with telescoping supports. A powered cable-drive is connected to the supports move the cross-member between the raised and lowered positions. When the rack is in the lowered position, the cable-drive and supports are concealed within the tailgate and the cross-member forms at least a portion of a top surface of the tailgate.
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