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System to remotely unlatch a pickup box tailgate

US8903605B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 30, 2013
Grant dateDec 2, 2014
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Expiry dateJul 30, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F7/00
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

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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