Vehicle liftgate reinforcement
US8985675B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 19, 2013 |
| Grant date | Mar 24, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 19, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60Q1/304
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle liftgate system comprises an outer panel that includes a Class A surface and a sole lamp opening extending for a first horizontal distance that greater than half, but less than all, of a width of the outer panel. The liftgate system further comprises a reinforcement having a perimeter corresponding to a perimeter of the lamp opening and configured to accommodate at least one lamp assembly.
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