Tailgate hinge
US9097045B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 27, 2013 |
| Grant date | Aug 4, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 27, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE05Y2900/544
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A tailgate hinge is part of a tailgate assembly and is attached to the rear sill of a pick-up truck bed. The tailgate hinge includes a stationary hinge bracket and a pivotal hinge bracket that are connected by a hinge pin. The pivotal hinge bracket includes a detachment slot. The hinge pin has a pair of flats that permit the hinge pin to pass through the detachment slot when the tailgate is at a predetermined angular orientation.
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