Vehicle tailgate system
US9789914B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 6, 2017 |
| Grant date | Oct 17, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 6, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D33/037
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle tailgate includes a frame, pair of hinges, inner tailgate panel, and outer tailgate panel. The frame has a first outer side-member and a second outer side-member. Each of the outer side-members is secured to ends of a lower outer cross-member. The outer side-members each have an internal surface and an external surface. The internal surfaces define T-slots. One of the pair of hinges is secured to each external surface of the outer side-members. The inner and outer tailgate panels are secured to opposing outer sides of the frame such that the external surfaces of the outer side-members remain exposed.
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