Telescoping tailgate with fourbar linkage for elevation drop
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United States of America Patent
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Feb 20, 2018
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Mar 6, 2017
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Mar 6, 2017
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Abstract
A tailgate of a vehicle including a back portion and a seat portion, a telescopic mechanism including a first link, a second link, and a slotted link with a slot connected to the back portion of the tailgate allowing the tailgate to slide and pivot, and a four-bar mechanism including a third link and a fourth link hingedly connected to the back portion and the seat portion of the tailgate, wherein the telescopic mechanism and the four-bar mechanism allow the tailgate to transition between a first position, a second position, and a third position.
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International Classification(s)
- 2017 Application Filing Year
- B62D Class
- 3233 Applications Filed
- 2520 Patents Issued To-Date
- 77.95 % Issued To-Date
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Patent Citation Ranking
- 5 Citation Count
- B62D Class
- 20.92 % this patent is cited more than
- 7 Age
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