Integrated tailgate hinge and striker assembly
US-11198478-B2 · Dec 14, 2021 · US
Vehicle tailgate
US11518448B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-11518448-B2 |
| Application number | US-202117166712-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Feb 3, 2021 |
| Priority date | Feb 4, 2020 |
| Publication date | Dec 6, 2022 |
| Grant date | Dec 6, 2022 |
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A vehicle tailgate ( 30 ) has a frame ( 40 ) with a cross beam ( 42 ) and a pair of side beams ( 44, 46 ). One side beam ( 44, 46 ) extends from each end of the cross beam ( 42 ). A first metal tapping plate ( 50, 150 ) is secured with the cross beam ( 42 ). At least one elongated tang ( 56 ) is positioned between the body ( 52 ) and each tab ( 54 ). A clevis bracket ( 82 ) is positioned on the side beams ( 44, 46 ). An overmolded ( 108 ) material is on the shaft ( 100, 102 ) and the two heads ( 96, 98 ) of the striker ( 88 ). The wedges ( 92, 94 ), on the clevis bracket ( 82 ), aligns the clevis bracket ( 82 ) with the striker ( 84 ). A second tapping plate ( 70 ) is secured to the sheet metal.
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What is claimed is: 1. A vehicle comprising: a cargo box having a floor deck, a pair of sidewalls, a front wall panel, and a rear aft opening configured for receipt of a tailgate having a pair of doors; a frame having a cross beam and a pair of side beams, where one side beam extends from each end of the cross beam and the pair of doors are attached to the frame; and a clevis bracket positioned on each of the side beams, each of the clevis brackets configured for receipt of a…
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- What does patent US11518448B2 cover?
- A vehicle tailgate ( 30 ) has a frame ( 40 ) with a cross beam ( 42 ) and a pair of side beams ( 44, 46 ). One side beam ( 44, 46 ) extends from each end of the cross beam ( 42 ). A first metal tapping plate ( 50, 150 ) is secured with the cross beam ( 42 ). At least one elongated tang ( 56 ) is positioned between the body ( 52 ) and each tab ( 54 ). A clevis bracket ( 82 ) is positioned on the…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Ghoukasian Eric, Sukhdeo Richard R, Eberle Jr Clifford L, and 8 more
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification B62D33/0273. Mapped technology areas include Operations & Transport.
- When was this patent published?
- Publication date Tue Dec 06 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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