Utility vehicle
US-2019168658-A1 · Jun 6, 2019 · US
Tailgate accessibility
US11639201B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-11639201-B2 |
| Application number | US-202117178642-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Feb 18, 2021 |
| Priority date | Feb 18, 2020 |
| Publication date | May 2, 2023 |
| Grant date | May 2, 2023 |
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An articulating tailgate assembly with improved accessibility into a cargo bed of a pickup truck, incorporating at least one door. The tailgate system provides a tailgate with a combination of predetermined plurality of functions for accessibility into the cargo bed of the vehicle and to improve functionality of the tailgate assembly.
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What is claimed is: 1. A tailgate assembly, comprising: at least one tailgate door adapted to operably connect at an opening of a cargo bed of a vehicle, said at least one tailgate door operable selectively moveable between a closed position and at least one open position; and at least one feature incorporated with said at least one door adapted for improved access to the cargo bed of the vehicle, wherein the tailgate assembly is a horizontally split tailgate, wherein said at least one tailgate door includes a first panel adapted to rotatably couple to the vehicle to selectively rotate between an open and a closed position, and a second panel operably selectively coupled to the first panel and adapted to operably couple to the vehicle. 2. The tailgate assembly of claim 1 , wherein the tailgate assembly further comprises at least one accessory selected from the group consisting of at least one power source, at least one stability handle, at least one lighting source, at least one seat portion, and any combinations thereof. 3. The tailgate assembly of claim 1 , wherein the first and second panels are operably latchable together to selectively rotate to an open position together.
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- B62D33/0273Primary
Movable tailboards for vehicles comprising non-movable sideboards, e.g. pick-up trucks (B62D33/037 takes precedence) · CPC title
by swinging down {(B62D33/0273 takes precedence)} · CPC title
Retractable steps {or ladders, e.g. movable under shock (B60R3/005 takes precedence)} · CPC title
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- What does patent US11639201B2 cover?
- An articulating tailgate assembly with improved accessibility into a cargo bed of a pickup truck, incorporating at least one door. The tailgate system provides a tailgate with a combination of predetermined plurality of functions for accessibility into the cargo bed of the vehicle and to improve functionality of the tailgate assembly.
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Magna Exteriors Inc
- 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 May 02 2023 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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- We list 12 related publications on this page (citations in our corpus or others sharing the same primary CPC).