| 摘要 |
A device consisting of three panels, a rear panel and two side panels, hinged to the tailgate of a pick-up truck and to each other in such a manner that when unfolded and secured with the tailgate in a lowered position, it results in an increased and enclosed area of the pick-up box to permit carrying oversized objects by pick-up trucks with six foot or eight foot nominal length boxes. The device can be hinged downward when the tailgate is in a lowered, horizontal position thereby not obstructing the loading or unloading process. The device folds for storage against the closed tailgate by means of adjustable hinges, taking a minimum of space when not in use without unduly obstructing the pick-up box loading area. The dimensions of the panels vary in height, length and width in relation to the dimensions of pick-up truck boxes of various manufacturers and models. Materials chosen may be of any kind such as, but not limited to, steel, plastic or wood and painted to suit requirements with suitable lights and/or reflectors installed. The device provides an enclosed, increased loading area for pick-up trucks beyond the extreme end of the open tailgate and enhances road safety and can be installed as an aftermarket items or incorporated into the original manufactured vehicles.
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