Tailgate assembly with a step assist handle

摘要

A tailgate assembly includes a structure, and a handle assembly attached to the structure. The handle assembly is moveable relative to the structure between a stowed position, an intermediate position, and a deployed position. The handle assembly includes a connecting member that is attached to the structure. The connecting member is rotatable about a first axis relative to the structure. A handle portion is attached to the connecting member, and is rotatable about a second axis relative to the connecting member. The handle portion and the connecting member rotate in unison relative to the structure about the first axis, between the stowed position and the intermediate position, to position the handle portion outside an interior space of the structure. The handle portion rotates relative to the connecting member about the second axis, between the intermediate position and the deployed position, whereby a user may grasp the handle portion.

主权项

1. A tailgate assembly for a vehicle, the tailgate assembly comprising:
a structure; a handle assembly attached to the structure and moveable between a stowed position, an intermediate position, and a deployed position, wherein the handle assembly includes:
a connecting member attached to the structure and rotatable about a first axis relative to the structure;a handle portion attached to the connecting member and rotatable about a second axis relative to the connecting member;wherein the handle portion and the connecting member rotate in unison relative to the structure about the first axis between the stowed position and the intermediate position; andwherein the handle portion rotates relative to the connecting member about the second axis between the intermediate position and the deployed position.