发明名称 |
Multi-hinged tailgate assembly |
摘要 |
A tailgate assembly for connection to a vehicle body includes a first panel portion configured for hinged connection to the vehicle body, as well as a second panel portion hinged to the first panel portion. The second panel portion is configured to be pivoted from a first position in which the second panel portion is generally parallel with the first panel portion to a second position in which the second panel portion is generally perpendicular to the first panel portion to reduce a first height of the tailgate. In some embodiments, the tailgate assembly further includes a third panel portion hinged to the second panel portion and configured to be pivoted between a stowed position in which the third panel portion extends generally parallel with the second panel portion and a use position in which the third panel portion extends generally perpendicular to the second panel portion. |
申请公布号 |
US8201869(B1) |
申请公布日期 |
2012.06.19 |
申请号 |
US201113091253 |
申请日期 |
2011.04.21 |
申请人 |
BUTLIN, JR. ALBERT H.;GOBART JAMES G.;GM GLOBAL TEHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC |
发明人 |
BUTLIN, JR. ALBERT H.;GOBART JAMES G. |
分类号 |
B62D25/00 |
主分类号 |
B62D25/00 |
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