Protection device fitted to lifting tailgate of delivery vehicles to avoid injury to cyclists and pedestrians, uses molded polymer arms that fold down along the edge of the tailgate and have flashing lights and audible warning devices

摘要

The tailgate is fitted with molded polymer arms (1,4) that fold down with the tailgate (7), lying alongside the edge of the tailgate when it is lowered. The arms are fitted with a luminous flashing strip (5,6) and an audible signaling device (3). The warning devices can be powered from the vehicle electrical system or from their own autonomous supply.