Tailgate support structure with lateral tailgate adjustment

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2007-05-08

2007-05-08

Dayoan, D. Glenn (Department: 3612)

Land vehicles: bodies and tops

Bodies

End gates

C016S243000

Reexamination Certificate

active

11094501

ABSTRACT:
A tailgate support structure is formed by a rear vehicle structure that pivotally supports a tailgate using first and second hinge assemblies. The rear vehicle structure has a pair of laterally spaced side supports that pivotally support the tailgate between an upright closed position and a horizontal open position. The first and second hinge assemblies have first and second lateral adjusters that adjust a lateral position of the tailgate along the pivot axis between the first and second side supports. The first and second lateral adjusters are configured to center the tailgate between the side supports so as to form equal gaps on each side of the tail gate and the respective side support. Also preferably, the first and second lateral adjusters are configured to take up lateral play so that the tailgate does not move laterally between the first and second side supports.

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