Integrated multi-function tailgate

Details Integrated multi-function tailgate Integrated multi-function tailgate

2006-01-31

2006-01-31

Gutman, H. (Department: 3612)

Land vehicles: bodies and tops

Bodies

End gates

C296S026080

Reexamination Certificate

active

06991277

ABSTRACT:
A vehicle tailgate extension apparatus comprises a tailgate extender, having a stowed position in which the tailgate extender is located within a space within the tailgate, and a deployed position in which an exposed portion of the tailgate extender protrudes out of the tailgate space, a motor, and a gear drive assembly coupling the motor to the tailgate extender. The motor and gear drive assembly can be located within the tailgate space.

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