Louvered tailgate

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2005-11-22

2005-11-22

Pape, Joseph D. (Department: 3612)

Land vehicles: bodies and tops

Bodies

End gates

C296S180500

Reexamination Certificate

active

06966596

ABSTRACT:
A pickup truck louvered tailgate with controllably positioned louvers. Louver positioning is controlled by a lever in the tailgate operating a rack and pinion apparatus within. Further embodiments offer cab controls for remotely positioning the levers by the addition of a reversible electric motor or pneumatic drive. Louvers are sturdy and fully closable and also capable of opening either partially or fully to further reduce aerodynamic drag. Original manufacturer tailgate mounts and pivots are used.

REFERENCES:
patent: 4165118 (1979-08-01), Jensen
patent: 4867499 (1989-09-01), Stephan et al.

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