System for counterbalancing a tailgate

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2007-07-10

2007-07-10

Dayoan, D. Glenn (Department: 3612)

Land vehicles: bodies and tops

Bodies

End gates

C016S308000

Reexamination Certificate

active

11061988

ABSTRACT:
A counterbalancing system is provided that can be easily installed to an exterior of a tailgate and provides a mechanism for arresting the tailgate in an open position. The system includes a stop assembly coupled to the vehicle and a counterbalance assembly adapted to be coupled in a pretensioned position to an outer periphery of the tailgate, the counterbalance assembly providing a counterbalance force when engaged with the stop assembly while the tailgate is opened or closed.

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