Land vehicles: bodies and tops – Bodies – End gates
Reexamination Certificate
2007-10-16
2007-10-16
Lyjak, Lori L. (Department: 3612)
Land vehicles: bodies and tops
Bodies
End gates
C296S053000, C296S057100
Reexamination Certificate
active
11443082
ABSTRACT:
A tailgate counterbalancing hinge assembly includes a linear torque rod, a first end assembly and a second end assembly secured to the torque rod. The assemblies are easily mounted in the vehicle by means of brackets secured to the tailgate. The first end assembly pivotally supports the tailgate while permitting a torque rod end to be rigidly coupled to the tailgate for movement with the tailgate about a pivot axis. The first assembly includes a body bracket with an elongated key slot that receives an elongated key of a pivot coupling having an opening for receiving a first end of the torque rod. The second end assembly also pivotally supports the tailgate and permits the other end of the torque rod to be rigidly connected to the vehicle body. The second assembly includes a vehicle body hinge pin, and combines bushings with an aligned, elongated key to simplify installation and removal of the counterbalancing hinge assembly.
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Lyjak Lori L.
M&C Corporation
Nixon & Vanderhye P.C.
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