Signals and indicators – Vehicle – Motion and direction
Patent
1998-01-27
2000-05-23
Hirshfeld, Andrew H.
Signals and indicators
Vehicle
Motion and direction
116209, 280762, B60Q 130, B60R 106
Patent
active
060654236
ABSTRACT:
An indicator device (1) for alerting the driver of a pickup truck to the orientation of the tailgate (10) includes an indicator rod (7), connected to a housing (4) that is attached to the truck tailgate (10). In the first embodiment, the indicator rod (7) can be rotationally retracted into the housing (4) and its position secured between retracted and extended positions with a threaded thumb screw (6). In a second embodiment, an the indicator rod (107) slides in relation to a housing (104) attached to the vehicle tailgate (10), and the indicator rod (107) is secured between retracted and extended positions by a spring loaded plunger (106). In a third embodiment, an indicator rod (207) passes through channels (214, 216, and 218) in a block (212) and is frictionally held in place by the natural resilience of the indicator rod material. When the indicator (1) is in position, the indicator rod (7) extends outwardly such that the driver of the truck may view the position of the rod (7) allowing him to ascertain the position of the tailgate (10).
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Hirshfeld Andrew H.
Smith R
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