Turbulence-reducing truck tailgate apparatus

Details Turbulence-reducing truck tailgate apparatus Turbulence-reducing truck tailgate apparatus

1993-07-30

1994-10-04

Kramer, Dean J.

Land vehicles: bodies and tops

Bodies

End gates

296 56, 2961801, B62D 3500

Patent

active

053520084

ABSTRACT:
A tailgate plate is arranged for displacement from a vertical position extending over an entrance opening of a vehicular truck bed, wherein the tailgate is arranged for displacement to a second position orthogonally and forwardly oriented relative to the first position permitting access of air movement through the entrance opening of the truck bed to improve aerodynamics and increase the fuel efficiency of the truck, and wherein the tailgate is arranged for displacement to a third position orthogonally and rearwardly oriented relative to the first position and in the same plane as the truck bed floor, allowing cargo to be loaded and unloaded in the accustomed manner.

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