Tailgate construction

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1994-12-22

1996-05-14

Mitchell, David M.

Land vehicles: bodies and tops

Bodies

End gates

49371, 52473, 2961805, B62D 3303

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055161782

ABSTRACT:
A low drag tailgate is shown which can be installed within a tailgate opening at the trailing end of the open top cargo compartment of a vehicle. A louver retaining frame is mounted as a portion of the conventional tailgate which has an outer extent mounted generally flush with the exterior sidewall of the tailgate and having an inner extent which provides an opening for the passage of air from the vehicle cargo compartment through the frame. Louvers are pivotally mounted within the louver retaining frame. At least selected ones of the louvers have a counterweight installed thereon which determines the position of the louver as the tailgate is raised and lowered.

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