Tailgate assembly and method of operating the same

Details Tailgate assembly and method of operating the same Tailgate assembly and method of operating the same

2007-10-30

2007-10-30

Patel, Kiran B. (Department: 3612)

Land vehicles: bodies and tops

Bodies

End gates

C296S026110, C296S180100

Reexamination Certificate

active

11084489

ABSTRACT:
A tailgate assembly and method of operating the same. The assembly includes a door portion movable between a closed position and an open position. An extendable spoiler is operably attached to the door portion. An extendable floorbed is operably attached to the door portion. The floorbed may be extended when the door portion is in the open position and the spoiler is extended. The method includes moving a door portion between a closed position and an open position. A spoiler operably attached to the door portion is extended. A floorbed operably attached to the door portion is extended when the door portion is in the open position and the spoiler is extended.

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