Title:
SWING AND DROP TAILGATE
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO/2019/236967
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
A swing and drop tailgate (110) is configured to undergo two distinct motions, each with advantages depending on circumstances. The swing and drop tailgate (110) can undergo a rotation motion about a hinge (752,753), as well as a swing down motion via a linkage (706 and 707, 708 and 709). The swing down motion allows closer access to the bed (104), and extends less far from the rear of the vehicle (102) as compared to the drop motion. The motions may be manually controlled, or actuator controlled. At least first and second latches (720 and 722, 721 and 723) may constrain motion, or prevent, of the tailgate (112). A tailgate assembly (110) includes a post assembly (114) and a tailgate (112), that may move together as a rigid body when dropping, or move relative to one another when swinging.
Inventors:
TYAGI SHEETANSHU (US)
BROOKS DWIGHT (US)
GASE BRIAN (US)
ROBINSON WILLIAM (US)
PARKER LARRY (US)
BROOKS DWIGHT (US)
GASE BRIAN (US)
ROBINSON WILLIAM (US)
PARKER LARRY (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US2019/035994
Publication Date:
April 23, 2020
Filing Date:
June 07, 2019
Export Citation:
Assignee:
RIVIAN IP HOLDINGS LLC (US)
International Classes:
B62D33/027
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Attorney, Agent or Firm:
LEIZ, James, A. et al. (US)
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