公开(公告)号：US08087710B2

公开(公告)日：2012-01-03

申请号：US12692463

申请日：2010-01-22

Applicant: Cary R. Zielinsky

Inventor： Cary R. Zielinsky

IPC: E05C17/36 ,  B60J5/10

CPC classification number: B62D33/0273 ,  B60P1/26 ,  Y10T16/61

Abstract: A method and apparatus for adjusting the location of suspension for a tailgate is disclosed. The method may include selecting a vehicle comprising first and second sides, a tailgate, and at least one tailgate support. The tailgate may be connected to pivot with respect to the first and second sides through a range of motion. The at least one tailgate support may have a base and an array pivotably connected to the base. The base may engage the tailgate. The array may engage the first side and comprise first and second engagement mechanisms. The method may further include disengaging the first engagement mechanism from the first side, pivoting the array with respect to the base, and effecting an engagement between the second engagement mechanism and the first side. By switching from the first engagement mechanism to the second engagement mechanism, the location of suspension for the tailgate may be adjusted.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于调整后挡板悬架位置的方法和装置。 该方法可以包括选择包括第一和第二侧面的车辆，后挡板和至少一个后挡板支撑件。 后挡板可以通过一定范围的运动而相对于第一和第二侧连接成枢转。 至少一个后挡板支撑件可以具有可枢转地连接到基座的基部和阵列。 基座可以接合后挡板。 阵列可以接合第一侧并且包括第一和第二接合机构。 该方法还可以包括使第一接合机构与第一侧分离，使阵列相对于基座枢转，并实现第二接合机构与第一侧面之间的接合。 通过从第一接合机构切换到第二接合机构，可以调节用于后挡板的悬架的位置。

公开(公告)号：US08109553B2

公开(公告)日：2012-02-07

申请号：US12555965

申请日：2009-09-09

Applicant: Cary R. Zielinsky

Inventor： Cary R. Zielinsky

IPC: B62D33/03

CPC classification number: B62D33/0273 ,  B60P1/267 ,  E05F1/1215 ,  E05F11/04 ,  E05Y2201/654 ,  E05Y2600/10 ,  E05Y2800/75 ,  E05Y2900/516 ,  E05Y2900/544

Abstract: A multi-position tailgate retaining and counterbalancing apparatus and method is disclosed. The apparatus maintains the look and functionality of a conventional tailgate for a pickup truck. The apparatus and methods may include a counterbalance reducing the effort required to lift or lower the tailgate. The apparatus and methods may allow the counterbalanced tailgate to be lowered to, and automatically stop at the standard open position like a conventional tailgate. Moreover, by pulling and releasing the tailgate release latch handle, the tailgate may be lowered further to a fully open position. Upon reaching this lower, fully open position, the tailgate may automatically stop. The apparatus and methods may also provide a counterbalanced tailgate that secures at multiple predetermined positions between the closed and fully open positions, each such position retaining the tailgate's full load carrying capacity.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种多位置后挡板保持和平衡装置和方法。 该设备保持用于皮卡车的常规后挡板的外观和功能。 该装置和方法可以包括减轻提升或降低后挡板所需的努力的平衡。 该装置和方法可以允许平衡式后挡板降低到标准打开位置，如常规后挡板自动停止。 此外，通过拉动和释放后挡板释放闩锁手柄，后挡板可以进一步降低到完全打开位置。 到达这个较低的完全打开位置时，后挡板可能会自动停止。 该装置和方法还可以提供一种平衡式后挡板，其在闭合位置和完全打开位置之间的多个预定位置处固定，每个这样的位置保持后挡板的满负载能力。