Patent ID: 9481282
Filing Date: 2016-11-01
CPC Classification: B60P

Claim Text:
1. A liftgate adapted to be attached to a vehicle for use in loading and unloading cargo from the vehicle, the liftgate comprising: a lift mechanism adapted to he coupled to the vehicle; a load platform having a first deck section and a second deck section, the first deck section being pivotally coupled to the lift mechanism for pivotal movement about a first pivot axis, the second deck section being pivotally coupled to the first deck section for pivotal movement about a second pivot axis, the second deck section having a distal end, a first side edge and a second side edge, a first restraint having a first end and a second end, the first end of the restraint being coupled to the first side edge of the second deck section, the first deck section and the second deck section being selectively moveable between a retracted position and an extended position, the load platform being selectively moveable between a lowered position of and a raised position; a first side ramp coupled to the first side edge of the second deck section, the first side ramp being selectively pivotal with respect to the second deck section between an operational position and a stored position wherein the first side ramp overlies the second deck section; wherein when the first side ramp is in the operational position, cargo can he moved between the first side ramp and the load platform without interference by the restraint thereby enabling side loading and unloading of the load platform; an end ramp pivotally coupled to the distal end of the second deck section and being selectively pivotal between a stored position wherein the end ramp overlies the second deck section and a use position wherein the end ramp extends outwardly from the second deck section, such that the cargo can be moved between the end ramp and the second deck section when the end ramp is in the use position.