Patent ID: 7556303
Filing Date: 2009-07-07
Classification: B62D,E05B,E05C,E05D,E05Y,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A latch transfer mechanism comprising: a tailgate having a first handle and a second handle; a lifter pivotally connected to a housing; a striker for selectively receiving a pin mechanism, said pin mechanism operably associated with said lifter; a connector connected to said pin mechanism, and connected to said tailgate; a spring member connected to said striker, operably associated with said pin mechanism; an actuation member for actuating said lifter; when said first handle is actuated, said housing, said lifter, and said actuation member will separate from said striker, and said pin mechanism will remain received by said striker from force applied by said spring member, allowing said connector to support said tailgate; and when said second handle is actuated, said actuating member will cause said lifter to pivot in relation to said housing, overcoming the force of said spring member, lifting said pin mechanism out of said striker, allowing said lifter, said actuating member, said housing, and said pin mechanism to separate from said striker.