Patent ID: 7232173
Filing Date: 2007-06-19
Classification: B60R,B62D

Abstract:
1. A tailgate for a vehicle comprising: at least one primary hinge for pivoting said tailgate between a first position and a second position with respect to said vehicle; a bracket system substantially contained on said tailgate and bracket system, said bracket system including a roller track and associated roller; said bracket system having at least one inside arm pivotably connected to at least one swing arm, and at least one main arm pivotably connected to said at least one swing arm with said at least one roller; said bracket system connectable between said tailgate and said primary hinge for moving said tailgate between said second position and a third position, said third position places said tailgate below said second position; said tailgate pivots about said at least one primary hinge to change from said first position to said second position; and said tailgate moves with respect to said at least one primary hinge along said roller track, and said at least one swing arm pivots relative to said at least one main arm and said at least one inside arm as said tailgate moves from said second position to said third position.