Patent ID: 6575516
Filing Date: 2003-06-10
Classification: B60P,B62D

Abstract:
A tailgate attachment set comprising an anchor rail for installation on an edge of a tailgate for retaining a tailgate accessory to said tailgate; said anchor rail comprising:a length; a flange portion having a flat surface for partly covering an inside surface of a tailgate, said flange portion having an inside and outside edges extending along said length; a lip portion extending at right angle from said flange portion along said outside edge for covering an edge of a tailgate; a channel portion projecting at right angle from said flange portion opposite said lip portion; said channel portion extending along, and at a distance from, said outside edge, thereby forming with said flange portion a longitudinal recessed seat adjacent said outside edge; said recessed seat having a T-slot therein with an opening facing toward said outside edge, and a tailgate accessory mounted to said T-slot and being partly included in said recessed seat.