Patent ID: 6739639
Filing Date: 2004-05-25
Classification: B60P

Abstract:
Apparatus for accessing and extending a truck bed having a tailgate comprising:A pair of opposed end members carried adjacent respective opposite sides of said tailgate; a transverse member extending between the end frame members adjacent a rear edge of the tailgate; a pair of spaced legs carrying said transverse members therebetween; a pivotal connection between respective end members and legs permitting limited downward movement of said transverse member; and a stop member limiting said downward pivotal movement of the transverse member to an angular depending position extending rearwardly above the ground by an amount generally corresponding to a stair riser to receive the foot of a user; whereby the transverse member when in a vertical position serves as a load retaining member and when in depending position as a foot receiving member to aid in accessing the truck bed and to support the lower legs in an outwardly extending position during transport.