Patent ID: 7669908
Filing Date: 2010-03-02
Classification: E05D,E05Y

Abstract:
1. An assembly for opening and closing a cargo opening of a motor vehicle comprising: a first post; a second post spaced laterally from the first post, the posts being located at opposite lateral sides of the cargo opening; an endgate able to open and close the cargo opening; and first, second and third brackets, each bracket secured to one of the posts and able to be secured to the endgate, and defining a lateral axis and an upright axis, the first bracket being secured to the first post, the second bracket being secured to the second post such that the lateral axis of the second bracket is aligned with the lateral axis of the first bracket, and the third bracket being secured to the first post at an elevation higher than an elevation of the first bracket such that the upright axis of the third bracket is aligned with the upright axis of the first bracket, each bracket including a body-side strap for securing the bracket to one of the posts, first lugs that extend from the body-side strap, a first pivot pin supported on the first lugs and aligned with the respective lateral axis, a gate-side strap for securing the bracket to the endgate, second lugs that extend laterally from the gate-side strap, and a second pivot pin supported on the second lugs and aligned with the respective upright axis, the first pivot pin passing through the second pivot pin, the second pivot pin being prevented from rotating due to contact with the first lugs.