Patent ID: 9120427
Filing Date: 2015-09-01
Classification: B60R

Abstract:
1. A swiveling tailgate support system comprising: an inner support assembly that attaches to an outer support assembly; wherein the inner support assembly is configured to secure an object thereon; wherein the outer support assembly is configured to be secured to an inner surface of a tailgate of a vehicle; wherein the inner support assembly pivots as the tailgate is raised and lowered while maintaining the object secured thereon at a level orientation; wherein the outer support assembly includes two outer mounting brackets on opposing sides of the inner surface of the tailgate; wherein the outer mounting brackets support an outer bar member there between; wherein an outer support plate is pivotably attached to the two outer bar member such that the outer support plate is able to rotate from a prone or parallel orientation with the inner surface of the tailgate to an erected position, which is perpendicular with the inner surface of the tailgate; wherein the outer support plate is biased towards the prone position via a spring member that connects between the outer support plate and one of the outer mounting brackets; wherein the spring member ensures a prone orientation of the outer support plate when not in use with the inner support assembly.