US3695666A
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Tailgate bumper mount
Assignee: Coachmen Ind Inc
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Filing: 1970-09-21
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Granted: 1972-10-03
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Expires: 1990-09-21
Abstract
Abstract A tailgate bumper device for attachment to a truck or similar vehicle. The tailgate bumper device includes a support member which is adapted for securement to the vehicle below the bed thereof and adjacent the bed opening. The support member includes an extension part and a pivotal part which is located rearwardly of the bed opening and which is connected to the extension part so as to be shiftable about a substantially horizontal pivotal axis fore and aft of the vehicle. The pivotal part carries means for securing the tailgate of the vehicle thereto and is shiftable about its pivot connection between a first position in which the tailgate is caused to span the bed opening and a second position in which the tailgate is located below the bed opening to expose the bed of the truck. A bumper is carried by the support member and is attachable first to the extension part of the support member when the pivotal part thereof is positioned in its first position and secondly to the pivotal member when the pivotal member is positioned in its second position.
Inventors
- 👤 Claude E Corson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 19:52
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R19/00; B60R19/56
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
137 words
A mount for a truck or similar vehicle having a bed with a tailgate comprising a support member secured to said vehicle below the bed thereof and adjacent the opening of said bed, said support member including an extension part projecting rearwardly of said bed opening and a pivotal part located rearwardly of said bed opening and pivotally connected to said extension part so as to be shiftable fore and aft of said vehicle, said pivotal part carrying mounting means secured to the tailgate of said vehicle, said pivotal part being shiftable about its support member pivot connection between a first position wherein said tailgate spans said bed opening and a second position wherein said tailgate is located below said bed opening to expose the bed of said vehicle, and a bumper carried by said support member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
137 words
A mount for a truck or similar vehicle having a bed with a tailgate comprising a support member secured to said vehicle below the bed thereof and adjacent the opening of said bed, said support member including an extension part projecting rearwardly of said bed opening and a pivotal part located rearwardly of said bed opening and pivotally connected to said extension part so as to be shiftable fore and aft of said vehicle, said pivotal part carrying mounting means secured to the tailgate of said vehicle, said pivotal part being shiftable about its support member pivot connection between a first position wherein said tailgate spans said bed opening and a second position wherein said tailgate is located below said bed opening to expose the bed of said vehicle, and a bumper carried by said support member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
40 words
The mount of claim 1 wherein said pivotal part is shiftable between an upright position in which said tailgate spans said bed opening and a horizontal position in which said tailgate is located below and rearwardly of said bed opening.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
59 words
The mount of claim 2 wherein said bumper is removably mounted to said extension part when said pivotal part is in its upright position and is removably mounted to said pivotal part when the pivotal part is in its horizontal position, said bumper being located rearwardly of said tailgate when mounted to either said extension part or pivotal part.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
186 words
The mount of claim 1 wherein said extension part constitutes a pair of elongated laterally spaced parallel frame members positioned under said bed opening with portions thereof extending rearwardly of said bed opening, said frame members being located adjacent opposite sides of said vehicle, means securing said frame members to said vehicle, said pivotal part including a pair of support arms, each arm being pivotally connected at one end about a horizontal transverse axis to one end portion of a said frame member and rearwardly of said bed opening, each arm being shiftable fore and aft of said vehicle about its pivot axis between a generally upright position wherein the free end thereof projects above the level of the floor of said bed and a generally horizontal position wherein the free end thereof projects in a rearward direction relative to said vehicle, said arms including meanS securing said tailgate thereto whereby said tailgate will be carried by said arms from a position spanning said bed opening when said arms are upright to a generally horizontal position below said bed opening when said arms are positioned horizontally.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
33 words
The mount of claim 4 wherein said bumper is removably mounted to said frame members when said arms are upright and is removably mounted to said arms when said arms are positioned horizontally.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
36 words
The mount of claim 5 and including cooperating securement means carried by said bumper and said arm and frame members for releasably mounting said bumper to the respective free ends of said arm and frame members.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
92 words
The mount of claim 4 wherein each frame member is U-shaped in cross section and includes spaced sides interconnected by a lower web, each pivotally connected arm end fitting between the sides of its connected frame member and being journaled upon a transverse pivot pin extending through said sides, each arm being shiftable from its upright position to its horizontal position wherein said arm rests upon the web of its connected frame member, and locking means cooperating with each arm and connected frame member to lock said arm in its horizontal position.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
28 words
The mount of claim 7 wherein said locking means is a pin removably inserted through registering openings in said cooperating arm and sides of said connected frame member.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
41 words
The mount of claim 7 wherein said bumper is removably mounted to said one end portion of each frame member when said arms are upright and is removably mounted to the free end of each arm when said arms are horizontal.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
127 words
The mount of claim 9 wherein said locking means is a pin removably inserted through registering apertures in the sides of each frame member between the end thereof and the arm pivot connection, said bumper including a pair of spaced laterally projecting extensions each adapted to fit into the one end portion of a frame member, each bumper extension having a transverse opening therethrough which registers with the apertures in the sides of the extension-receiving frame member and through which said pin is inserted to lock said bumper to said frame member, each arm having a transverse opening therethrough which registers with the apertures in the sides of its connected frame member and through which said pin is inserted to lock said arm in its horizontal position.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-10-03 | 1976-04-03 | 1976-10-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-10-03 | 1980-04-03 | 1980-10-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-10-03 | 1984-04-03 | 1984-10-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |