초록 ▼

The Folding Tailgate Extension of the present invention is designed to provide a convenient and compact means to aid in loading and unloading pickup trucks. To attain this, the present invention essentially comprises a folding ramp assembly installed along the outer edge of an existing pickup truck

The Folding Tailgate Extension of the present invention is designed to provide a convenient and compact means to aid in loading and unloading pickup trucks. To attain this, the present invention essentially comprises a folding ramp assembly installed along the outer edge of an existing pickup truck tailgate that can extend downward to the ground behind the lowered tailgate. The Folding Tailgate Extension can be used as either a ramp or a step, and is easily folded and concealed inside of a pickup truck tailgate when not in use.

대표청구항 ▼

1. A folding tailgate extension comprising a plurality of rectangular panels, wherein the longitudinal edges of said panels are hingedly attached to each other in series and said panels comprise locking means; wherein said locking means comprise a receiver and a pin assembly, such that:said receiver

1. A folding tailgate extension comprising a plurality of rectangular panels, wherein the longitudinal edges of said panels are hingedly attached to each other in series and said panels comprise locking means; wherein said locking means comprise a receiver and a pin assembly, such that:said receiver further comprises a block fixedly attached to the transverse edge of a first of said panels, said block having holes located in adjacent sides, at least one of said holes being aligned with the transverse edge of said panel, and at least one of said holes being orthogonal to the transverse edge of said panel;said pin assembly further comprises a block fixedly attached to the transverse edge of a second of said panels, said block having holes located in opposite sides, said holes being aligned with the transverse edge of said panel, and a pin extending through said holes, slideably attached by a spring inside of said block;said pin is able to engage said transverse holes in said receiver so that said first and second panels form a plane; and,said pin is alternatively able to engage said orthogonal holes in said receiver so that said first and second panels form a right angle. 2. The folding tailgate extension of claim 1, wherein said panels are plastic. 3. The folding tailgate extension of claim 1, wherein said panels are metal. 4. The folding tailgate extension of claim 1, wherein said panels are wooden.