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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 13, 2020
Filed:
Nov. 13, 2018
Rivian Ip Holdings, Llc, Plymouth, MI (US);
William Kirk Robinson, Ann Arbor, MI (US);
Sheetanshu Tyagi, Ann Arbor, MI (US);
Rivian IP Holdings, LLC, Plymouth, MI (US);
Abstract
A dual motion tailgate is configured to undergo two distinct motions, each with advantages depending on circumstances. The tailgate can undergo a rotation (i.e., drop) motion as well as a swing down motion via one or more linkages and corresponding latches. The swing down motion allows closer access to the bed, and the tailgate extends less far from the rear of the vehicle as compared to the drop motion. Latches constrain one or more motions of the tailgate, allowing a desired motion of the tailgate. The motions may be manually controlled, or actuator controlled. When automatically controlled, a control system manages one or more latches and actuators to allow a desired motion of the tailgate.