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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 12, 2023
Filed:
Mar. 07, 2022
Robert J Gibbs, Novi, MI (US);
Piyush Agarwal, Rochester Hills, MI (US);
Christopher Duke, White Lake, MI (US);
Eric Ghoukasian Khouygani, Auburn Hills, MI (US);
Robert J Gibbs, Novi, MI (US);
Piyush Agarwal, Rochester Hills, MI (US);
Christopher Duke, White Lake, MI (US);
Eric Ghoukasian Khouygani, Auburn Hills, MI (US);
FCA US LLC, Auburn Hills, MI (US);
Abstract
A multifunction tailgate including a first door and a second door that are each selectably pivotable relative to the vehicle between an open position and a closed position along both a horizontal axis and a second vertical axis. At least one of the first door and the second door includes an exterior structure including an exterior panel, an inner panel, and a pair of side panels that collectively define a cavity, a trim panel coupled to the inner panel, and a reinforcement panel is positioned between the inner panel and the trim panel. The reinforcement panel is formed of a polymeric material, and is configured to provide structural support to the trim panel to assist in absorbing static and dynamic loads received by the trim panel.