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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 28, 2004
Filed:
Mar. 12, 2003
Applicant:
Inventor:
Donald M. Austin, Perkinsfield, CA;
Assignee:
M & C Corporation, Warren, MI (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B62D 3/303 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
B62D 3/303 ;
Abstract
A tailgate counterbalancing hinge assembly includes a linear torque rod, a first end assembly and a second end assembly. One end assembly pivotally retains the tailgate while permitting the torque rod to be rigidly coupled to the tailgate for movement with the tailgate about a pivot axis. The other end assembly pivotally retains the tailgate and permits the end of the torque rod to be rigidly retained with respect to the vehicle body. The assemblies are easily mounted in the vehicle using brackets that are secured to the tailgate and a vehicle body hinge pin to simplify installation and repair of the assembly.