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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 19, 2004
Filed:
Mar. 13, 2003
Applicant:
Inventors:
Issei Harima, Higashihiroshima, JP;
Naoyuki Ikemizu, Higashihiroshima, JP;
Koichiro Yamaguchi, Aki-gun, JP;
Chikashi Kawamoto, Aki-gun, JP;
Kimito Sato, Aki-gun, JP;
Assignee:
GP Daikyo Corporation, Hiroshima, JP;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B60J 5/00 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
B60J 5/00 ;
Abstract
A structure of a tail gate is formed by bonding peripheral edge portions of an inner panel and an outer panel to each other, and covering a rear portion of a vehicle body so the tail gate is able to freely open and close. A cover is arranged in an inner side of the inner panel, and a lock apparatus is provided with a latch capable of engaging with a striker fixed to a vehicle body. The lock apparatus is disposed between the inner panel and the cover.