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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 17, 2012
Filed:
Jun. 12, 2008
Mitsuyoshi Nakamura, Wako, JP;
Mitsuyoshi Nakamura, Wako, JP;
Honda Motor Co., Ltd., Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
A tailgate structure having a tailgate () composed of an outer panel (), a frame (), and a lining (); and a lock mechanism (). The frame has an opening () formed between the lock mechanism and a mounting hole () for an externally mounted component, the hole being formed in the outer panel. The lining has a protrusion () that protrudes toward the exterior of the vehicle. The protrusion is positioned on a line that connects the mounting hole and the lock mechanism. When a rod-shaped member is inserted into the tailgate from the mounting hole, the rod-shaped member will come into contact with the protrusion and will not reach the lock mechanism.