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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 22, 2015
Filed:
May. 02, 2014
GM Global Technology Operations Llc, Detroit, MI (US);
David B. Waskie, Harrison Township, MI (US);
Bradley E. Shoen, Royal Oak, MI (US);
GM Global Technology Operations LLC, Detroit, MI (US);
Abstract
An endgate system providing multiple positions or angles of the endgate relative to the cargo box is disclosed. An end piece for attaching a cable to an anchor point includes a fixed link attached to the cable and a rotating link operatively attached to the fixed link. The rotating link is rotatable about a pivot point between a first position and a second position relative to the fixed link. The second position of the rotatable link is more proximal to the cable than the first position. A primary keyway is formed in the rotating link and is configured to selectively mate with the anchor point in the first position. A secondary keyway is formed in the rotating link and is configured to selectively mate with the anchor point in the second position