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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 21, 2017
Filed:
Jun. 27, 2014
Ford Global Technologies, Llc, Dearborn, MI (US);
Jeffrey Gray, Dearborn, MI (US);
Jeffrey Alan Firzlaff, Royal Oak, MI (US);
Vince Chimento, Plymouth, MI (US);
Joshua Hemphill, White Lake, MI (US);
Robert Reiners, Grosse Ile, MI (US);
Kevin Laws, Dearborn, MI (US);
Gerald E. McLaughlin, South Lyon, MI (US);
Ford Global Technologies, LLC, Dearborn, MI (US);
Abstract
A pick-up truck tailgate is disclosed that is constructed of components made of aluminum alloys. A hinge reinforcement and hinge plate reinforce a lower corner of the tailgate. A transversely extending reinforcement, including a U-shaped body, is provided within the tailgate that reinforces the central portion of the tailgate. An access panel is provided on the inner panel of the tailgate and includes a hem and fasteners that are assembled to the inner panel through holes formed inboard of the hem.