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Vehicle Cargo Management System

  • US 20100283280A1
  • Filed: 05/11/2009
  • Published: 11/11/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/11/2009
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A vehicle, comprising:

  • a cargo bed;

    a tailgate at one end of the cargo bed, the tailgate configured to move between an opened position and a closed position; and

    a cargo management system configured to pivot between a stowed position and an extended position, the system including;

    a first panel configured to at least partially cover the cargo bed when the cargo management system is in the stowed position, thereby improving vehicle fuel efficiency;

    wherein when in the stowed position the cargo management system at least partially sits atop the cargo bed;

    wherein when in the extended position the cargo management system at least partially sits atop the tailgate.

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