Vehicle tailgate enclosure with enhanced adjustment
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1. A vehicle tailgate enclosure comprising:
- a first side section comprising a plurality of beams;
a second side section comprising a plurality of beams; and
a center section configured to extend between the first side section and the second side section, the center section comprising;
a first portion defining at least a portion of a first upright and a portion of a plurality of cross-beams; and
a second portion configured to couple to the first portion, said second portion defining at least a portion of a second upright and a portion of a plurality of cross-beams;
wherein the coupled said first portion and said second portion define a plurality of recesses, each recess configured to receive one of the plurality of beams of the first and the second side sections, wherein the first portion of the center section is shaped and configured substantially identically to the second portion of the center section.
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Abstract
A vehicle tailgate enclosure can be adapted for rapid assembly and adjustable width. The enclosure includes two side sections and a center section. The center section is formed as an assembly of two portions. The side sections can each comprise beams which are advanced into recesses of the center section and retained. The width of the tailgate enclosure can be adjusted by the depth of advancement of the beams into the recesses of the center section. The center section can be constructed of a plastic material while the side sections can be metallic, thus leading to cost and weight savings. The tailgate enclosure can be easily and rapidly assembled by hand using a single tool.
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5 Claims
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1. A vehicle tailgate enclosure comprising:
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a first side section comprising a plurality of beams; a second side section comprising a plurality of beams; and a center section configured to extend between the first side section and the second side section, the center section comprising; a first portion defining at least a portion of a first upright and a portion of a plurality of cross-beams; and a second portion configured to couple to the first portion, said second portion defining at least a portion of a second upright and a portion of a plurality of cross-beams; wherein the coupled said first portion and said second portion define a plurality of recesses, each recess configured to receive one of the plurality of beams of the first and the second side sections, wherein the first portion of the center section is shaped and configured substantially identically to the second portion of the center section. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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