Method and device for holding the tailgate of a dump truck partially open
OwnerWilliam A. McKinleyinventor
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Abstract
A method and device for securing the tailgate of a dump truck in a partially open position employs a removable post having a horizontal hole through its distal end and a vertical opening in its proximal end. The distal end of the post is attached to the tailgate by inserting the latch pin through the hole in the distal end of the post. The proximal end of the post is inserted into the latch of the dump truck, and the dog of the latch is inserted into the opening in the proximal end of the post to secure the proximal end of the post to the latch.
Claims6
A method for securing the tailgate of a dump truck in a partially open position, said dump truck having a tailgate with a latch pin extending laterally outward and a latch with dog for engaging the latch pin to secure the tailgate in a closed position, said method comprising:
- releasing the dog of the latch from the latch pin on the tailgate;
- providing a post having an elongated member with a horizontal hole through its distal end, and a vertical opening in its proximal end;
- attaching the distal end of the post to the tailgate by inserting the latch pin through the hole in the distal end of the post;
- inserting the proximal end of the post into the latch of the dump truck;
- and
- inserting the dog of the latch into the opening in the proximal end of the post to secure the proximal end of the post to the latch, thereby holding the tailgate open in a predetermined position.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.