Retractable tailgate bench
OwnerWilliam Burnsinventor
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Abstract
An accessory, such as a bench, is attached to a vehicle's tailgate. When the tailgate is in an open or down position, the accessory can be simply unfolded from the tailgate. The accessory may comprise a retractable folding bench that may be attached to the inside of the tailgate of a pick-up truck, sport utility vehicle, trailer or any vehicle equipped with a tailgate. The accessory may comprise a retractable folding bench that may be attached to the inside rear floor portion of a “sports utility vehicle” that has “barn doors” and are not equipped with a tailgate.
Claims23
A retractable bench mountable on a tailgate of a vehicle, the bench comprising:
- a backrest coupled to at least one pivot mechanism, the pivot mechanism being attached to the tailgate, the pivot mechanism allowing the backrest to pivot away from the tailgate, wherein the backrest comprises a frame and a substantially flat panel piece attached to the frame;
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- a seat coupled to the backrest via a hinge, the hinge allowing the seat to pivot away from the backrest.
A retractable bench mountable on a tailgate of a vehicle, the bench comprising:
- a backrest coupled to at least one pivot mechanism, the pivot mechanism being attached to the tailgate, the pivot mechanism allowing the backrest to pivot away from the tailgate;
- a seat coupled to the backrest via a hinge, the hinge allowing the seat to pivot away from the backrest;
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- a bumper attached to the backrest, the bumper configured to position the backrest at a desired angle with respect to the tailgate.
A retractable bench mountable on a tailgate of a vehicle, the bench comprising:
- a backrest coupled to at least one pivot mechanism, the pivot mechanism being attached to the tailgate, the pivot mechanism allowing the backrest to pivot away from the tailgate;
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- a seat coupled to the backrest via a hinge, the hinge allowing the seat to pivot away from the backrest;
- wherein the bench comprises pads.
A retractable bench mountable on a tailgate of a vehicle, the bench comprising:
- a backrest coupled to at least one pivot mechanism, the pivot mechanism being attached to the tailgate, the pivot mechanism allowing the backrest to pivot away from the tailgate;
- a seat coupled to the backrest via a hinge, the hinge allowing the seat to pivot away from the backrest;
- an arm rest coupled to the backrest;
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- an arm rest support coupled to the arm rest and the seat, wherein the arm rest provides an arm rest when the bench is extended and folds substantially parallel to the backrest when the bench is retracted.
A retractable bench mountable on a tailgate of a vehicle, the bench comprising:
- a backrest coupled to at least one pivot mechanism, the pivot mechanism being attached to the tailgate, the pivot mechanism allowing the backrest to pivot away from the tailgate;
- a seat coupled to the backrest via a hinge, the hinge allowing the seat to pivot away from the backrest;
- at least one retractable leg attached to the seat via a second hinge, the leg being configured to contact the ground when the bench is extended.
A retractable bench mountable on a floor of a vehicle, the bench comprising:
- a backrest coupled to at least one pivot mechanism, the pivot mechanism being attached to the floor of the vehicle, the pivot mechanism allowing the backrest to pivot away from the floor of the vehicle, wherein the backrest comprises a frame and a substantially flat panel piece attached to the frame;
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- a seat coupled to the backrest via a hinge, the hinge allowing the seat to pivot away from the backrest.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.