TAILGATE ACCESSIBILITY

An articulating tailgate assembly with improved accessibility into a cargo bed of a pickup truck, incorporating at least one door. The tailgate system provides a tailgate with a combination of predetermined plurality of functions for accessibility into the cargo bed of the vehicle and to improve functionality of the tailgate assembly. 1. A tailgate assembly , comprising:at least one tailgate door adapted to operably connect at an opening of a cargo bed of a vehicle, said at least one tailgate door operable selectively moveable between a closed position and at least one open position; andat least one feature incorporated with said at least one door adapted for improved access to the cargo bed of the vehicle.2. The tailgate assembly of claim 1 , wherein said at least one feature is selected rom the group consisting of at least one door pocket system claim 1 , accordian tailgate system claim 1 , tailgate step system claim 1 , tailgate track system claim 1 , tailgate tip system claim 1 , split tailgate system claim 1 , and combinations thereof.3. The tailgate assembly of claim 1 , wherein the at least one tailgate door is adapted to operably selectively slide out of the way of the opening into a pocket operably provided adjacent to the cargo bed.4. The tailgate assembly of claim 1 , wherein the tailgate assembly is adapted to operably selectively move out of the way of the opening into a pocket operably provided below the cargo bed.5. The tailgate assembly of claim 1 , wherein said at least one tailgate door comprises at least a first panel operably connected to at least one second panel claim 1 , said at least one of said first or second panels is adapted to operably connect to the vehicle claim 1 , wherein the first and second panels are selectively accordianed together off to a predetermined side of the opening of the cargo bed for accessability to the cargo bed.6. The tailgate assembly of claim 5 , further comprising at least one guide track adapted to operably ...

CONTINUOUS SAFETY LIGHT

An illumination system and method of ground and other illuminating that comprises a plurality of sensors that scan/detect the exterior area around the vehicle and at least one controller, the system selectively turning on/off a series of lighting elements placed strategically around the vehicle to allow light to be directed to at least one ground or other surface at the persons at all times or any predetermined time. A controller is provided to activate ground lighting in coordination with sensor signals identifying where an individual or object are located in predetermined proximity to the vehicle. 1. An illumination system , comprising:a plurality of detectors;at least one lighting device comprising at least one lighting element;at least controller that operably activates predetermined lighting in coordination with sensor signals identifying where at least one individual, object and/or signal is located in the vicinity of a vehicle.2. The illumination system of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of detectors include at least one sensor to detect at least one person in proximity to the vehicle and/or a preset signal emitted from an electronic device of the person claim 1 , said at least one controllers/sensors driving the at least one lighting element to direct light in proximity to the person or signal.3. The illumination system of claim 1 , wherein a plurality of lighting devices are used and provide a follow-me feature that follows the person or signal around the vehicle.4. The illumination system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one lighting device provides a visual safety indicator to a ground surface that communicates a vehicle door is open.5. The illumination system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one lighting device provides predetermined illumination to communicate ride-hailing and ride-sharing availability or other messaging to pedestrians or a person who electronically requested ride-sharing.6. The illumination system of claim 1 , wherein the plurality ...

Bed sidegate

An access door for a vehicle including an open bed assembly including a front wall, two side walls and a rear wall. A door portion on one of the side walls of the liftgate opening on a substantially vertical hinged axis for providing side access to the truck bed.

Bed sidegate

An access door for a vehicle including an open bed assembly including a front wall, two side walls and a rear wall. A door portion on one of the side walls of the liftgate opening on a substantially vertical hinged axis for providing side access to the truck bed.

Bed side gate

An access door for a vehicle including an open bed assembly including a front wall, two side walls and a rear wall. A door portion on one of the side walls of the liftgate opening on a substantially vertical hinged axis for providing side access to the truck bed.

Articulating tailgate

A tailgate assembly including at least two tailgate panels that both move between a closed position, a plurality of intermediate open positions, and a fully open position, where the tailgate panels selectively separate and articulate from the back of the cargo bed to the sides of the cargo bed. The tailgate panels move out of the way to provide direct access to the cargo area floor. The tailgate panels articulate in a small envelope of space, improving access to the rear in a confined space at the rear of the vehicle and reducing the risk of contacting objects that may be behind the vehicle.

Bed sidegate

An access door for a vehicle including an open bed assembly including a front wall, two side walls and a rear wall. A door portion on one of the side walls of the liftgate opening on a substantially vertical hinged axis for providing side access to the truck bed.

Hard top roof removal assist

A hard top removal assist system for a vehicle. The system includes a vehicle body having a plurality of rails mounted to the vehicle body. A hard top has a connection that is used to connect the hard top to the plurality of rails. There is at least one connection on the hard top that is slidable in the one or more rails between an installed position and a removed position. The hard top can be fully removed from the vehicle body and the one or more rails.

Door

Rear bumper fascia

Sideview mirror

Tailgate accessibility

An articulating tailgate assembly with improved accessibility into a cargo bed of a vehicle, incorporating at least one door. The tailgate system provides a tailgate with a combination of predetermined plurality of functions for accessibility into the cargo bed of the vehicle and to improve functionality of the tailgate assembly.

Front bumper fascia

Hard top roof removal assist

A hard top removal assist system for a vehicle. The system includes a vehicle body having a plurality of rails mounted to the vehicle body. A hard top has a connection that is used to connect the hard top to the plurality of rails. There is at least one connection on the hard top that is slidable in the one or more rails between an installed position and a removed position. The hard top can be fully removed from the vehicle body and the one or more rails.

Hard top roof removal assist

A hard top removal assist system for a vehicle. The system includes a vehicle body having a plurality of rails mounted to the vehicle body. A hard top has a connection that is used to connect the hard top to the plurality of rails. There is at least one connection on the hard top that is slidable in the one or more rails between an installed position and a removed position. The hard top can be fully removed from the vehicle body and the one or more rails.

Fog lamp

Rear bumper fascia

Articulating tailgate

A tailgate assembly including at least two tailate panels that both move between a closed position, a plurality of intermediate open positions, and a fully open position, where the tailgate panels selectively separate and articulate from the back of the cargo bed to the sides of the cargo bed. The tailate panels move out of the way to provide direct access to the cargo area floor. The tailate panels articulate in a small envelope of space, improving access to the rear in a confined space at the rear of the vehicle and reducing the risk of contacting objects that may be behind the vehicle.

Tailgate accessibility

An articulating tailgate assembly with improved accessibility into a cargo bed of a vehicle, incorporating at least one door. The tailgate system provides a tailgate with a combination of predetermined plurality of functions for accessibility into the cargo bed of the vehicle and to improve functionality of the tailgate assembly.

Bed sidegate

An access door for a vehicle including an open bed assembly including a front wall, two side walls and a rear wall. A door portion on one of the side walls of the liftgate opening on a substantially vertical hinged axis for providing side access to the truck bed.