OPENTECHNICAL PUBLICATION
OT-2026-000000297

Vehicle closure member cable devices with integrated features for added functionality

Published: 2026-09-15T19:02:42.950050Z
Permanent URL: https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000000297
Categories: Industrial Components, Safety & Infrastructure > Structural Components

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ABSTRACT

Vehicle closure members are provided that include integrated features for
increasing the functionality of the closure member (e.g., a tailgate). A
bottle opener feature or an article hanging feature may be integrated as part
of a cable connector assembly that connects the closure member to the vehicle
body. The integrated feature(s) is therefore conveniently packaged on the
vehicle for use during outdoor social gatherings when the closure member is
moved to an open position and when the vehicle is in a stationary, non-moving
condition.

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OpenTechnical publication OT-2026-000000297
Published 2026-09-15T19:02:42.950050Z
https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000000297