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Tailgate Trunk

  • Erik Graff
  • Design Patent Issued

Summary

Tailgate Trunk is an attachable entertainment center for vehicles which, when attached to the vehicle hitch, enables spectators to watch television while tailgating, camping, and more. The system conveniently transports a television while offering simple and convenient setup to enjoy the game while tailgating.

Inventor has a working prototype.

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Purpose & Benefits


  • Provides users with an enclosed entertainment center installed on a vehicle hitch, offering a way for tailgaters, campers, and the like to watch television while outdoors.

  • Utilizes a secure and waterproof construction to protect the television and its components from inclement weather, insects, dirt, dust, and other debris.

  • Features a built-in power port and a cable port on the rear side of the case for simple and convenient connection.

  • Offers additional space for outdoor folding chairs, coolers, and other tailgating necessities.

  • Enables users to transport their television for enjoying sports, news, etc. while tailgating without having to setup a television at each event.


Problems Solved

Some people may enjoy watching television while tailgating, camping, etc. It can be exceptionally difficult to transport and setup televisions while away from home. There is a constant risk of the television being damaged via dirt, dust, and inclement weather. People may lack a proper mount for the television and be constantly worried about the television falling and breaking. Transporting a television in a pickup truck can be exceptionally difficult and take up storage space for other necessities.

Detailed Description & Features

Tailgate Trunk is a compact transportation system for a television. The system is attached to a vehicle hitch, offering a way to transport the television to a tailgate site, campsite, and more. Users are able to easily and conveniently setup and watch television while enjoying time outdoors.

The system is comprised of a rectangular trunk with an open interior volume for storing a television and other tailgate necessities. Chairs, coolers, grills, and all other supplies easily fit within the Tailgate Trunk, leaving extensive amounts of room within the vehicle cab.

The television is mounted within the box and can be powered via electrical cords inserted through the rear side. A pair of openings accommodates the power and cable cords. The system is mounted directly to a vehicle hitch. Individuals can utilize the system to transport and setup televisions with ease, making for more fun tailgates, camping excursions, and more.

Tailgate Trunk can be constructed using plywood, vinyl, aluminum, stainless steel, and other suitable materials. Exact size, measurement, construction, and design specifications may vary upon manufacturing.

Image Info


  • FIGURE 1 Shows the system in use outdoors.

  • FIGURE 2 Shows the system attached to a pickup truck hitch.

  • FIGURE 3 Shows a close-up view of the power cord openings.

  • FIGURE 4 Shows a profile view of the system and how it can be attached to a pickup truck hitch.

  • FIGURE 5 Shows a top-down view of the system.


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