US Patent 9120427 Swiveling tailgate support system

The swiveling tailgate support system includes an outer support assembly that is affixed to an inner surface of a tailgate. An inner support assembly connects to and rotates with respect to the outer support assembly such that as the tailgate is raised or lowered, the inner support assembly rocks at a level orientation. The outer support assembly includes an in outer support plate on distal ends, which receive inner support plates located at distal ends of the inner support assembly. The outer support plate is able to rotate from a prone position to an erected position. The outer support plates each include a lock pin that extends outwardly with respect to the vehicle, and which enables a pivot bracket of the inner support plate to engage, lock, hang, and pivot there from.