FORM 2
THE PATENTS ACT 1970
[39 OF 1970]
&
THE PATENTS RULES, 2003
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION
[See section 10; rule 13] TITLE: “A CONNECTOR FOR A TRIM CONNECTABLE TO A TAILGATE”
Name and Address of the Applicant:
TATA MOTORS PASSENGER VEHICLES LIMITED of Floor 3, 4, Plot-18, Nanavati Mahalaya, Mudhana Shetty Marg, BSE, Fort, Mumbai, Mumbai City, Maharashtra, 400001 India.
Nationality: Indian
The following specification particularly describes the invention and the manner in which it is to be performed.

TECHNICAL FIELD
[001] Present disclosure, in general, relates to a field of automobiles. Particularly, but not exclusively, the present disclosure relates to a connector for connecting a trim to a tailgate of a tailgate assembly of a vehicle.
BACKGROUND OF THE DISCLOSURE
[002] Generally, vehicles such as passenger cars are fitted with trims which, among other things, enhance aesthetic appeal or appearance of the vehicle. The trims may be provided on doors, window sills, bumpers and tailgate of the vehicle. The trims generally provided on the tailgate of the vehicle increases the aesthetics of a rear portion of the vehicle. The trim is generally fixed to the tailgate by means of snap-fit, gluing, etc. In several instances, the user holds the trim to open and close the tailgate, which may lead to deformation and loosening of the trim on the tailgate. Loosening of the trim may be due to formation of play in a connection between the tailgate and the trim. The play in the connection between the tailgate and the trim generates noise in the form of squeaking or rattling. The noise generated by the trim raises the noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) levels in the vehicles that may cause irritation to the users, which is undesired. Further, over prolonged use of the vehicle, the trim on the loosened tailgate may detach from the vehicle, which is again undesired.
[003] Present disclosure is directed to overcome one or more limitations stated above or any other limitations associated with the known arts.
SUMMARY OF THE DISCLOSURE
[004] One or more shortcomings of the prior art are overcome by a connector as claimed and additional advantages are provided through the connector as claimed in the present disclosure. Additional features and advantages are realized through the techniques of the present disclosure. Other embodiments and aspects of the disclosure are described in detail herein and are considered a part of the claimed disclosure.
[005] In one non-limiting embodiment, a connector for connecting a trim to a tailgate of a tailgate assembly is disclosed. The connector includes a frame and a plurality of first brackets defined on
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the frame. The plurality of first brackets extend upwardly from a portion of the frame and are connectable to the tailgate. Further, the connector includes a plurality of second brackets which are defined on the frame, where the plurality of second brackets are defined with a receiving portion and a locking member. The receiving portion is adapted to receive an engaging member of the trim and the locking member is adapted to contact and exert compressive force on the engaging member for coupling the trim to the tailgate. The configuration of the connector having the locking member aids in contacting and exerting compressive force on the engaging member which aids in preventing displacement of the engaging member within the receiving portion of the plurality of second brackets, thereby providing firm connection of the trim with the tailgate.
[006] In an embodiment, the receiving portion is defined with one or more side walls which extend on either sides of the locking member.
[007] In an embodiment, the plurality of second brackets are defined with a lip which extend from the frame between the one or more side walls that are configured to engage with a depression which are formed in the engaging member.
[008] In an embodiment, the locking member is defined with a first section and a second section which extends angularly from the first section and is configured to contact the engaging member. The angular extension of the second section from the first section enables the first section to contact the engaging member and exert compressive forces for firm connecting of the trim with the tailgate.
[009] In an embodiment, the locking member is made of a resilient material to exert compressive force on the engaging member for coupling the trim to the tailgate.
[010] In another non-limiting embodiment, a tailgate assembly for a vehicle is disclosed. The tailgate assembly includes a tailgate, a trim and a connector connecting the trim to the tailgate. The connector includes a frame and a plurality of first brackets defined on the frame. The plurality of first brackets extend upwardly from a portion of the frame and are connectable to the tailgate. Further, the connector includes a plurality of second brackets which are defined on the frame, where the plurality of second brackets are defined with a receiving portion and a locking member. The receiving portion is adapted to receive an engaging member of the trim and the locking

member is adapted to contact and exert compressive force on the engaging member for coupling the trim to the tailgate.
[011] In an embodiment, the engaging member of the trim is defined with a first part and a second part angularly extending from the first part. The second part is defined with a thickness which is greater than the first part to form a depression between the first part and the second part. The depression formed between the first part and the second part enables the engaging member to lock with the second bracket.
[012] In an embodiment, the plurality of second brackets are defined with a lip which extends from the frame between one or more side walls and configured to engage with the depression formed in the engaging member. The lip is configured to restrict displacement of the engaging member out of the second bracket.
[013] In another non-limiting embodiment, a vehicle is disclosed. The vehicle includes a body and a tailgate assembly connectable to a rear end of the body. The tailgate assembly includes a tailgate, a trim and a connector connecting the trim to the tailgate. The connector includes a frame and a plurality of first brackets defined on the frame. The plurality of first brackets extend upwardly from a portion of the frame and are connectable to the tailgate. Further, the connector includes a plurality of second brackets which are defined on the frame, where the plurality of second brackets are defined with a receiving portion and a locking member. The receiving portion is adapted to receive an engaging member of the trim and the locking member is adapted to contact and exert compressive force on the engaging member for coupling the trim to the tailgate.
[014] The foregoing summary is illustrative only and is not intended to be in any way limiting. In addition to the illustrative aspects, embodiments, and features described above, further aspects, embodiments, and features will become apparent by reference to the drawings and the following detailed description.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE ACCOMPANYING DRAWINGS
[015] The novel features and characteristics of the disclosure are set forth in the appended claims. The disclosure itself, however, as well as a preferred mode of use, further objectives, and

advantages thereof, will best be understood by reference to the following detailed description of an illustrative embodiments when read in conjunction with the accompanying figures. One or more embodiments are now described, by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying figures wherein like reference numerals represent like elements and in which:
[016] Fig. 1 illustrates a schematic view of a tailgate assembly of a vehicle with a trim connected to a tailgate, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[017] Fig. 2 illustrates a schematic view of the tailgate assembly depicting a connector connected to the tailgate, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[018] Fig. 3 is a rear perspective view of the trim, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[019] Fig. 4 is a magnified view of portion A of Fig. 3.
[020] Fig. 5 is a perspective view of the connector, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[021] Fig. 6 is a magnified view of a second bracket of the connector, and the second bracket receiving an engaging member of the trim, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[022] Fig. 7 is a side schematic view of the second bracket of the connector, and the second bracket receiving the engaging member of the trim, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[023] The figures depict embodiments of the disclosure for purposes of illustration only. One skilled in the art will readily recognize from the following description that alternative embodiments of the system and method illustrated herein may be employed without departing from the principles of the disclosure described herein.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[024] The foregoing has broadly outlined the features and technical advantages of the present disclosure in order that the detailed description of the disclosure that follows may be better

understood. Additional features and advantages of the disclosure will be described hereinafter which forms the subject of the claims of the disclosure. It should be appreciated by those skilled in the art that, the conception and specific embodiments disclosed may be readily utilized as a basis for modifying other devices, assemblies, system, methods and processes for carrying out the same purposes of the present disclosure. It should also be realized by those skilled in the art that, such equivalent construction do not depart from the scope of the disclosure as set forth in the appended claims. The novel features which are believed to be characteristics of the disclosure, to its construction and features, together with further objects and advantages will be better understood from the following description when considered in connection with the accompanying figures. It is to be expressly understood, however, that each of the figures is provided for the purpose of illustration and description only and is not intended as a definition of the limits of the present disclosure.
[025] In the present document, the word "exemplary" is used herein to mean "serving as an example, instance, or illustration." Any embodiment or implementation of the present subject matter described herein as "exemplary" is not necessarily to be construed as preferred or advantageous over other embodiments.
[026] While the disclosure is susceptible to various modifications and alternative forms, specific embodiments thereof have been shown by way of example in the drawings and will be described in detail below. It should be understood, however that it is not intended to limit the disclosure to the particular forms disclosed, but on the contrary, the disclosure is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the scope of the disclosure.
[027] The terms “comprises”, “comprising”, or any other variations thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusions, such that a device or a system or a method that comprises a list of components or steps does not include only those components or steps but may include other components or steps not expressly listed or inherent to such device, assembly, system or method. In other words, one or more elements in a device or an assembly or a system or a method proceeded by “comprises… a” does not, without more constraints, preclude the existence of other elements or additional elements in the device or system or method.

[028] The construction and configuration of the connector of the present disclosure prevents loosening of the trim even when external forces act on the trim, for example, the trim is prevented from loosening even when an external force is applied on the trim by a user during opening and closing of the tailgate. Thereby generation of noise in the form of squeaking or rattling in the tailgate due to loosening is mitigated.
[029] Reference will now be made to the exemplary embodiments of the disclosure, as illustrated in the accompanying drawings. Wherever possible, same numerals have been used to refer to the same or like parts. The following paragraphs describe the present disclosure with reference to Figs. 1-6.
[030] Figs. 1 and 2 illustrate a perspective view of a tailgate assembly (200) of a vehicle, the vehicle is not shown in Figs and may be, for example, a passenger vehicle or a commercial vehicle. The vehicle may include a body that may be configured to accommodate occupants and/or payload. The body of the vehicle may be adapted to receive one or more panels, doors, bonnet, bumpers and the like. Further, the vehicle may include the tailgate assembly (200) which may be connectable to a rear end of the body. The tailgate assembly (200) may include a tailgate (201) which may be connected to the rear end of the body of the vehicle. The tailgate (201) may be adapted to be operated between an open condition and a closed condition to access a boot space in a cabin of the vehicle. Further, the tailgate assembly (200) may include a trim (150) and a connector (100) for connecting the trim (150) to the tailgate (201). In an embodiment, the trim (150) may be configured to cover gaps in the tailgate (201) or to cover cutouts or provisions which may be defined on the tailgate (201), thereby enhancing an aesthetic appeal of the tailgate (201) and in-turn the vehicle.
[031] Figs. 3 and 4, illustrates a rear perspective view of the trim (150). The trim (150) at a rear portion may be defined with an inner surface (151) having a plurality of clips (10) and engaging members (5). The inner surface (151) of the trim (150) may be adapted to rest on a surface of the tailgate (201) and the plurality of clips (10) may engage with corresponding clips provided on the tailgate (201) to aid in supporting the trim (150) on the tailgate (201). In an illustrative embodiment, four engaging members (5) have been depicted, however, this should not be considered as a limitation as the trim (150) may include more than or less than four engaging

members (5) based on requirement. The engaging members (5) may be an integral part of the trim (150) and may extend from a portion of the trim (150). In an embodiment, the engaging members (5) may be made of a material same as the material of the trim (150) or may be made of any other polymeric or metallic material based on requirement. The engaging members (5) may be defined with a first part (5a) and a second part (5b). The second part (5b) may angularly extend from the first part (5a). In an embodiment, the angle between the first part (5a) and the second part (5b) may be defined based on requirement such that the angle may facilitate locking of the engaging member (5) with the connector (100) of the tailgate assembly (200). Further as seen in Fig. 7, the second part (5b) may be defined with a thickness greater than that of the first part (5a). In an embodiment, the second part (5b) may be defined with a tapered profile, where the thickness of the second part (5b) may increase from an adjoining portion of the first part (5a) to an intermediate point between two ends of the second part (5b) and further the thickness may taper down from the intermediate point away from the first part (5a).. The difference in the thickness of the first part (5a) and the second part (5b) may form a depression (7) between the first part (5a) and the second part (5b).
[032] Referring now to Fig. 5, which illustrates a perspective view of the connector (100). The connector may be coupled to the tailgate (201) [as seen in Fig. 2] and may be adapted to connect the trim (150) to the tailgate (201). The connector (100) may include frame (1) and a plurality of first brackets (2) defined on the frame (1). In an embodiment, the frame (1) may be defined with a shape and size as per requirement and as per the dimensions of the tailgate (201) and the trim (150) which is to be connected to the tailgate (201). Further, the plurality of first brackets (2) may extend upwardly from the frame (1). The plurality of first brackets (2) may be connected to the tailgate (201), to connect the connector (100) with the tailgate (201). In an illustrative embodiment, the plurality of first brackets (2) may extend upwardly from the frame (1), however, this should not be considered as a limitation as the plurality of first brackets (2) may extend at any angle from the frame (1) based on requirement. That is, the plurality of first brackets (2) may extend from the frame (1) at any predefined angle which may aid the connector (100) to be connected to the frame (1) as per structural requirement of the tailgate assembly (200). In an embodiment, each of the plurality of first brackets (2) may be defined with one or more provisions to receive fasteners for connecting the connector (100) with the tailgate (201). Additionally, the connector (100) may be

connected to the tailgate (201) by any other means, for example, thermal joining, adhesive bonding and other permanent joining means.
[033] Further, as seen in Fig. 6, the connector (100) may include a plurality of second brackets (3) which may be defined on the frame (1). In an illustrative embodiment, the plurality of second brackets (3) are defined adjacent to the plurality of first brackets (2), however, this should not be considered as a limitation as the plurality of second brackets (3) may be defined at any location of the frame (1) of the connector (100) based on requirement to support the trim (150). The plurality of second brackets (3) may be defined with a receiving portion (9), which may be adapted to receive the engaging member (5) of the trim (150). Each second bracket (3) of the plurality of second brackets (3) may further include a locking member (4) extending from a portion of the receiving portion (9). In an embodiment, the locking member (4) may extend from a central portion of the receiving portion (9). The engaging member (5) of the trim (150) is received within the receiving portion (9) of the second bracket (3). When the engaging member (150) is received in the second bracket (3) the locking member (4) may press against the engaging member (5), causing a compressive force to be exerted on the engaging member (5). The compressive force exerted by the locking member (4) may aid in restricting further displacement of the engaging member (5) into the receiving portion (9) of the plurality of second brackets (3), that is, towards the tailgate (201).
[034] Referring to Figs. 6 and 7, to enable the locking member (4) to press against the engaging member (5), the locking member (4) may be defined with a first section (4a) and a second section (4b). The second section (4b) may extend angularly downwardly from the first section (4a) and may be configured to press against the engaging member (5). In an embodiment, the angle between the first section (4a) and the second section (4b) may be defined based on requirement, such that the angle may facilitate the second section (4b) to come in contact with the engaging member (5) received within the receiving portion (9) of the plurality of second brackets (3). The shape and configuration of the locking member (4) aids in exerting the required compressive force on the engaging member (5) to prevent further displacement of the engaging member (5) into the plurality of second brackets (3). Further, the locking member (4) may be made of a resilient material which may facilitate exertion of compressive force on the engaging member (5) for coupling the trim (150) to the tailgate (201). In an embodiment, the locking member (4) may be made of, for

example, a polymeric material, a metallic material and any other material that is capable of exhibiting resilient properties.
[035] Further, the receiving portion (9) may be defined with one or more side walls (8) which may extend on either sides of the locking member (4). The one or more side walls (8) on either sides of the locking member (4) may guide the engaging member (5) of the trim (150) through the receiving portion (9). Furthermore, the plurality of second brackets (3) may be defined with a lip (6). The lip (6) may extend upwardly from the frame (1) of the connector (100) and may be defined between the one or more side walls (8). Referring to Figs 6 and 7, The lip (6) may be configured to engage with the depression (7) that may be formed on the engaging member (5) to lock the engaging member (5) within the plurality of second brackets (3). That is, the lip (6) may get positioned within the depression (7) of the engaging member (5) such that displacement of the engaging member (5) after being received within the receiving portion (9) may be prevented. In an embodiment, as seen in Fig. 7, the height of the lip (6) may be greater than the depth of the depression (7) formed on the engaging member (5). The configuration of the lip (6) to engage with the depression (7) prevents displacement of the engaging member (5) out of the plurality of second brackets (3) and the configuration of the locking member (4) to engage with the engaging member (5) prevents displacement of the engaging member (5) in an inward direction further into the plurality of second brackets (3). That is, the configuration of the plurality of second brackets (3) mitigate further displacement of the engaging member (5) into the receiving portion (9) due to the contact between the locking member (4) and the engaging member (5), and also mitigates displacement of the engaging member (5) out of the receiving portion (9) due to the locking between the lip (6) and the depression (7).
[036] In an embodiment, the construction and configuration of the connector having the plurality of second brackets (3) prevents loosening of the trim (150) on the tailgate (201). Therefore, generation of noise in the form of squeaking or rattling in the tailgate assembly (200) due to loosening of the trim (150) is mitigated. Further, loosening of the trim (150) is prevented even when external forces act on the trim (150), for example, even when an external force is applied on the trim (150) by a user during opening and closing of the tailgate (201) the configuration of the plurality of second brackets (3) prevents loosening of the trim (150). The mitigation of loosening of the trim (150) also aids in preventing the trim (150) from falling off from the tailgate (201) upon

abrupt movement of the vehicle. This is because upon abrupt movement of the vehicle, the configuration of the locking member (4) exerting compressive force on the engaging member (5) prevents the engaging member (5) from snapping out of the receiving portion (9) of the plurality of second brackets (3).
[037] In an embodiment, the construction and configuration of the plurality of second brackets (3) mitigates generation of noise in the form of squeaking or rattling in the tailgate (201) by preventing loosening of the trim (150).
[038] It should be noted that in an exemplary embodiment, as seen in the Figs. 1-6 the features, construction, position and connections should not be construed as a limitation as the connector (100) and the tailgate assembly (200) may include any other type of features, construction, position, and connections which may work with other combinations for preventing loosening of the trim (150) fixed to the tailgate (201).
[039] In an operational embodiment, the connector (100) may be connected to the tailgate (201) through the plurality of first brackets (2), using suitable fasteners and other means. Further, the trim (150) may be connected to the connector (100) by positioning the engaging members (5) of the trim (150) in line with the plurality of second brackets (3) and inserting the engaging members (5) into the receiving portion (9). As seen in Figs. 6 and 7, the engaging members (5) may be guided into the receiving portion (9) by riding along the one or more side walls (8). Upon sliding along the one or more side walls (8), the second part (5b) of the engaging member (5) may slide over the lip (6) and may snap into the required position when the depression (7) formed in the engaging member (5) engages with the lip (6). Simultaneously, as the second part (5b) of the engaging member (5) slides over the lip (6), the second section (4b) of the locking member (4) may slide on an opposite side of the engaging member (5) continuously exerting the compressive force on the engaging member (5). Upon locking of the lip (6) with the depression (7), the second section (4b) of the locking member (4) may exert compressive force on a portion of the engaging member (5), thereby restricting further displacement of the engaging member (5) into the receiving portion (9) of the plurality of second brackets (3).

[040] The connector (100) is easy to manufacture and aids in easy assembling of the trim (150) on the tailgate (201) to form the tailgate assembly (200).
[041] It should be imperative that the connector, the tailgate assembly and any other elements or features described in the above detailed description should not be considered as a limitation with respect to the figures. Rather, variation to such device and system should be considered within the scope of the detailed description.
Equivalents:
[042] With respect to the use of substantially any plural and/or singular terms herein, those having skill in the art can translate from the plural to the singular and/or from the singular to the plural as is appropriate to the context and/or application. The various singular/plural permutations may be expressly set forth herein for sake of clarity.
[043] It will be understood by those within the art that, in general, terms used herein, and especially in the appended claims (e.g., bodies of the appended claims) are generally intended as “open” terms (e.g., the term “including” should be interpreted as “including but not limited to,” the term “having” should be interpreted as “having at least,” the term “includes” should be interpreted as “includes but is not limited to,” etc.). It will be further understood by those within the art that if a specific number of an introduced claim recitation is intended, such an intent will be explicitly recited in the claim, and in the absence of such recitation no such intent is present. For example, as an aid to understanding, the following appended claims may contain usage of the introductory phrases “at least one” and “one or more” to introduce claim recitations. However, the use of such phrases should not be construed to imply that the introduction of a claim recitation by the indefinite articles “a” or “an” limits any particular claim containing such introduced claim recitation to inventions containing only one such recitation, even when the same claim includes the introductory phrases “one or more” or “at least one” and indefinite articles such as “a” or “an” (e.g., “a” and/or “an” should typically be interpreted to mean “at least one” or “one or more”); the same holds true for the use of definite articles used to introduce claim recitations. In addition, even if a specific number of an introduced claim recitation is explicitly recited, those skilled in the art will recognize that such recitation should typically be interpreted to mean at least the recited

number (e.g., the bare recitation of “two recitations,” without other modifiers, typically means at least two recitations, or two or more recitations). Furthermore, in those instances where a convention analogous to “at least one of A, B, and C, etc.” is used, in general such a construction is intended in the sense one having skill in the art would understand the convention (e.g., “a system having at least one of A, B, and C” would include but not be limited to systems that have A alone, B alone, C alone, A and B together, A and C together, B and C together, and/or A, B, and C together, etc.). In those instances where a convention analogous to “at least one of A, B, or C, etc.” is used, in general such a construction is intended in the sense one having skill in the art would understand the convention (e.g., “a system having at least one of A, B, or C” would include but not be limited to systems that have A alone, B alone, C alone, A and B together, A and C together, B and C together, and/or A, B, and C together, etc.). It will be further understood by those within the art that virtually any disjunctive word and/or phrase presenting two or more alternative terms, whether in the description, claims, or drawings, should be understood to contemplate the possibilities of including one of the terms, either of the terms, or both terms. For example, the phrase “A or B” will be understood to include the possibilities of “A” or “B” or “A and B.”
[044] In addition, where features or aspects of the disclosure are described in terms of Markush groups, those skilled in the art will recognize that the disclosure is also thereby described in terms of any individual member or subgroup of members of the Markush group.
[045] While various aspects and embodiments have been disclosed herein, other aspects and embodiments will be apparent to those skilled in the art. The various aspects and embodiments disclosed herein are for purposes of illustration and are not intended to be limiting, with the true scope.

Referral Numerals:

Reference Number Description
100 Connector
150 Trim
151 Inner surface
200 Tailgate assembly
201 Tailgate
1 Frame
2 First bracket
3 Second bracket
4 Locking member
4a First section
4b Second section
5 Engaging member
5a First part
5b Second part
6 Lip
7 Depression
8 Side wall
9 Receiving portion
10 Clip

We Claim:
1. A connector (100) for connecting a trim (150) to a tailgate (201) of a tailgate assembly
(200), the connector (100) comprising:
a frame (1);
a plurality of first brackets (2) defined on the frame (1) and extending upwardly from a portion of the frame (1), and connectable to the tailgate (201); and
a plurality of second brackets (3) defined on the frame (1), wherein the plurality of second brackets (3) are defined with a receiving portion (9) and a locking member (4),
wherein, the receiving portion (9) is adapted to receive an engaging member (5) of the trim (150) and the locking member (4) is adapted to contact and exert compressive force on the engaging member (5) for coupling the trim (150) to the tailgate (201).
2. The connector (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the receiving portion (9) is defined with one or more side walls (8) extending on either sides of the locking member (4).
3. The connector (100) as claimed in claim 2, wherein the plurality of second brackets (3) are defined with a lip (6) extending from the frame (1) between the one or more side walls (8) configured to engage with a depression (7) formed in the engaging member (5).
4. The connector (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the locking member (4) is defined with a first section (4a) and a second section (4b) extending angularly from the first section (4a) and configured to contact the engaging member (5).
5. The connector (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the locking member (4) is made of a resilient material to exert compressive force on the engaging member (5) for coupling the trim (150) to the tailgate (201).
6. A tailgate assembly (200) for a vehicle, comprising:
a tailgate (201); a trim (150); and

a connector (100) connecting the trim (150) to the tailgate (201), the connector (100) comprising:
a frame (1);
a plurality of first brackets (2) defined on the frame (1) and extending upwardly from a portion of the frame (1), and connectable to the tailgate (201); and
a plurality of second brackets (3) defined on the frame (1), wherein the plurality of second brackets (3) are defined with a receiving portion (9) and a locking member (4),
wherein the receiving portion (9) is adapted to receive an engaging member (5) of the trim (150) and the locking member (4) is adapted to contact and exert compressive force on the engaging member (5) for coupling the trim (150) to the tailgate (201).
7. The tailgate assembly (201) as claimed in claim 6, wherein the engaging member (5) of the trim (150) is defined with a first part (5a) and a second part (5b) angularly extending from the first part (5a), and wherein the second part (5b) is defined with a thickness greater than the first part (5a) to form a depression (7) between the first part (5a) and the second part (5b).
8. The tailgate assembly (200) as claimed in claim 6, wherein the plurality of second brackets (3) are defined with a lip (6) extending from the frame (1) between one or more side walls (8) defined in the receiving portion (9) and configured to engage with the depression (7) formed in the engaging member (5).
9. A vehicle, comprising:
a body;
a tailgate assembly (200) connectable to a rear end of the body, the tailgate
assembly (200) comprising:
a tailgate (201);
a trim (150); and

a connector (100) connecting the trim (150) to the tailgate (201), the connector (100) comprising:
a frame (1);
a plurality of first brackets (2) defined on the frame (1) and extending upwardly from a portion of the frame (1), and connectable to the tailgate (201); and
a plurality of second brackets (3) defined on the frame (1), wherein the plurality of second brackets (3) are defined with a receiving portion (9) and a locking member (4),
wherein the receiving portion (9) is adapted to receive an engaging member (5) of the trim (150) and the locking member (4) is adapted to contact and exert compressive force on the engaging member (5) for coupling the trim (150) to the tailgate (201).