Double jointed hinge and foldable deck using same

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2007-11-13

2007-11-13

Pedder, Dennis H. (Department: 3612)

Land vehicles: bodies and tops

Bodies

Enclosed compartment

C105S372000, C016S360000, C016S361000, C016S366000

Reexamination Certificate

active

11126808

ABSTRACT:
A foldable deck for supporting cargo in a freight compartment is provided. The foldable deck includes a pair of deck panels connected by a double jointed hinge. The foldable deck is mounted on one of the side walls of the freight compartment and is capable of movement between a secure upright position and an extended horizontal deployed position. When the deck panels are in their deployed position they at least partially define a platform above the floor of the vehicle freight compartment. The double jointed hinge has a hinge member having a pair of pivot pins and slot pins that alternate between a deployed position and an upright position. The free end rests upon a channel or catch rail on the free wall opposite the attachment wall.

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