Package and article carriers – Vehicle attached – Slidable receiver
Patent
1994-08-17
1996-02-06
Recla, Henry J.
Package and article carriers
Vehicle attached
Slidable receiver
2483112, 224926, 296 371, 296 379, 29718814, 29718817, B60N 312, B60N 310
Patent
active
054890543
ABSTRACT:
An extendible tray for a vehicle includes a housing mounted in the vehicle and a carrier movably connected with respect to the housing. The carrier is movable between a stored position inside the housing, a first use position outside the housing to expose a first portion of the carrier, and a second use position outside the housing to expose both the first and second portions of the carrier. The carrier is biased outwardly from the housing, and first and second latches are provided to retain the carrier in the stored position and the first use position. When a user pushes the carrier in the direction of the housing, the spring and latches facilitate movement of the carrier from the stored position to the first use position and from the first use position to the second use position. A method for storing an ashtray and a cupholder in a vehicle housing is also provided. In addition, a method for providing access to an ashtray and a cupholder for rear seat passengers in a vehicle is provided.
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Atlantic Automotive Components, Inc.
Eloshway Charles R.
Recla Henry J.
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