Land vehicles: bodies and tops – Bodies – Variable capacity of body
Patent
1998-12-22
2000-09-05
Dayoan, D. Glenn
Land vehicles: bodies and tops
Bodies
Variable capacity of body
296 261, 296 3716, 296191, 224496, 224542, 224564, 224925, B62D 3308, B60R 702, B60R 906, B60P 334
Patent
active
061131725
ABSTRACT:
A partitioning system is for use in the storage area of a vehicle. The partitioning system includes a multipurpose shelf that can be positioned in a plurality of different locations. The shelf can be disposed (1) horizontally near the top of the rear row of seats to act as a security cover; (2) horizontally along the floor in the storage area; (3) horizontally to cooperate of a folded last row of seats to provide a generally flat surface from the end gate into the passenger area; (4) vertically and adjacent to the rear row of seats; and (5) horizontally, while the end gate is open, such that the shelf extends beyond the storage area as defined by a closed end gate. The shelf includes a pivotable support leg that may contact the vehicle body to support the shelf in this horizontal position that extends beyond the storage area defined by a closed end gate.
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1998 Renault Megane--pertinent photographs attached.
Detroit News: Busines Section; D. Jawett; For 1999 Models, it's what's inside that counts; Oct. 2, 1998, p. 1B and 3B.
Chaloult Brian
Edson Thomas E.
Joyce John W.
Kuhr Robert P.
Mihelich Thomas D.
Chenevert Paul
DaimlerChrysler Corporation
Dayoan D. Glenn
Lorelli Marc
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