Material or article handling – Self-loading or unloading vehicles – Conveyor
Patent
1994-03-31
1996-08-13
Keenan, James W.
Material or article handling
Self-loading or unloading vehicles
Conveyor
414462, B60P 100
Patent
active
055449980
ABSTRACT:
A selectively retractable load floor for the cargo compartment of a vehicle to improve access to cargo stored within the vehicle. The load floor includes a platform movable along dual rails for easy access to items stored even at the interior portion of the cargo compartment. The platform travels along low-profile rails to maximize interior cargo space and may be locked into position anywhere along the rail system. A spring-loaded latching system provides automatic locking to prevent inadvertent movement of the load floor. A single handle latch mechanism allows simple control of the movement of the platform.
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Keenan James W.
MascoTech Automotive Systems Group, Inc.
Sutherland Malcolm L.
Zarins Edgar A.
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