Land vehicles: bodies and tops – Bodies – Auxiliary article compartments
Patent
1993-12-27
1995-11-14
Mitchell, David M.
Land vehicles: bodies and tops
Bodies
Auxiliary article compartments
224311, 224315, 296 3716, B60R 704
Patent
active
054660289
ABSTRACT:
An auxiliary storage compartment for an automobile has a compartment body with a pair of side portions and a substantially horizontal floor portion forming a U-shaped opening. The compartment body is rigidly attached to the roof and extends laterally across the width of the vehicle above the cargo storage area. The side portions, floor portion and the vehicle roof define a compartment therebetween. A bezel member, having at least one opening therein, is connected to compartment body and enclosing the U-shaped opening between the roof and the compartment body. At least one door is movably attached to the bezel opening for enclosing and providing access to the compartment. A latching mechanism on the door secures the door in a closed position.
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Ford Motor Company
May Roger L.
Mierzwa Kevin G.
Mitchell David M.
Robinson Kia M.
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