Cargo system for a vehicle
US10040490B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 25, 2016 |
| Grant date | Aug 7, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 6, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R9/10
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle includes a first sidewall, a second sidewall and a floor cooperating with the first and second sidewalls to at least partially define a cargo area. A cargo system is provided on an upper surface of at least one of the first and second sidewalls of the storage compartment. The cargo system includes at least one rail disposed on and extending longitudinally along an upper surface of one or more of the first and second sidewalls, the at least one rail having an elongate rail body including one or more slots provided therein. At least one support mechanism including at least one member is adjustably positioned on the rail body between a stored position wherein an inner surface of the at least one member at least partially covers the rail body and a deployed position wherein the inner surface is positioned to receive and support one or more items.
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