Automotive vehicle through body storage with combination door and step
US10974653B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 24, 2018 |
| Grant date | Apr 13, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 24, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R16/023
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An automotive vehicle with a storage compartment has a cabin, a set of rear wheels located behind the cabin, a cargo space, and a closable integrated storage compartment located adjacent to the cabin, rearward of a rear-most seat of the automotive vehicle, and forward of the set of rear wheels. At least a portion of the storage compartment is positioned forward of a forward wall of the cargo space. The storage compartment has at least one sidewall enclosing an interior portion of the storage compartment and extending from a first side panel at a first side of the automotive vehicle toward a second side of the automotive vehicle, a first opening to the storage compartment at the first side of the automotive vehicle, and a first door at the first opening. The first door has a first step member with a horizontal step surface when open.
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