Interlocking arrangement of storage boxes for a sport utility vehicle
US5687895A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 20, 1995 |
| Grant date | Nov 18, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 20, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R7/02
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An interlocking arrangement of storage boxes in the rear section of a passenger vehicle such as a sport utility vehicle. The arrangement preferably includes at least three storage boxes. Two of the boxes are respectively secured to the side walls of the vehicle. These side boxes are spaced from each other and the third box is slidably receivable between them. In the preferred embodiment, the third box has lips on its sides that respectively interlock with lips on the two side boxes to prevent the third box from being removed by lifting it upwardly between the two side boxes. Forward stops on the side boxes prevent the third box from being moved forwardly beyond the side boxes and the vehicle's tailgate in its closed position serves to prevent the third box from being moved rearwardly out of the vehicle. In this manner and with the tailgate in its locked, closed position, the three interlocking storage boxes are securely held in place.
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