Hinge apparatus for vehicle floor systems
US6719363B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 30, 2002 |
| Grant date | Apr 13, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 29, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R13/013
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Hinges are provided for vehicle floor systems that include an elongated, planar bridge member, and opposite first and second hinge members pivotally attached to the bridge member. The first and second hinge members are each pivotally connected to a respective edge portion of the bridge member. Each hinge member includes a base member and a planar upper panel that extends outwardly from the base member. The upper panel of each hinge member is configured to removably secure a vehicle floor panel thereto. Each hinge member is movable between a first position wherein the upper panel may be substantially coplanar with the bridge member, and a second position wherein the upper panel is transverse to the bridge member. The width of the bridge member is at least twice the pile dimension or compressed pile dimension of overlying carpet to prevent damage to the carpet when the hinge members are pivoted.
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