Loading compartment

US6890015B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• VOLVO CAR CORPORATION · SE

Inventors

• Anders Carlsson · Lund, SE
• Tomas Wiberg · Torslanda, SE
• Ricardo Heras Paleo · Handen, SE

Key dates

• Filing date: Jun 15, 2001
• Grant date: May 10, 2005
• Expiry date: Jun 15, 2021

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B60R7/02
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A loading compartment in a vehicle having a recess in the floor of the vehicle and a cover. The cover covers the recess in a closed position and allows access to a storage space defined by the recess in an open position. The cover is mounted to the floor of the vehicle. A load-receiving element having the shape of the recess is detachably disposed in the recess. The load-receiving element has load-receiving surfaces for supporting goods place on the load-receiving element. The cover also includes at least one supporting member to secure goods in the storage space.