Patent · US Expired

Pick-up style utility vehicle with two-way latch system

US6905159B1 · kind B1 · utility

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9Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateAug 30, 2004
Grant dateJun 14, 2005
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Expiry dateAug 30, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB62D33/037
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A pick-up style utility vehicle is provided. Typically, the vehicle includes a movable seat and an adjustable cargo bed, each configured to be alternatively positioned in an overlapping area of movement. The vehicle further includes a latch system including a latch body and a first retainer provided on the seat and a second latch retainer provided on a portion of the cargo bed. The latch body is typically configured to alternatively be secured to the seat or to the cargo bed by interlocking with either the first or the second latch retainer.

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