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Vehicle storage structure

US7090274B1 · kind B1 · utility

95Cited by
15References
10Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 11, 2005
Grant dateAug 15, 2006
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Expiry dateApr 8, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R5/04
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A vehicle body structure includes a storage box installed in a location within the vehicle that is originally arranged and configured to receive a rear passenger's seat. The storage box has an upper opening and a cargo cavity that extends downwardly from the upper opening below an upper surface of the vehicle floor. A storage cover overlies the upper opening of the storage box. The storage cover has first and second lids. The first lid is arranged to move between a closed position covering a forward area of the cargo cavity and an open position exposing the forward area of the cargo cavity to the side access opening. The second lid is arranged to move between a closed position covering a rearward area of the cargo cavity and an open position exposing the rearward area of the cargo cavity to the rear access opening.

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