Auto deployed cargo loading rail system and medic seat in-truck travel rail
US8657353B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 13, 2011 |
| Grant date | Feb 25, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 8, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61G3/061
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A vehicle cargo loading rail system includes inner vehicle rail portions connected to vehicle structure. Connecting rail portions have a rotatable connecting joint to rotatably connect the connecting rail portions to one of the inner vehicle rail portions. Step mounted rail portions are connected to a door rotatably connected to the vehicle and rotatable between closed and open conditions. The step mounted rail portions have a longitudinal slot. A roller fitting assembly is connected to the connecting rail portions and slidably received in the longitudinal slot. A trolley member is movable on a continuous rail surface created when the door is open having vehicle rail portion ends contacting connecting rail portion first ends, and connecting rail portion second ends in contact with step mounted rail portion ends. A trolley member cavity receives a support post of a member loaded into the vehicle by movement on the continuous rail surface.
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