Partitioned Patents (Class 296/24.4)
  • Patent number: 11628748
    Abstract: A vehicle includes a chassis defining a longitudinal axis, a cab coupled to the chassis, a cargo body coupled to the chassis and positioned rearward of the cab, and a driver seat disposed within the cab. The cab has a first door with a first window and a second door with a second window. When the driver seat is in a position that accommodates an operator being in the 95th male height percentile, the operator within the driver seat can see out of (i) the first window at a first angle relative to a forward looking direction that is parallel with the longitudinal axis and (ii) the second window at a second angle relative to the forward looking direction. Each of the first angle and the second angle is at least 95 degrees.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2023
    Assignee: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: Benjamin Andrews, Robert Wesley Holliday, Dan Nett, Annette Rantanen, Paul Schmidt, Nick Winter, Mitchell Wolfrath
  • Patent number: 11485424
    Abstract: A suspended mounting anchor can include an anchor body configured to be disposed on a first surface of a B-pillar and a clamp member configured to be disposed on a second, opposing surface of the B-pillar. The anchor body can include one or more bosses extending from a surface of the anchor, each boss having an inner bore including a threaded portion. The clamp member can be coupled to the anchor body such that a wall of the B-pillar is disposed between the anchor body and the clamp member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2022
    Assignee: J.R. Selina Manufacturing Co.
    Inventors: Terry L. Setina, Adam Sampson
  • Patent number: 11427129
    Abstract: Disclosed is a bed platform and system for use in an enclosed or partly enclosed space, such as, a cargo space of a vehicle, such as, a van, camper, or truck, among others. By one approach, the bed platform consists of interleaved portions of panel portions that permit relative lateral motion of the panels. In some configurations, the panel portions are adjustable such that the bed platform can be fit into differently sized vehicle cargo spaces. In addition, the systems described herein also may permit the bed platform to be adjusted or moved to different heights even though the wall configurations may be different along the height thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2022
    Assignee: Adventure Wagon LLC
    Inventor: Chad Smith
  • Patent number: 11124124
    Abstract: A cargo area partition system for a vehicle includes a rear seat positioned within a cabin area of the vehicle and adjacent a cargo area in the vehicle. The rear seat includes a rear seat back that is pivotally positionable between an upright position and a substantially horizontal position. The system further includes a seat striker adapted to engage and to releasably fix the rear seat back in an upright position, and a partition panel configured to releasably engage the seat striker and define a partition in the cargo area when the rear seat back is positioned in the substantially horizontal position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2021
    Assignee: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
    Inventor: David B. Waskie
  • Patent number: 10899288
    Abstract: An insertion floor is provided for covering a storage or luggage compartment, preferably in a motor vehicle, wherein the insertion floor is pivotably supported on a holder by locking hinges and wherein the locking hinges hold the insertion floor at least in a position in which the storage or luggage is accessible. In order to create such an insertion floor that can be economically produced, consists of few individual parts, and also can be installed and removed quickly and easily by the user, the insertion floor can be removed from the holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2021
    Assignee: Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Bastien Wertich, Walter Fleischer, Joerg Wichert
  • Patent number: 10807661
    Abstract: A mobile distribution platform apparatus and method utilizing an over the road tractor platform constructed to be freely movable upon the road system. A plurality of ramps are each pivotally joined to the platform and each pivotable between a raised travel configuration and lowered to an extending loading configuration. Each ramp further includes a plurality of adjustable removable support jacks which may be installed on the underside of a ramp and extend downwardly therefrom to provide support for the ramp in its loading configuration. The mobile distribution platform provides a transportation and distribution hub which may be located as required without the need of stationary support facilities. In addition to providing a road transport hub, the present invention mobile distribution platform also provides the capability to locate adjacent a section of railroad track without the need of supporting stationary facilities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Inventor: Troy L. Deal
  • Patent number: 10808454
    Abstract: Sanitary barrier systems and methods for preventing transmission of biological substances and protecting human health are provided. A retractable barrier system may include a first supporting member and a barrier film. The first supporting member may comprise a first attachment element configured to position the barrier system vertically in use. The barrier film may have a fixed edge and a free edge, wherein the fixed edge is connected to the first supporting member. The barrier film is extendible to a desired length in a use configuration and retractable back on the first supporting member in a storage configuration. The barrier system may include a retracting mechanism such as a crank or a spring-loaded roller. The barrier film may comprise a sanitary portion. The barrier system may be combined with stanchions or queue barriers to protect individuals waiting in lines. The barrier system may also be used to provide barrier inside a multi-person vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: Sanitary Barriers LLC
    Inventors: John A. Weix, Megan F. Weix
  • Patent number: 10696187
    Abstract: A vehicle passenger compartment having at least three seating areas and at least one clear area, located between two adjacent seating areas, wherein the passenger compartment includes at least one separating panel movable between a first position in which the separating panel extends outside the clear area and a second position in which the separating panel extends in the clear area, so as to separate the two associated adjacent seating areas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2020
    Assignee: FAURECIA INTERIEUR INDUSTRIE
    Inventor: Philippe Lalague
  • Patent number: 10466387
    Abstract: An arrangement structure for a vicinity information detection sensor, the arrangement structure comprising: a vicinity information detection sensor provided on a roof of a fuel cell bus; and an obstruction portion provided between the vicinity information detection sensor and a hydrogen tank disposed on the roof, the obstruction portion obstructing the hydrogen tank from coming into contact with the vicinity information detection sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2019
    Assignee: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Masanobu Ohmi, Seiji Yamamoto, Yoshiaki Matsumura, Kosuke Sakakibara, Kazuki Sugie, Misato Kinoshita
  • Patent number: 10106090
    Abstract: A foldable holding device that is provided in a floorboard, the foldable holding device including: a housing recess; a raisable top panel that fits into the housing recess while the raisable top panel is housed; a side panel foldably connected to one of side edges of the raisable top panel such that as the raisable top panel is raised, the side panel outwardly moves to form the foldable holding device in an open state; first and second holding sub-members respectively provided in the housing recess and at a position located directly adjacent to a lower edge of the side panel, and the first and second holding sub-members being configured to maintain a raised position of the side panel by engaging the first holding sub-members and the second holding sub-members to each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2018
    Inventor: Yuzuru Ito
  • Patent number: 9346416
    Abstract: An apparatus is for a vehicle having a vehicle section. The apparatus includes a vehicle cargo liner assembly configured to be received in the vehicle section of the vehicle, and the vehicle cargo liner assembly having oppositely-facing liner side walls. The apparatus also includes a movable liner panel pivotally mountable to the oppositely-facing liner side walls in such a way that the movable liner panel is pivotally movable, at least in part, between a panel-storage position and a panel-deployed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2016
    Inventor: Kevin Keun Kim
  • Patent number: 9174599
    Abstract: A pet fence includes a first part having multiple first bars, and two second parts each having multiple second bars are slidably connected to the first part. Two positioning tubes are connected to the first part and each have first holes and second holes. Multiple adjustment units connect the first part to the second parts, and each adjustment unit is cooperated with a locking unit which extends through one of the first holes the positioning tubes. When the locking unit is loosened, the two second parts are movable relative to the first part to adjust the width of the pet fence. At least one clamp unit is connected to one of the second holes of the positioning tube to secure the at least one clamp unit to the headrest rod the seat of a vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2015
    Assignee: KING RACK INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Chiu-Kuei Wang
  • Patent number: 9174685
    Abstract: In one embodiment, the present disclosure is a modular construction of at least one partition panel combined with a structural footer rail, at least one close out wing, at least one header panel, optional gaskets to provide sound deadening between the cargo side and the cab side of the vehicle interior, and a structural reinforcing hoop to provide rigidity to the partition structure and create a “box” structure to the partition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2015
    Assignee: Adrian Steel Company
    Inventor: Thomas S. Richter
  • Patent number: 9033389
    Abstract: A partition for separating front and rear occupant areas of a vehicle comprises a frame and multiple panel members. The frame is attached to the vehicle and has an upper lateral member, respective angled side tubular members and a window. The multiple panel members are configured to fit vertically between the window and a floor pan and horizontally between first and second sides. The multiple panel members comprise a first panel member for positioning adjacent the first side, a second panel member for positioning adjacent the second side and a center section laterally adjacent and separating the first and second panel members. The center section protrudes rearwardly relative to the first panel member and the second panel member. The second panel member is recessed forwardly of the first panel member and forwardly of the center section to increase space available in a rear seat aligned with the second panel member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2015
    Inventor: Terry L. Setina
  • Patent number: 8919850
    Abstract: An equipped living, compartment for transport vehicles, the equipped compartment being provided with a multipurpose kitchen unit defined by a cabinet having a top closing lid and provided with a cooking surface, which is mounted underneath the lid and can be turned up or down, at least in part, between a lowered operative position and a raised inoperative position, and with a basin or sink set in a fixed position underneath the cooking surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: C.R.F. Società Consortile per Azioni
    Inventors: Silvia Quattrocolo, Angelo Storgato
  • Patent number: 8857850
    Abstract: A cushioned barrier for a pet in a vehicle comprising a central body, where the central body includes a first vertical surface and a second vertical surface, and where the central body is covered in a textured cover; a first protrusion on the first vertical surface; and a second protrusion on the second vertical surface, where the first protrusion and the second protrusion wedge the cushioned barrier between a front seat and a seat cushion of a backseat. The first protrusion may be an angled support and the second protrusion may be a square support where each are attached with Velcro® to the central body to enable adjustments of the protrusions along the central body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2014
    Inventor: Harry Avanian
  • Patent number: 8851545
    Abstract: A vehicle is provided with a luggage compartment that houses an additional support unit having a loading floor, height-adjustable between a lowered position and at least one raised position; the unit has two levers hinged to a fixed structure about a first horizontal axis and to the loading floor about a second horizontal axis, parallel to the first one; when placed in the raised position, the loading floor is supported, but can be rotated upwards about the second horizontal axis; the levers carry respective appendages, which rest on fixed brackets to support the loading floor in the raised position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Assignee: C.R.F. Societa' Consortile per Azioni
    Inventors: Franco Tosco, Giorgio Masoero, Alberto Caruso, Angelo Storgato
  • Patent number: 8844995
    Abstract: A tonneau cover device includes a tonneau cover coupled to a hatchback door. A movable guide arranged on the tonneau cover is guided by a fixed guide arranged in the vehicle to guide the tonneau cover. The movable guide is separated from the fixed guide when the hatchback door opens. A controller moves the tonneau cover to an extension position when the hatchback door closes and a storage position when the hatchback door opens. A detector detects whether movement of the tonneau cover is obstructed due to contact with an object. The controller temporarily interrupts movement of the tonneau cover when the detector detects that the movement of the tonneau cover to the storage position has been obstructed and restarts the movement of the tonneau cover to the storage position when determining that the movable guide has been separated from the fixed guide as the hatchback door opens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha Tokai Rika Denki Seisakusho
    Inventors: Takashi Nagao, Hiroyuki Mori, Toshihiko Nakano
  • Patent number: 8833831
    Abstract: A barrier apparatus for protecting a bus driver including a vertically-oriented panel selectively moveable along a set of tracks between a forward position and a rearward position within a bus, the forward position including the panel positioned between a driver's seat and a passenger entryway of the bus. The panel is arranged so that, when in the forward position or the rearward position or moved between the forward position and the rearward position, the panel remains on a driver's side of the bus thus ensuring that the panel does not obstruct passenger traffic into and out of the bus during any phase of operation of the barrier system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: Nabi Bus, LLC
    Inventor: G. William Manzke, Jr.
  • Patent number: 8807620
    Abstract: A partition assembly for use in vehicles. The partition assembly aim to separate a first interior space of a vehicle, such as an operator space, from a second interior space of the vehicle, such as an aft living space. The partition assembly can be secured to the vehicle along its vertical sides. The partition assembly can include connection interfaces configured to frictionally fit, including being press fit, into a gap formed between interior trim of the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Assignee: PACCAR Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin C. Eilers, Greg William Bonsen, Jonathan Duncan
  • Publication number: 20140210225
    Abstract: A barrier apparatus for protecting a bus driver including a vertically-oriented panel selectively moveable along a set of tracks between a forward position and a rearward position within a bus, the forward position including the panel positioned between a driver's seat and a passenger entryway of the bus. The panel is arranged so that, when in the forward position or the rearward position or moved between the forward position and the rearward position, the panel remains on a driver's side of the bus thus ensuring that the panel does not obstruct passenger traffic into and out of the bus during any phase of operation of the barrier system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2013
    Publication date: July 31, 2014
    Applicant: North American Bus Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: G. William Manzke, JR.
  • Patent number: 8708388
    Abstract: A partition for separating front and rear occupant areas of a vehicle comprising at least one partition member and at least one pair of partition support brackets. The partition bracket has an upper extent comprising a near ceiling member positionable adjacent a ceiling of the vehicle and two lateral extents comprising opposite side members. The partition support brackets are mountable to opposite sides of the vehicle and to the opposite side members of the partition member to couple the partition to the vehicle. The partition support bracket for at least one of the opposite sides comprises a load support section configured to support a proportion of a partition member load as applied to the at least one of the sides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Inventor: Terry L. Setina
  • Patent number: 8678460
    Abstract: A vehicle accessory assembly includes a housing and a vehicle accessory subassembly, including a vehicle accessory and a bezel, installed in the housing. The housing includes a side panel having at least one tab extending from a top of the side panel. The vehicle accessory includes a side wall and a guide rib extending from the side wall in a direction away from a center of the accessory. The guide rib includes a guide portion. A guide angle between the guide portion and the side wall is less than about 90°. The bezel includes a snap portion. As the vehicle accessory subassembly is installed on the housing, the tab of the side panel engages the guide portion of the guide rib such that the guide portion of the guide rib guides the tab over an outboard side of the snap portion into engagement with the receiving slot of the bezel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Assignees: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc., Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Jan-Michael Francis Stachura, Toshinao Wada
  • Patent number: 8646727
    Abstract: A device for keeping objects, especially luggage, in an aircraft hold, the device including a flexible partition and at least one winding mechanism. The flexible partition is mounted on the winding mechanism such that it can be both wound onto the winding mechanism or unwound from the winding mechanism. The flexible partition includes an attaching mechanism that operates with a complementary mechanism to maintain the flexible partition in an unwound position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2014
    Assignee: Airbus Operations SAS
    Inventor: Bernard Guering
  • Publication number: 20140008932
    Abstract: A travel trailer is provided having a wall therein which is selectively movable along the longitudinal length of the trailer so as to alter the relative dimensions of rooms within the travel trailer without altering the exterior appearance of the travel trailer. In a preferred embodiment of a toy hauler-type travel trailer, the rearward wall separating the garage portion of the trailer from the living quarters is movably mounted at each of its sides upon a motor driven gear. Each such gear is operated in a synchronized manner so as to engage a gear rack on each side of the wall to drive the wall forward or rearward, as desired by the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2012
    Publication date: January 9, 2014
    Inventors: David Fought, Martin Clanton
  • Publication number: 20130241227
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a removable gate for defining storage areas in a transport trailer. The removable gate includes a first elongated housing, a second elongated housing and a pair of supports. Each elongated housing carries a pair of outwardly biased retractable members. When in the extended position the retractable members engage supports thereby securing the gate in a desired position. Retracting the members permits removal and repositioning of the gate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2012
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Inventors: KENNETH HOBBS, Travis Gorbet, Bobby Key, Tim Adams, Craig Starnes, William Patchell
  • Patent number: 8523257
    Abstract: The re-usable cover for protecting freight while in transit includes an upper end for attachment to the rear end opening of a freight container, a pair of side edges adjacent to a respective side of the rear end opening of the freight container when the upper end is attached, and a front surface configured to face the exterior of the freight container when the upper end is attached.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Carl E. Berger
  • Patent number: 8511731
    Abstract: A partition side member structure includes a partition panel, partition side panels joined to both right and left sides of the partition panel, and a partition reinforcement joined to backsides of the partition panel and the partition side panels. The partition side panels are divided in a vehicle front-rear direction into two partition side panels, which are front and rear partition side panels, by a dividing line extending in a vehicle width direction on a substantially horizontal plane formed of joining portions of the front and rear partition side panels. An upper part of the partition reinforcement is joined to a front portion of the rear partition side panel bent downward and a lower part of the partition reinforcement is joined to a lower portion of the front partition side panel bent downward.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Assignee: Suzuki Motor Corporation
    Inventor: Naoki Sakai
  • Patent number: 8434805
    Abstract: A protective shield for a bus driver which comprises a partition. A mechanism is for mounting the partition onto a floor and about a seat of the bus driver to protect the bus driver while operating a bus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2013
    Inventor: Harry F. Bonniville
  • Patent number: 8434806
    Abstract: A barrier net mounting structure may include a roof bracket provided on a head lining, and a hook provided on a lateral portion of a barrier net and inserted into the roof bracket, wherein the hook includes a rod having one end provided on the lateral portion of the barrier net, and the other end inserted into the roof bracket, and a locking portion and a stopper portion which may be provided on the other end of the rod in a spaced state therebetween, wherein one end of the locking portion may be locked to an inner surface of the roof bracket, and one end of the stopper portion may be supported by an outer surface of the roof bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2013
    Assignee: Hyundai Motor Company
    Inventors: Seung Kwon Cha, Tae Hoon Song
  • Publication number: 20130094930
    Abstract: A modular ramp and cargo box extension assembly is provided for use in connection with a pickup truck cargo box. The ramp assembly has a ramp connector assembly provided on the vehicle tailgate and ramps having a connector for connecting to the ramp connector to serve as loading ramps. The ramp connector has a pivoting clevis bracket and tangs that connects into a channel on the tailgate. Vertical tracks are provided proximate walls of the cargo box and rails are provided in the tracks to retain the ramps and move between retracted and extended positions so as to extend the height of the cargo box.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2011
    Publication date: April 18, 2013
    Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Peter Nicholas Kalergis, Daniel P. Cousino, Frank Victor Bonello
  • Patent number: 8414049
    Abstract: A tonneau cover assembly provided in a vehicle including a panel hingedly attached to a vehicle seat, and a release assembly with an actuating mechanism provided on the panel. The actuating mechanism is connected to a panel lock assembly and a seat lock assembly which are provided to selectively lock the panel and the vehicle seat in place. Actuation of the actuating mechanism causes the lock assemblies to release, thereby allowing rotation of the panel about the hinged attachment and folding of the vehicle seat from a seating position to a folded-forward position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2013
    Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Grey B. Parker
  • Patent number: 8360494
    Abstract: A cargo system includes first and second rails extending longitudinally along first and second side walls of a vehicle. A load floor has multiple panels hinged to one another. The rails are configured to support the load floor above a floor of the vehicle. The load floor is movable along the rails between an extended position and a retracted position. The multiple panels of the load floor divide the cargo area into a first portion below the load floor and above the vehicle floor and a second portion above the load floor. The multiple panels substantially uncover the vehicle floor when the load floor is in the retracted position. The cargo system may also include a cargo retainer. The rails support the cargo retainer such that the cargo retainer spans between the rails and is above the load floor when the load floor is in the extended position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
    Inventor: Flor Elena Quiros Perez
  • Publication number: 20130020824
    Abstract: A first planar partition member is positioned behind a seat in a vehicle. A second planar partition member is moved into a position relative to the first planar partition member such that the first and second planar partition members block air from flowing above the seat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2011
    Publication date: January 24, 2013
    Inventor: Chaya Tinterow
  • Publication number: 20120299323
    Abstract: This invention relates to a vehicle and discloses a garment customization vehicle, including a front compartment and a rear compartment. A middle separating board is disposed between the front compartment and the rear compartment. A high definition liquid crystal television display is disposed at the middle separating board. A computer host is disposed in the rear compartment. A retractable support pole is disposed at the computer host. A touch display is disposed at the retractable support pole. A camera capable of being rotated 360 degrees for providing video images of surroundings is disposed at the touch display. The touch display is connected with the computer host via the retractable support pole. The high definition liquid crystal television display, the computer host, the touch display, and the camera are electrically connected with each other. The structure of the invention is novel. Customers don't need to try on garments in person.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2011
    Publication date: November 29, 2012
    Inventor: Qihan Li
  • Patent number: 8297889
    Abstract: A loading and unloading device for cargo containers, such as sea containers, silos and other vessels, of mobile design, whereby a container, one end face of which can be opened or closed and can and can be connected flush to a cargo container for bulk goods to be loaded or unloaded, whereby the device container is equipped with least one telescoping tube that can be inserted or withdrawn from the cargo container to be loaded or unloaded, an associated motive power aggregate and a connector for the conveyance of bulk goods into or out of the cargo container to be loaded or unloaded, a suction unit with propelling air outlet, a motor-compressor unit with propelling air inlet for propelling air supply into the cargo container to be loaded or unloaded, a vacuum and filter system and an operating and control unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Inventors: Thomas Heinzen, Christian Hanses
  • Publication number: 20120261935
    Abstract: A cargo system includes first and second rails extending longitudinally along first and second side walls of a vehicle. A load floor has multiple panels hinged to one another. The rails are configured to support the load floor above a floor of the vehicle. The load floor is movable along the rails between an extended position and a retracted position. The multiple panels of the load floor divide the cargo area into a first portion below the load floor and above the vehicle floor and a second portion above the load floor. The multiple panels substantially uncover the vehicle floor when the load floor is in the retracted position. The cargo system may also include a cargo retainer. The rails support the cargo retainer such that the cargo retainer spans between the rails and is above the load floor when the load floor is in the extended position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2011
    Publication date: October 18, 2012
    Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
    Inventor: Flor Elena Quiros Perez
  • Publication number: 20120248807
    Abstract: A vehicle having a chassis, a cab mounted on the chassis, and a body. The body includes a bottom, a top and sides. The sides partially enclose an interior space and define an opening for accessing the interior space. The vehicle also includes a closure moveable between an open position and a closed position and a ladder compartment positioned in the interior space adapted for receiving a ladder having a length of at least about 12 feet. The ladder compartment has a lower surface positioned at a level no more than about 42 inches above ground level. The ladder compartment has an open end facing generally toward the opening. The storage compartment is configured so a ladder can slide longitudinally into and out of the ladder compartment through the open end of the ladder compartment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2012
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Applicant: DHSQUARED INNOVATIONS, LLC
    Inventor: Dale Heuvelman
  • Publication number: 20120049557
    Abstract: A partition side member structure includes a partition panel, partition side panels joined to both right and left sides of the partition panel, and a partition reinforcement joined to backsides of the partition panel and the partition side panels. The partition side panels are divided in a vehicle front-rear direction into two partition side panels, which are front and rear partition side panels, by a dividing line extending in a vehicle width direction on a substantially horizontal plane formed of joining portions of the front and rear partition side panels. An upper part of the partition reinforcement is joined to a front portion of the rear partition side panel bent downward and a lower part of the partition reinforcement is joined to a lower portion of the front partition side panel bent downward.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2011
    Publication date: March 1, 2012
    Applicant: SUZUKI MOTOR CORPORATION
    Inventor: Naoki Sakai
  • Patent number: 8100464
    Abstract: A vehicle substructure includes a side member inner that becomes a pillar member, a rear side member, and a side member outer. The vehicle substructure includes, for example, a partition as a load transmitting member that is inserted between the side member inner and the rear side member and comes into contact with the wall surface of the side member outer facing a vehicle compartment. It is preferable that the partition have a laminated structure including members and the like. Further, it is more preferable that the vehicle substructure include reinforcing members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2012
    Assignee: Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Takahiro Suzaki, Junichi Uto
  • Patent number: 8091939
    Abstract: A security partition for use in a vehicle having side curtain air bags is shown. The partition includes a frame. The frame in combination with the vehicle defines a cavity. The side curtain air bags are configured to deploy and occupy the cavity. A side wing is configured to be fastened to the frame. The side wing includes a body, and an air bag director. The plane of the air bag director is angled relative to the plane of the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2012
    Assignee: Pro-gard Products, LLC
    Inventor: Gilbert H. Forsyth
  • Patent number: 8075035
    Abstract: A cover assembly for a motor vehicle having a pair of spaced apart sidewalls. The cover assembly includes a track formed in each sidewall and a panel. A first leg of each track is arranged substantially orthogonal to a floor of the vehicle and a second leg of each track is positioned above the floor and extends from the first leg. The panel is movably coupled to the tracks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2011
    Assignee: Chrysler Group LLC
    Inventor: Thomas M. Sullivan
  • Patent number: 8075037
    Abstract: A vehicle storage assembly of a vehicle includes a deployable and retractable shelf member connected to a tailgate of the vehicle. In a deployed configuration, the shelf member is supported spaced-above the tailgate to provide a horizontal support surface with the tailgate in an open position and the shelf member is supported spaced horizontally from the tailgate to provide a sidewall of a storage compartment with the tailgate in a closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2011
    Assignee: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.
    Inventor: Jennifer J. Mahaffy
  • Publication number: 20110254304
    Abstract: The instant invention relates to a recreational vehicle kitchen block (1) comprising a functional area (2), which encompasses at least one sink (9) and/or a hob (18). According to the invention, the functional area (2) is characterized in that it encompasses a functional module (3, 4), the plan view of which is designed so as to be rectangular, and the length of which is twice as large as its width and in which the sink (9) and/or the hob (18) is arranged.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2009
    Publication date: October 20, 2011
    Applicant: DOMETIC GMBH
    Inventor: Paolo Moresco
  • Publication number: 20110148134
    Abstract: A moveable bulkhead 10, 110 for a motor vehicle such as a van 1 is disclosed comprising of a number of panels 11, 12, 13; 111, 112, and 113 hingedly connected together to permit the bulkhead 10 to be moved or transformed between forward and rear positions by rotation of the panels 11, 12, 13; 111, 112, and 113. The bulkhead 10 is “U”-shaped defining a concavity that faces forward when the bulkhead 10 is latched in the forward position and rearwardly when the bulkhead 10 is latched in the rear position so as to maximize the cargo carrying capacity of the van 1.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2011
    Publication date: June 23, 2011
    Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Torsten Gerhardt, Steve David Fleming, John K. Harding
  • Publication number: 20110140480
    Abstract: A partition structure for absorbing an impact energy applied to the partition for petitioning a vehicle room includes a cover, a plurality of reinforcing member (wires) arranged with an interval in the vehicle width direction inside the cover, and a belt arranged behind the reinforcing member so as to intersect the reinforcing member. An installation structure for an installation part fixes an installation part to an installation target member by engaging and screwing the bolt with nut. A fixing seat is formed on a back surface of the installation target member integrally with the installation target member. A bolt is arranged in the fixing seat through the installation target member, and a holding part holding a nut on a back surface side of the seating face to prevent the nut from rotating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2010
    Publication date: June 16, 2011
    Applicant: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Mitsuyoshi NAKAMURA, Hajime SEINO
  • Patent number: 7918465
    Abstract: The adjustable height trailer is a fifth wheel-type trailer with a single rear axle supporting the rear of the trailer and a fifth wheel hitch supporting the front. The rear axle and hitch have adjustable height suspensions, allowing the trailer to be lowered or raised uniformly while remaining hitched to the towing vehicle. One embodiment is configured as a livestock trailer with a series of stall positions therein. The loading and exit doors are generally diagonally opposite one another. A series of adjustably positionable partitions is installed on overhead tracks, with a partition placed between each animal as they are boarded and positioned in the trailer. Animals depart the trailer through the opposite door, with the partitions being repositioned correspondingly. The trailer suspension allows the trailer to be lowered to the underlying surface to facilitate loading and unloading animals therefrom, or other commodities, depending upon the trailer configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2011
    Inventor: Donald C. Metzger
  • Patent number: 7900987
    Abstract: A covering system for a rear storage space of a vehicle, with two guide rails running parallel and arranged on both sides of the rear storage space, includes a largely dimensionally stable closing surface element which has guide devices on both sides. The guide devices are arranged movably within the guide rails and make it possible for the largely dimensionally stable closing surface element to be movable along the guide rails between a lower and an upper end position. At least one pivoting section of the closing surface element is designed such that it can be pivoted downward at least in the upper end position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2011
    Assignee: Bos GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Thomas Seeg
  • Patent number: 7891725
    Abstract: A passenger service vehicle having a driver's area including a driver's seat and driving controls and a passenger area including at least one passenger entrance and a plurality of passenger seats, the driver's area being defined by the front of the vehicle, and the foremost portion of each side of the vehicle, and a partitions extending partially, substantially or wholly across a front portion of the passenger service vehicle to separate the driver's area from the passenger area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2011
    Assignee: The Wrights Group Limited
    Inventor: Paul Blair
  • Publication number: 20110031771
    Abstract: A storage trunk for a vehicle. In one embodiment, the storage trunk comprises a floor and two side lids, one located at the driver side and the other located at the passenger side of the vehicle, respectively, enclosing a storage space in the front of the vehicle. Each of the two side lids is attached to a frame via a pivoting mechanism adapted for allowing said side lid to rotate about the pivoting mechanism when said side lid is being opened or closed. The pivoting mechanism is positioned such that the storage trunk can be accessed from either the driver side or the passenger side of the vehicle when one or both side lids are open.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2010
    Publication date: February 10, 2011
    Inventor: Yi Ding