Thomas E Edson

US Patent:

61131725, Sep 5, 2000

Filed:

Dec 22, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/218314

Inventors:

Brian Chaloult - Rochester Hills MI
George Walczowski - New Baltimore MI
Thomas D. Mihelich - Troy MI
John W. Joyce - Troy MI
Robert P. Kuhr - Farmington Hills MI
Thomas E. Edson - Bloomfield Hills MI

Assignee:

DaimlerChrysler Corporation - MI

International Classification:

B62D 3308
B60R 702
B60R 906
B60P 334

US Classification:

296 2608

Abstract:

A partitioning system is for use in the storage area of a vehicle. The partitioning system includes a multipurpose shelf that can be positioned in a plurality of different locations. The shelf can be disposed (1) horizontally near the top of the rear row of seats to act as a security cover; (2) horizontally along the floor in the storage area; (3) horizontally to cooperate of a folded last row of seats to provide a generally flat surface from the end gate into the passenger area; (4) vertically and adjacent to the rear row of seats; and (5) horizontally, while the end gate is open, such that the shelf extends beyond the storage area as defined by a closed end gate. The shelf includes a pivotable support leg that may contact the vehicle body to support the shelf in this horizontal position that extends beyond the storage area defined by a closed end gate.