IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
US-0761104
(2004-01-20)
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발명자
/ 주소 |
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출원인 / 주소 |
- Katie-Korp of the Emerald Coast, Inc.
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대리인 / 주소 |
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
14 인용 특허 :
6 |
초록
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A removable shelf assembly for vehicles (e.g., sport utility vehicles) to increase storage capacity in a generally flat rearwardly extending bed defined by a floor and pair of upwardly extending side walls, the shelf assembly comprising a frame composed of a plurality of U-shaped members, each membe
A removable shelf assembly for vehicles (e.g., sport utility vehicles) to increase storage capacity in a generally flat rearwardly extending bed defined by a floor and pair of upwardly extending side walls, the shelf assembly comprising a frame composed of a plurality of U-shaped members, each member having a base and two spaced apart arms extending perpendicular to the base, a plurality of telescoping members associated with the arms, means for removably locking each arm of each the U-shaped member, whereby to adjustably fix the spaced apart bases; and, a first and second generally planar panel members positioned on the frame for receiving items to be transported thereon, the panel members associated with the frame to allow movement between the panel members. The frame preferably has a raised lip extending substantially around the frame so as to reduce movement of items placed on the frame. A downwardly depending leg which is able to pivot out of the way when needed provides additional load support. A plurality of locking thumbscrews are fitted within holes in the frame to removably lock the panels in a fixed relationship. A cushion material preferably is associated with the underside of a portion of the panels and provides cushioned support where the panels rest on the sidewalls. Preferably, a plurality of elastic tether cords are attachable to the shelf assembly and the floor tethers in the vehicle to provide further support.
대표청구항
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1. A shelf assembly for mounting in a vehicle having a generally flat rearwardly extending bed defined by a floor and pair of upwardly extending side walls, said shelf assembly comprising:a. a frame comprising,i) a plurality of U-shaped members, each said member having a base and two spaced apart ar
1. A shelf assembly for mounting in a vehicle having a generally flat rearwardly extending bed defined by a floor and pair of upwardly extending side walls, said shelf assembly comprising:a. a frame comprising,i) a plurality of U-shaped members, each said member having a base and two spaced apart arms extending perpendicular to said base,ii) a plurality of telescoping members associated with said arms,iii) means for removably locking each arm of each said U-shaped member, whereby to adjustably fix said spaced apart bases; and,b. a first and second generally planar panel members positioned on said frame for receiving items to be transported thereon, said panel members associated with said frame to allow movement between said panel members.2. The shelf assembly of claim 1, further comprising a raised lip extending at least a portion around the periphery of said panel.3. A shelf assembly for mounting in a vehicle having a generally flat rearwardly extending bed defined by a floor and pair of upwardly extending side walls, said shelf assembly comprising:a. a frame comprising,i) a plurality of U-shaped members, each said member having a base and two spaced apart arms extending perpendicular to said base,ii) a plurality of telescoping members associated with said arms,iii) means for removably locking each arm of each said U-shaped member, whereby to adjustably fix said spaced apart bases; and,b. a first and second generally planar panel members positioned on said frame for receiving items to be transported thereon, said panel members associated with said frame to allow movement between said panel members; and,c. a raised lip extending at least a portion around the periphery of said first and second panel members, wherein said lip contains a plurality of spaced holes.4. The shelf assembly of claim 1, further comprising a support means associated with said frame, wherein said support means comprises at least one downwardly depending leg associated with said shelf assembly.5. A shelf assembly for mounting in a vehicle having a generally flat rearwardly extending bed defined by a floor and pair of upwardly extending side walls, said shelf assembly comprising:a. a frame comprising,i) a plurality of U-shaped members, each said member having a base and two spaced apart arms extending perpendicular to said base,ii) a plurality of telescoping members associated with said arms,iii) means for removably locking each arm of each said U-shaped member, whereby to adjustably fix said spaced apart bases; and,b. a first and second generally planar panel members positioned on said frame for receiving items to be transported thereon, said panel members associated with said frame to allow movement between said panel members;c. a support means associated with said frame, wherein said support means can pivot from a downwardly vertical position to a generally horizontal position.6. The shelf assembly of claim 4, wherein said support means further comprises a pin and a hinge, said hinge having a first plate associated with said support means and a second plate associated with said panel member, whereby said pin pivotably connects said first and second plates.7. The shelf assembly of claim 5, further comprising a means for removably retaining said support means in a horizontal position.8. The shelf assembly of claim 6, wherein said retaining means comprises a clip sized to removably hold a portion of said support member.9. The shelf assembly of claim 1, further comprising a support member associated with said frame, wherein said support member further comprises a bracket for removably maintaining said support member in a vertical position with respect to said panels.10. The shelf assembly of claim 3, further comprising a support means associated with said frame, wherein said support means comprises at least one telescoping leg associated with said frame.11. The shelf assembly of claim 10, further comprising a support means associated with said frame, wherein said telescoping leg comprises at least two telescoping segments.12. The shelf assembly of claim 11, further comprising a thumbscrew receivable within a hole in a telescoping segment wherein said telescoping segments are selectively maintained in a fixed relationship when said thumbscrew is advanced in said hole and contacts another telescoping segment.13. The shelf assembly of claim 1, wherein said locking means comprises a plurality of thumbscrews which are removably received within mating apertures in said frame.14. The shelf assembly of claim 13, further comprising a nut attached to said frame axially aligned with said aperture to provide additional strength for said thumbscrew.15. The shelf assembly of claim 1, further comprising a cushion associated with at least a portion of each said U-shaped member.16. The shelf assembly of claim 1, further comprising a plurality of tethers for connecting said shelf assembly to a vehicle to prevent substantial undesired movement when said shelf assembly is mounted in said vehicle.17. A shelf assembly for mounting in a vehicle having a generally flat rearwardly extending bed defined by a floor and pair of upwardly extending side walls, said shelf assembly comprising:a. a frame comprising,i) a plurality of U-shaped members, each said member having a base and two spaced apart arms extending perpendicular to said base,ii) a plurality of telescoping members associated with said arms,iii) means for removably locking each arm of each said U-shaped member, whereby to adjustably fix said spaced apart bases;b. a first and second generally planar panel members positioned on said frame for receiving items to be transported thereon, said panel members associated with said frame to allow movement between said panel members; and,c. a plurality of tethers for connecting said shelf assembly to a vehicle to prevent substantial undesired movement when said shelf assembly is mounted in said vehicle.18. A shelf assembly for mounting in a vehicle having a generally flat rearwardly extending bed defined by a floor and pair of upwardly extending side walls, said shelf assembly comprising:a. a frame comprising,i) a plurality of U-shaped members, each said member having a base and two spaced apart arms extending perpendicular to said base,ii) a plurity of telescoping members associated with said arms,iii) means for removably locking each arm of each said U-shaped member, whereby to adjustably fix said spaced apart bases,iv) a raised lip extending at least a portion around the periphery of said frame;b. a first and second generally planar panel members positioned on said frame for receiving items to be transported thereon, said panel members associated with said frame to allow movement between said panel members;c. at least one leg depending downward from said shelf assembly.19. The shelf assembly of claim 17, wherein said shelf assembly is connected to said tether by an elastic cord.20. The shelf assembly of claim 1, wherein said first and second panels can be movably adjusted to be at least partially overlapping each other.
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