Brenda L Scott

US Patent:

7293813, Nov 13, 2007

Filed:

May 11, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/126808

Inventors:

Jerrell P Squyres - Dallas TX, US
Kelly Lee Miller - Grand Saline TX, US
Randall S. Speed - Waxahachie TX, US
Travis D. Moffett - Golden TX, US
Brenda K. Scott - Mineola TX, US
Steven Kent Sosebee - Cumby TX, US

International Classification:

B62D 33/02

US Classification:

296 2444, 105372, 16360, 16361, 16366

Abstract:

A foldable deck for supporting cargo in a freight compartment is provided. The foldable deck includes a pair of deck panels connected by a double jointed hinge. The foldable deck is mounted on one of the side walls of the freight compartment and is capable of movement between a secure upright position and an extended horizontal deployed position. When the deck panels are in their deployed position they at least partially define a platform above the floor of the vehicle freight compartment. The double jointed hinge has a hinge member having a pair of pivot pins and slot pins that alternate between a deployed position and an upright position. The free end rests upon a channel or catch rail on the free wall opposite the attachment wall.