Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Automobile luggage compartment storage device
- Patent Title (中): 汽车行李箱存放装置
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Application No.: US12759878Application Date: 2010-04-14
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Publication No.: US08398358B2Publication Date: 2013-03-19
- Inventor: Jerry L'Ecuyer
- Applicant: Jerry L'Ecuyer
- Agent John R. Ross; John R. Ross, III
- Main IPC: B60P1/44
- IPC: B60P1/44

Abstract:
A luggage compartment storage device for moving a heavy item from a low easy access point to a high storage surface. A base frame is rigidly mounted to the high storage surface. A slide is connected to the base frame. A sliding frame is connected to the slide. Rear swing arms and front swing arms are pivotally connected to the sliding frame. A damper is connected between the rear swing arms and the sliding frame. A platform support frame is pivotally connected to the front swing arms and the rear swing arms. A platform is supported by the platform support frame. A pull down handle is pivotally connected to the front swing arms. The position of the pull down handle is lockable. A locking device is used for locking the platform support frame in place when the platform is at the high storage surface. The user manipulates the pull down handle to move the heavy item between the high storage surface and the low easy access point. In a preferred embodiment, the heavy item is a cooler and the base frame is rigidly mounted to shelving installed in the luggage compartment of an SUV. In another preferred embodiment, a cutting board is sliding attached to the bottom of the platform support frame. In other preferred embodiments the storage device is utilized for storage assistance in work vehicles, workshops, garages, basements, stock rooms, motor homes, closets and for assisting in disabled access.
Public/Granted literature
- US20110255943A1 AUTOMOBILE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT STORAGE DEVICE Public/Granted day:2011-10-20
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