US20130001988A1 - Seating system with package tray - Google Patents
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- One or more embodiments relate to a seating system and a package tray system for mounting in a passenger vehicle.
- Electric and hybrid-electric vehicles typically include a high-voltage (“HV”) battery, or multiple batteries, that are larger than conventional vehicle batteries.
- HV batteries are typically too large to be packaged in the engine compartment, and therefore are often packaged elsewhere in the vehicle.
- a passenger vehicle having a vehicle body having a vehicle body.
- the vehicle body includes a passenger compartment and a storage compartment adjacent to the passenger compartment.
- a seating row is oriented in the passenger compartment and adjacent to the storage compartment.
- the seating row has a seat back that is pivotally connected to the vehicle body for seating an occupant when the seat back is in an upright position, and for providing an access opening to the storage compartment when the seat back is in a collapsed position.
- a battery having a top surface is provided. The battery is disposed within the storage compartment.
- a tray is provided with a forward end that is pivotally connected to the seat back, and a rearward end that is supported slidably on the vehicle body.
- the tray is movable in a fore-and-aft direction as the seat back pivots on the vehicle body between the collapsed position and the upright position.
- the tray is disposed over the seat back and the battery when the seat back is in the collapsed position for providing a raised platform extending into the passenger compartment.
- a vehicle seating system is provided with a seat back that is pivotally connected to a vehicle body within a passenger compartment so that it is adjacent to a storage compartment.
- a tray is provided with a forward end that is pivotally connected to the seat back, and a rearward end that is supported slidably on the body. The tray is movable forwardly to a collapsed position over the seat back and a battery for providing a raised platform.
- a vehicle package tray system is provided with a tray having a forward end pivotally connected to a collapsible seat back.
- the tray extends over a vehicle storage compartment when in an upright position.
- the tray is moveable to a collapsed position over the collapsible seat back, with a rearward end that is oriented adjacent to an internal battery for providing a raised platform extending into a vehicle passenger compartment.
- FIG. 1 is a partially fragmented view of a passenger vehicle with a package tray in accordance with at least one embodiment, and illustrated with a seat back oriented in a collapsed position;
- FIG. 2 is side perspective view of the package tray of FIG. 1 , illustrated with a second package tray and another seat back oriented in an upright position;
- FIG. 3 is a side schematic view of the package tray of FIG. 1 , illustrated with the seat back oriented in the upright position;
- FIG. 4 is another side schematic view of the vehicle package tray of FIG. 1 , illustrated with the seat back oriented in the collapsed position;
- FIG. 5 is a side perspective view of the package trays of FIG. 2 , illustrated with the seat backs oriented in the collapsed position.
- a package tray system is illustrated in accordance with an embodiment and is generally referenced by numeral 10 .
- the package tray system 10 is depicted within a passenger vehicle 12 .
- the package tray system 10 includes a tray 14 that is connected to a seat back 16 of a rear seating row 18 .
- the seat back 16 is pivotally connected to a vehicle body 20 for pivoting between an upright position and a collapsed position.
- the tray 14 is movable in a fore-and-aft direction as the seat back 16 pivots on the vehicle body 20 .
- the tray 14 provides a raised platform for supporting a package 21 when the seat back 16 is adjusted to the collapsed position.
- the vehicle 12 of the illustrated embodiment is an electric vehicle having a high-voltage battery 22 for storing electrical energy.
- the vehicle 12 is propelled by electric motors (not shown) and therefore does not include an internal combustion engine (“ICE”).
- ICE internal combustion engine
- electric and hybrid-electric vehicles require larger batteries 22 , or multiple batteries (not shown), when compared to conventional vehicles.
- the vehicle body 20 includes a passenger compartment 24 and a storage compartment 26 that are adjacent to each other.
- the battery 22 extends into the storage compartment 26 behind the rear seating row 18 , which results in an uneven surface along the floor of the vehicle body 20 . This uneven surface within the storage compartment 26 may make it difficult to store large objects, such as the package 21 , within the vehicle 12 .
- the tray 14 aligns with the battery 22 to provide a raised platform that extends from the storage compartment 26 into the passenger compartment 24 , for accommodating the package 21 .
- the illustrated embodiment depicts the package tray system 10 within an electric vehicle 12 ; other embodiments of the system 10 are contemplated for hybrid-electric vehicles, including plug-in hybrid-electric vehicles, and conventional vehicles (with an ICE), that include a large battery that is located adjacent to a rear seating row.
- the rear seating row 18 is oriented in the passenger compartment 24 and adjacent to the storage compartment 26 .
- the illustrated embodiment depicts the rear seating row 18 as a bench seat with a double seat assembly 28 and a single seat assembly 30 oriented next to each other.
- the double seat assembly 28 accommodates two occupants
- the single seat assembly 30 accommodates a single occupant.
- the package tray system 10 includes the tray, such as first tray 14 and a second tray 31 .
- the first tray 14 is connected to the double seat assembly 28
- the second tray 31 is connected to the single seat assembly 30 .
- the width of each tray 14 , 31 corresponds to the width of the seat assembly 28 , 30 that the tray 14 , 31 is connected to.
- the first tray 14 has a larger width than the second tray 31 , because the first tray 14 is connected to the wider double seat assembly 28 .
- Other embodiments of the seating row 18 contemplate two single seat assemblies 30 that are laterally spaced apart from each other; where a second tray 31 is connected to the seat back 16 of each single seat assembly 30 (not shown).
- FIG. 2 depicts the double seat assembly 28 in the collapsed position and the single seat assembly 30 in the upright position.
- Both seat assemblies 28 , 30 include a seat bottom 32 and one of the seat backs 16 .
- the vehicle body 20 includes a floor pan 34 that extends along a length of the vehicle 12 .
- a seat pan 36 is attached to the floor pan 34 within the passenger compartment 24 for supporting the rear seating row 18 .
- the seat back 16 is pivotally connected to the seat pan 36 for pivoting between the upright position and the collapsed position.
- a pivot bracket 38 is attached to the seat pan 36 and a lower portion of the seat back 16 , for pivotally connecting the seat back 16 to the seat pan 36 .
- the seat bottom 32 is also pivotally connected to the seat pan 36 for pivoting forward in the vehicle 12 .
- a hinge bracket 40 is attached to the seat pan 36 and a bottom surface of the seat bottom 32 , for pivotally connecting the seat bottom 32 to the seat pan 36 .
- Other embodiments of the seating row 18 include non-pivotal seat bottoms (not shown) that are mounted to the seat pan 36 , where the seat back 16 collapses on top of the seat bottom.
- Each seat assembly 28 , 30 provides an access opening to the storage compartment 26 when the seat back 16 is pivoted to the collapsed position, as illustrated by the double seat assembly 28 of FIG. 2 .
- This access opening allows an occupant to access items within the storage compartment 26 , from the passenger compartment 24 .
- the battery 22 is an assembly which includes a plurality of cells (not shown) enclosed within a housing 42 .
- the cells store energy and may be formed of a variety of known battery types (e.g., Lithium-Ion, Nickel-Metal-Hydride or Lead-Acid).
- the housing 42 has a generally rectangular shape with a forward surface 44 that extends from the vehicle body 20 and is oriented adjacent to the seat back 16 .
- the forward surface 44 is contoured to provide clearance between the seat back 16 and the battery 22 .
- the housing 42 also includes a top surface 46 that extends from the forward surface 44 .
- the battery 22 may include an outer layer of material (e.g., carpet, padding) disposed over the housing 42 to protect or conceal the battery 22 .
- the battery housing 42 includes a ledge 48 for supporting the tray 14 , according to one embodiment.
- the ledge 48 is formed on the forward surface 44 of the housing 42 and adjacent to the top surface 46 .
- the ledge 48 may extend along the length of the housing 42 , or may include a plurality of individual ledge 48 segments.
- the ledge 48 supports the tray 14 when the seat back 16 is oriented in the collapsed position.
- the tray 14 is disposed over the seat back 16 , when the seat back 16 is in the collapsed position and aligned with the top surface 46 of the battery 22 for providing a raised platform that extends into the passenger compartment 24 .
- This raised platform provides a flat surface for storing packages (such as package 21 shown in FIG. 1 ) in the vehicle 12 .
- Each tray 14 , 31 has a generally flat shape with a forward end 50 and a rearward end 52 that are oriented at opposite ends of the tray 14 , 31 .
- a pair of support links 54 are attached to each tray 14 , 31 and a pair of brackets 56 are attached to each seat back 16 .
- Each support link 54 is pivotally connected to one of the brackets 56 by an attachment feature, such as a fastener 58 (e.g., pin, bolt, etc.) which defines a transverse axis A-A for the trays 14 , 31 to pivot about.
- a fastener 58 e.g., pin, bolt, etc.
- Other embodiments of the package tray system 10 contemplate brackets 56 for pivotally connecting the trays 14 , 31 to the corresponding seat backs 16 with an attachment feature that does not include a fastener (not shown).
- the support links 54 extend at an obtuse angle from the forward end 50 of each tray 14 , 31 to define a gap between the forward end 50 and the seat back 16 .
- This gap allows the trays 14 , 31 to pivot both clockwise and counterclockwise about the axis A-A, as viewed in FIG. 3 .
- the gap also provides clearance for straps, such as child seat straps (not shown), to be attached to the seat back 16 .
- each tray 14 , 31 may be disconnected from the corresponding seat back 16 by removing the fastener 58 .
- the package tray system 10 separates the passenger compartment 24 from the storage compartment 26 .
- FIG. 2 depicts both trays 14 , 31 extending over the storage compartment 26 , with the first tray 14 depicted in phantom.
- the trays 14 , 31 extend between each seat back 16 and the vehicle body 20 to separate the passenger compartment 24 from the storage compartment 26 , when the corresponding seat backs 16 are oriented in the upright position.
- each tray 14 , 31 is movable in a fore-and-aft direction as the corresponding seat back 16 pivots between the collapsed position and the upright position.
- the rearward end 52 of each tray 14 , 31 is supported slidably on the vehicle body 20 .
- the package tray system 10 includes a shaft 60 that extends outward from the rearward end 52 of each tray 14 , 31 to engage the vehicle body 20 .
- the shaft 60 is inserted into an aperture formed in the rearward end 52 of the tray 14 .
- the shaft 60 may be integrally formed with the tray 14 .
- the vehicle body 20 includes side surfaces, such as external body panels 62 (shown in FIG. 1 ) that extend upward from opposing edges of the floor pan 34 .
- the vehicle body 20 also includes trim panels 64 that are each attached to one of the body panels 62 , and located within the storage compartment 26 .
- a guide slot 66 is formed into each trim panel 64 .
- the guide slot 66 extends along the trim panel 64 between a forward position, that is adjacent to the top surface 46 of the battery 22 , and a rearward position that is adjacent to a rear surface 68 of the vehicle body 20 .
- FIG. 3 depicts the tray 14 and seat back 16 in an upright position.
- the tray 14 slides along the guide slot 66 in a fore direction, as illustrated in phantom in FIG. 3 .
- the seat bottom 32 of the illustrated embodiment pivots relative to the seat pan 36 to make room for the seat back 16 to pivot into a collapsed position resting on top of the seat pan 36 , as illustrated in FIG. 4 .
- the tray 14 slides along the guide slot 66 in an aft direction, as illustrated in phantom in FIG. 4 .
- the vehicle 12 includes additional structure for supporting the rearward end 52 of each tray 14 , 31 at the collapsed and upright positions.
- An outer portion of the rearward end 52 of each tray 14 , 31 is connected to one of the trim panels 64 by the shaft 60 , for supporting the tray 14 .
- an inner portion of the rearward end 52 of the tray 14 is not connected to any support structure.
- the rearward end 52 of the tray 14 rests on the ledge 48 of the battery housing 42 , when the seat back 16 is oriented in the collapsed position.
- the ledge 48 extends laterally along the entire forward surface 44 of the battery 22 for supporting both rearward ends 52 of the trays 14 , 31 , according to one embodiment.
- the battery 22 may include a series of individual ledges 48 that are laterally spaced along the forward surface 44 of the housing 42 for supporting the rearward end 52 of each tray 14 , 31 .
- Such an embodiment includes at least one centrally located ledge 48 , as illustrated by the fragmented tray 14 of FIG. 2 , for supporting the inner portion of the rearward end 52 of the tray 14 .
- the vehicle 12 includes a tab 70 for supporting the rearward end 52 of each tray 14 31 in the upright position, according to one embodiment.
- the tab 70 extends inward from the rear body surface 68 to engage the rearward end 52 of the tray 14 for supporting the tray 14 in the upright position.
- the tab 70 is centrally located along the rear body surface 68 to support the inner portion of the rearward end 52 of each tray 14 , 31 .
- the vehicle 12 includes one or more cables 72 that extend from the vehicle body 20 and attach to the tray 14 for support, according to another embodiment.
- the vehicle 12 includes a hatch 74 for providing external access to the storage compartment 26 .
- the hatch 74 is disposed over an opening (not shown) formed into the rear body surface 68 .
- a hatch bracket 76 is attached to an upper portion of the hatch 74 and an upper portion of the vehicle body 20 , for pivotally connecting the hatch 74 to the vehicle body 20 .
- the hatch 74 pivots to an open position for providing external access to the storage compartment 26 , as illustrated in phantom in FIG. 4 .
- the hatch 74 pivots independently from the tray 14 , according to one embodiment.
- the tab 70 disengages from the rearward end 52 of the tray 14 as the hatch 74 is opened, and the tray 14 remains in the upright position. Any cables 72 that are connected between the hatch 74 and the tray 14 are disconnected before opening the hatch 74 .
- the tray 14 pivots upward in response to pivotal movement of the hatch 74 .
- the tab 70 or the cable 72 lifts the rearward end 52 of the tray 14 upward and the tray 14 pivots about the transverse axis A-A.
- the shaft 60 disengages from the guide slot 66 to allow opening of the hatch 74 (not shown).
- FIGS. 1 , 2 and 5 illustrate the versatility of package tray system 10 .
- Each seat assembly 28 , 30 may be adjusted independently of each other between the collapsed position and the upright position.
- FIGS. 1 and 2 depict the double seat assembly 28 and the first tray 14 oriented in the collapsed position; and the single seat assembly 30 and the second tray 31 in the upright position.
- FIG. 5 depicts both seat assemblies 28 , 30 and trays 14 , 31 oriented in the collapsed position. This configuration allows for storage of a large package 78 .
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- One or more embodiments relate to a seating system and a package tray system for mounting in a passenger vehicle.
- Electric and hybrid-electric vehicles typically include a high-voltage (“HV”) battery, or multiple batteries, that are larger than conventional vehicle batteries. Such HV batteries are typically too large to be packaged in the engine compartment, and therefore are often packaged elsewhere in the vehicle.
- In at least one embodiment, a passenger vehicle having a vehicle body is provided. The vehicle body includes a passenger compartment and a storage compartment adjacent to the passenger compartment. A seating row is oriented in the passenger compartment and adjacent to the storage compartment. The seating row has a seat back that is pivotally connected to the vehicle body for seating an occupant when the seat back is in an upright position, and for providing an access opening to the storage compartment when the seat back is in a collapsed position. A battery having a top surface is provided. The battery is disposed within the storage compartment. A tray is provided with a forward end that is pivotally connected to the seat back, and a rearward end that is supported slidably on the vehicle body. The tray is movable in a fore-and-aft direction as the seat back pivots on the vehicle body between the collapsed position and the upright position. The tray is disposed over the seat back and the battery when the seat back is in the collapsed position for providing a raised platform extending into the passenger compartment.
- In another embodiment, a vehicle seating system is provided with a seat back that is pivotally connected to a vehicle body within a passenger compartment so that it is adjacent to a storage compartment. A tray is provided with a forward end that is pivotally connected to the seat back, and a rearward end that is supported slidably on the body. The tray is movable forwardly to a collapsed position over the seat back and a battery for providing a raised platform.
- In yet another embodiment, a vehicle package tray system is provided with a tray having a forward end pivotally connected to a collapsible seat back. The tray extends over a vehicle storage compartment when in an upright position. The tray is moveable to a collapsed position over the collapsible seat back, with a rearward end that is oriented adjacent to an internal battery for providing a raised platform extending into a vehicle passenger compartment.
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FIG. 1 is a partially fragmented view of a passenger vehicle with a package tray in accordance with at least one embodiment, and illustrated with a seat back oriented in a collapsed position; -
FIG. 2 is side perspective view of the package tray ofFIG. 1 , illustrated with a second package tray and another seat back oriented in an upright position; -
FIG. 3 is a side schematic view of the package tray ofFIG. 1 , illustrated with the seat back oriented in the upright position; and -
FIG. 4 is another side schematic view of the vehicle package tray ofFIG. 1 , illustrated with the seat back oriented in the collapsed position; and -
FIG. 5 is a side perspective view of the package trays ofFIG. 2 , illustrated with the seat backs oriented in the collapsed position. - As required, detailed embodiments of the present invention are disclosed herein; however, it is to be understood that the disclosed embodiments are merely exemplary of the invention that may be embodied in various and alternative forms. The figures are not necessarily to scale; some features may be exaggerated or minimized to show details of particular components. Therefore, specific structural and functional details disclosed herein are not to be interpreted as limiting, but merely as a representative basis for teaching one skilled in the art to variously employ the present invention.
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FIG. 1 , a package tray system is illustrated in accordance with an embodiment and is generally referenced bynumeral 10. Thepackage tray system 10 is depicted within apassenger vehicle 12. Thepackage tray system 10 includes atray 14 that is connected to aseat back 16 of arear seating row 18. Theseat back 16 is pivotally connected to avehicle body 20 for pivoting between an upright position and a collapsed position. Thetray 14 is movable in a fore-and-aft direction as the seat back 16 pivots on thevehicle body 20. Thetray 14 provides a raised platform for supporting apackage 21 when theseat back 16 is adjusted to the collapsed position. - Referring to
FIGS. 1 and 2 , thevehicle 12 of the illustrated embodiment is an electric vehicle having a high-voltage battery 22 for storing electrical energy. Thevehicle 12 is propelled by electric motors (not shown) and therefore does not include an internal combustion engine (“ICE”). In general, electric and hybrid-electric vehicles requirelarger batteries 22, or multiple batteries (not shown), when compared to conventional vehicles. Thevehicle body 20 includes apassenger compartment 24 and astorage compartment 26 that are adjacent to each other. Thebattery 22 extends into thestorage compartment 26 behind therear seating row 18, which results in an uneven surface along the floor of thevehicle body 20. This uneven surface within thestorage compartment 26 may make it difficult to store large objects, such as thepackage 21, within thevehicle 12. Thetray 14 aligns with thebattery 22 to provide a raised platform that extends from thestorage compartment 26 into thepassenger compartment 24, for accommodating thepackage 21. Although the illustrated embodiment depicts thepackage tray system 10 within anelectric vehicle 12; other embodiments of thesystem 10 are contemplated for hybrid-electric vehicles, including plug-in hybrid-electric vehicles, and conventional vehicles (with an ICE), that include a large battery that is located adjacent to a rear seating row. - The
rear seating row 18 is oriented in thepassenger compartment 24 and adjacent to thestorage compartment 26. The illustrated embodiment depicts therear seating row 18 as a bench seat with adouble seat assembly 28 and asingle seat assembly 30 oriented next to each other. Thedouble seat assembly 28 accommodates two occupants, and thesingle seat assembly 30 accommodates a single occupant. Thepackage tray system 10 includes the tray, such asfirst tray 14 and asecond tray 31. Thefirst tray 14 is connected to thedouble seat assembly 28, and thesecond tray 31 is connected to thesingle seat assembly 30. The width of eachtray seat assembly tray first tray 14 has a larger width than thesecond tray 31, because thefirst tray 14 is connected to the widerdouble seat assembly 28. Other embodiments of theseating row 18 contemplate twosingle seat assemblies 30 that are laterally spaced apart from each other; where asecond tray 31 is connected to theseat back 16 of each single seat assembly 30 (not shown). -
FIG. 2 depicts thedouble seat assembly 28 in the collapsed position and thesingle seat assembly 30 in the upright position. Both seat assemblies 28, 30 include aseat bottom 32 and one of theseat backs 16. Thevehicle body 20 includes afloor pan 34 that extends along a length of thevehicle 12. Aseat pan 36 is attached to thefloor pan 34 within thepassenger compartment 24 for supporting therear seating row 18. Theseat back 16 is pivotally connected to theseat pan 36 for pivoting between the upright position and the collapsed position. In one embodiment apivot bracket 38 is attached to theseat pan 36 and a lower portion of the seat back 16, for pivotally connecting the seat back 16 to theseat pan 36. Theseat bottom 32 is also pivotally connected to theseat pan 36 for pivoting forward in thevehicle 12. For clarity, theseat bottom 32 of thedouble seat assembly 28 illustrated in phantom inFIG. 2 . In one embodiment, ahinge bracket 40 is attached to theseat pan 36 and a bottom surface of theseat bottom 32, for pivotally connecting theseat bottom 32 to theseat pan 36. Other embodiments of theseating row 18 include non-pivotal seat bottoms (not shown) that are mounted to theseat pan 36, where the seat back 16 collapses on top of the seat bottom. - Each
seat assembly storage compartment 26 when theseat back 16 is pivoted to the collapsed position, as illustrated by thedouble seat assembly 28 ofFIG. 2 . This access opening allows an occupant to access items within thestorage compartment 26, from thepassenger compartment 24. - With reference to
FIGS. 2 and 3 , thebattery 22 is an assembly which includes a plurality of cells (not shown) enclosed within ahousing 42. The cells store energy and may be formed of a variety of known battery types (e.g., Lithium-Ion, Nickel-Metal-Hydride or Lead-Acid). Thehousing 42 has a generally rectangular shape with aforward surface 44 that extends from thevehicle body 20 and is oriented adjacent to the seat back 16. Theforward surface 44 is contoured to provide clearance between the seat back 16 and thebattery 22. Thehousing 42 also includes atop surface 46 that extends from theforward surface 44. Thebattery 22 may include an outer layer of material (e.g., carpet, padding) disposed over thehousing 42 to protect or conceal thebattery 22. - The
battery housing 42 includes aledge 48 for supporting thetray 14, according to one embodiment. Theledge 48 is formed on theforward surface 44 of thehousing 42 and adjacent to thetop surface 46. Theledge 48 may extend along the length of thehousing 42, or may include a plurality ofindividual ledge 48 segments. Theledge 48 supports thetray 14 when the seat back 16 is oriented in the collapsed position. Thetray 14 is disposed over the seat back 16, when the seat back 16 is in the collapsed position and aligned with thetop surface 46 of thebattery 22 for providing a raised platform that extends into thepassenger compartment 24. This raised platform provides a flat surface for storing packages (such aspackage 21 shown inFIG. 1 ) in thevehicle 12. - Each
tray forward end 50 and arearward end 52 that are oriented at opposite ends of thetray support links 54 are attached to eachtray brackets 56 are attached to each seat back 16. Eachsupport link 54 is pivotally connected to one of thebrackets 56 by an attachment feature, such as a fastener 58 (e.g., pin, bolt, etc.) which defines a transverse axis A-A for thetrays package tray system 10 contemplatebrackets 56 for pivotally connecting thetrays forward end 50 of eachtray forward end 50 and the seat back 16. This gap allows thetrays FIG. 3 . The gap also provides clearance for straps, such as child seat straps (not shown), to be attached to the seat back 16. Additionally, eachtray fastener 58. - The
package tray system 10 separates thepassenger compartment 24 from thestorage compartment 26.FIG. 2 depicts bothtrays storage compartment 26, with thefirst tray 14 depicted in phantom. Thetrays vehicle body 20 to separate thepassenger compartment 24 from thestorage compartment 26, when the corresponding seat backs 16 are oriented in the upright position. - Referring to
FIGS. 2-4 , eachtray rearward end 52 of eachtray vehicle body 20. Thepackage tray system 10 includes ashaft 60 that extends outward from therearward end 52 of eachtray vehicle body 20. In one embodiment theshaft 60 is inserted into an aperture formed in therearward end 52 of thetray 14. Alternatively, theshaft 60 may be integrally formed with thetray 14. Thevehicle body 20 includes side surfaces, such as external body panels 62 (shown inFIG. 1 ) that extend upward from opposing edges of thefloor pan 34. Thevehicle body 20 also includestrim panels 64 that are each attached to one of thebody panels 62, and located within thestorage compartment 26. Aguide slot 66 is formed into eachtrim panel 64. Theguide slot 66 extends along thetrim panel 64 between a forward position, that is adjacent to thetop surface 46 of thebattery 22, and a rearward position that is adjacent to arear surface 68 of thevehicle body 20. - The
trim panel 64 receives a distal end of theshaft 60 within theguide slot 66 for supporting thetray 14.FIG. 3 depicts thetray 14 and seat back 16 in an upright position. As the seat back 16 pivots forward in thevehicle 12, thetray 14 slides along theguide slot 66 in a fore direction, as illustrated in phantom inFIG. 3 . Theseat bottom 32 of the illustrated embodiment pivots relative to theseat pan 36 to make room for the seat back 16 to pivot into a collapsed position resting on top of theseat pan 36, as illustrated inFIG. 4 . As the seat back 16 pivots rearward in thevehicle 12, thetray 14 slides along theguide slot 66 in an aft direction, as illustrated in phantom inFIG. 4 . - The
vehicle 12 includes additional structure for supporting therearward end 52 of eachtray rearward end 52 of eachtray trim panels 64 by theshaft 60, for supporting thetray 14. However, an inner portion of therearward end 52 of thetray 14 is not connected to any support structure. Therearward end 52 of thetray 14 rests on theledge 48 of thebattery housing 42, when the seat back 16 is oriented in the collapsed position. Theledge 48 extends laterally along the entireforward surface 44 of thebattery 22 for supporting both rearward ends 52 of thetrays battery 22 may include a series ofindividual ledges 48 that are laterally spaced along theforward surface 44 of thehousing 42 for supporting therearward end 52 of eachtray ledge 48, as illustrated by thefragmented tray 14 ofFIG. 2 , for supporting the inner portion of therearward end 52 of thetray 14. - The
vehicle 12 includes atab 70 for supporting therearward end 52 of eachtray 14 31 in the upright position, according to one embodiment. Thetab 70 extends inward from therear body surface 68 to engage therearward end 52 of thetray 14 for supporting thetray 14 in the upright position. Thetab 70 is centrally located along therear body surface 68 to support the inner portion of therearward end 52 of eachtray vehicle 12 includes one ormore cables 72 that extend from thevehicle body 20 and attach to thetray 14 for support, according to another embodiment. - The
vehicle 12 includes ahatch 74 for providing external access to thestorage compartment 26. Thehatch 74 is disposed over an opening (not shown) formed into therear body surface 68. Ahatch bracket 76 is attached to an upper portion of thehatch 74 and an upper portion of thevehicle body 20, for pivotally connecting thehatch 74 to thevehicle body 20. Thehatch 74 pivots to an open position for providing external access to thestorage compartment 26, as illustrated in phantom inFIG. 4 . - The
hatch 74 pivots independently from thetray 14, according to one embodiment. Thetab 70 disengages from therearward end 52 of thetray 14 as thehatch 74 is opened, and thetray 14 remains in the upright position. Anycables 72 that are connected between thehatch 74 and thetray 14 are disconnected before opening thehatch 74. - According to at least one embodiment, the
tray 14 pivots upward in response to pivotal movement of thehatch 74. As thehatch 74 is opened, thetab 70 or thecable 72, lifts therearward end 52 of thetray 14 upward and thetray 14 pivots about the transverse axis A-A. For such embodiments, theshaft 60 disengages from theguide slot 66 to allow opening of the hatch 74 (not shown). -
FIGS. 1 , 2 and 5 illustrate the versatility ofpackage tray system 10. Eachseat assembly FIGS. 1 and 2 depict thedouble seat assembly 28 and thefirst tray 14 oriented in the collapsed position; and thesingle seat assembly 30 and thesecond tray 31 in the upright position. - This configuration allows a passenger (not shown) to sit in the
single seat assembly 30, while thepackage 21 is supported by thefirst tray 14.FIG. 5 depicts bothseat assemblies trays large package 78. - While embodiments are described above, it is not intended that these embodiments describe all possible forms of the invention. Rather, the words used in the specification are words of description rather than limitation, and it is understood that various changes may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Additionally, the features of various implementing embodiments may be combined to form further embodiments of the invention.
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