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- the present disclosure relates to vehicles and load floors for vehicles.
- Load floors may provide support for objects that are placed onto the load floor.
- Storage cavities located below load floors may be accessed when the load floor is displaced.
- a vehicle in one aspect of the disclosure, includes a load floor that partially defines a trunk of the vehicle.
- the load floor is movable from a closed position to an open position in order to provide access to a storage cavity thereunder.
- a spring-loaded retractable device is attached to the load floor.
- the spring-loaded retractable device is configured to extend from the load floor and secure the load floor to the vehicle in the open position.
- the spring-loaded retractable device may include an extendable/retractable wire.
- a first end of the extendable/retractable wire may be connected to a spool.
- a second end of the extendable/retractable wire may be connected to a hook that secures the load floor to the vehicle in the open position.
- a torsional spring connected to the spool may bias the hook in a retraced position.
- the hook may be retractable into a recess in the load floor.
- a vehicle in another aspect of the disclosure, includes a load floor that defines an aperture.
- a trim assembly is mounted within the aperture.
- the trim assembly has a handle and a spring-loaded retractable device that are arranged on opposing sides of the load floor.
- the handle is configured to assist in moving the load floor from a closed position to an open position.
- the spring-loaded retractable device is configured to secure the load floor to the vehicle in the open position.
- the handle of the trim assembly may be arranged on a top side of the load floor and the spring-loaded retractable device of the trim assembly may be arranged on a bottom side of the load floor.
- a cover plate may be secured to the bottom side of the load floor and the cover plate may have a slot for accessing the spring-loaded retractable device.
- the spring-loaded retractable device may be retractable into a recess in the trim assembly.
- the spring-loaded retractable device may include an extendable/retractable wire.
- a first end of the extendable/retractable wire may be connected to a spool and the spool may be rotatably connected to the trim assembly.
- a second end of the extendable/retractable wire may be connected to a hook that secures the load floor to the vehicle in the open position.
- a torsional spring connected to the spool may bias the hook in a retraced position.
- the handle may have an open position and a closed position. The handle may be biased in the closed position.
- a vehicle in yet another aspect of the disclosure, includes a load floor movable from a closed position to an open position in order to provide access to a storage cavity thereunder.
- a trim assembly is disposed on the load floor.
- a handle is connected to a top side of the trim assembly.
- a spool is connected to a bottom side of the trim assembly.
- An extendable/retractable wire is connected to the spool at a first end of the extendable/retractable wire.
- a hook is connected to a second end of the extendable/retractable wire. The hook is configured to extend from the load floor and secure the load floor to the vehicle in the open position.
- a torsional spring is connected to the spool and configured to bias the extendable/retractable wire and the hook in a retracted position.
- the hook may be retractable into a recess in the trim assembly.
- the hook may be retracted into the recess when the load floor is in the closed position.
- the load floor may partially define a cargo area of the vehicle.
- FIG. 1 illustrates a vehicle having a load floor in a closed position
- FIG. 2 illustrates the vehicle in FIG. 1 in which the load floor has been moved to an open position
- FIG. 3 illustrates a top side of a trim assembly having a handle in which the trim assembly is attached to the load floor;
- FIG. 4 illustrates a bottom side of the trim assembly having a spring-loaded retractable device in which the trim assembly is attached to the load floor and the spring-loaded retractable device is in a retracted position;
- FIG. 5 illustrates the bottom side of the trim assembly in which the trim assembly is attached to the load floor and the spring-loaded retractable device is in an extended position.
- the cargo area 12 includes a load floor 14 that partially defines the cargo area 12 .
- the load floor 14 is shown in a closed position 16 in FIG. 1 and in an open position 18 in FIG. 2 .
- the load floor 14 provides support for objects that are placed onto the load floor 14 when the load floor is in the closed position 16 .
- the load floor 14 provides access to a storage cavity 19 that is located beneath the load floor 14 when moved into the open position 18 .
- the load floor may be connected to the vehicle 10 at one end by a hinge that allows the load floor to pivot from the closed position 16 to the open position 18 .
- a trim assembly 20 is mounted within an aperture in the load floor 14 .
- the trim assembly 20 includes a handle 22 that is located on a top side of trim assembly 20 , and a spring-loaded retractable device 24 that is located on a bottom side of the trim assembly 20 .
- the handle 22 and spring-loaded retractable device 24 are arranged on opposing sides of the load floor 14 .
- the handle 22 may be arranged on a top side of the load floor 14 and the spring-loaded retractable device 24 may be arranged on a bottom side of the load floor 14 .
- the handle 22 is configured to assist in moving the load floor 14 from the closed position 16 to the open position 18 .
- the spring-loaded retractable device 24 is configured to extend from the load floor 14 and secure the load floor 14 to the vehicle in the open position 18 , as shown in FIG. 2 .
- the handle 22 is illustrated in both an open position 26 and a closed position 28 (shown in phantom).
- the handle 22 may be configured to rotate about a pivot, which may consist of one or a set of pins 30 .
- the handle 22 may be biased in the closed position 28 by one or a series of springs 32 .
- the springs 32 may be torsional springs.
- the spring-loaded retractable device 24 is shown in a retracted position in FIG. 4 and in an extended position in FIG. 5 .
- the spring-loaded retractable device 24 may include an extendable/retractable wire 34 .
- the extendable/retractable wire 34 may be made from any long thin material such as metal wire, plastic wire, fabric or textile threading, etc.
- a first end of the extendable/retractable wire 34 may be connected to a spool 36 and a second end of the extendable/retractable wire 34 may be connected to a hook 38 .
- the spool 36 may be rotatably connected to the bottom side of the trim assembly 20 .
- the extendable/retractable wire 34 and the hook 38 are configured to extend from the trim assembly 20 and the load floor 14 .
- the hook 38 may also be configured to secure the load floor 14 to the vehicle 10 in the open position 18 .
- Other devices that are capable of securing the load floor 14 to the vehicle 10 in the open position 18 such as hook and loop fasteners, may be used in place of the hook 38 .
- a torsional spring 40 may be connected to the spool 36 biasing the extendable/retractable wire 34 and the hook 38 in the retracted position.
- the torsional spring 40 may also be connected to a retaining device 42 in order to ground the torsional spring 40 to the trim assembly 20 .
- the hook 38 may be retractable into a recess 44 in the load floor 14 .
- the hook 38 may also be retractable into a recess 46 in the trim assembly 20 .
- the hook 38 may be retracted into the recess 44 in the load floor 14 or the recess 46 in the trim assembly 20 when the load floor 14 is in the closed position 16 .
- a snap-in feature 47 may be utilized to secure the hook 38 in the retracted position.
- the snap-in feature 47 may include a series of spaced apart locking tabs.
- the locking tabs of the snap-in feature 47 may be spaced apart at a distance that is approximately equal to or less than the width of the hook 38 .
- the locking tabs of the snap-in feature 47 may be displaced in an outward direction allowing the hook 38 to move into the spacing in-between the locking tabs.
- the locking tabs of the snap-in feature 47 may spring back into their original position to retain the hook 38 in the retracted position.
- the locking tabs of the snap-in feature 47 may have a ramping portion that allows the hook 38 to push against and deflect the locking tabs when moving into the retracted position.
- the locking tabs may also include a flat portion located below the ramping portion that secures the hook 38 in the retracted position once the locking tabs have sprung back into their original position.
- the snap-in feature 47 may be a separate piece that is attached to the trim assembly 20 or the snap-in feature may be an integral part of the trim assembly 20 itself.
- the snap-in feature 47 has been described as a series of locking tabs, the disclosure should not be limited to snap-in features that have locking tabs to secure the hook 38 in the retracted position. Other devices capable of securing the hook 38 in the retracted position are also contemplated.
- a cover plate 48 may be secured to the bottom side of the load floor 14 covering the bottom side of the trim assembly 20 .
- a slot 50 may be cut into the cover plate 48 providing access to the spring-loaded retractable device 24 . More specifically the slot 50 may provide access to the hook 38 or equivalent device capable of securing the load floor 14 to the vehicle 10 in the open position 18 .
- hook and loop fastener system such as Velcro®
- the hook and loop fastener configuration would include a hook portion and a loop portion. Either the hook portion or the loop portion of the hook and loop fastener configuration may be connected to the extendable/retractable wire 34 of the spring-loaded retractable device 24 .
- the portion of the hook and loop fastener configuration that is not connected to the extendable/retractable wire 34 may be connected to the vehicle 10 .
- the extendable/retractable wire 34 and the portion of the hook and loop fastener configuration that is connected to the extendable/retractable wire 34 are configured to extend from the trim assembly 20 and the load floor such that the portion of the hook and loop fastener configuration that is connected to the extendable/retractable wire 34 may be connected to the portion of the hook and loop fastener configuration that is connected to vehicle 10 in order to secure the load floor 14 to the vehicle 10 in the open position 18 .
- a button and loop configuration may be used in place of the hook 38 to secure the load floor 14 to the vehicle 10 in the open position 18 .
- a strap that includes a button, snap button, snap fastener, button fastener, or other appropriate type of fastener may be connected to the extendable/retractable wire 34 of the spring-loaded retractable device 24 .
- the strap that includes the snap button (or other type of fastener) and extendable/retractable wire 34 are configured to extend from the trim assembly 20 and the load floor such that the strap passes through a loop that is connected to the vehicle 10 .
- the snap button may be used to secure the strap around the edge of the loop.
- the loop may be separate piece that is attached to the vehicle 10 or an integral part of the vehicle 10 .
- These attributes may include, but are not limited to cost, strength, durability, life cycle cost, marketability, appearance, packaging, size, serviceability, weight, manufacturability, ease of assembly, etc. As such, embodiments described as less desirable than other embodiments or prior art implementations with respect to one or more characteristics are not outside the scope of the disclosure and can be desirable for particular applications.
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- The present disclosure relates to vehicles and load floors for vehicles.
- Many vehicles include load floors in vehicle trunks or cargo areas. Load floors may provide support for objects that are placed onto the load floor. Storage cavities located below load floors may be accessed when the load floor is displaced.
- In one aspect of the disclosure, a vehicle is disclosed. The vehicle includes a load floor that partially defines a trunk of the vehicle. The load floor is movable from a closed position to an open position in order to provide access to a storage cavity thereunder. A spring-loaded retractable device is attached to the load floor. The spring-loaded retractable device is configured to extend from the load floor and secure the load floor to the vehicle in the open position. The spring-loaded retractable device may include an extendable/retractable wire. A first end of the extendable/retractable wire may be connected to a spool. A second end of the extendable/retractable wire may be connected to a hook that secures the load floor to the vehicle in the open position. A torsional spring connected to the spool may bias the hook in a retraced position. The hook may be retractable into a recess in the load floor.
- In another aspect of the disclosure, a vehicle is disclosed. The vehicle includes a load floor that defines an aperture. A trim assembly is mounted within the aperture. The trim assembly has a handle and a spring-loaded retractable device that are arranged on opposing sides of the load floor. The handle is configured to assist in moving the load floor from a closed position to an open position. The spring-loaded retractable device is configured to secure the load floor to the vehicle in the open position. The handle of the trim assembly may be arranged on a top side of the load floor and the spring-loaded retractable device of the trim assembly may be arranged on a bottom side of the load floor. A cover plate may be secured to the bottom side of the load floor and the cover plate may have a slot for accessing the spring-loaded retractable device. The spring-loaded retractable device may be retractable into a recess in the trim assembly. The spring-loaded retractable device may include an extendable/retractable wire. A first end of the extendable/retractable wire may be connected to a spool and the spool may be rotatably connected to the trim assembly. A second end of the extendable/retractable wire may be connected to a hook that secures the load floor to the vehicle in the open position. A torsional spring connected to the spool may bias the hook in a retraced position. The handle may have an open position and a closed position. The handle may be biased in the closed position.
- In yet another aspect of the disclosure, a vehicle is disclosed. The vehicle includes a load floor movable from a closed position to an open position in order to provide access to a storage cavity thereunder. A trim assembly is disposed on the load floor. A handle is connected to a top side of the trim assembly. A spool is connected to a bottom side of the trim assembly. An extendable/retractable wire is connected to the spool at a first end of the extendable/retractable wire. A hook is connected to a second end of the extendable/retractable wire. The hook is configured to extend from the load floor and secure the load floor to the vehicle in the open position. A torsional spring is connected to the spool and configured to bias the extendable/retractable wire and the hook in a retracted position. The hook may be retractable into a recess in the trim assembly. The hook may be retracted into the recess when the load floor is in the closed position. The load floor may partially define a cargo area of the vehicle.
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FIG. 1 illustrates a vehicle having a load floor in a closed position; -
FIG. 2 illustrates the vehicle inFIG. 1 in which the load floor has been moved to an open position; -
FIG. 3 illustrates a top side of a trim assembly having a handle in which the trim assembly is attached to the load floor; -
FIG. 4 illustrates a bottom side of the trim assembly having a spring-loaded retractable device in which the trim assembly is attached to the load floor and the spring-loaded retractable device is in a retracted position; and -
FIG. 5 illustrates the bottom side of the trim assembly in which the trim assembly is attached to the load floor and the spring-loaded retractable device is in an extended position. - Embodiments of the present disclosure are described herein. It is to be understood, however, that the disclosed embodiments are merely examples and other embodiments can take various and alternative forms. The figures are not necessarily to scale; some features could 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. As those of ordinary skill in the art will understand, various features illustrated and described with reference to any one of the figures can be combined with features illustrated in one or more other figures to produce embodiments that are not explicitly illustrated or described. The combinations of features illustrated provide representative embodiments for typical applications. Various combinations and modifications of the features consistent with the teachings of this disclosure, however, could be desired for particular applications or implementations.
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FIGS. 1 and 2 , avehicle 10 having a cargo area 12 (or trunk) is illustrated. Although the illustration shows a cargo area that is accessible through a hatch back, the disclosure should not be limited to embodiments where hatch backs allow access to the cargo area, but should include all cargo areas (including vehicle trunks) whether or not they are accessible by doors. Thecargo area 12 includes aload floor 14 that partially defines thecargo area 12. Theload floor 14 is shown in a closedposition 16 inFIG. 1 and in anopen position 18 inFIG. 2 . Theload floor 14 provides support for objects that are placed onto theload floor 14 when the load floor is in the closedposition 16. Theload floor 14 provides access to astorage cavity 19 that is located beneath theload floor 14 when moved into theopen position 18. The load floor may be connected to thevehicle 10 at one end by a hinge that allows the load floor to pivot from the closedposition 16 to theopen position 18. - A
trim assembly 20 is mounted within an aperture in theload floor 14. Thetrim assembly 20 includes ahandle 22 that is located on a top side oftrim assembly 20, and a spring-loadedretractable device 24 that is located on a bottom side of thetrim assembly 20. Thehandle 22 and spring-loadedretractable device 24 are arranged on opposing sides of theload floor 14. Thehandle 22 may be arranged on a top side of theload floor 14 and the spring-loadedretractable device 24 may be arranged on a bottom side of theload floor 14. Thehandle 22 is configured to assist in moving theload floor 14 from theclosed position 16 to theopen position 18. The spring-loadedretractable device 24 is configured to extend from theload floor 14 and secure theload floor 14 to the vehicle in theopen position 18, as shown inFIG. 2 . - Referring to
FIG. 3 , the top sides of thetrim assembly 20 andload floor 14 are illustrated. Thehandle 22 is illustrated in both anopen position 26 and a closed position 28 (shown in phantom). Thehandle 22 may be configured to rotate about a pivot, which may consist of one or a set ofpins 30. Thehandle 22 may be biased in theclosed position 28 by one or a series ofsprings 32. Thesprings 32 may be torsional springs. - Referring to
FIGS. 4 and 5 , the bottom sides of thetrim assembly 20 and theload floor 14 are illustrated. The spring-loadedretractable device 24 is shown in a retracted position inFIG. 4 and in an extended position inFIG. 5 . The spring-loadedretractable device 24 may include an extendable/retractable wire 34. The extendable/retractable wire 34 may be made from any long thin material such as metal wire, plastic wire, fabric or textile threading, etc. A first end of the extendable/retractable wire 34 may be connected to aspool 36 and a second end of the extendable/retractable wire 34 may be connected to ahook 38. Thespool 36 may be rotatably connected to the bottom side of thetrim assembly 20. The extendable/retractable wire 34 and thehook 38 are configured to extend from thetrim assembly 20 and theload floor 14. Thehook 38 may also be configured to secure theload floor 14 to thevehicle 10 in theopen position 18. Other devices that are capable of securing theload floor 14 to thevehicle 10 in theopen position 18, such as hook and loop fasteners, may be used in place of thehook 38. Atorsional spring 40 may be connected to thespool 36 biasing the extendable/retractable wire 34 and thehook 38 in the retracted position. Thetorsional spring 40 may also be connected to a retainingdevice 42 in order to ground thetorsional spring 40 to thetrim assembly 20. - The
hook 38 may be retractable into arecess 44 in theload floor 14. Thehook 38 may also be retractable into arecess 46 in thetrim assembly 20. Thehook 38 may be retracted into therecess 44 in theload floor 14 or therecess 46 in thetrim assembly 20 when theload floor 14 is in theclosed position 16. - A snap-in
feature 47 may be utilized to secure thehook 38 in the retracted position. The snap-infeature 47 may include a series of spaced apart locking tabs. The locking tabs of the snap-infeature 47 may be spaced apart at a distance that is approximately equal to or less than the width of thehook 38. When thehook 38 is moved into the retracted position, the locking tabs of the snap-infeature 47 may be displaced in an outward direction allowing thehook 38 to move into the spacing in-between the locking tabs. Once thehook 38 has moved into place, the locking tabs of the snap-infeature 47 may spring back into their original position to retain thehook 38 in the retracted position. The locking tabs of the snap-infeature 47 may have a ramping portion that allows thehook 38 to push against and deflect the locking tabs when moving into the retracted position. The locking tabs may also include a flat portion located below the ramping portion that secures thehook 38 in the retracted position once the locking tabs have sprung back into their original position. The snap-infeature 47 may be a separate piece that is attached to thetrim assembly 20 or the snap-in feature may be an integral part of thetrim assembly 20 itself. Although the snap-infeature 47 has been described as a series of locking tabs, the disclosure should not be limited to snap-in features that have locking tabs to secure thehook 38 in the retracted position. Other devices capable of securing thehook 38 in the retracted position are also contemplated. - A
cover plate 48 may be secured to the bottom side of theload floor 14 covering the bottom side of thetrim assembly 20. Aslot 50 may be cut into thecover plate 48 providing access to the spring-loadedretractable device 24. More specifically theslot 50 may provide access to thehook 38 or equivalent device capable of securing theload floor 14 to thevehicle 10 in theopen position 18. - In the alternative, other devices that are capable of securing the
load floor 14 to thevehicle 10 in theopen position 18 may be used in place of thehook 38. For example, a hook and loop fastener system, such as Velcro®, may be used. The hook and loop fastener configuration would include a hook portion and a loop portion. Either the hook portion or the loop portion of the hook and loop fastener configuration may be connected to the extendable/retractable wire 34 of the spring-loadedretractable device 24. The portion of the hook and loop fastener configuration that is not connected to the extendable/retractable wire 34, whether it be the hook portion or the loop portion, may be connected to thevehicle 10. In this alternative embodiment, the extendable/retractable wire 34 and the portion of the hook and loop fastener configuration that is connected to the extendable/retractable wire 34 are configured to extend from thetrim assembly 20 and the load floor such that the portion of the hook and loop fastener configuration that is connected to the extendable/retractable wire 34 may be connected to the portion of the hook and loop fastener configuration that is connected tovehicle 10 in order to secure theload floor 14 to thevehicle 10 in theopen position 18. - Also in the alternative, a button and loop configuration may be used in place of the
hook 38 to secure theload floor 14 to thevehicle 10 in theopen position 18. In this configuration, a strap that includes a button, snap button, snap fastener, button fastener, or other appropriate type of fastener may be connected to the extendable/retractable wire 34 of the spring-loadedretractable device 24. The strap that includes the snap button (or other type of fastener) and extendable/retractable wire 34 are configured to extend from thetrim assembly 20 and the load floor such that the strap passes through a loop that is connected to thevehicle 10. Once the strap has passed through the loop, the snap button may be used to secure the strap around the edge of the loop. The loop may be separate piece that is attached to thevehicle 10 or an integral part of thevehicle 10. - While exemplary embodiments are described above, it is not intended that these embodiments describe all possible forms encompassed by the claims. The words used in the specification are words of description rather than limitation, and it is understood that various changes can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the disclosure. As previously described, the features of various embodiments can be combined to form further embodiments of the invention that may not be explicitly described or illustrated. While various embodiments could have been described as providing advantages or being preferred over other embodiments or prior art implementations with respect to one or more desired characteristics, those of ordinary skill in the art recognize that one or more features or characteristics can be compromised to achieve desired overall system attributes, which depend on the specific application and implementation. These attributes may include, but are not limited to cost, strength, durability, life cycle cost, marketability, appearance, packaging, size, serviceability, weight, manufacturability, ease of assembly, etc. As such, embodiments described as less desirable than other embodiments or prior art implementations with respect to one or more characteristics are not outside the scope of the disclosure and can be desirable for particular applications.
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