Patent ID: 7461884
Filing Date: 2008-12-09
Classification: B60J,B60R,B62D

Abstract:
1. A vehicle comprising a driver's compartment and a rear compartment, the rear compartment including a storage system, the rear compartment comprising: a floor area with opposing edges, a roof with opposing edges, and bounded on either side by side panels extending from the opposing edges of the floor panel to the opposing edges of the roof, and being outwardly bowed, defining the width of the rear compartment and at least one hinged section in the exterior surface of at least one of the side panels, at least one storage area located intermediate the side panels, adjacent the at least one hinged section, and extending into a cargo area of the vehicle, wherein the hinged section is configured to provide access to the storage area when the hinged section is in the open position; and a strut for retaining the hinged section in the open position, wherein a temperature control for the strut is provided by at least one of insulating, heating, or heating and insulating.