Patent ID: 6106044
Filing Date: 2000-08-22
Classification: B60R

Abstract:
In a motor vehicle having a floor, and a seat including a seat part pivotal between a first lowered position and a second raised position upon actuation of an underlying handle, wherein when the seat part is located in the first lowered position a volume of storage space exists between the seat and the floor accessible though an opening, the improvement comprising:a structural member supported in the opening for inhibiting access to the volume of storage space through the opening when the seat part is located in the first lowered position, the structural member having a notch so that the underlying handle remains accessible when the seat part is in the first lowered position; andmeans for locking the seat part in its first lowered position to thereby form a secure enclosure within the volume of space;wherein, when the locking means is not engaged, the underlying handle may be grasped and actuated even when the seat part is in the first lowered position.